Coleton Fishacre

In summer Coleton Fishacre becomes a riot of colour and heady scents. The garden is nestled in a coastal valley and sheltered from the elements, allowing tender and exotic plants to thrive. With sea views, woodland to walk in and formal terraces filled with colour to explore, there is so much to see and do. Please be aware that the gate from the South West Coast Path, at the bottom of the garden, is currently unavailable.

With a climate as mild as South Cornwall created by the great trees sheltering this garden in a coastal valley, exotic and tender plants thrive in Coleton Fishacre garden. Enjoy a picnic anywhere in the garden, with views out to the sea. Please book ahead before visiting.

2020 is the 125th anniversary of the National Trust so to celebrate we've created a 1.25km walk around Coleton Fishacre garden. This accessible walk takes in woodlands and stretching sea views.

Join us this summer at Coleton Fishacre and try out new self-led spotter garden trails. Dip your toes into the Rill to cool off or race some sticks or petals down the streams. We’ve kept the grass longer this year, what can you see? What can you hear? So many great places to find grasshoppers, crickets and butterflies are waiting.

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.

The café is open daily, 10.30am-4pm, and will initially be serving a limited range of 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. In line with government guidelines you're required to wear a face covering: please bring one with you.

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.

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.