Castle Drogo

Castle Drogo is a granite castle in West Devon built on elevated ground with walls that blend medieval design with 20th-century engineering. The structure contains multiple rooms and is surrounded by gardens and grounds that visitors can explore throughout their visit.

Construction took place between 1911 and 1930, making it England's final castle, designed by renowned architect Edwin Lutyens for a wealthy businessman. The project represented a deliberate attempt to build a fortress-like house in a traditional style during the modern era.

The rooms display furniture, artwork, and personal items from an early 20th-century estate, showing how a wealthy family furnished and lived in their home. These collections reveal the daily habits and taste of that era through objects still arranged as they were used.

The National Trust manages the property and offers guided tours through rooms, gardens, and grounds, with regular maintenance work taking place. Visitors should be prepared for varying accessibility conditions in different areas and uneven outdoor terrain.

The structure sits on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, allowing views of both architectural details and the surrounding moorland from different vantage points. This location places the building within its remote landscape setting in a way most visitors notice immediately.

Location: Drewsteignton

Inception: 1930

Architects: Edwin Lutyens

Architectural style: historicist architecture

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Fee: Yes

Operator: National Trust

Address: Drewsteignton EX6 6PB

Phone: +441647433306

Email: castledrogo@nationaltrust.org.uk

Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/castle-drogo

GPS coordinates: 50.69590,-3.81100

Latest update: December 12, 2025 18:21