Tiverton Castle
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Overview
The original castle, built in 1106 by order of Henry I, was rebuilt in the late 13th-14th centuries. It resisted General Fairfax during the Civil War but fell to him when a lucky shot hit the drawbridge chain. Now a private house, the gardens are lovely and there's a fine Civil War armoury, some pieces of which can be tried on. Princess Katherine Plantagenet lived here – she was daughter of Edward IV and the White Queen, sister of the Princes in the Tower and of Henry VII`s Queen Elizabeth, and a favourite aunt of Henry VIII. She was also a niece of Richard III, the 'King in the Car Park'.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open, Easter Sun-end Oct, Sun, Thu and BH Mon only 2.30-5.30 (last admission 5)
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
- Children
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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Middle Coombe Farmhouse
Middle Coombe Farm has a lot to offer, and plenty of room to move around in. Over 700 acres, in fact. Choose from the Farmhouse, great for large family gatherings; Allensdown Barn, for ...
Middle Coombe Farm
Middle Coombe Farm has a lot to offer, and plenty of room to move around in. Over 700 acres, in fact. Choose from the Farmhouse, great for large family gatherings; Allensdown Barn, for ...
Fernside Bed and Breakfast
Fernside is a charming thatched cottage within easy reach of Tiverton and the M5. It sits in rolling countryside, a haven of peace and tranquillity. The welcome is warm and genuine with...
Minnows Touring Park
Minnows Touring Park is a small, well-sheltered park, peacefully located amidst fields and mature trees. All pitches are hardstanding with some large enough for American RVs; fully serv...
Bridge House
Located in historic Bampton, on the edge of Exmoor, Bridge House makes an ideal base for exploring the area. Bedrooms are all beautifully furnished and elegantly decorated with wonderfu...
South Coombe Country Cottages
Set on the sunny side of a wooded valley, South Coombe, with its 17th-century farmhouse, is situated in 15 acres of orchards, lawns and meadows that guests are welcome to roam in. The f...
West Middlewick Farm
West Middlewick is a working dairy farm with five spacious self-catering log cabins in a field, with far-reaching views over Exmoor. Camping, glamping and caravanning are also possible....
Blackdown Yurts
On the edge of the stunning Blackdown Hills and in thirty acres of Devon countryside, Blackdown Yurts are nestled in a peaceful hidden valley where it’s easy to get away from it all and...
