Powderham Castle is a Gothic castle in Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom, and a filming location for The Remains of the Day (1993) and Churchill: The Hollywood Years (2004). Built in 1390, it was designed by James Wyatt, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by Courtenay family (Earls of Devon).
Location: Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8JQ, Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Appeared in The Remains of the Day (movie, 1993)
confidence 95/100 · 8 independent sources · SRC-4939, SRC-4940, SRC-5275, SRC-5276, SRC-7526, SRC-7527, SRC-9778, SRC-9866 - Located in Powderham, Exeter, Devon
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-4939, SRC-4941 - Built in 1390
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-4939, SRC-4942 - Architectural style: Gothic
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-4939, SRC-4939, SRC-5277, SRC-5278, SRC-4942, SRC-7528 - Owned by Courtenay family (Earls of Devon)
confidence 85/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4939, SRC-4942, SRC-5279, SRC-5280 - Historic designation: Grade I listed building
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-4939, SRC-4942, SRC-5275 - Appeared in Churchill: The Hollywood Years (movie, 2004)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4939, SRC-10603, SRC-9778, SRC-14431 - Designed by James Wyatt
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-13055, SRC-5277, SRC-14259, SRC-7528
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10603 — https://wearesouthdevon.com/churchill-the-hollywood-years-in-torbay/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13055 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Wyatt (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14259 — The DiCamillo Companion to British & Irish Country Houses – Powderham Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14431 — Visit Devon (official regional tourism) – Filming Locations in Devon (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-4939 — Wikipedia – Powderham Castle (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4940 — Movie-Locations.com – The Remains of the Day (Tier 3, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4941 — Historic England – grants/visit Powderham Castle (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4942 — Historic England – NHLE list entry 1097666 (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5275 — Kiddle Encyclopedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5276 — OtakuKart (Tier 3, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5277 — Britain Express (Tier 3, reference_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5278 — Ancient History Sites (Tier 3, reference_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5279 — Country Life (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5280 — Historic Houses (Tier 2, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7526 — The Remains of the Day Locations – LatLong.net (Tier 3, web; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7527 — Revisiting The Remains of the Day – Roman Gerodimos (Tier 3, web; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7528 — The History of Powderham Castle – Dreweatts (Tier 2, web; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9778 — Film & TV Locations in South Devon — Visit South Devon (official destination management organisation) (Tier 2, official_tourism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9866 — AFI Catalog of Feature Films — The Remains of the Day (1993) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Castle & grounds open Sun-Fri (closed Sat). Castle 11am-4pm (last entry 3:30pm); grounds & Secret Garden 10am-5pm; café 10am-4pm.
Admission: Castle & grounds: Adult £14.95, senior £13.95, child £10.95, under-5 free, family (2+2) £39.95, carer free. Gardens & grounds only: Adult £9.95, senior £8.95, child £6.95, family £26.95.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Churchill: The Hollywood Years filmed?
Powderham Castle, in Exeter, Devon, is a real-world filming location used for Churchill: The Hollywood Years. This property has also appeared on screen in The Remains of the Day.
Where was The Remains of the Day filmed?
Powderham Castle, in Exeter, Devon, is a real-world filming location used for The Remains of the Day. This property has also appeared on screen in Churchill: The Hollywood Years.
Can you visit Powderham Castle?
Yes — Powderham Castle is open to the public. Hours: Castle & grounds open Sun-Fri (closed Sat). Castle 11am-4pm (last entry 3:30pm); grounds & Secret Garden 10am-5pm; café 10am-4pm.. Admission: Castle & grounds: Adult £14.95, senior £13.95, child £10.95, under-5 free, family (2+2) £39.95, carer free. Gardens & grounds only: Adult £9.95, senior £8.95, child £6.95, family £26.95..
Who designed Powderham Castle?
Powderham Castle was designed by James Wyatt.
Where is Powderham Castle located?
Powderham Castle is located in Exeter, Devon.