Greenway

Glasshouses in the Walled Garden at Greenway, Devon

View from the Battery beside the River Dart at Greenway

Important notice -

We're working hard to reopen many of our places where it is safe to do so. However, Greenway is closed.

Greenway house and garden: 'the loveliest place in the world'

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Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit

We're starting to open some gardens and parklands in England and Northern Ireland at reduced capacity, through advance bookings every week. Most places up to 8 June have sold out. New tickets are released every Friday and we'll continue to add new places over the coming weeks. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are now open. All houses remain closed for now and all places in Wales remain closed following Welsh Government advice. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

Greenway

History

Agatha Christie's Greenway

An avenue of lime trees in Greenway garden

Greenway and 'Dead Man's Folly'

As Agatha Christie's holiday home, Greenway inspired a murder mystery or two. Find out about the places at Greenway which feature in her story 'Dead Man's Folly,' and how true to life it is.

Agatha Christie's books in the library at Greenway, her holiday home

Agatha's Greenway

Agatha Christie was known locally by her married name, Mrs Mallowan, and her time spent at her holiday home, Greenway, was all about quality time with the family, away from the public eye.

Greenway Library frieze

In the Library you can’t miss Greenway’s unexpected treasure; a frieze painted during World War Two by Lt Marshall Lee, a member of the US. Coast Guard stationed at the house in the run up to the D Day landings.

Greenway

Things to see and do

Bringing the garden to your home

Magnolia in flower by the river at Greenway

A view of a bench on the battery in the garden at Greenway, Devon

Camellia 'Jingle Bells' in flower in Greenway garden

View of the Dart Estuary downstream from Greenway, Devon, which was the holiday home of the crime writer Agatha Christie

The fountain in the Fernery at Greenway in Devon

Blooming lovely magnolias

Bright pink and white magnolias bloom in the spring, with the wonderful backdrop of the Dart estuary.

Battery on the river

Complete with cannons, the battery is the place to spot wildlife and watch the passing river traffic.

Captivating camellias

Vibrant pinks, reds and delicate creams - there are many varieties of camellias at Greenway. There's even a Camellia Garden tucked away in the woodland garden.

Loveliest place in the world

Agatha Christie called Greenway 'the loveliest place in the world' and it's not hard to see why, with views like this.

Quiet spot of contemplation

Tucked away behind the walled gardens lies the fernery, with a trickling water feature and a pet cemetary. It's a secluded and peaceful place, with sunlit filtering through a canopy provided by towering trees.

Greenway

Wildlife

Cirl bunting

On the Greenway estate Lower Greenway Farm is home to a rare bird: the cirl bunting. Find out why they are thriving here, and the work that is being done to help to improve their habitat.

Greenway

Art and collections

Family of collectors

Alison Cooper, Curator for the National Trust, gives an insight into the beauty of Greenway's collections and their collectors.

Other family collectibles

Stevengraphs in the Fax Room at Greenway, Devon

Mauchlineware in the Inner Hall at Greenway, Devon

Brass-studded Zanzibar chest in the entrance hall at Greenway, Devon

Curiosities

A diverse and fascinating array of pocket watches, snuff boxes and miniatures was probably collected by Rosalind.

Stevengraphs

These rare silk pictures were collected by the whole family. Woven on a Jacquard loom, they were made in Coventry during the 19th century.

Mauchline ware

Produced in the East Ayrshire town after which they are named, these souvenir wooden boxes were collected by Agatha.

Zanzibar-style chest

Originally this brass-studded chest would have been used to store a women's dowry but was instead used by the family to store dressing-up clothes.

Our collections

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

Search the collections

General

Car parking must be pre-booked

Parking charges for non-National Trust members: £3 per session, free for members (please show membership card upon arrival and display car sticker)

You can pay for your pre-booked parking by mobile. Visit https://paybyphone.co.uk/

Barn Café serves light lunches, drinks and tasty cakes. The Tack Room is open for snacks, drinks and ice creams during the busy season.

Shop specialising in Agatha Christie's books and memorabilia, plants and local produce

Dogs are welcome in the garden at Greenway, please keep them on short leads in the garden and grounds. Assistance dogs welcome in the house.

Feel free to take photos in the house and gardens, but please don’t use flash or video in the house

We cannot take backpacks or bags over the size of A4 into the house. We do have free lockers located next to reception, in the courtyard and opposite the house to store your bags during your visit.

Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust (TCCT): From 1 April 2016 members joining the TCCT from this date or renewing their current memberships will no longer be entitled to free entry to Greenway or Coleton Fishacre but are welcome to join the National Trust whose core purpose is to look after special places, forever for everyone

If you wish to visit by motorhome, please contact us before your arrival. We have limited spaces for midibuses and motorhomes, and need to be booked in advance.

Family

Baby-changing facilities are in the main courtyard next to Visitor Reception

Hip-carrying infant seats for loan, please ask a member of staff

Croquet and soft-ball tennis are just some of the games you can play in the garden

Pick up a free family trail in the house or from reception for the garden

Access

Designated accessible parking available. Volunteer driven buggy onsite to provide transport to visitor reception. Parking must be pre-booked in advance.

Quay car available to transport to and from Greenway quay. Unfortunately we cannot transport children under 12 in the quay car as we do not have height appropriate booster seats

Adapted toilets next to visitor reception, next to the shop, opposite the house and in the house (for diners only)

Separate level access to house; please ask someone in visitor reception upon arrival

Ground floor of house is accessible, interactives (touch screens), virtual tour and handling collection

Braille and large print guides available

Grounds are partly accessible, steep slopes, narrow paths. Map of accessible route available

Limited access for powered mobility vehicles. Manual wheelchair can be loaned.

Induction loop

To read the full access statement, copy and paste this link into your browser: URL: /greenway/documents/greenway-accessibility-statement.pdf

Gift Aid

Standard

Adult

£14.30

£12.80

Child

£7.15

£6.40

Family

£35.75

£32.00

Family 1 adult

£21.45

£19.20

Group Adult

Minimum group size 15

N/A

£12.10

Group Child

Minimum group size 15

N/A

£6.00

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

Greenway

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More about this place

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit

History

Agatha Christie's Greenway

Greenway and 'Dead Man's Folly'

Agatha's Greenway

Greenway Library frieze

Things to see and do