<description> &lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;Great Escapes&lt;/i&gt;, Isy Suttie and Dan Skinner travel across Devon and Cornwall to explore two iconic landmarks – one perched high above the moors, the other steeped in shadowy smuggler lore. From rose-pruning and brass-polishing at Castle Drogo to ghost stories and literary inspiration at Jamaica Inn, it’s a day of drama, history and proper hands-on adventure.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Isy starts at Castle Drogo, the last castle ever built in England – perched high above the Teign Gorge with epic views over Dartmoor. She joins the gardening team to prune roses ahead of winter, before taking on a surprisingly satisfying indoor job: polishing one of the 300 brass jelly moulds in the castle’s collection. It’s proper hands-on work with plenty of elbow grease – and a brilliant insight into the care and craft that keeps this extraordinary place alive.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, Dan heads out onto the windswept wilds of Bodmin Moor to visit the legendary Jamaica Inn. He hears spooky tales of ghostly goings-on, uncovers the real smuggling history behind the place, and learns how Daphne du Maurier discovered the inn while out riding – an encounter that sparked the idea for her novel &lt;i&gt;Jamaica Inn&lt;/i&gt;. He even gets to see the very room where she wrote the book.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Together, their adventures reveal the twin spirit of the South West: dramatic landscapes, deep-rooted stories and places that stay with you long after you’ve gone. Whether you love ghost lore, grand architecture or a good moorland ramble, this is a journey into the heart of what makes Devon and Cornwall magical.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;We’re pleased to be supported by Great Western Railway. Adventures start here.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description>

Great Escapes with Isy Suttie and Dan Skinner

Great Escapes

Haunted South West: Jamaica Inn Tales & Castle Drogo Secrets

DEC 2, 202540 MIN
Great Escapes with Isy Suttie and Dan Skinner

Haunted South West: Jamaica Inn Tales & Castle Drogo Secrets

DEC 2, 202540 MIN

Description

<p>In this episode of <i>Great Escapes</i>, Isy Suttie and Dan Skinner travel across Devon and Cornwall to explore two iconic landmarks – one perched high above the moors, the other steeped in shadowy smuggler lore. From rose-pruning and brass-polishing at Castle Drogo to ghost stories and literary inspiration at Jamaica Inn, it’s a day of drama, history and proper hands-on adventure.</p> <p>Isy starts at Castle Drogo, the last castle ever built in England – perched high above the Teign Gorge with epic views over Dartmoor. She joins the gardening team to prune roses ahead of winter, before taking on a surprisingly satisfying indoor job: polishing one of the 300 brass jelly moulds in the castle’s collection. It’s proper hands-on work with plenty of elbow grease – and a brilliant insight into the care and craft that keeps this extraordinary place alive.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Dan heads out onto the windswept wilds of Bodmin Moor to visit the legendary Jamaica Inn. He hears spooky tales of ghostly goings-on, uncovers the real smuggling history behind the place, and learns how Daphne du Maurier discovered the inn while out riding – an encounter that sparked the idea for her novel <i>Jamaica Inn</i>. He even gets to see the very room where she wrote the book.</p> <p>Together, their adventures reveal the twin spirit of the South West: dramatic landscapes, deep-rooted stories and places that stay with you long after you’ve gone. Whether you love ghost lore, grand architecture or a good moorland ramble, this is a journey into the heart of what makes Devon and Cornwall magical.</p> <p><i>We’re pleased to be supported by Great Western Railway. Adventures start here.</i></p>