Activities at Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum
Things to do at Arlington with the family
A day spent at Arlington is a day full of family fun; there's always something to keep your little ones occupied, in and out of school holidays.
Loxhore Cott and Webber's Wood walk at Arlington Court
Explore ancient woodland and parts of the area designated a wildlife reserve by Arlington Court's former owner, Miss Rosalie Chichester.
- Moderate
- 3 hours
- 5.0 miles (8.0km)
Coombeshead Walk
The Coombeshead walk explores a secluded valley of the Arlington estate
- Moderate
- 1 hour
- 1.5 miles (2.4km)
Winford Valley walk
Discover Arlington Court, a Regency house nestled in a wooded valley in unspoilt North Devon, on a spring walk through woodlands and country paths.
- Easy
- 1 hour
- 2.0 miles (3.2km)
Centenary walk at Arlington Court
Take a steep climb through woodlands and alongside the lake to enjoy stunning views of the house and parkland on our walk created to mark our centenary year.
- Challenging
- 2 hours
- 2.75 miles (4.4km)
Deer park walk
This walk takes you through ancient woodland and parts of the area designated a wildlife reserve by Miss Rosalie Chichester, the last owner of Arlington Court.
- Moderate
- 2 hours
- 3.0 miles (4.8km)
Lake walk at Arlington Court
Get closer to nature at the bird hide and heronry. This is our most popular and established walk around the designed landscape of Arlington Court.
- Easy
- 1 hour
- 1.75 miles (2.8km)
Christmas at the Court
Join us at Arlington for tasty treats in the tea-room and wintery walks
Dogs at Arlington
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 when open.
All terrain tramper and how to book
Family Lake walks together with an all terrain tramper, available to book from £2.50 for a two week taster.
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.
Places to stay around Arlington Court
Enjoy a relaxing stay on the Arlington Estate in one of our holiday cottages.
Spring blooms at Arlington Court
Discover beautiful blooms at Arlington Court this spring