South West
Memories are made here in the South West: classic coastline, tropical gardens, iconic monuments and the great outdoors.
Lovely pastel shades in the rill garden at Coleton Fishacre
© Tony Cobley
Summer's on its way
What better time of year to be in the south west - with gardens coming into full bloom, meadows and hedgerows full of wild flowers, the freshness of spring everywhere and the promise of summer to come. With miles of coast and countryside to explore, as well as our many gardens, houses and iconic historic sites, what will you do today?
Devon and Cornwall
Rugged coast, a rich mining history, unspoilt countryside, exotic gardens, country houses...there's more to these counties than beautiful beaches and surfing.
Somerset and Glos
Between them these counties boast some dramatic coast, ruggedly beautiful Exmoor, lush green countryside, grand mansions, a Roman villa, stately parkland and gorgeous gardens.
Happiest outdoors?
Would you like the chance to share in a host of outdoor experiences and to help us look after some great places?
Great for groups
Many of our places are ideal for group visits, and offer benefits including group discounts and special interest tours. Download our 2013 guide and find the perfect itinerary for your group.
Why not stay?
In the south west we have a great selection of holiday cottages that range from the quirky to the luxurious. What ever you're looking for you're sure to find it - check out our special offers too.
See what we've got
Did you know that you can now view almost 750,000 items from our collections across the country online? From agricultural equipment, carriages, costumes and glass to jewelry, maps, sporting equipment and textiles - the A-Z directory allows you to search by place, category or time period. Start your search here.
It's a treasure trove of information waiting to be explored.