Coleton Fishacre

Inside Coleton Fishacre house the Jazz Age is still swinging and there is so much to see and do. You can soak up the Art Deco style, listen to music playing, try on clothes from the 1920s and 30s, and much more.

As spring fades into summer, Coleton Fishacre becomes a riot of colour and heady scents. Exotic plants thrive in this sheltered valley garden. Every day a member of the garden team lead a 45 minute garden walk: perfect for seeing the seasonal highlights and finding out about the history of the garden.

There's lots to keep your little-ones entertained, from playing in the wild play area to completing the spotter trail in the house. During the school holidays there are Wild Wednesday events, where kids can complete some 50 things to do before you're 11¾ activities with the rangers.

You don't need to leave your dogs at home when you're planning to come to Coleton Fishacre. Dogs are very welcome in the garden on short leads, while you go into the house dogs can rest in the shady area, and there are lots of local walks to choose from.

The sight of a sea of bluebells is one of the best things in late spring. Find out where the best places to see bluebells in flower usually are in Coleton Fishacre garden and the surrounding countryside, cared for by the National Trust.

Tuck into tasty food in the café at Coleton Fishacre. With freshly prepared food delivered to your table, and delicious cakes to tempt you, it's clear to see why Café Coleton is award winning.

Our shop is a great place to find a range of tempting seasonal and locally sourced treats, with all profits made going back into the conservation of Coleton Fishacre. The perfect place to pick up a gift (or a little something for yourself).

Judith Mills began volunteering through her interest in Gilbert and Sullivan. She tells us all about her experiences as a room guide, sharing her passion for the operettas and the family behind the Gilbert and Sullivan Company.

At Coleton Fishacre the volunteers bring the house to life in lots of different ways. Vintage DJ James plays music from the 1920s and 1940s on a gramophone made in the 1940s. He shares some stories about his experience volunteering at as the only Vintage DJ volunteer in the National Trust.