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Castle Drogo's Hydro Turbine Open Day

Hydro Turbine House, Teign Gorge, Drewsteignton, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6PW

  • 15 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

The hydro turbine house on the river Teign will be open to have a look around.

National Trust Images John Millar

National Trust Images John Millar

Controls within the Turbine House for Castle Drogo

Join one of the turbine guides to find out more information about the turbines that powered Castle Drogo.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 15 September:
11am - 3pm

Location & directions

Hydro Turbine House, Teign Gorge, Drewsteignton, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6PW

Contact on day:
Castle Drogo
Telephone number:
+441647433306

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Access is a 45 minute walk via steep and uneven paths.

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