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Important notice -

Monday 16 October: due to the high winds today, the lower half of the garden is closed, and there will be no access to or from the South West Coast Path. Sorry for any inconvenience: if you would like to know more, please call 01803 842382.

A 1920s country retreat complete with luxuriant garden by the sea

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Coleton Fishacre

The Saloon with carpet designed by Marion Dorn at Coleton Fishacre, the house designed in 1925 for Rupert and Lady Dorothy D'Oyly Carte at Kingswear, Devon

A 1920s country house 

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.

An autumnal view of Coleton Fishacre

Autumn colour in the garden 

There's a nip in the air and the leaves are turning on the trees. Autumn in the garden is a riot of colour; the garden team have shared some of the top things to look out for this season.

Child with a handful of conkers in the grounds

Run around with the kids 

This autumn, as the leaves turn on the trees and the conkers begin to fall there are lots of fun things for families to do at Coleton Fishacre, from den building to hunting for gold at half-term.

Two young girls and a dog at Coleton Fishacre

Dogs are welcome 

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.

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What's on 

Runners in the English Riviera countryside

Trust10 run at Coleton Fishacre 

The Trust10 trail run takes place at Coleton Fishacre on the fourth Sunday of every month. This free, monthly trail run takes in the garden at Coleton Fishacre and the surrounding coast line in two 5km loops.

The quarry at Coleton Fishacre lit for Christmas

Coleton Aglow 

The garden at Coleton Fishacre is aglow this Christmas. On Fridays – Sundays from 1 to 17 December and Wednesdays - Sundays from 20 to 31 December, you can see the exotic and dramatic garden filled with festive light, and explore the house decorated for a 1920s Christmas party at Coleton Aglow.

Upcoming events

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Hunting for gold trail

Sat 21 Oct 2017
10:30-17:00
Avast me hearties, there's a hunt for gold around the garden at Coleton Fishacre. Can you search for the golden symbols hidden in the garden and claim a small prize as your reward?

Trust10 trail run at Coleton Fishacre

Sun 22 Oct 2017
09:00-10:30
A free monthly 10k trail run along the rugged South West Coast Path and through Coleton Fishacre garden. Free, fun, informal, forever and for everyone. Come and Trust10 with us.

Conservation in action in Coleton Fishacre house: silver cleaning

Mon 23 Oct 2017
10:30-12:00
You will be able to see how the conservation team take care of Coleton Fishacre house and collections. On this day they will be cleaning silver from the Butler's Pantry.

Pirate Day

Tue 24 Oct 2017
14:00-16:00
Avast me hearties, pirate day is here.

Countryside walks at Coleton Fishacre

Thu 26 Oct 2017
11:00-13:00
Would you like to explore the rugged stretch of coastline in the company of a countryside ranger?

Gun batteries and gardens by flaming torchlight

Fri 27 Oct 2017
18:00-21:00
This evening flaming torch lit walk takes in the South West Coast Path around Coleton Fishacre and Froward Point as part of the South West Coast Path Challenge.
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Eating and shopping

Visitors seated outside of Coleton Fishacre cafe

Eating at Coleton Fishacre 

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.

Items for sale in Coleton Fishacre shop

Shopping at Coleton Fishacre 

The goodies for sale in the shop are inspired by the Art Deco style of the house, and the glorious gardens. The perfect place to pick up a gift (or a little something for yourself).

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Get involved

Two volunteers with hot drinks in the gazebo in Coleton Fishacre garden at night

Can you help to make Christmas at Coleton special?  

Life is one long adventure and we'd love to join in with your next one. We are looking for volunteers to help with Coleton Aglow, the festive festival of lights in the garden and celebration of a 1920s Christmas party in the house this December.

Volunteer bus driver

Can you help? 

We have a new shuttle service, and need volunteers to drive the vehicle between the overflow car park and visitor reception. As a Transportation Volunteer, you'd be the first friendly face visitors would see when they arrive, and would be providing an invaluable service.

Volunteers share their stories

A Volunteer room guide at Coleton Fishacre

Judith's story 

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.

Coleton Fishacre vintage DJ volunteer James playing a record on a gramaphone

A day in the life of James 

Vintage DJ James shares some stories about his experience volunteering at Coleton Fishacre as the only Vintage DJ volunteer in the National Trust.

A coach party arriving at Coleton Fishacre

Bring a group 

Coleton Fishacre is the perfect place to bring a group; whether you're organising a coach party, school group, or are just looking for somewhere to go with a large group of friends. Our group bookings coordinator will be happy to help arrange your visit.

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Our work

Building work in progress at Kent's Border in Coleton Fishacre garden

A new look for Kent's Border 

The garden team are busy rejuvenating the border at the top of the garden near the house, known as Kent's Border. In time it will have an Arts and Crafts feel created by the use of topiary and plenty of colour.

The servants' dining room at Coleton Fishacre near Kingswear in Devon

Opening closed doors at Coleton Fishacre 

A two year project took place to restore the servants' areas of Coleton Fishacre. Find out all about the project which became known as Opening Closed Doors, and what was restored.

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Wildlife

Painted Lady butterfly (Cynthia-Vanessa cardui) butterfly feeding on a dahlia flower, a nectar-rich plant in the garden at Coleton Fishacre, South Devon, UK

A wildlife haven in Coleton Fishacre garden 

Find out about the different areas in the garden where wildlife thrive, from woodland to ponds and streams.

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Places to stay

Visitors eating outside at a National Trust holiday cottage

Places to stay at Coleton Fishacre 

Why not spend a bit more time at Coleton Fishacre by staying on one of the holiday cottages on the estate? From a flat that sleeps two people to a farmhouse that sleeps 12, there is sure to be a holiday cottage to suit you.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Coleton Fishacre on the National Trust Collections website

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