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.
Upcoming events
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.
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!
Fun Thursdays
This Halloween come and get a little bit mucky making spooky clay faces in the trees.
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.