Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

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Intriguing Regency house and impressive horse-drawn vehicles, set in picturesque gardens

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A knitted Green Man in the woods at Arlington Court

Woollen Woods in Autumn 

Find out how you can use your crafty skills and get your work displayed at Arlington.

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Things to see and do

Arlington Court woods, Devon

Walking on the Arlington estate 

Find out more about our walks packed with interesting sights and suitable for all abilities on the estate.

A display about conservation of the collection at Arlington Court

'Happily Ever After?' exhibition 2016 

Discover the dangers of growing up in a Victorian home.

A fully harnessed Dandy is taken for a ride with Steran Peters

Things to do at Arlington with the family 

Fun for all the family from the outdoor activities to the indoor games in the house and hands-on activities in the Carriage Museum.

A view of Arlington Court across the lawn on a summer morning

Discover Arlington house and collections 

See what you'll find at Arlington Court.

A display of model boats from the Dunkirk landings at Arlington Court

Arlington Court's collection 

Explore the full collection of items on show at Arlington, amassed by eleven generations of the Chichester family.

The stable block clock tower at Arlington Court carriage museum

Discover the carriage museum at Arlington Court 

Explore the carriage museum and find out more about the collection, the building and interactive displays.

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What's on 

Coming soon

Two characters in Hallowe'en costume tell spooky stories in the woods

October half term fun at Arlington Court 

You can get both tricks and treats at Arlington Court this October half term.

A knitted Green Man in the woods at Arlington Court

Woollen Woods in Autumn 

Find out how you can use your crafty skills and get your work displayed at Arlington.

Arlington Court house on a frosty winter morning

A winter season of events 

A feast of activities awaits you at Arlington Court this winter - download the latest events leaflet (PDF).

Upcoming events

See all events

Woollen Woods in Autumn

Sun 25 Sep 2016
10:30-17:00
Come and find the donated woollen creations in the woodlands. All items have been created by knitters, felters and crocheters from around the country. Pick up a free trail from reception and see if you can find the creatures.

Conservation in action

Thu 29 Sep 2016
13:00-15:00
Discover how our team care for the numerous items in our collections from miniature model ships, to stuffed birds and grand state coaches. See the tools they use and learn the techniques they've mastered, plus pick their brains about how to care...

Meet the gardener: a seasonal garden tour

Wed 05 Oct 2016
14:00-15:00
Join one of the Arlington gardeners for a look at the plant highlights for this month from the Victorian garden, kitchen garden and pleasure grounds.

Morning deer walks

Sat 08 Oct 2016
08:30-10:30
Join one of our rangers for a morning stroll. See if you can spot the Red Deer who live on the estate, or just enjoy the colours of autumn.

Celebrating the harvest

Sat 22 Oct 2016
11:00-15:00
Enjoy the best of the season with a magnificent display of crops from the kitchen garden, plus recipe suggestions, hints for storage and family activities.

Hallowe'en crafts

Mon 24 Oct 2016
12:00-16:00
Bring along your imagination and make some spooky Halloween crafts. Be inspired by bats, wizards, witches, ghosts, skeletons and more. Crafts are different each day and more detailed infomation will be available nearer the time.
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History 

Historic photo of Arlington showing a loggia in the mid-nineteenth century

Bringing the past to life 

Over 600 years of family history and more than 5000 collection items to care for, enough to keep anyone busy.

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Wildlife

A bat flying towards a branch

Lesser horseshoe bat facts 

Arlington Court is home to a large colony of lesser horseshoe bats. Learn all about them here.

A group of Red Deer hind in the Arlington parkland

Wild deer on the Arlington estate 

Discover the red deer who thrive in Arlington's parkland and when's the best time to find them.

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Get involved

Volunteer polishing silverware

Join in 

Read about the different volunteer roles we're recruiting for in 2016.

Find out more

See how we keep Arlington alive

A conservator working on a model ship at Arlington Court

Caring for collections 

From tiny shells to grand state coaches, see how we care for our collections

Horse pulling logs uphill in the woods at Arlington Court

Conserving Miss Chichester's fancy piece 

Discover how the Arlington ranger team have been using horse power to care for the woodlands

Volunteers clearing bracken on a National Trust Working Holiday, at Bosigran Farm, Cornwall

Working holidays at Arlington 

Try a more active break with a National Trust working holiday.

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Learning

A group of school children helping with gardening tasks

A day of discovery 

With lots to discover at Arlington Court both inside and out, bring your school group for a fun filled day of learning.

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Places to stay

The sitting room of Woolley Lodge, a holiday cottage on the Arlington estate

Holiday with us 

Enjoy a relaxing stay on the Arlington Estate in one of our holiday cottages.

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Groups

The Antrobus travelling chariot at Arlington Court carriage museum

Bring a group to Arlington 

Find out what lies in wait for your group and book a visit

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