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Castle Drogo-National Trust A 20th century castle and garden overlooking the Teign Gorge. And sometimes we'll check in at the weekend because we've missed you :) Got a membership enquiry?

*A bit more about this page*
Welcome to the official page for Castle Drogo, a National Trust place in the South West. We make sure we're available to respond to your comments and queries between 9am and 5pm from Monday to Friday. Please email: [email protected]

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We want our page to be a place where people can share how they feel about the National Trust and talk about their experiences in a fun environment. We welcome feedback – both positive and negative. It helps us to learn and grow. These house rules aim to ensure everyone can enjoy themselves while they’re here:

We ask you to be nice and polite to one another – you almost always are! - and respect each other’s views and comments. We ask all users to ensure your contributions are civil, polite, tasteful and suitable for all ages. We won't tolerate disruptive, offensive or abusive behaviour, unlawful or objectionable content. This includes any material which might be defamatory, offensive, infringing, obscene, lewd, pornographic, violent, abusive, insulting, threatening, harassing, discriminatory, blasphemous, indecent or otherwise unlawful or objectionable. It also includes any material which is aggressive, argumentative or likely to be construed as bullying. No spamming or repetition, please, nor off-topic material in subject-specific threads or areas.

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In general, we don’t moderate posts – except on the rare occasion that someone has used offensive language or made libellous allegations about named or identifiable individuals on our page. We have a duty to protect our staff and volunteers, so while deleting comments is totally out of character for us, our legal position is that any post containing a libellous accusations, should be removed. We’ll also remove any posts that in any way target individual teams or members of staff. If any correspondent has feedback to share about any individual members of staff or teams in the organisation, please get in touch with us directly so we can share our complaints procedure. If an individual continues to post offensive, threatening or libellous content then we’ll be forced to block that person from the page. We won’t tolerate postings, content, or links that are racist, sexist or homophobic. We also don’t permit linking to or posting any content which endorses illegal activity, or any activities against the values of the National Trust. If you’re concerned that a posting or user content has broken any of our house rules or you’re worried about any comment or content then please send us an email to [email protected] and let us know. Finally, please note that the views on our page are created by our community and don’t necessarily represent the views or opinions of National Trust.

18/10/2026

After recent restoration work thanks to the .trust , Drogo's Casson organ is back in action.

Join Tony, one of our wonderful volunteers, as he shares a snippet of the organ in all its glory. And don't forget - if you're an enthusiastic organist, we'd love to hear from you! Let a member of the team know during your visit and you'll be more than welcome to have a play.

16/10/2026

Successive hot, dry summers are changing the way we garden at Castle Drogo. In this episode, Head Gardener, Anna Cummings, introduces a range of drought-tolerant species that will help the herbaceous borders thrive into the future.

From vibrant kniphofias and achilleas to striking euphorbias and salvias, discover what's being planted and how we're creating resilient borders for the years ahead.

15/10/2026

Ever wanted to travel through time?

At Castle Drogo, you can journey from the Middle Ages to the Georgian era, explore Renaissance-inspired interiors, and step into the world of Britain's interwar elite, all without leaving Dartmoor.

Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, every room at Drogo tells a different story, blending centuries of architectural inspiration into one extraordinary house.

Which period would you visit first?

14/10/2026

Meet Ben, one of our lovely volunteers, with one of his favourite objects in Drogo's collection. These cabinets date back to the 1600s and are built up from layer after layer of polished lacquer made from tree sap. Then come the carved cranes, pagodas and trees, picked out in paint and gold leaf.

Find them in the Drawing Room at Castle Drogo, and look closely at the detail next time you visit.

Save this for your next visit and tell us your favourite object in the collection below.!

12/10/2026

Join Aoife May, our Collections & Engagement intern from for the third episode in our series, Object Stories; a space where you can discover the stories behind Castle Drogo's incredible collection and learn more about the team's conservation work.

In episode two, Aoife explains the process and challenges of conserving Castle Drogo's incredible library, alongside a quick look at the oldest book in Drogo's collection!

09/10/2026

What's behind Castle Drogo's doors?

Secret passages? Forgotten treasures? Ancient mysteries?

Well... sometimes it's a toilet.

Join us as we venture beyond the doors usually closed to visitors and uncover the hidden rooms, stories, and spaces beyond the normal visitor route.

11 October between 7.00am and 10.00am,  join the ranger team and local deer expert and Chair of the SW British Deer Soci...
08/10/2026

11 October between 7.00am and 10.00am, join the ranger team and local deer expert and Chair of the SW British Deer Society, Sharif Adams, for a walk to see and hear some of the Teign Gorge's resident deer. Head to our website to book your tickets:

nationaltrust.org.uk/castledrogo

07/10/2026

Join Ben Dale, Collections and House Manager for Dartmoor, for the second episode of our new series, Object Stories; a space where you can discover the stories behind Castle Drogo's incredible collection and learn more about the team's conservation work.

In episode two, we explore the extraordinary 17th century Neapolitan cabinet found in the Drawing Room; a remarkable piece of craftsmanship that possesses much more than first meets the eye.

All too often, we move from point A to point B, so preoccupied with our destination that the spaces in between go unnoti...
06/10/2026

All too often, we move from point A to point B, so preoccupied with our destination that the spaces in between go unnoticed. Yet it is within these transitory spaces that Castle Drogo's exceptional character is perhaps most apparent.

Along its hallways, corridors and stairways, the craftsmanship and architectural vision that define Drogo can be seen at every turn. This beauty was not reserved solely for the rooms used by the Drewe family, but extended to the passageways and working spaces of the servants too.

Built from white plaster and Dartmoor granite, with the occasional warmth of oak panelling, Drogo reveals its elegance in even its most functional corners. These are spaces of movement and transition, yet they are so remarkable that they make a visit to Drogo worthwhile in their own right.

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Drewsteignton, Devon
Exeter
EX66PB

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