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Hydro turbine guided tour

Join our knowledgeable tour guides for a walk from Castle Drogo to the Turbine House on the river at the bottom of the Teign Gorge.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Learn about the hydro’s history, its restoration and how it works. (The walk to the turbine is about 45 minutes, over steep and uneven ground. The walk back will take longer as it is uphill. The timings are estimates). Booking essential.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Castle Drogo Visitor Centre

What to bring and wear

Please wear clothing suitable for the weather and sturdy footwear. Please bring any supplies, such as water, as needed.

Accessibility

Please be aware the route includes very steep and uneven paths.

Contact info

Central booking office

Upcoming events

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Nursery Corridor Exhibition 

The Nursery Corridor will be open for you to explore, with displays about recently acquired collection items and the conservation that we do here at Castle Drogo.

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on
14 Oct to 31 Oct 2024
at
10:30 to 16:30
+ 8 other dates or times
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Magic & myth half term trail 

Join us in the October half term for a tour around the gardens featuring local myths and legends, before showing off your magical flourishes with magic tricks inside the castle!

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on
26 Oct to 3 Nov 2024
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 8 other dates or times
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Fun Thursdays 

This Halloween come and get a little bit mucky making spooky clay faces in the trees.

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on
31 Oct 2024
at
11:00 to 15:00
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Christmas at Castle Drogo 

Get into the festive spirit at Castle Drogo this winter. The castle will be traditionally dressed with trees, garlands and of course lights to give that feel-good glow of Christmas.

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on
29 Nov to 30 Dec 2024
at
10:30 to 15:30
+ 31 other dates or times