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 on a sunny day with a green lawn to the front, dotted with snowdrops and framed by bare branches of trees.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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Tree Planting at Buckland Abbey

Buckland Abbey, Yelverton, Devon

This winter we are planting 30000 trees at Buckland Abbey, come along and help us!

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Sir Alfred Munnings and the Exmoor School exhibition

Lorna Doone Valley, Lynton, Devon

Sir Alfred Munnings and the Exmoor School exhibition is a captivating selling exhibition celebrating the artistic legacy of Exmoor’s landscape, featuring works by some of the most influential artists in the 20th century.