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A hidden paradise of subtropical gardens with Salcombe estuary views.
Sharpitor, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8LW
Asset | Opening time |
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Garden | 10:30 - 16:00 |
Gastrobox | Open all day |
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
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Adult | £10.50 | £9.50 |
Child | £5.30 | £4.75 |
Family | £26.20 | £23.72 |
1 adult, 2 children | £15.70 | £14.25 |
Light refreshments, situated at the entrance to Overbeck's Garden.
Limited parking on-site - free for members (PayByPhone app for non-members). Ample parking at National Trust East Soar TQ7 3DR (1.2 mile farmland walk to Overbeck's).
Every Wednesday at 2pm with the garden team. Pre-booking essential.
Guided tour - more informationLoose gravel, steep paths and steps. Assistance dogs only. A step-free route around the garden includes steep slopes and uneven surfaces.
Braille history of the garden at the visitors' reception hut.
2 wider access places available in car park.
From Malborough follow the brown signs to Overbeck’s via North Sands/South Sands. From Salcombe take Cliff Road to South Sands and then follow the brown signs to Overbeck's Garden.
Parking: Limited parking on-site - free for members (PayByPhone app for non-members). Ample parking at National Trust East Soar TQ7 3DR (1.2 mile farmland walk to Overbeck's).
From Salcombe take Cliff Road to South Sands and then follow the brown signs to Overbeck's Garden. From the South West Coast Path at Sharpitor, take the lane uphill following the signs to Overbeck's Garden (about a half mile). Or from East Soar National Trust car park (TQ7 3DR), take a country walk to Overbeck’s (1.2 miles).
From Totnes or Kingsbridge, alight at Salcombe. From Salcombe take Cliff Road to South Sands and then follow the brown signs to Overbeck's Garden. Take the ferry from Whitesands Quay, Salcombe to South Sands (seasonal), and walk about three quarters of a mile uphill following the brown signs to Overbeck's. Runs from Easter to the end of October.
Take the ferry from Whitesands Quay, Salcombe to South Sands (seasonal), and walk about three quarters of a mile uphill following the brown signs to Overbeck's. Runs from Easter to the end of October.
A circular walk through National Trust coast and countryside at Salcombe. Overbeck's Garden is 1.2 miles walk from The National Trust car park at East Soar.
Discover a world in a garden - a hidden paradise filled with subtropical foliage and colourful blooms.
Terraced into the cliffs above Salcombe, wander tranquil paths with views of the sea framed by towering palms.
Explore the coastal landscape along the South West Coast Path to Bolt Head and beyond. Overbeck's Garden is 1.2 miles walk from the National Trust car park at East Soar.
Explore the Nature Nook, inspired by the naturalist's study. Discover activity sheets in the conservatory.
Join a member of our garden team for a tour of Overbeck's Garden on Wednesdays at 2pm. Pre-booking essential.
Light refreshments from the Gastrobox, situated at the entrance to Overbeck's Garden.
Join a member of the garden team as they talk you through the subtropical terraces at Overbeck's. Hear gardening tips and stories of plants from around the world.
Discover a subtropical paradise in South Devon. Exotic plants from around the globe flourish in this seaside microclimate, nestled into the cliffs at Salcombe.
Grab a bite to eat and drink at the Gastrobox. Situated outside the entrance to Overbeck's Garden near the South West Coast Path. Card payment only.
Stay as close to the beach as possible in this old mill conversion right on the edge of Wembury.
A cosy, quiet cottage in the woodland just behind Dartmouth Castle with glorious views of the River Dart, perfect for a peaceful, relaxing break.
What better way to view the garden than when one of the gardeners takes you on a tour?
Tucked away on the cliffs above Salcombe is this hidden paradise: a subtropical garden, bursting with colour, filled with exotic and rare plants and surprises around every corner, which surrounds the seaside home of Edwardian collector and inventor Otto Overbeck. The views from the garden over the estuary and coast are truly breathtaking.
From family home to hospital, the house at Overbeck’s has a varied history as it passed through different families. Discover more about the history of this special place.
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Overbeck’s on the National Trust Collections website.
The house at Overbeck’s is currently closed so that we can carry out essential repairs and maintenance and protect the building for the future. The National Trust aims to start re-opening part of Overbeck’s house in 2025.
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Overbeck's.
Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever. Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership.