Okehampton Castle

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Okehampton Castle Okehampton Castle’s striking remains overlook a Devon valley near the northern edge of Dartmoor

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28/10/2026

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Well folks, there are 3 more glamorous days to be able to enjoy our wonderful castle. Throughout the winter, we will be posting about the past year and more on the history of Okehampton castle, ready for you all to join us again in spring of 2027.

We can't wait to welcome you all back and new people from afar.

So if you can, bring loved ones and friends to this amazing, free to enter, lovely castle ruins and feel like a king or queen 👑 (or a servant if you wish 😱) and reign over Okehampton before we pull up ye olde drawbridge.

See you all there!!!!
Open 10-4 until Sunday the 31st.
Car park 200 yds from the entrance
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Please like and share our page for information and events.Did you know?We now have an audio guide for the castle! It's c...
28/10/2026

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Did you know?

We now have an audio guide for the castle! It's called the Okehampton Castle Bloomberg Guide, and is now live! This audio tour of the castle, links to photos (thanks to Mike Lanning!) of each specific spot that the guide references.

Look it up here! - https://guides.bloombergconnects.org/.../okehamptonCastle

Enjoy 😃🥳🥳😃

Please like and share our page for information and events.Well, as the season of 2026 ending is upon us, 😦 what a year i...
25/10/2026

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Well, as the season of 2026 ending is upon us, 😦 what a year it has been for the staff here at Okehampton castle.
A really good turn out of events throughout the year. A magnificent castle that is free for people to come to.

We will shut on the 31st of October and will not open till Easter, so keep an eye out as next year will be bigger and better.

Still open 10am-4pm daily till then, so bring family and friends to this wonderful creation.

On behalf of the staff of English heritage, Thank you for all your support and coming to see this castle, meaning it will be seen for years to come.

Throughout the winter, there will still be posts on the history, which is why it is important to share and like the page.

but for the next two weeks, come on a day out here, climb to the top, sit in the Chappel, pretent to cook in the kitchen, or sit on a bench and take in the views and history that dates back to 1066.

car park is 200yds from the entrance, disabled next to the entrance. See you there.
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Please like and share our page for information and events. Did you know?On Wednesday 20 May, we welcomed six relatives o...
24/10/2026

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Did you know?

On Wednesday 20 May, we welcomed six relatives of Sydney
Simmons to Okehampton Castle for an exclusive guided tour
delivered by John, one of our Tour Guide volunteers.

Syndey Simmons was an extremely important figure at Okehampton
Castle, having bought the castle in 1911. At this time, the castle
ruins were largely obscured by ivy and trees and Simmons, a local
businessman, paid for the ivy to be cleared and the ruined walls
stabilised. In 1917 he gave the restored castle to the newly formed
Okehampton Castle Trust, who employed a custodian and produced
the first guide and map.

We were contacted early in the year by Nick, who was one of
Simmons’ 5x great nephews, regarding a visit he had planned with
some of his relatives, enquiring as to whether they might receive a
guided tour. We were, of course, delighted to oblige and Nick and
his family enjoyed their visit with us in May.

Nick said "We had a superb visit to the castle, received a warm
welcome and then a most memorable guided tour of the castle by
volunteer John. He proved to be extremely knowledgeable and
pointed out a whole host of details which otherwise would have
escaped us. Please can you convey our thanks to him for his time
and trouble, he is obviously passionate about the castle and it’s
fascinating history".

Entry is free, open daily 10-4 and car park is 200yds from entrance.

We are looking for a team of garden maintenance volunteers to help look after the outdoor space at Kirkham House. This r...
23/10/2026

We are looking for a team of garden maintenance volunteers to help look after the outdoor space at Kirkham House. This role will include general garden maintenance, ensuring that the site looks its best for our visitors. For more information, please visit

https://english-heritage.rosterfy.uk/roles/mNCb8U1YUcgcbcjfv6wqHS6CEAXyWU

What will I be doing?

You will be using your skills to help us with small scale maintenance tasks which could include:

Fixing new signage in place or repairing existing fixings
Painting small items e.g. fence posts, non-historic signage
Repairing fencing and/or gates
Pruning branches (normally to make signs visible)
Cleaning outside signage and display boards
Lubricating joints/hinges on doors, gates, windows etc
Renewing gravel/soil areas where puddles form, e.g. by gates and signs
Removing weeds from around the site
Using hand shears to cut long grass
Sweeping and helping to keep areas free from vegetation, dead leaves etc
Other small-scale maintenance tasks as they arise
Whilst on site, you might meet visitors and chat about what you are doing and why it is important, or help with on-going site presentation by collecting litter. After each visit you will need to give brief feedback to the team.

We are looking for a team of garden maintenance volunteers to help look after the outdoor space at Kirkham House. This r...
20/10/2026

We are looking for a team of garden maintenance volunteers to help look after the outdoor space at Kirkham House. This role will include general garden maintenance, ensuring that the site looks its best for our visitors. For more information, please visit

https://english-heritage.rosterfy.uk/roles/mNCb8U1YUcgcbcjfv6wqHS6CEAXyWU

What will I be doing?

You will be using your skills to help us with small scale maintenance tasks which could include:

Fixing new signage in place or repairing existing fixings
Painting small items e.g. fence posts, non-historic signage
Repairing fencing and/or gates
Pruning branches (normally to make signs visible)
Cleaning outside signage and display boards
Lubricating joints/hinges on doors, gates, windows etc
Renewing gravel/soil areas where puddles form, e.g. by gates and signs
Removing weeds from around the site
Using hand shears to cut long grass
Sweeping and helping to keep areas free from vegetation, dead leaves etc
Other small-scale maintenance tasks as they arise
Whilst on site, you might meet visitors and chat about what you are doing and why it is important, or help with on-going site presentation by collecting litter. After each visit you will need to give brief feedback to the team.

Please like and share our page for up to date information and events.Did you know?Our annual Bluebell Sunday event in Ma...
19/10/2026

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Did you know?

Our annual Bluebell Sunday event in May was a huge success - in spite of the
great British weather we saw over 400 visitors! The rain and wind never stopped anyone enjoying the castle and the grounds. People from all over came and supported us here at English heritage and a lot in awe at the fantastic colour of purple surrounding the castle. A great day enjoyed by the public and the staff.

Don't forget, the castle is free and still open daily from 10-4 with the car park 200yds away.

See you there ! 🏰🏰🏰🏰

Address

Castle Lane
Okehampton
EX201JA

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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