Plan a trip

Watermouth Castle

No. 75 of 951 in Exmoor, No. 4 for family, No. 2 for rides. Activity, 16.5 km from Lynton, just outside Exmoor National Park.

A castle that is home to a theme park.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Opening hours
Apr 09-Oct 03 10:00-17:00; Aug Fr off; Sep 04 offOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-31
Fee
ChargesOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-31
Wheelchair
Partly accessibleOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-31
Website
watermouthcastle.comOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-31
Phone
+44 1271 500287OpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.73 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Watermouth LodgesStay, 16 km from Lynton, just outside the parkCamping
Napps Holiday ParkStay, 16 km from Lynton, just outside the parkCamping
Mill Park CampsiteStay, 16 km from Lynton, just outside the parkCamping
Sandaway Beach Holiday ParkStay, 15 km from Lynton, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Pyne Arms14 km from Lynton, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Lime Kiln Cafe19 km from Lynton, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Castle Inn14 km from Lynton, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Combe Martn Farm Shop14 km from Lynton, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Hele Cornmill19 km from Lynton, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Combe Martin Museum14 km from Lynton, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Watersport Hub19 km from Lynton, just outside the parkRainy day
Ilfracombe Aquarium19 km from Lynton, just outside the parkFamily days out

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