Dartmouth Castle

Facilities at Dartmouth Castle

  • Parking

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    Limited 'Pay and Display' car park located 12 metres from entrance (not managed by English Heritage). Parking on the access road is free. Disabled visitors may be set down at gate.
  • Food And Drink

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    Tearoom with stunning views over the estuary at the Castle sells cream teas, sandwiches, some hot meals and hot cold beverages. (Not operated by English Heritage).
  • Picnic Area

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    Benches located around the site, and small lawn area, available for picnicking.
  • Shop

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    Shop selling a selection of English Heritage gifts, including books, toys, stationery, wine, jams and chutneys, and guidebook.
  • Toilets

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    Toilets available (not managed by English Heritage). No disabled toilet or baby change facilities.
  • Dogs

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    Dogs welcome on leads. Assistance dogs welcome.

  • Gardens

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    No gardens, but beautiful walks available on the nearby South Devon coastal path.
  • Family Friendly

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    Bottle / Food Warming

    Yes.

    Child Sized Portions

    Yes.

    Push Chairs Allowed

    We recommend leaving push chairs at the top of the site and walking around with the small child, due to the number of steps around site.

    Toy / Dressing Up Box

    We have a book box located in the gun tower.
  • Commercial Photograph And Filming

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    English Heritage welcomes amateur photographers to our sites and we hope you will share your pictures of your visit with us on social media.

    If you are looking to use one of our sites for commercial, corporate or professional photography or as a filming location, please contact our filming team as soon as possible to check availability and acquire the relevant permissions and paperwork.

    Due to the delicate nature of our sites, English Heritage does not permit drone flying from or over sites in our care, except by contractors or partners undertaking flights for a specific purpose, who satisfy stringent CAA criteria, have the correct insurances and permissions, and are operating under controlled conditions.

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