Hemyock Castle, Devon

Self-Guided Tours of Hemyock Castle site and grounds.

Hemyock Castle dates from 1380, fortifying an older manor house. It was slighted (destroyed) during the English Civil War period in the 1640s, after two brutal sieges. Some buildings were later adapted for farm or residential use, but most of the ruins were not restored by later owners; a rare survival showing some original castle defences.

A large part of the Eastern gatehouse archway remains, together with parts of some towers, curtain-walls and moat. See also the Interpretation Centre, ancient cider-press, pottery sherd displays and farmyard displays. The manor house and some other buildings are private homes; closed to visitors.

Theme: Everyday Histories: Accounts of living & working in bygone Hemyock.

- Guide leaflet: free PDF: https://www.hemyockcastle.uk/visitor.html
- Guidebook available from Amazon in Kindle format (free Kindle apps)
- Printed guidebook £2.00 (cash only) from Hemyock Castle

Nearby St Mary's Church will also be open: See their listing.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

1400-1700

Location & directions

Hemyock Castle, Culmstock Road, Hemyock, Devon, EX15 3RJ

Directions:

Enter from Culmstock Road, through iron gates. Limited onsite parking. Additional on-street parking or in the village car-park near Hemyock Baptist Church. See: https://www.hemyockcastle.uk/travel.html

Contact on day:

Richard Sheppard

Telephone number:

+447735362120

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

A section of the path leading to the rear and to our Interpretation Centre is sloping, deep gravel. Wheelchair users will probably need able-bodied assistance. Toilets nearby at Village Hall & in St Mary's Church.

Additional information

Unable to join us in person? Not to worry, you can explore Hemyock Castle in a different light through our newly released videos created for the festival. Discover rarely seen historic features inside the manor house, the hidden nature of this oasis in the heart of Hemyock or Castle Farm Cider making. This and more will be available via our YouTube channel: See our other HODs listing & our quick links webpage: hemyock.com/hods/

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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