
Hydro Open Day
12°C · 10% rain
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Castle Drogo will open its Hydro station to visitors on 25 October 2026 as part of a free drop-in event. Guides will lead tours explaining how hydro power has been used at the estate since 1929. Access is available via walking paths from the car park or Fingle Bridge and the turbine operation depends on river levels.
This is a free drop in event. Open 11am until 3pm. Come and learn about how hydro power has been used at Castle Drogo from 1929 to the present day. Guides will be opening the Hydro for visitors to come and look inside.
Please Note: The Hydro Turbine relies on the river level to be consistently high to operate so we are unable to guarantee it will be on during your visit.
To get to the Hydro from the Castle Drogo car park please follow the Hunters path down to the Iron Bridge, cross over onto the Foresters track and follow the path towards Fingle Bridge. Alternatively you can access the Hydro from Fingle Bridge by following the Foresters track for around 40 minutes.
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Hydro Open Day takes place on Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 11:00.
Hydro Open Day is held at Castle Drogo in Exeter (National Trust, Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon).
Entry to Hydro Open Day is free.
The forecast for Hydro Open Day is Clear · 12°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Castle Drogo can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Hydro Open Day can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Castle Drogo will open its Hydro station to visitors on 25 October 2026 as part of a free drop-in event. Guides will lead tours explaining how hydro power has been used at the estate since 1929. Access is available via walking paths from the car park or Fingle Bridge and the turbine operation depends on river levels.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
This is a free drop in event. Open 11am until 3pm. Come and learn about how hydro power has been used at Castle Drogo from 1929 to the present day. Guides will be opening the Hydro for visitors to come and look inside.
Please Note: The Hydro Turbine relies on the river level to be consistently high to operate so we are unable to guarantee it will be on during your visit.
To get to the Hydro from the Castle Drogo car park please follow the Hunters path down to the Iron Bridge, cross over onto the Foresters track and follow the path towards Fingle Bridge. Alternatively you can access the Hydro from Fingle Bridge by following the Foresters track for around 40 minutes.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Castle Drogo. Searching near National Trust, Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon; check-in Sunday, 25 October 2026.
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WhereCastle Drogo
National Trust, Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Hydro Open Day?
Hydro Open Day takes place on Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 11:00.
Where is Hydro Open Day taking place?
Hydro Open Day is held at Castle Drogo in Exeter (National Trust, Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon).
How much are tickets for Hydro Open Day?
Entry to Hydro Open Day is free.
What will the weather be like at Hydro Open Day?
The forecast for Hydro Open Day is Clear · 12°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Hydro Open Day?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Castle Drogo can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Hydro Open Day?
Tickets for Hydro Open Day can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Price
Free Entry
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Weather
feels like 6°C · chance of rain 10% · wind 34 km/h
Venue
National Trust, Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon
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