Key facts
- Operator
- English Heritage
- Condition
- Ruin
- Access
- Free, open access
Pinpoint
Castle Ln, Okehampton EX20 1JA
Telephone 01837 52844
Website www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/okehampton-castle
Possible Opening hours
Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Devon's largest castle ruin, built as a Norman motte-and-bailey in the 11th century before being remodelled into a fortified manor house in the late medieval period. It sits on a wooded hill above Okehampton, with English Heritage keeping it free to enter Wednesday to Sunday between April and October.
Worth the trip
The view from the top of the motte over the surrounding countryside, reached via a genuinely steep path.
Before you go
Parking is free and close by, but the path up is steep, so pace yourself. Access is restricted to Wednesday–Sunday outside the summer season, so check before travelling.
All the available reviews for Okehampton Castle are positive, with visitors praising the free parking, the informative audio guide, and the views from this Norman motte-and-bailey ruin. Several mention the path up is steep, but none consider this a significant downside, and the site is consistently described as an interesting, peaceful visit.
Free entry Wednesday-Sunday, April to October
“Excellent Motte and Bailey Norman castle to visit. Interesting history. Not vast but with good walking in and around. Close to Okehampton Town Centre.”— Lachlan Young, visitor review
