Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

Cloud watching, barefoot walks and bird watching are some of the '50 things' activities this summer; pick up a leaflet on your way in and see what else you can tick off your list. Look out for the old photos dotted around the grounds - compare the old with the new, take a pic and share it with us on social media.

From rock pooling on beautiful beaches to finding the perfect picnic spots and exploring colourful gardens, there's plenty to keep the family busy during the school holidays this summer. A la Ronde, Arlington Court, Buckland Abbey, Castle Drogo, Coleton Fishacre, Greenway, Killerton, Knightshayes, Lydford Gorge, Overbeck's and Saltram are all open: please book ahead of your visit.

From the ever-changing display of flowers in the formal Victorian Garden to the picture perfect pleasure grounds, Arlington looks beautiful whatever the season. Why not bring a picnic to enjoy on the lawn?

Find out about the evolution of the pleasure grounds at Arlington Court from the late eighteenth century to the present day, including Trust ownership and management.

Find out how far your feet can take you on the Arlington estate. There are over twenty miles of footpaths to explore, ranging from easy strolls to more demanding walks.

A day spent at Arlington is a day full of family fun; there's always something to keep your little ones occupied.

The Chichesters, who owned Arlington Court for eleven generations, were a family of dog lovers, proven by a memorial at the back of the house. Today dogs on leads are still welcome in the grounds, formal gardens and carriage museum.

In line with government guidelines you'll be required to wear a face covering in our tea-room in England from 24 July. Please bring one with you. Our tea-room is open serving takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. We’ve introduced new safety measures including closure of our seating areas, screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone. 

From 3 August you'll be able to get 50 per cent off your bill, up to a maximum of £10 per person on food and drink bought at and consumed at our café (excluding alcoholic drinks), through the government's Eat Out to Help Out Scheme. The scheme applies from Monday to Wednesdays only and ends on 31 August.

This enchanting little cottage was once a gardeners lodge. Almost concealed from the road behind wrought-iron gates, it is enveloped in woodland by a little-used driveway into Arlingtons historic park.

A quaint and cosy 200-year-old cottage on the edge of the hamlet of Loxhore, near the southern edge of the Arlington estate.

Whatever your requirements there is a variety of interesting accommodation for you to choose from in North Devon.

As we gradually and safely open more of the places we care for, there’ll be more opportunities to explore gardens and parklands near you. If you’re a member, you can access all these places free, together with most National Trust car parks. It’s so important for everyone to have fresh air, birdsong, big skies and open spaces to enjoy. Your membership will go towards looking after all of this for generations to come.

For 125 years, people like you have helped us protect some of the UK's best-loved places. Everyone needs nature, beauty and green spaces now more than ever. But our income has dropped sharply due to the coronavirus crisis, and our essential conservation work is at risk. Please give what you can to help us look after these places, so people and nature can thrive.