Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

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

More about this place

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

October half term fun at Arlington Court 

For both tricks and treats visit Arlington Court this October half-term.

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Things to see and do 

Swathes of bluebells in the woodland at Arlington Court

Walking on the Arlington estate 

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

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

October half term fun at Arlington Court 

For both tricks and treats visit Arlington Court this October half-term.

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

A collection of artefacts relating to Sir Francis Chichester and his round the world voyage on the Gipsy Moth

Around the world with the Chichesters exhibition 

Journey with Sir Francis on his trip around the globe

A wonderful colourful display of crops from Arilngton Court's walled garden

Celebrating the harvest 

A magnificent crop display, recipe suggestions, hints for storage and family activities this half-term in the walled garden.

A group of Red Deer hind in the Arlington parkland

A season full of activities 

Lots of fun for everyone at Arlington - download the latest events leaflet (PDF).

Upcoming events

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Haunting Hallowe'en Trail

Sat 21 Oct 2017
10:30-16:00
Take part in our haunting Hallowe'en trail around the grounds at Arlington Court. Find clues to claim your spooky prize! £1 per trail.

Celebrating the harvest

Sat 21 Oct 2017
11:00-15:00
Enjoy the best of the season with a magnificent display of crops from the kitchen garden, recipe suggestions, hints for storage and family activities.

A Nightmare at Arlington (night run)

Sat 21 Oct 2017
18:00-23:00
Join North Devon Road Runners as they host their first ever night run in North Devon. Tackle the 5K of fear or 10K of terror through the estate at night lit only by your head torch. A warming chilli can be pre-booked for the end of your ordeal.

Rag rug drop-in workshops

Mon 23 Oct 2017
11:00-15:00
Local artist Deborah Hastings will be showing how to make beautiful creations from recycled scraps of material. Find out the basics for free, or make one of her fun designs to take home such as a Clovelly lobster or red squirrel (£3 each - cash...

Hallowe'en crafts

Tue 24 Oct 2017
12:00-16:00
Bring along your imagination and make some spooky Hallowe'en crafts. Be inspired by bats, wizards, witches, ghosts, skeletons and more. Crafts are different on each day.

Conservation in action

Thu 26 Oct 2017
13:00-15:00
Discover how the team care for the items in the collections, from miniature model ships, to stuffed birds and grand state coaches. See the tools used and learn the techniques they've mastered and find out tips on how to care for your own precious...
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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 2017.

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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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum on the National Trust Collections website

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