Watermouth Castle

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A399, Ilfracombe EX34 9SL
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One of the West Country's premier Family Tourist Attractions where you can enjoy, a Victorian Castle full of eclectic treasures, nostalgic displays and curios, a theme park including rides and play areas, and beautiful landscaped gardens. For full details, directions, opening times, admission prices and special offers, please click on our website.

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Service options

  • On-site services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Planning

  • Getting tickets in advance recommended

Children

  • Good for kids

  • Good for kids birthday

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5
8 months ago

This place is. No, sorry, some of this place is that bizarre and crazy it's the best fun we've had. Even the castle is strange it's not a castle it's built to look like a castle. Great fun good day and take all day. The pizza bar does gluten-free pizzas Take change the antique machines take penny's and 10ps many of the change machines didn't take. NO PRAMS allowed in the castle they take them to the exit for you.

4
8 months ago

What an amazing place. If not for the rides, then for the amazing history, castle, historical toys, trinkets, ways of of life, games, food and more!!! It had something for everyone! The balloon area, PS2 for a bucket of 6 balloons was sensational, hilarious and everyone enjoyed themselves! The air cannon zone was great for all ages and wasn't busy at all. The majority of the electronics, toys and games were between 2p and 10p which is very reasonable. The gnome village were you could mine for gold was great for the kids, animatronics were funny. The maze was great for the kittle ones and only 1 way in and out, which helps! The sack slide is quick, so be warned if your an adult, let's say the parents thought it was hilarious that I achieved flight! Lastly, watch your head in the dungeons, trust me and thank me later. Word of warning!!! Incredibly hilly and some very steep areas, so if mobility is an issue, some areas are off limits or a real struggle to get to. Due to space and access, I can see why it would be hard to adapt to certain mobility issues (Only reason why I gave a 4). Highly recommended and is a great day out for all and a workout to boot

5
10 months 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!

5
8 months ago

This is my absolute favourite place on earth. Since coming as a child myself, I can safely say the magic is never ending. I now bring my own and get to relive it all through their eyes. I'm so glad so much has remained unchanged over the years, even the water show- so much of it just stands the test of time. It's a beautiful setting and absolutely brilliant for younger children, my 3 and 7 year old had a fab day. Lloyd, who ran the aeroplane ride that day was an absolute treasure- my children would excitedly shout "again" and he would entertain them like it was the first time. All the staff were fantastic and made an effort to converse and greet riders warmly. We were at the castle from opening to closing and there were still several parts we didn't get to. Can't wait to come again. I'd happily live as one of the gnomes in gnomeland.

5
9 months ago

Fantastic day out for family with young children. Staffs are very helpful. Recommend to try Toboggan ride. We spent about 5 hours here on Sunday. Entrance gate was lovely with bubbles.

5
8 months ago

An amazing, family day out. So much to see and explore. Our kids thoroughly enjoyed (aged 1, 4 & 11). The rides are more for the younger kids (2-8 I'd say). Such a unique place, and great for bigger kids (adults ) too. Great value for money. We spent 5 hours here, having arrived at 10am on a Sunday in the 6 weeks holidays (we booked online and went straight in when our code was scanned) and would've stayed longer but it was super warm so we were knackered! Remember to take change (pound coins are fine, as there are plenty of machines around to get 10p's).

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