Greenway
Greenway house and garden: 'the loveliest place in the world'
Greenway
Overview
Greenway house and garden: 'the loveliest place in the world'
At the beloved holiday home of the famous and much-loved author Agatha Christie and her family you can take a glimpse into their lives.
This relaxed and atmospheric house is set in the 1950s, when Agatha and her family would spend summers and Christmases here with friends, relaxing by the river, playing croquet and clock golf, and reading her latest mystery to their guests. The family were great collectors, and the house is filled with archaeology, Tunbridgeware, silver, botanical china and books.
In the garden a large and romantic woodland drifts down the hillside towards the sparkling Dart estuary. The walled gardens are home to a restored peach house and vinery, as well as an allotment cared for by local school children. A visit to Greenway isn't complete without seeing the Boathouse, scene of the crime in 'Dead Man’s Folly', and the battery complete with cannon. Greenway has been accredited by the International Camellia Society as a 'Garden of Excellence.' It is the first National Trust garden with this accreditation, and one of just seven gardens in the UK to be recognised as a ‘Garden of Excellence’ by the International Camellia Society.
There are many different ways to get here, including ferry and steam train. If you'd like to arrive by car you must pre-book your parking by following this link or by calling 01803 842382. Timed tickets to the house may be issued at visitor reception at busy times, to ease congestion in the house.
- Telephone
- 01803842382
- greenway@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Further reading
- Buy the guidebook
Greenway
How to get here
- Address
- Greenway Road, Galmpton, near Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0ES
- By cycle
- Cycle route information
- By ferry
- From Dartmouth (for details call Greenway Ferry Service, 01803 882811. Park at Darmouth park and ride, six hours minimum parking required). Quay car shuttle service available from Greenway quay to visitor reception; if you require a lift and the quay car isn't waiting please ask at the kiosk on the quay. Unfortunately we cannot transport children under 12 in the quay car as we do not have height appropriate booster seats. From Dittisham, regular ferry service available every day; ring the bell for service. Dittisham pay and display parking available in The Ham car park (spaces very limited in July and August). Visitors are requested not to park on the roads in the village. Find out more about arriving by ferry
- By bus
- Full sized coaches cannot access Greenway; to bring a group by midi-coach, places must be pre-booked by calling 01803 842382.
- By train
- Paignton 4 ½ miles, Churston 2 miles. From Paignton or Kingswear you can travel by steam train to Greenway Halt. From there a 30 minute woodland walk brings you to Greenway; the walk is steep and in places muddy, so please wear walking shoes. A shuttle bus is available between the Halt and the entrance to Greenway. (Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company 01803 555872). Find out more about arriving by steam train.
- By road
- From Torquay and Paignton follow signs to Brixham, until you reach the village of Churston. Follow brown tourist signs (directing you to Greenway), through the village of Galmpton. Follow Manor Vale Road and continue on to Greenway Road. Follow Greenway Road past the school and out of the village; continue on for approximately two miles until you reach Greenway.
- Parking: Parking spaces must be booked in advance of visit. Book by visiting: http://www.nter.org.uk/ or calling 01803 842382. Same day booking is possible by telephone depending on capacity (phone lines open 9am-4pm). When you arrive you'll be greeted by a car park attendant; if you require a lift from car park to visitor reception please ask car park attendant for the buggy. Parking charges for non-National Trust members: £3 session.
- SatNav:
- On foot
- Dart Valley Trail, Kingswear 3 miles, Dartmouth 6 miles. Greenway walk from Broadsands or Churston station 3½ miles Find out more about some of the walks you can take to Greenway
- Your own boat
- The Greenway Quay is available if you would like to bring your own boat or canoe. For information about availability, advice and pricing contact Greenway Ferries on 01803 882811.
Greenway
Prices
Whole property
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £13.60 | £12.20 |
| Child | £6.80 | £6.10 |
| Family | £34.00 | £30.50 |
| Family one adult + 2 children | £20.40 | £18.30 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £11.50 |
|
Group Child
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £5.70 |
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.
Please note...
Parking charges for non-National Trust members: £3 per session.
Free parking for members (please show membership card upon arrival and display car sticker).
Greenway
Opening times
Monday 18 February
- Greenway 10:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 19 February
- Greenway 10:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 20 February
- Greenway 10:30 - 17:00
Thursday 21 February
- Greenway 10:30 - 17:00
Friday 22 February
- Greenway 10:30 - 17:00
Saturday 23 February
- Greenway 10:30 - 17:00
Sunday 24 February
- Greenway 10:30 - 17:00
Greenway
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01803842382
- greenway@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Greenway Road, Galmpton, near Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0ES