Powderham Castle Estate
6 miles from Exeter • Estate walks - various routes
Powderham Castle lies in a beautiful 350-wild fallow deer park on the banks of the River Exe. Dogs go FREE and are welcome in grounds, gardens, shops, cafe, and even inside on castle tours! Won Devon's Top Attractions Dog Friendly Awards. Cannot access deer park or walled garden.
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Easy
Estate walks - various routes
Yes
Free
Overview
Powderham Castle lies in a beautiful 350-wild fallow deer park on the banks of the River Exe. Dogs go FREE and are welcome in grounds, gardens, shops, cafe, and even inside on castle tours! Won Devon's Top Attractions Dog Friendly Awards. Cannot access deer park or walled garden.
What to Expect
Historic parkland with formal gardens designed in the 1830s, woodland trails with winding paths, the Belvedere tower with panoramic estuary views, and 350 wild fallow deer (viewed from a distance). Dogs welcome on castle tours! Close-up views of deer, sheep, Grey Herons and Little Egrets.
Best For
- ✓Historic estate walking
- ✓Dogs allowed on castle tours
- ✓Estuary views from Belvedere tower
- ✓Free entry for dogs
- ✓Farm shop and cafe
Not Ideal For
- ⚠Deer park access (dogs not allowed)
- ⚠Walled garden access (dogs not allowed)
Things to Be Aware Of
- ⚠Dogs NOT allowed in deer park (350 wild fallow deer)
- ⚠Dogs NOT allowed in walled garden
- ⚠Dogs on leads required throughout
- ⚠Opening times vary by season
Local Tips from Evie
Dogs go FREE! Book ahead for castle tours if interested - dogs can come inside! The Farm Shop/Cafe has free parking too. Can tie in with walk from Turf Locks area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are dogs allowed at Powderham Castle?
Yes! Dogs go FREE and can access all areas except the deer park and walled garden. Dogs are even allowed on castle tours inside the house!
Is parking free at Powderham?
Yes! Free car parking on-site at the castle and at Powderham Farm Shop.
Can dogs go in the deer park?
No - dogs cannot access the deer park (home to 350 wild fallow deer) or the walled garden. All other areas are dog-friendly.
Practical Information
Powderham Castle, Kenton
EX6 8JQ
FREE car parking on-site. Dedicated entrance and parking just off the A379 (EX6 8JQ). Can also park FREE at Powderham Farm Shop/Cafe and take the track at the bottom of the car park towards the estuary.
Dogs go FREE to Powderham! Dogs on leads welcome and can access ALL areas EXCEPT the deer park and walled garden. Please clear up after your dog in the waste bins provided. Dogs allowed on castle tour inside the house!
Need a Dog Walker?
I walk dogs at Powderham Castle Estate regularly. Get in touch if you need help.
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