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

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Children running through the grounds at Arlington Court

A summer of family fun at Arlington 

A summer of family fun, indoors or outdoors, be prepared to get mucky or crafty.

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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.

Audience for outdoor theatre at Arlington Court

Tis the season of Outdoor Theatre 

There's plenty of drama to entertain you this summer at Arlington

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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Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

What's on 

Discover our upcoming events and activities

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

Audience for outdoor theatre at Arlington Court

A season full of activities 

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

Upcoming events

See all events

Arlington Passport Trail

Tue 22 Aug 2017
10:30-16:00
Pick up your very own Arlington Passport and explore the grounds to find all the stamps.

Drop-in family crafts

Tue 22 Aug 2017
12:00-16:00
Drop-in for some creative fun and bring your imagination. There will be different crafts taking place each day such as hand puppet decorating and making tablemats.

Family ranger days

Wed 23 Aug 2017
11:00-15:00
A chance to get outdoors, maybe get mucky and pick up some new skills along the way.

Garden talk or demonstration: Summer pruning apples

Thu 24 Aug 2017
14:00-15:00
A chance to find out more as you join one of Arlington's gardeners; talk or demonstration about specific areas from the Victorian or walled garden.

Fundraising Friday

Fri 25 Aug 2017
11:00-15:00
Join us for some fundraising colouring in fun as we raise money to conserve the precious silk hangings in the Boudoir here at Arlington Court.

Family garden fun

Wed 30 Aug 2017
14:00-15:30
Join a gardener to learn how we care for our gardens and create something special to take home from colourful garden palettes, to seeds to grow. A different activity each season.
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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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Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

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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Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

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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Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

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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