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.

Looking across a lawn at a mansion with a cloudy sky behind.

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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.

View from above the castle, the castle is surrounded by a wooded gorge and dartmoor

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Castle Drogo

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

Two senior visitors look at the flower borders in front of red brick Knightshayes House

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Knightshayes

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

Stone house sits facing a green lawn with bright purple, red and white flowers in borders on a sunny day

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Coleton Fishacre

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

Three people walking past the entrance of Saltram House

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Saltram

A house full of treasures, stories & intrigue. A garden with year round splendour, plus a park that cyclists, walkers, & our four legged friends love.

A panoramic view of Buckland Abbey seen from the north. The Great Barn stands out prominently to the left.

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Buckland Abbey

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

Gravel path leads between a grassy lawn and grass banks to a white house on a summers day

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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.

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

Outdoor theatre in the South West

Come and experience a theatre performance in the great outdoors this summer, with plenty of shows to choose from across the South West. Bring the whole family, a picnic blanket and some popcorn and settle down to watch the show with nature and perhaps a historic house as your backdrop. Browse our programme of shows and find your nearest performance.

Three children and an adult use twigs to build a den in woodland at Killerton Devon in the summer

A jam-packed summer of fun

Discover a Summer of Play with the best family-friendly places to visit in Devon, filled with entertainment for all ages.

Stone fortified walls in front of two grass lawns with a gravel drive

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Compton Castle

Dramatic fortified manor house and small formal garden.

Family with two children walking their dog on a lead up some of the narrow steps at Lydford Gorge, Devon

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Lydford Gorge

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

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

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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.

Looking for greener travel options to the places in our care in Devon? Find out how you can travel by train, bus, bike or on foot.

Walkers on the coastal path at Little Dartmouth, Devon

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Sustainable travel in Devon

There are a number of sustainable options for travelling to and from the places in our care in Devon, whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your visit.

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Dry Stone Walling Workshop

Wembury, Devon

Join Devon Rural Skills Trust to learn the basic principles of dry stone walling.

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Summer of play at Arlington Court

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, near Barnstaple, Devon

Get ready for a summer filled with fun at Arlington. Join us daily for an array of games and activities suitable for all ages. Don't miss out on the excitement—come and play this summer.

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Summer of Play

Killerton, Exeter, Devon

Join us for a fun filled Summer of Play at Killerton! Discover the sights and sounds of the great outdoors, with games for all ages across the property.