Group Visits 2013
If you would like to bring a group to Powderham Castle please contact us before your visit. Pre-school groups are welcome too and we can offer you a special price and tour to suit. Please contact us to discuss on 01626 890243.
Planning your visit
It is always a pleasure to welcome visitors to Powderham Castle and we want to ensure that you have an enjoyable visit. There is so much to see and do, tours around the Castle, walks and views across the gardens and grounds, meeting the friendly animals, joining a deer park safari and even the chance to do a bit of shopping! Most of all you will want to relax and take time to savour the whole experience.
You are welcome to simply stop by for a guided tour inside the Castle, which takes a good hour, but if you want to do everything we would recommend you allow at least 3 hours. Whatever your itinerary we will do everything we can to ensure it runs smoothly.
Please download our 2013 Group Information here:
2013 Group Information 2013 Group Booking Form 2013 Group Catering Form
Group Admission Prices, Opening Times and Group Tour Times
We are open for guided tours from 28 March to 31 October 2013. (Please note during the last week of the season times may be restricted and tours may not be exclusive)
We are open Sunday to Friday and some Saturdays 11am to 4.30pm (to 5.30pm 21 July to 31 August)
Please note we do consider group tours outside of the season by arrangement.
Special rates for groups of 15 or more: OFF PEAK PEAK (School holidays)
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Adult
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£8.00
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10.15 am
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10.15 am
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Senior
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£7.00
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11.30 am
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11.45 am
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Child
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£6.00
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13.15 pm
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13.15 pm
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Student
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£6.00
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14.30 pm
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14.45 pm
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16.00 pm
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16.15 pm
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- NB. The last tour on a Friday is at 14.15
The named Group Organiser or a registered carer looking after a disabled person is entitled to free admission. Teachers are admitted free on the basis of 1 to 6 students (<10yrs) or 1 to 8 students (11yrs+).
Coach Company Drivers are admitted free and will receive a voucher that can be redeemed in the Courtyard Tea Room for one meal transaction.
Booking your group visit
The grounds, gift shop and Tea Room are open from 11am, but your tour of the Castle can be arranged as early as 10.15am if you wish. Group tours need to be booked in advance to allow us to allocate a guide to your group and reserve your tour time. Punctuality is essential; unfortunately if you are late your tour may be cut short. If you wish to bring a group to Powderham Castle simply complete the booking form and send it back to us. We will contact you by return to acknowledge receipt. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Groups Dept on 01626 890243 where they will be glad to help you plan your visit. Please check availability with us before publicising your visit.
Payment
We accept your signed booking form as confirmation of your visit. Please pay your admission on arrival at the Welcome Hut (we accept cheques payable to ‘Powderham Estate’ and credit cards except American Express). If your tour is before 11am, admission may be paid in the Coutyard Gift Shop afterwards. Any pre-booked lunches or refreshments should be paid for in the Courtyard Tea Room. To avoid delays we would ask you to pay in one transaction for your whole group.
Cancellation
If you need to cancel your visit please notify us as soon as possible by ringing 01626 890243. If you cancel within 2 weeks of the date of your visit you will be liable to a 25% cancellation fee on the admission. If you cancel within 2 days of your visit you will be charged 50% on the admission and 100% of any catering booked.
Parking and Drop-off points
There is plenty of free parking at Powderham Castle. Coaches should park in the area to the left just beyond the Welcome Hut. The Castle is a short distance from here.
Accessibility
The ground floor of the Castle is accessible to wheelchair users. A wheelchair is available for loan whilst in the Castle only, on a first come first served basis. The Walled Garden Play Area and Pets Corner, home to our friendly animals and Courtenay Fort, is accessible to visitors with wheelchairs and pushchairs, although there are some steep slopes.
Deer Park Safari
Get a better view of the deer and wildlife on the estate on a deer park safari. These run at set times during the day subject to weather and ground conditions. There is a small extra charge to do this, but it is well worth it. The safari involves a ride on the Tractor/Trailer for a 35 minute trip into the deer park. The trailer is accessible to wheelchair users. Please talk to us if you would like to arrange a separate safari for your group alone. This would be subject to numbers and timings.
Toilets
These are located in the Courtyard and the Walled Garden Play Area & Pets Corner. The disabled toilet is beneath the viaduct; simply head towards the Estate Office and you will see it on your left hand side. There is space for car parking outside.
Refreshments
The licensed Courtyard Tea Room offers a range of light snacks, refreshments and delicious cream teas. To help us cater adequately for your group it is essential you confirm your requirements at the time of booking your visit. The enclosed menu is available to pre-book. If you are not sure what members of your group would like you may prefer the Meal Deal Voucher. These must be ordered and paid for in advance and collected on the day. The Tea Room has seating for 25 with additional seating in the Coach House for a further 25 and tables and chairs outside, weather permitting. You are most welcome to bring your own picnic, which can be enjoyed in the designated areas around the grounds.
Shopping
You will want to visit our Courtyard Gift Shop for a range of Powderham Castle gifts, books and postcards, mementos of a wonderful day. We also have a small shopping complex near the exit. It includes Toby Buckland’s plant shop, the Powderham Trading Co selling clothing, furnishings and gifts and a lovely food hall offering a selection of local produce.
Souvenir Brochure
A beautifully illustrated brochure is available to purchase from our Gift shop. A lovely way to remember your visit, it encompasses the history of Powderham Castle and the Courtenay family.
Photography
Amateur photography and filming (including mobile phones) are welcome in the grounds, but not inside the Castle.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted inside the Castle, Tea Room, Gift Shop, within the Walled Garden or any enclosed area including the Tractor/Trailer.
Dogs
Sorry, no dogs are allowed within the grounds except guide dogs.
Directions & Contact Details
From the North Leave the M5 at Junction 30 (Sandygate) and proceed towards Exeter joining the A379 in a southerly direction. Continue over the Countess Wear roundabout. Take the first exit left on the A379, signposted to Dawlish, then follow Powderham Castle brown tourist signs. The castle entrance is in the village of Kenton, on the left hand side.
From the South Leave the A38 at the 'Wobbly Wheel Junction' and merge onto the A379 (signposted Dawlish) At the Marsh Barton Roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A379 then at the Matford Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A379 and follow the signs as above.
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter Devon EX6 8JQ
Contact us on 01626 890243 Monday to Friday or email:ingrid.oram@powderham.co.uk
Visit: www.powderham.co.uk for a full line-up of events.
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