Marisco Castle
Devon, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Partial ruin
- Access
- Free, open access
- Nearest station
- Barnstaple, 26.6 miles (straight-line)
Pinpoint
Marisco Castle, Bideford - Lundy Island, Bideford EX39 2LY
A ruin on Lundy, the National Trust-owned island in the Bristol Channel - the keep's cottages are let out separately by the Landmark Trust, so this is as much an expedition as a visit. Getting there is the story: a boat or helicopter crossing before you even reach the castle.
Worth the trip
The setting - a castle ruin on a remote Atlantic island, reachable only by the seasonal Lundy ferry or a winter helicopter.
Before you go
Check the Lundy ferry's seasonal sailing schedule well ahead of any trip, since this isn't a castle you can visit on a whim. With no visitor reviews on file yet, go in with modest expectations about what's actually still standing.
On NT-owned Lundy; Landmark Trust manages, keep cottages via Landmark
Common questions about Marisco Castle
Where is Marisco Castle?
Marisco Castle is in Devon, England, at Marisco Castle, Bideford - Lundy Island, Bideford EX39 2LY.
Is Marisco Castle free to visit?
Yes - Marisco Castle is a free, open-access site with no ticket booth, looked after by National Trust. There may still be a charge for nearby parking, and open-access arrangements can change, so it's worth a quick check before you travel.
What is the highlight of visiting Marisco Castle?
The setting - a castle ruin on a remote Atlantic island, reachable only by the seasonal Lundy ferry or a winter helicopter.
Is Marisco Castle a ruin or still intact?
Marisco Castle is a partial ruin - On NT-owned Lundy; Landmark Trust manages, keep cottages via Landmark.
