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.

View of the east front of Arlington Court in Devon, showing the Greek revival house to the left and the servants' wing to the right surrounded by autumn colour.

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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.

Family in the gardens with a view of the house at Knightshayes

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Knightshayes

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

Garden turns red and gold in autumn at Coleton Fishacre, Devon.

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Coleton Fishacre

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

A view of Saltram's Georgian house façade surrounded by colourful autumn leaves that have fallen on the lawn

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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 Georgian house at Greenway facing the river with grass lawn to the front and autumn trees to the side.

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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

Christmas around Devon and Exmoor

Discover unique houses and gardens in Devon and Exmoor transformed for Christmas.

The north front of Compton Castle, Devon, covered by shadows from trees

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Compton Castle

Dramatic fortified manor house and small formal garden.

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.

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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'Hidden Species' Wildlife Photography Exhibition

Killerton, Exeter, Devon

Explore Ashclyst Forest through the lens of award-winning wildlife photography series, 'Hidden Species', by Holly Daniels.

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Family Fun: Leaf Quest

Knightshayes, Tiverton, Devon

Calling all explorers! Can you find all of these fallen leaves around Knightshayes?

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Autumn Colour: Formal & Woodland Garden Walks

Knightshayes, Tiverton, Devon

Discover the best of Autumn in the Formal & Woodland Garden on a self guided walk

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October scarecrow trail at Arlington Court

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

Join us during the October half term for our annual scarecrow trail

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Autumn explorer trail at Greenway

Greenway, near Brixham, Devon

Escape into the wonder of the season this autumn with a family friendly garden trail.

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Guided wider estate walks - Why is Arlington looking wilder?

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

Join us for a free guided walk while learning about the nature restoration taking place at Arlington.

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Little Acorns welly walks at Coleton Fishacre

Coleton Fishacre, Kingswear, Devon

Come along and join in a free Little Acorns sessions for under 5’s at Coleton Fishacre this autumn.

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Riverwoods Screening and Ranger Talks

Heddon Valley, Barnstaple, Devon

A chance to watch the award-winning Riverwoods documentary, followed by a presentation and discussion by the Riverlands rangers.

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Man holding a child up in the air as they both smile, in the grounds at Powis Castle, Powys

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