Dartmouth Castle
A 14th-century coastal fort guarding the mouth of the River Dart, one of England's earliest purpose-built gun fortresses.
Built in the 14th and 15th centuries, the castle once worked with Kingswear Castle on the opposite bank to stretch a chain across the river mouth. It was later converted into a Victorian artillery battery, so you can see gun emplacements from different eras and an underground magazine. The castle sits next to St Petrock's Chapel, and the views over the estuary and out to sea are superb. Managed by English Heritage, admission is around £10. It is about a 30-minute walk from Dartmouth town centre, or you can take a small ferry in summer.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (winter weekends only)
Nearby sights
- Dartmouth
- Dartmouth Steam Railway
- Greenway
- Blackpool Sands
- Brixham Harbour & Golden Hind
- Paignton Zoo
- Berry Head National Nature Reserve
- Cockington Village