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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Killerton

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

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

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

Two children running on a path through the daffodils with a mansion behind them

Castle Drogo

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

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

Knightshayes

Explore vibrant post-war gardens, miles of 19th-century parkland and grand Gothic Revival architecture by Victorian visionary, William Burges.

Coleton Fishacre

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

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

Saltram

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

Buckland Abbey

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

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.

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

Lydford Gorge

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

A la Ronde

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

Compton Castle

Dramatic fortified manor house and small formal garden.

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

Finch Foundry

The last working water-powered forge in England.

Family playing football on the grass in front of the house at Saltram

Family-friendly places around Devon and Exmoor

Visitors walking through the garden of daffodils during spring at Knightshayes, Devon

Outdoor activities 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.

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.

Walkers on the coastal path at Little Dartmouth, Devon

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Guided wider estate walks - Active Hike

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

Join one of our guided walks to explore the wilder side of Arlington, venturing into the little known parts of the estate.

Dragonfly explorer trail at Wembury

Wembury, Devon

Can you spot all the dragonflies? Discover an exciting new trail created in partnership with local community groups at Mill Meadow.

Blossom Mile

Killerton, Exeter, Devon

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

The Grand Tour Exhibition at A la Ronde

A la Ronde, Exmouth, Devon

A new exhibition exploring the remarkable story of the Grand Tour that inspired A la Ronde and shaped the Parminters’ extraordinary home

Festival of Blossom at Greenway

Greenway, near Brixham, Devon

Celebrate the arrival of blossom at Greenway between 21 March - 30 April.

Stored secrets exhibition

Castle Drogo, near Exeter, Devon

Are you brave enough to learn about our killer collection? How about trying some late-Victorian exercise equipment? You might be surprised to find out what we have stored here at Castle Drogo...