Marisco Castle
Devon, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Partial ruin
- Access
- Free, open access
- Nearest station
- Barnstaple, 26.6 miles (straight-line)
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
- Note
- On NT-owned Lundy; Landmark Trust manages, keep cottages via Landmark
Pinpoint
Marisco Castle, Bideford - Lundy Island, Bideford EX39 2LY
Opening Hours
Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| 31 August - 27 December | Island - Daily Dawn - Dusk |
Checked against the official page on 25 August 2026.
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.
At a glance
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.
What visitors say
“Spectacular 800 year old castle with the best views of the harbour and southern light.”- Benjamin Hooper, visitor review
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.
Can you stay overnight at Marisco Castle?
Yes - Marisco Castle offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the castle itself or within its grounds. See the Castles You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
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.
