Dartmouth Castle
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Overview
For over 600 years, Dartmouth Castle has guarded the narrow entrance to the Dart Estuary and the busy port of Dartmouth. It is an incredible location, with stunning views of the estuary and out to sea. The complex was begun in 1388 by John Hawley, privateering Mayor of Dartmouth. About a century later the imposing 'gun tower' was added, and may have been the first fortification in Britain purpose-built for 'ship-sinking' heavy cannon. The castle saw action during the Civil War, and continued in service right up until the Second World War. Successive changes included the Victorian 'Old Battery' with its remounted heavy guns, guardrooms and maze of passages, which can be explored.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, ; Oct, daily 10-5; Nov-Mar, Sat-Sun 10-4. See website for opening times Apr-Sep. Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
About the area
Devon sums up all that is best about the British landscape, with its magnificent coastlines, two historic cities, the world-famous Dartmoor National Park and south Devon’s glorious English Riviera. A fashionable and much-loved holiday destination, hiking and cycling in the National Parks is extremely popular among visitors, with a great choice of off-road routes.
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Waters Edge
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