Name: Watermouth Castle
Address: Watermouth Road, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 9SL, GB
Telephone: 01271 867474

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Watermouth Castle

Watermouth Castle is a historical and exciting family attraction located in Ilfracombe, Devon. Built over 300 years ago, it has been a popular tourist spot for visitors of all ages since Victorian times.

Today the castle is home to five themed adventure playgrounds, including a woodland and a princess-themed play area.

Inside visitors will find 50 different attractions, including an underground network of tunnels and walkways, interactive exhibits, and a water slide park.

At the centre of Watermouth Castle is a spectacular mediaeval castle with stunning turrets, towers, a banqueting hall and battlements.

There is also a wide variety of shops where visitors can buy souvenirs and regional foods or relax in food outlets serving traditional British fare.

The castle hosts various seasonal events including shows featuring magicians, jugglers and musicians that make it an even more entertaining experience.

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Contact Information

01271 867474

info@watermouthcastle.com

Watermouth Castle Reviews

Victorian castle full of curios, plus theme park rides, play areas and a landscaped garden.

Below are the latest reviews of Watermouth Castle.

4.5

Based on 1739 reviews

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Opening Hours:

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Address: A399, Watermouth, Ilfracombe EX34 9SL, UK

Richard Farley

3 weeks ago

A rather eclectic selection of attractions, but very hard not to be entertained!! Everything from original amusements from 100yrs ago to talking gnomes, roundabouts and other traditional rides, a water boat ride, a toboggan and plenty more! We had a lot of fun. It's all on a pretty steep slope – we were fine with our pushchair, but it's hard work in places. Quite good value given how much they have packed in!

David Birchmore

2 weeks ago

It's an excellent place to bring young children. Disabled parking was great and the attractions are very engaging for young children.Couple of points: Be ready to walk up some steep hills (not too far though) Have lots of 10p and 2p coins as many of the interactions are coin operated

jael Of london

2 months ago

The castle may not be grand, but it offers plenty of exciting things to see and explore. Trust me, kids won't be bored here as they get mesmerized by the multiple facets of the rooms, enchanted trees, and streams that surround them. The staff is wonderful, polite, helpful, and attentive. And let's not forget the many rides for children and the maze, which add to the excitement. The museum is also very informative about the history of the castle, so don't be afraid to explore the chambers like we did! 😂Unfortunately, the food options are limited, and they do not offer decaf coffee or many dairy-free options. However, the handmade pizza and pasties, along with the vegan roll and vegetable pasties, are worth trying.We spent a few hours exploring the castle and everything it had to offer, and we enjoyed every minute of it. Would I visit again? Without a doubt!

Andy M

3 weeks ago

What a great place to spend time, we were greeted by Shannon, who gives you a very warm welcome, what a great member of staff. On entry to the castle there are various rooms that are decorated with period this from times gone by. Then into the grounds which are very nice and the plants and trees really set it off. Then you have the different things to do, from press button boxes with different themes, chimes that make different sounds, adventure playground, spinning cup rides, water rides, and the maze which is very good. The only criticism I have is that we had some showers and the sack slide closed as did the Toboggan run. Disappointed child who was looking forward to going on them. But apart from that, it's a great day out.

will bowden

a month ago

Spent a great few hours here. The castle is full of strange oddities, a fun old arcade machines (take some change, or they can do cash back at the main entrance), and the grounds are full of interactive exhibit's and rides.The whole place is incredibly charming and encourages you to discover things rather than being shown, such as the goose band hidden above the picnic area.Excellent food in the cafe, and wonderful service from Nicky. Would also recommend the homemade fudge!All the staff were friendly, helpful, and seemed to enjoy their job – Oscar at the front desk gave such a warm welcome, it made such a difference.A truly unique and special place, if we lived closer we would visit more often.

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