Devon

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Walks around Devon and Exmoor

Autumn walks at Ashridge Herts

Autumn walks around Devon  

Wrap up warm and see the autumn colours on some of our favourite walks.

Guests outside Coastguard Cottages, Devon

Stay a bit longer 

From beach-side cottages to cliff-top manor houses, Dartmoor or Exmoor bases, you are spoiled for choice with National Trust holiday cottages. Perfect if you're looking to explore the best of the autumn colour, blow away the cobwebs and unwind in the wilds of Devon.

What's on this Christmas in Devon

Family Christmas

Festive family fun in Devon  

There's fairy tale magic, a chance to meet Father Christmas and plenty more festive fun. See what's on in Devon and on Exmoor this Christmas.

Visitors walking through illuminated Coleton Fishacre garden at night

Festive fairs and illuminations 

From craft fairs to great spots for a mince pie, here's what's on in Devon in the run up to Christmas

Crafty ideas for Christmas

Wreath making

Christmas workshops across the South West 

From making decorations and wreaths to completing family crafts, across the South West there are Christmas workshops and crafting activities to help you create your homemade Christmas.

A pine cone being used to make a mouse Christmas decoration

Nine handmade Christmas ideas 

Looking for handmade inspiration this Christmas? Here's a list of crafty things to made from our favourite bloggers, from ice lanterns to old fashioned wrapping paper.

Gingerbread house

How to create a National Trust gingerbread house 

Take inspiration from one of the grand houses in the South West, and create a National Trust gingerbread house.

Visitors in the Dining Room at Christmas at Lanhydrock, Cornwall

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Discover somewhere to visit using our search. In the South West you're never far from somewhere to explore.

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Artists LOW PROFILE piece of work for Women and Power

Women and Power - For Me, For Her, For You  

For me, for her, for you is a seven track audio work by artists LOW PROFILE - weaving together interviews, songs and recorded messages threaded together with new sound work by collaborator Neil Rose. It’s best when listened to in order, happy listening.

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Meet Father Christmas in the South West

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Places in the South West host everything from guided house tours and ranger days to walks and runs.

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Cotehele

Deck the Halls in Cotehele Gallery

Tue 20 Nov 2018
10:00-16:00
The festive exhibition at Cotehele Gallery features the work of West Country artists and craft makers. You'll find beautiful pieces for your home or for that extra-special Christmas gift.
Bideford Bay and Hartland

Artist in residence, Bucks Mills cabin

Tue 20 Nov 2018
10:00-15:00
Each year, we invite artists to use Bucks Mills cabin for a period of time to take advantage of the wonderful light and beautiful scenery.
Cotehele

Secret Cotehele tour and lunch

Tue 20 Nov 2018
10:00-13:30
An in-depth tour of Cotehele house. You'll meet the team as they give the house its annual deep clean, learn about conservation practices and peek behind closed doors. Morning coffee and lunch included.
Cotehele

Festive family trail

Tue 20 Nov 2018
11:00-16:00
Wrap up warm and bring the family to Cotehele to follow this fun festive trail.
Cotehele

Commemoration Garland in the Great Hall

Tue 20 Nov 2018
11:00-16:00
We're commemorating the centenary of the end of the First World War with a special artwork created by West Country artist Dominique Coiffait, inspired by the ebb and flow of life in Cotehele garden. This artwork will wind around the walls of the...
Cotehele

First World War exhibition at Cotehele - Dulce Et Decorum Est

Tue 20 Nov 2018
11:00-16:00
Cotehele's First World War exhibition features photos, trench art and personal items loaned from members of the local community.

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Cornwall

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Exeter

There are country house estates and glorious Devon gardens, quirky homes and stories to uncover near Exeter

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Public notices in Devon 

Following The Charity Commission’s Direction the National Trust (in common with all charities) must give public notice of disposals of leases and easements of inalienable land held for charitable purposes for a term of more than 35 years

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