Devon

Journey from wild coasts, moorland and curious historic houses to lush gardens and beaches. Plan your day out in Devon.

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Visitors relaxing in the garden at Killerton, Devon, in August.

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Killerton

A family home and a great estate. Glorious landscape garden surrounded by parkland with fine 18th-century house.

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Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

Intriguing Regency house and impressive collection of horse-drawn vehicles, set in a picturesque garden.

A view of the outside of Castle Drogo through the nearby fir trees, in Devon

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Castle Drogo

Where dramatic architecture meets innovative family home. A 20th century castle overlooking the Teign Gorge.

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Knightshayes

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

White snowdrops in bloom around the trunk of a tree in the forefront, with a green lawn and house in the background.

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Coleton Fishacre

A 1920s country retreat complete with tropical garden by the sea.

Saltram House pictured from the outside at winter with a tree in the foreground

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Saltram

A house full of treasures, stories and intrigue. A magical garden with year-round splendour, plus an extensive park for everyone to enjoy.

A view of the south face of the Abbey from the lawn. Snow covers the grass and trees.

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Buckland Abbey

Discovery, tranquillity and history – an ancient gem in the Tavy Valley landscape

White manor house with gravel front and sloping green lawn, surrounded by magnolia trees with pink flowers.

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Greenway

At Greenway, the walled gardens, river views and romantic woodland combine to make up 'The loveliest place in the world' in the words of Agatha Christie.

The white strands of Whitelady Waterfall flow down the rock face, green moss either side, at Lydford Gorge

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Lydford Gorge

The deepest river gorge in the South West, with 30m high waterfall

A child and little dog running, with a family walking behind, at the grounds at Arlington Court, Devon

Family-friendly places around Devon and Exmoor

Visitor in the garden in summer at Castle Drogo in Devon

Compton Castle

Dramatic fortified manor house and small formal garden.

View of A la Ronde, Devon, from the path.

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A la Ronde

Quirky 18th-century, 16 sided house with fascinating interior decoration and collections.

Blacksmith working in the water-powered forge at Finch Foundry, Devon

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Finch Foundry

The last working water-powered forge in England.

Family walking their dog on the beach near Saltram, Devon

What's on for February half term?

Visit our family page to find out what's on during February half term in Devon

Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places in Devon you can visit without a car.

Walkers on the coastal path at Little Dartmouth, Devon

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Places you can visit in Devon without a car

Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places that we care for in Devon that you can visit without a car. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your a car-free day out.

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Family Fun: Trees of Knightshayes

Knightshayes, Tiverton, Devon

Grab your wellies this winter and adventure around the garden with your trusty tree booklet.

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Explore the Formal & Woodland Garden

Knightshayes, Tiverton, Devon

Pick up a leaflet and discover more about the Formal & Woodland Garden this winter

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Fairy house trail 2025

Saltram, Plymouth, Devon

Did you know that fairies call Saltram's garden home? This January, our fairy friends are sharing a rare glimpse of their enchanting homes with visitors. Follow the trail to spot all 10 fairy houses hidden around the garden.

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Woodland bird family trail

Heddon Valley, Barnstaple, Devon

Discover more about the woodland birds that call Heddon Valley their home with this family friendly trail.

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Welly Wandering

Killerton, Exeter, Devon

Pull on your boots, grab a coat and get exploring on one of our way-marked welly walks.

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Conservation in action: The Winter Clean

Knightshayes, Tiverton, Devon

Visit the House and discover how the team care for the collections this winter

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Monthly guided walks by the coast

Coleton Fishacre, Kingswear, Devon

Join the Walking Volunteers for a guided walk on the coast near Coleton Fishacre, on the first Friday of every month.

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Winter Apple Tree Pruning Workshop

Branscombe, Seaton, Devon

Join a practical course to learn how to use different pruning techniques to manage fruit crops and control tree growth. Learn the fundamentals of winter apple tree pruning.

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Three adults walking on the grass with a body of water behind them, looking and taking to each other, walking in the 18th-century 'Capability' Brown designed garden at Petworth, West Sussex

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