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    Overbeck's Museum & Garden
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    Overbeck's
    Sharpitor, Salcombe, Devon TQ8 8LW
    Telephone: 01548 842893
    House  Garden  Coast  Shop  Refreshments  Tours  Audio guide  Picnics  Events  Walking 
    1937 
    Luxuriant coastal garden surrounding elegant Edwardian house with diverse collections
    • Weird and wonderful collections of scientist and inventor, Otto Overbeck
    • Lovely subtropical garden, an exotic haven
    • Spectacular views over sea and estuary
    • Search for Fred, the friendly ghost
    • Quizzes and trails

    What's new this year
    Hidden Histories: display about Overbeck's during the First World War. Gateway to the Countryside: exhibition about the local wildlife and landscapes with suggested walks. Green initiative: visitors arriving by ferry from Salcombe or walking from other destinations receive a free cup of tea

    Points to noteGrounds very steep. Youth hostel on site (telephone 0870 770 6016)

    Opening arrangements
    Garden only
     2 Feb–13 Feb 09  11–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Closed Saturdays Closed Sundays
     14 Feb–13 Mar 09  11–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
     2 Nov–31 Jan 10  11–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Closed Saturdays Closed Sundays
    Garden/house/shop/tea-room
     14 Mar–1 Jul 09  11–5 Mo Tu We Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
     2 Jul–2 Sep 09  11–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
     5 Sep–1 Nov 09  11–5 Mo Tu We Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
    Tea-room/shop
     14 Feb–8 Mar 09  11–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
    KEY: Dark blue=open
    Tea-room open as house but 11–4:15, Garden closed 25, 26 December and 1 January. Garden closes at dusk if earlier than 5. Last admission 30 minutes before closing

    Contact details

    01548 842893
    01548 845013 (shop)
    01548 845014 (tea-room)
    Email: overbecks@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Admission prices

    Standard Admission: £6.40, child £3.20, family £16, family (1 adult) £9.60. Groups £5.40. Winter: £3.50, child £1.75


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