Compton Castle (National Trust)
A rare survivor, this medieval fortress is a bewitching mixture of romance and history.
Paignton,
Devon
About Compton Castle (National Trust)
A rare survivor, this medieval fortress with high curtain walls, towers and a portcullis, is set in a landscape of rolling hills and orchards. Compton Castle is a bewitching mixture of romance and history. It has been home to the Gilbert family for nearly 600 years, including Sir Humphrey Gilbert – half-brother to Sir Walter Raleigh.
You can wander round this charming small castle’s medieval kitchen, great hall, solar and sub solar.
Amenities
SEND Facilities
Free pre-visit
Key Information
Age suitability
Key Stages
Key Stage 1,
Key Stage 2,
Key Stage 3,
Key Stage 4,
Key Stage 5,
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certification
Yes
Topics
Buildings,
Hands on history,
Seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter),
Risk Assessment Category
A
Annual opening times
April - October
Suitable for disabled/SEND needs
Yes
Group Size
Up to 20
Group Rates
Group child £2.50; Education Group Members free
Topics
Buildings
Hands on history
Seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter)
Curriculum Subjects
Geography
History
Next Steps
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