Tiverton Castle Visits and Tours
Tiverton Castle is a wonderful, romantic and atmospheric castle to visit and great fun for children. One visitor commented “It`s not the biggest Castle to visit, but one of the most informative”. WHAT TO SEE:
Try on some English Civil War Armour and imagine what it was like to wear such heavy and cumbersome kit
Admire the different ages of architecture
Learn th
e history of the Castle as you go round, and see the various displays relating to it. See the medieval garderobes (loos) originally cleaned out by children
Read the various ghost stories and about secret passages
Feel the weight of a cannon ball ‑ far heavier than you think. See some interesting furniture and royal pictures. Find out why there is a small Napoleonic collection in Tiverton. Small family display commemorating the First World War. Exhibition of gold and silver mining in Devon. Spend some time going round the beautiful walled gardens - interesting and rare plants, colourful borders, well-stocked kitchen garden, orchard, woodland garden. You are allowed to sit on the chairs as you go round ‑ this is a private house, not National Trust property, and it will not be overcrowded. Tiny shop selling inexpensive, good quality souvenirs mainly relating to the Castle.
