Overbeck's Garden

Devon

A hidden paradise of subtropical gardens with Salcombe estuary views.

Sharpitor, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8LW

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View over the garden towards the Salcombe Estuary at sunrise, Overbeck's Garden at Sharpitor, Devon

Whole Property
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£13.20	£12.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£6.60	£6.00
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£33.00	£30.00
1 adult, 2 children	£19.80	£18.00

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Car park
The on-site car park uses a digital payment system via the JustPark app, property code 80638. We recommend setting up and downloading the app before your visit. Parking is free for members via the app. Ample parking at National Trust East Soar TQ7 3DR (1.2 mile farmland walk to Overbeck's).
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Dogs allowed
Dogs are welcome on a short fixed lead, keep paws on paths, please. We have spare leads and poo bags available. Assistance dogs only on lawns and in Banana Garden. Dog waste bin on drive at car park entrance.
Guided tour
Every Wednesday at 11am with the garden team. Pre-booking essential.
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Kiosk
Light refreshments, situated at the entrance to Overbeck's Garden in our Coach House Kiosk
Picnic area
Picnic at the Coach House cafe courtyard or borrow a picnic basket and blanket from the courtyard and picnic in the garden
Toilet
Multi-user accessible toilet in the Coach House café. Further toilets, baby changing facilities and accessible toilets are situated within the garden.
Designated parking. Loose gravel, steep paths and steps. A step-free route around the garden is available. Dogs welcome on marked areas.
AccessAble accessibility guide
Accessible route and/or map
Accessible toilet
Available at the Coach House café and in the garden.
Braille (guide or menu)
Braille history of the garden at the visitors' reception hut.
Designated parking
Designated parking available in the car park. Please note the roads through Salcombe are narrow and the approach to Overbeck's Garden is steep with sharp turns. Take care and drive slowly.
Drop-off point
Available at the Visitor welcome hut
Induction loop
Please ask at the welcome hut
Level access to food outlet
Seating available
Steps/uneven terrain
Paths are gravelled, steep and uneven. There is a step free route through the garden, please ask at the Visitor Hut for details.
Wheelchairs available
Please ask at the Welcome Hut
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By road
From Malborough follow the brown signs to Overbeck’s via North Sands/South Sands. From Salcombe take Cliff Road to South Sands and then follow the brown signs to Overbeck's Garden. Please note the roads through Salcombe are narrow and the approach to Overbeck's Garden is steep with sharp turns. Take care and drive slowly.
Parking: Our on-site car park uses a digital payment system via the JustPark app, property code 80638. We recommend setting up and downloading the app before your visit. Parking is free for members via the app. For further parking and a countryside walk to the property, park at National Trust East Soar TQ7 3DR (1.2 mile farmland walk to Overbeck's).
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On foot
From Salcombe take Cliff Road to South Sands and then follow the brown signs to Overbeck's Garden. From the South West Coast Path at Sharpitor, take the lane uphill following the signs to Overbeck's Garden (about a half mile).
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By bus
From Totnes or Kingsbridge, alight at Salcombe. From Salcombe take Cliff Road to South Sands and then follow the brown signs to Overbeck's Garden. Take the ferry from Whitesands Quay, Salcombe to South Sands (seasonal), and walk about three quarters of a mile uphill following the brown signs to Overbeck's. Runs from Easter to the end of October.
Cycling
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By ferry
Take the ferry from Whitesands Quay, Salcombe to South Sands (seasonal), and walk about three quarters of a mile uphill following the brown signs to Overbeck's. Runs from Easter to the end of October.
Sharpitor, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8LW
01548842893
overbecks@nationaltrust.org.uk

Planning your visit

Overbeck's Garden is now closed for 2026

Thank you to everyone who visited this year. Overbeck's Garden is now closed and will reopen in Spring 2027. We look forward to welcoming you back, but in the meantime, why not take a look around and plan your visit?

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Event's at Overbeck's Garden

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Garden tours

Explore Overbeck's Garden, it's history and the work the team do with a National Trust Gardener. Guided garden tours take place every Wednesday at 11am. Booking essential.

Visitors surrounded by trees and plants in the garden at Overbeck's

Visiting Overbeck's Garden on foot

A circular walk through National Trust coast and countryside at Salcombe. Overbeck's Garden is 1.2 miles walk from the National Trust car park at East Soar.