Greenway

Greenway is nestled in a woodland garden which drifts down the hill to the banks of the River Dart. The garden is complete with stunning views, colourful borders and magnificent trees.

This autumn families can catch falling leaves in the garden, play tennis, marvel at the pumpkins growing, complete spotter trails in the house and garden and much more.

Dogs on short leads are very welcome in the garden at Greenway; there are water bowls and tethering rings available in the courtyard, and dog treats waiting to be given out in Visitor Reception.

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.

A new second-hand book shop is now open on the first floor of the café, with all of the money raised through second-hand book sales going to the conservation of Greenway. Can you help to look after Greenway for ever by donating a book or two?

At Greenway you can tuck into light lunch or treat yourself to something sweet in the Barn Café which is also home to a second-hand book shop, or pick up a drink and a snack from the Tack Room. All food and drinks are served in disposable containers, with disposable cutlery, as part of an innovative experiment.

Pick up the perfect souvenir of your visit to Greenway from the shop, which sells everything from gifts to local produce, and Agatha Christie books and memorabilia.

The garden team have welcomed thousands of new members to their team. The new team members are bugs who have got a job to do: to control the pests in the glass houses.

A project to restore the Boathouse has been going on over the winter months, to keep this iconic building which was the scene of the crime in 'Dead Man's Folly' at it's best. There's a bit more work to carry out this year, but already the Boathouse is looking much improved.

Pupils from Galmpton carry on a traditional link between Greenway and their school by tending to an allotment in the Walled Garden. Once the vegetables have been harvested, the kids come for a celebration with their parents and enjoy the fruits of their labours with a delicious dinner.

There are lots of different ways to volunteer at the four places in the English Riviera: Bradley, Coleton Fishacre, Compton Castle and Greenway. Find out about the different volunteer roles at these places and how you can get involved.

If you're thinking about volunteering, but just want to do something one-off or every now and again, the Greenway garden blitz could be just what you're looking for. You could join the garden team for a day to clear out an overgrown area of the garden.

What better way is there to find out about volunteering than to hear about it first-hand? Nick volunteers in the house and Boathouse at Greenway, and he also helps out with events. He's taken the time to share what volunteering is like for him.