Dartmoor

Unexpected jewel on the edge of Exmoor, with pleasure grounds, a Victorian garden and over 20 miles of footpaths to explore, plus the New Wing of the National Trust Carriage Museum now open.

Tranquillity and history meet at this ancient gem in the Tavy Valley landscape, with gardens, meadows, orchards and woodlands to explore.

High above the ancient woodlands of the Teign Gorge stands Castle Drogo. The garden, designed by renowned 20th-century architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, is colourful in all seasons, and there are miles of pathways to explore in the gorge.

A 1920s country retreat complete with luxuriant garden by the sea in South Devon. Nestled in a coastal valley, this RHS accredited garden is filled with colour and exotic planting.

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

A glorious landscape garden surrounded by parkland, a stone's throw from Exeter.

A great post-war garden with one of the finest and most varied plant collections in the country, and 19th-century parkland near Tiverton.

The deepest river gorge in the South West, with 30m high waterfall, Lydofrd Gorge gorge is filled with wildlife, plants and trees that enchant the senses.

A hidden paradise of subtropical gardens, Overbeck's is tucked away on the cliffs above Salcombe. The garden is bursting with colour, filled with exotic and rare plants and surprises round every corner.

Rolling landscape park on the outskirts of Plymouth with riverside and woodland walks, and garden with follies, beautiful shrubberies and imposing specimen trees.

Find out which other gardens and outdoor spaces we care for in the South West are open by county, and how to book to visit.

Stuck for something to do on a rainy day, or looking for houses to explore for a dose of history? In the South West, we're reopening the buildings you love, safely and in line with government advice.

From rock pooling on beautiful beaches to exploring colourful gardens and crunching through fallen leaves, there's plenty to keep the family busy as summer turns to autum. 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.

There's plenty of late summer colour to be found in a garden near you. Here's a list of some of our favourites, which we've reopened in line with Government guidelines.

Wrap up warm and see the autumn colours on some of these favourite walks in Devon.

Blackberries can be spotted throughout the South West in autumn. Here's a few ideas of walks where you can pick as you go, to get you started.

Make the most of seasonal food with these recipes which celebrate the best of autumn produce. In the South West we care for acres of ancient orchards, so apples feature heavily in our recipes, as do foragable berries and other seasonal favourites.

Every year we usually run a programme of events celebrating the orchards and apple harvest across the South West. Due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis we are unable to host our usual apple festivals in the orchards we care for this year. However at Cotehele we have moved lots of great content online so you can enjoy the festivities and continue to the celebrate the orchards from your home.

Looking for some inspiration for your next walk? Here's the nine most popular National Trust walks in the South West at the moment. Please follow social distancing measures, and don't forget to check the property home pages before you set out for your walk, for up to date opening details and see if you need to book.

We’re doing everything we can to make space for nature in the countryside, thanks to your support. Find out about the projects that are taking place in the South West to create space for nature.