From Royal Residence to Romantic Ruin

As part of the 2026 Heritage Open Days Festival, join us for a free guided exploration of Restormel castle, where you will learn about the castle's decline from one that housed royalty, to a picturesque feature of the landscape incorporating tree plantations and ivy-clad ruins. You will receive free entry to the castle afterwards. The tour will take place on 13 September at 10:00 am and will last approximately 1 hour. Please meet at the entrance to the castle. Booking is essential. Free on-site car parking is available.

The huge and almost perfectly circular keep of Restormel Castle stands on a high and deeply ditched mound overlooking the river Fowey. Restormel was begun in the later 13th century, but reached its greatest splendour under Edward the Black Prince. You can trace the great hall and other buildings the Black Prince used during his two long visits to the castle and its surrounding deer park.

To find out more about the site, directions and parking please got to https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/restormel-castle/

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

1000-1100

Sunday 20 September:

1000-1100

Location & directions

Restormel Castle, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0HN

Contact on day:

Tristan Daniels

Telephone number:

+441208872687

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Spaces are limited so booking is essential.

Booking contact name:

Charlotte Willson

Booking telephone number:

+447823966467

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-royal-residence-to-romantic-ruin-tickets-1993330552341?aff=oddtdtcreator

Alternative booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-royal-residence-to-romantic-ruin-tickets-1993332348714?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Booking opens:

07 Jul 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

13 Sep 2026 01:00 AM

Additional information

Please meet at the entrance to the castle shop for the tour.

Max number of people:

15

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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