Devon

Journey from wild coasts, moorland and curious historic houses to lush gardens and beaches. Plan your day out in Devon.

0

Killerton

A family home and a great estate. Glorious landscape garden surrounded by parkland with fine 18th-century house.

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

Intriguing Regency house and impressive collection of horse-drawn vehicles, set in a picturesque garden.

A view of the south front of Arlington Court from the garden, Devon

Castle Drogo

Where dramatic architecture meets innovative family home. A 20th century castle overlooking the Teign Gorge.

View from above the castle, the castle is surrounded by a wooded gorge and dartmoor

Knightshayes

Explore vibrant post-war gardens, miles of 19th-century parkland and grand Gothic Revival architecture by Victorian visionary, William Burges.

Coleton Fishacre

A 1920s country retreat complete with tropical garden by the sea.

Red, yellow and orange flowers in bloom in front of a grey stone house with a turret.

Saltram

A house full of treasures, stories and intrigue. A magical garden with year-round splendour, plus an extensive park for everyone to enjoy.

Buckland Abbey

Discovery, tranquillity and history – an ancient gem in the Tavy Valley landscape

Greenway

At Greenway, the walled gardens, river views and romantic woodland combine to make up 'The loveliest place in the world' in the words of Agatha Christie.

Lydford Gorge

The deepest river gorge in the South West, with 30m high waterfall

Lower section of Whitelady Waterfall flowing towards the River Lyd with autumn leaves in the water

A la Ronde

Quirky 18th-century 16 sided house with fascinating interior decoration and collections.

Compton Castle

Dramatic fortified manor house and small formal garden.

Stone fortified walls in front of two grass lawns with a gravel drive

Finch Foundry

The last working water-powered forge in England.

A child and little dog running, with a family walking behind, at the grounds at Arlington Court, Devon

Family-friendly places around Devon and Exmoor

Visitor in the garden in summer at Castle Drogo in Devon

Outdoor activities in Devon

Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places in Devon you can visit without a car.

Places you can visit in Devon without a car

Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places that we care for in Devon that you can visit without a car. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your a car-free day out.

Walkers on the coastal path at Little Dartmouth, Devon

See all events

Walking Week - Southern Wood Walk

Lorna Doone Valley, Lynton, Devon

Join the team at Lorna Doone Valley for a picturesque walk exploring the Doone Valley and wider Exmoor landscape.

Lorna Doone Valley - Walking Week

Lorna Doone Valley, Lynton, Devon

Visit the Lorna Doone Valley for a week of guided walks exploring the amazing and dramatic landscape of Exmoor.

Garden celebrations

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, near Barnstaple, Devon

As summer draws to a close, join us in celebrating the beauty, history, and hidden corners of Arlington's gardens.

Open Cabinets

Castle Drogo, near Exeter, Devon

Want to have a peak inside some of the amazing cabinets we care for in our collection?

Archaeology exhibition: Digging Deeper

A la Ronde, Exmouth, Devon

Free exhibit in the house this season. Archaeology exhibition Digging Deeper explores how Mary Parminter's 1849 will inspired multiple excavations. Discover archaeological finds. a lost shell grotto, and interactive activities.

Creating Coleton Fishacre: photographic exhibition

Coleton Fishacre, Kingswear, Devon

We’re delving into the archives to when Coleton Fishacre was created 100 years ago. From the moment the family fell in love with the South Devon coastline to seeing their dream country home finished, we invite you to celebrate it’s centenary.