Castle Drogo-National Trust

Castle Drogo-National Trust A 20th century castle and garden overlooking the Teign Gorge. And sometimes we'll check in at the weekend because we've missed you :) Got a membership enquiry?

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We’re recruiting. Do you have a love of history and an eye for detail? If so this role might be just what your looking f...
03/06/2026

We’re recruiting. Do you have a love of history and an eye for detail? If so this role might be just what your looking for. Join the Collections and House team at Castle Drogo and help us look after this historic house and its collections. To find out more and to apply follow the link https://careers.nationaltrust.org.uk/OA_HTML/a/ #/vacancy-detail/176436

10/05/2026

Join Devon Loves Dogs for an adventurous dog walk around the Teign Gorge from Castle Drogo.

Dominic from the National Trust Dogs on Dartmoor project will be joining this roughly 2.5 hour Waggy Walk. A more strenuous walk than usual so please come prepared with appropriate footwear and a fair level of fitness.

Tuesday 12 May, 10am-12.30pm
Free event, car park charges apply for non-members
Please book https://bit.ly/3RneZHv

Maximum two dogs per person. Some on lead walking, then paws on paths/under control for much of the route. There will be a chance for dogs to enjoy a run around the meadow at Fingle Bridge, as well as designated splash points along the river.
Accessibility: The walk is challenging with steep inclines and loose stone paths.
📷 ©NTI/John Millar

Hydro Turbine open day, Sunday 17th May 💦This is a free drop in event. Open 11am until 3pm. Come and learn about how hyd...
09/05/2026

Hydro Turbine open day, Sunday 17th May 💦

This is a free drop in event. Open 11am until 3pm. Come and learn about how hydro power has been used at Castle Drogo from 1929 to the present day. Guides will be opening the Hydro for visitors to come and look inside.
For more information visit: http://bit.ly/4w9UQ7J

This week's plant of the week is the Wisteria sinensis. Ours is looking magnificent and the fragrance is beautiful. This...
05/05/2026

This week's plant of the week is the Wisteria sinensis. Ours is looking magnificent and the fragrance is beautiful.

This variety is a large deciduous climber, and its flowers arrive before its leaves. It can grow to over 12m. You would normally see them trained up walls or through trees - ours has been trained along the wall so that the flowers cascade over it.

They enjoy a south or west facing aspect and will tolerate most soil types apart from heavy soil. They do like sun but will grow in partial shade although there may be fewer flowers. They can be propagated by layering, taking soft wood or hard wood cuttings or by grafting. The flowers last from spring into summer. To keep the Wisteria under control, new shoots can be trimmed back in late summer and early spring.

The Wisteria comes from China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. Ours is 100 years old!

This delicious pistachio and raspberry cake goes perfectly with a cup of coffee in the sunshine. 🌞
27/04/2026

This delicious pistachio and raspberry cake goes perfectly with a cup of coffee in the sunshine. 🌞

There's still time to come and see the art exhibit "A Woman's Place". Celebrating the lives of the women of Castle Drogo...
22/04/2026

There's still time to come and see the art exhibit "A Woman's Place". Celebrating the lives of the women of Castle Drogo. Featuring a variety of mediums, the pieces are placed throughout the visitor route. Art work will be on display until the end of April.
Thank you to all the artists who contributed ⭐

Looking for something to do tomorrow (Thursday 9 April) with your little ones? Why not come and join us at Castle Drogo....
08/04/2026

Looking for something to do tomorrow (Thursday 9 April) with your little ones? Why not come and join us at Castle Drogo. We'll be creating nature rubbings in the activity hut between 11am and 3pm. Plus the Easter nature trail is still running. Plenty to keep everyone entertained. 🐣🌷🌞

Address

Drewsteignton, Devon
Exeter
EX66PB

Telephone

+441647433306

Website

http://linktr.ee/castledrogo

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