• In 1932, Lydford Castle passed into the hands of the state, and in the 21st century is run by English Heritage as a tourist attraction.
  • It’s just a short walk to the Lydford Castle site where you can explore the Norman Fort and the tower and defences of the second castle.
  • The Castle seen today in Lydford was originally built in the 12th Century with modifications in the 13th Century and then again in the 17th Century.
  • This castle is well worth a visit if you are in the village of Lydford, you might also like to visit Lydford Gorge, which is very close to the castle.
  • The first castle to be built at Lydford was the Norman castle which was located on the south-western tip of a natural promontory.
  • In 1932, Lydford Castle passed into the hands of the state, and in the 21st century is run by English Heritage as a tourist attraction.
  • By the 1150s, the castle ceased to be of use; the castle known today was finally "reborn" four decades later. How Big Was Lydford Castle?
  • Read more about the history of Lydford Castle, Norman Fort & Saxon Town . Before You Go. Parking : There is a free car park in the village opposite the Castle Inn.
  • Lydford Castle is an English Heritage property at the heart of a beautiful and historically important village on the western border of Dartmoor National Park.
  • Lydford Castle is found in Devon on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. It was built as a fortification in the 12th century, and is now a grade I listed building.