Dunsland
A grand Parkland abundant in wildlife and with over 900 years of history
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Dunsland
Overview
A grand Parkland abundant in wildlife and with over 900 years of history
Perfect for a walk or picnic, the tranquil, ancient parkland of Dunsland once befitted the grand house that stood in its midst.
The park is home to a variety of trees, including 700-year-old Sweet Chestnuts and old fruit trees.
Wander around the remaining buildings of Tudor Dunsland House. Everything apart from the old stable and coach house were lost in a fire in the 1960s.
The trees in Dunsland park support many rare lichens and provide a rich habitat for wildlife.
Colourful Blue Bells and Primroses can be seen in spring and you may hear the rustle of Doormice and Roe Deer. Look out for Dippers and Sparrow Hawks too.
- Telephone
- 01237441976
- northdevon@nationaltrust.org.uk
Dunsland
How to get here
- Address
- Dunsland Park, Brandis Corner, Holemoor, Nr Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7YE
- By cycle
- The Tarka Trail follows the old railways of North Devon, forming part of Devon's Coast to Coast cycle route (part of National Cycle Network Route 27) between Ilfracombe and Plymouth. It also joins The West Country Way cycle route (part of National Cycle Network Route 3) between Bristol and Padstow, which passes within a few miles of Dunsland at Holsworthy. Visit the Sustrans website for more information
- By bus
- Turners Tours 639, Hatherleigh to Holsworthy. Stagecoach 6, Holsworthy to Okehampton. Alight Holemoor Cross next to Dunsland Park main entrance. Or alight Dunsland Cross for ½ mile walk down permissive track, bringing you to the rear entrance to Dunsland Parkland. Visit Traveline for more information
- By train
- Barnstaple is the nearest railway station with public transport links, approximately 27 miles from Dunsland. Visit Transport Direct for more information
- By road
- Take the A3072 between Holsworthy and Hatherleigh. Exit at Brandis Corner, then head in the direction of Holemoor. Dunsland will be on your left hand side one mile on from Brandis Corner.
Dunsland
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Dunsland
Opening times
Sunday 17 January
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Monday 18 January
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 19 January
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Wednesday 20 January
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Thursday 21 January
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Friday 22 January
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Saturday 23 January
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Dunsland
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01237441976
- northdevon@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Dunsland Park, Brandis Corner, Holemoor, Nr Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7YE