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Visitor in the garden in summer at Castle Drogo in Devon
Summer in the garden at Castle Drogo | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Gardens and parks in Devon

Take a stroll and explore the wide variety of the gardens we look after in Devon.

Top gardens in Devon

Full of variety and interest.

Summer flowers in the garden at Killerton, Devon.
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The garden at Killerton 

Discover what to see and do in Killerton's diverse garden. There’s plenty of space for walks and adventure at this country estate near Exeter.

Hazey view of a gravel path with shrubs and trees each side. The trees are autumnal colours, reds, yellows and browns
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The garden at Castle Drogo 

Castle Drogo’s garden is the highest garden cared for by the National Trust. Discover circular lawns, formal terraces, a rhododendron garden and a tranquil Chapel Garden at this castle garden on Dartmoor.

Two older visitors look at a pamphlet on the South Terrace in the garden at Dunster Castle, Somerset
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Visiting the garden at Dunster Castle and Watermill 

Explore the highlights of the garden at Dunster Castle, which takes you around the world and through four different microclimates

Wooden bench by a tarmac path facing a tree with yellowing leaves, and red autumn trees in the background.
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The garden at Coleton Fishacre 

With a climate as mild as South Cornwall, exotic and tender plants thrive in the garden at Coleton Fishacre. From formal terraces to woodland, the garden is varied and filled with year-round interest, and RHS accredited.

Small white butterfly on purple chive flower at Parke
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The garden at Parke 

Explore the historic estate of Parke on the edge of Dartmoor, with its walled garden and mixed orchard plus abundant wildlife on the river.

A visitor walking through the garden at Knightshayes with a wall in the background and pink flowers to the right
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Knightshayes 

A great post-war garden,19th-century parkland and grand Gothic Revival architecture by Victorian visionary William Burges.

Tiverton, Devon

Partially open today
Trees and terraced path with a view across the estuary
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Overbeck's Garden 

A hidden paradise of subtropical gardens with Salcombe estuary views.

Salcombe, Devon

Fully open today
Conservatory and borders in the flower garden in July at Arlington Court, Devon
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The garden at Arlington Court 

From the ever-changing flowers of the formal Victorian Garden to picture-perfect pleasure grounds, the garden at Arlington Court is beautiful whatever the weather. Step into the hidden walled kitchen garden for variety through the seasons.

A small pond with a water fountain in the middle is surrounded by a path and banks of moss covered rocks in the fernery at Greenway. In the foreground can be seen five gravestones marking the burial places of the family dogs.
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The garden at Greenway 

From walled gardens to riverside woodland, the garden at Greenway is very relaxed and tranquil. Find out more about the Peach House, the Fernery, the Battery, and where to find the best river views.

View of the abbey and barn in autumn from the woods beyond garden house at Buckland Abbey, Devon
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Buckland Abbey's garden 

From beautiful blooms to bountiful harvests, the gardens at Buckland Abbey are full of colour and seasonal interest. Soak up the history of this special place as you admire the planting, or simply enjoy the peace and tranquillity as you sit a while on one of the benches.

Beautiful spring garden scene in the garden at A la Ronde, with tulips and bluebells
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A la Ronde 

Due to its fragility there is no physical access to the Shell Gallery. To view it up close with a virtual tour go to 'things to see and do' section on the website.

Exmouth, Devon

Fully open today
The South Front and lawn at Knightshayes on a sunny day

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