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.

House at Arlington with blue flower in the forefront

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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.

Spring flowers in the garden with the house in the background at Knightshayes, Devon

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Knightshayes

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

White flowers blooming on a cherry tree with a border of plants and stone walls behind, and a stone house in the distance.

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Coleton Fishacre

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

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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 leading to a white house, with bluebell flowers in the foreground.

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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

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.

A bicycle on a rough stony track that climbs uphill between dry-stone walls and trees, near Nether Wasdale in the Lake District

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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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Arlington Court Blossom Watch

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

Explore the blossom at Arlington when its at its best. Pick up a free blossom guide from reception and see what you can find.

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Killerton Springs into Rhyme: Blossom poetry display

Killerton, Exeter, Devon

Be inspired by the blossom that's filling Killerton with colour.

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The Knightshayes Bulb Meadow

Knightshayes, Tiverton, Devon

Explore this stunning meadow consisting of over 120,000 spring bulbs

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Playing by the rules: fashion exhibition in the house

Killerton, Exeter, Devon

Killerton's 2024 fashion exhibition will explore children's clothes of the 19th and 20th century.

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Creative Saltram

Saltram, Plymouth, Devon

Inspired by Angelica Kaufman’s self-expression through art, music and poetry, this year Saltram celebrates work by Kauffman and other artists and makers at Saltram, offering ways to get creative on your visits this season.