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18th-Century house set within a magnificent landscape garden, still home to the Carew Pole family
Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2QA
Asset | Opening time |
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House | Closed |
Garden | Closed |
Café | Closed |
Last servings in the cafe at 4.30pm. Car park closes at 5.15pm
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
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Adult | £11.00 | |
Child | £5.50 | |
Family | £27.50 | |
1 adult and up to 3 children | £16.50 |
Only assistance dogs are allowed within the house and garden at Antony.
The main car park is located 250 yards from the welcome point.
Second-hand bookshop located within the museum room by the café.
Toilets are located at the front of the house and in the accessible car park, where the accessible toilet and baby room can be found. There are no Changing Place facilities at Antony. The nearest facility is located at Derriford Hosptial (PL6 8DH)
Colonnade Café serves light bites, cakes, hot and cold drinks.
Accessible car park and toilets. Drop-off point. Wheelchair routes in house and garden. Bookable tramper. Assistance dogs welcome.
Available from the welcome team.
Located in the accessible car park.
Showing pictures of the upstairs rooms of the house.
Available in the house.
Available for hire through the Countryside Mobility Scheme, booking essential.
On the road by main car park entrance, follow the road down where our accessible car park can be found on the left-hand side.
Located in the accessible car park.
Seating throughout the house and garden. Location of outdoor seating marked on access leaflet/map available from the welcome team.
Colonnade Cafe has an induction loop at the till point.
Booking recommended
Antony is located 2 miles from Torpoint, 9 miles from Plymouth via Torpoint Ferry (note: this is a toll ferry service which is payable one way, on the trip from Torpoint (Cornwall) to Plymouth (Devon) except for motorcycles which are tolled from Plymouth (Devon) to Torpoint (Cornwall), and 16 miles from Liskeard.
Parking: The main Car Park is located 250 yards from our Welcome Point. Accessible car park located closer to the garden. All car park gates are locked at 5.15pm. There are no electric car charging facilities at Antony. The nearest charging station is available at Milehouse Park & Ride, PL2 3DE (Devon) or Trerulefoot Petrol Station, PL12 5BL (Cornwall)
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From the Torpoint Ferry slipway in Torpoint, Antony is approximately 2 miles on foot. From the slipway, from the footpath along the A374 / Antony Road, and continue until you reach the entrance to Antony. Please take care crossing the busy road outside our main entrance.
Devonport Station in Plymouth is the nearest train station to Antony, with services running two-hourly as part of the Tamar Valley Line between Plymouth and Gunnislake. At Devonport Station, walk approximately ½ mile to the Torpoint Ferry (free for pedestrians and cyclists) and then walk approximately 2 miles from the Torpoint slipway to Antony. The nearest bus stop to Devonport Station is located on Ferry Road (following signs to Torpoint Ferry) and board the Go Cornwall Bus 70, alighting at Trevithick Avenue. There is no taxi rank outside of this station, we recommend booking a taxi in advance if you wish to use a taxi from Devonport Station.
Alternatively, Plymouth Train Station is further away but has more regular services between Penzance and London Paddington. From Plymouth Train Station you can either walk (approximately 6 miles) to Antony, catch the Go Cornwall Bus 70 from Saltash Road to Trevithick Avenue, or ride a taxi from the taxi rank outside of the main station entrance.
From Plymouth Royal Parade or Cremyll, catch the Go Cornwall Bus 70 service and alight at Trevithick Avenue.
From the bus stop, it’s approximately a 0.8-mile walk on foot to Antony. When you alight, walk down Trevithick Avenue to the junction of Goad Avenue, and follow Goad Avenue on the footpath down between the trees to the junction for the A374. Turn right and continue walking to the entrance to Antony. Please take care crossing this busy road.
Antony is located just outside of Torpoint, Cornwall. Antony is approximately 5¾ miles from Plymouth by bike. The route from Plymouth does include using the Torpoint Ferry where there is no charge for pedal cyclists.
Plan your route to Antony using the CycleStreets journey planner via the by bicycle link below. (This journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally excellent but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If you come to a footpath or other cycle-prohibited track, please don’t ride it).
As we're a cashless site, we only accept card payments at our Welcome Point and within the Café
Find out more about all the events we have planned this season.
We welcome groups, including schools at Antony and look forward to accommodating your needs and making your visit special. Discover more about bringing your group to Antony.
All-terrain Tramper hire at Antony, in partnership with Countryside Mobility, allows visitors to explore the garden with ease. Advance booking essential.
We only allow assistance dogs within the house and garden at Antony, but understand some may bring their four-legged friend with them whilst on holiday. Find out everything you need to know about walks and dog-friendly areas available nearby.
18th-century house, still home to the Carew Pole family. One of the finest Queen Anne buildings in the West Country.
Magnificent Repton landscape garden, historic collection of daylilies, playful topiary including a knot garden and intriguing sculptures.
Recently restored Grade II* listed dovecote, historically used to supply the kitchen and add ornament to the garden.
Natural play area with branches and foraged materials ready for den building and a storytelling space.
Colonnade Café with indoor and outdoor covered seating, selling light lunches, cakes and snacks. Last serving at 4.30pm.
Join us for a vintage book fair at Antony as a part of Heritage Open Days. Browse our selection of donated vintage books and grab a classic at a bargain price in our vintage book marquee. All proceeds from second hand book sales go directly to the conservation of Antony.
Find out what family-friendly activities are on offer at Antony in Cornwall, in the house and garden.
The house at Antony contrasts the personal touches of a grand yet comfortable family home. It is still lived in by the Carew family today.
The Repton-designed landscape at Antony offers sweeping views over the River Lynher, a formal garden full of surprises including intriguing sculptures and magnificent trees.
Hot and cold drinks and a range of tasty cakes, snacks and light lunches. Perfect for lunch, tea or topping up your picnic. Indoor and outdoor undercover seating, and takeaway.
Discover our pop-up bookshop full of quality second-hand books. It's run by volunteers, and every time you buy a book you help to look after Antony.
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Explore Antony's connections to war and conflict with our object-in-focus house trail.
Browse our vintage book selection and pick up a classic at a bargain price.
A walking talk and tour highlighting the role of Antony and Torpoint during D-Day and the Second World War.
Pick up your autumn bingo card and challenge family and friends to see who can complete their list the quickest. Don't forget to shout bingo once you have completed your sheet!
Join us for family fun at Antony this October half-term. Take part in the pumpkin hunt, using the pumpkins as your guide to find various ghoulish activities in the gardens.
Discover the story of a family who became caught up in the extraordinary events of the English Civil War. Their history is bound up in this beautiful house, which is still the home of the Carew Pole family today.
A house of silver grey stone, Antony is a beguiling mixture of the formal and informal. It's believed to be one of the finest surviving Queen Anne buildings in the West Country.
View the outstanding collection of portraits, including works by Sir Joshua Reynolds and a famous painting of Charles I during his trial. There are also fine examples of period furniture, textiles and tapestries.
Breathe in the sweeping views as you explore the landscape garden, which includes a formal garden with topiary, modern sculptures and a historic collection of daylilies.
The magic of Antony was captured by director Tim Burton, as a film location for his blockbuster, Alice in Wonderland.
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Antony on the National Trust Collections website.
There are lots of ways to volunteer at Antony. Find out more and discover the current opportunities on offer.
Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever. Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership.