A Guided Tour of Lydford Castle and Saxon Town
Lydford Castle, Lydford, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4BH
As part of the 2025 Heritage Open Days Festival , join us for an exclusive free guided Tour of Lydford Castle & Saxon Town. The tour will be led by our expert English Heritage Property Curator. Beautifully sited on the fringe of Dartmoor, Lydford boasts three defensive features. Near the centre is a 13th century tower on a mound, built as a prison. It later became notorious for harsh punishments, with one of its inmates calling it 'the most annoious, contagious and detestable place within this realm'. To the south is an earlier Norman earthwork castle and to the north, there are Saxon town defences.
The tour will take place on Friday 19 September at 11:00 am and will last approx 1.5 hours. Booking is essential. Meet at the entrance gate to the castle and you are welcome to join us for a pub lunch after the tour ( not obligatory)
For more information on parking and accessibility please go to https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/lydford-castle-and-saxon-town/
Timings
- Friday 19 September:
- 11:00
Location & directions
Lydford Castle, Lydford, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4BH
- Contact on day:
- English Heritage
- Telephone number:
- +447880480811
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
Additional information
You are welcome to join us for a pub lunch after the tour ( not obligatory)
- Max number of people:
- 20
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
