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Devon

Journey from wild coasts, moorland and curious historic houses to lush gardens and beaches. Plan your day out in Devon.

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Killerton

A family home and a great estate. Glorious landscape garden surrounded by parkland with fine 18th-century house.

Visitors relaxing in the garden at Killerton, Devon, in August.

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

Intriguing Regency house and impressive collection of horse-drawn vehicles, set in a picturesque garden.

Two children running on a path through the daffodils with a mansion behind them

Castle Drogo

Where dramatic architecture meets innovative family home. A 20th century castle overlooking the Teign Gorge.

View from above the castle, the castle is surrounded by a wooded gorge and dartmoor

Knightshayes

Explore vibrant post-war gardens, miles of 19th-century parkland and grand Gothic Revival architecture by Victorian visionary, William Burges.

The house at Knightshayes, Devon

Coleton Fishacre

A 1920s country retreat complete with tropical garden by the sea.

White flowers blooming on a cherry tree with a border of plants and stone walls behind, and a stone house in the distance.

Saltram

A house full of treasures, stories and intrigue. A magical garden with year-round splendour, plus an extensive park for everyone to enjoy.

The front of Saltram's Mansion with HaHa in view in beautiful sunshine

Buckland Abbey

Discovery, tranquillity and history – an ancient gem in the Tavy Valley landscape

View of Buckland Abbey, Garden and Estate, Devon with blue skies and wispy clouds above

Greenway

At Greenway, the walled gardens, river views and romantic woodland combine to make up 'The loveliest place in the world' in the words of Agatha Christie.

Gravel path leading to a white house, with bluebell flowers in the foreground.

Lydford Gorge

The deepest river gorge in the South West, with 30m high waterfall

The base of Whitelady Waterfall in spring as it flows down the moss covered rock face into a deep pool, Lydford Gorge, Devon

A la Ronde

Quirky 18th-century 16 sided house with fascinating interior decoration and collections.

Autumnal view of A la Ronde house on a hilltop overlooking the Exe estuary

Compton Castle

Dramatic fortified manor house and small formal garden.

Stone fortified walls in front of two grass lawns with a gravel drive

Finch Foundry

The last working water-powered forge in England.

Blacksmith working in the water-powered forge at Finch Foundry, Devon

Parents with small child sitting on a bench beneath a blossoming pink magnolia tree

Family-friendly places around Devon and Exmoor

Visitors walking through the garden of daffodils during spring at Knightshayes, Devon

Gardens and parks in Devon

Side view of the house in spring at Greenway, Devon

Houses and buildings in Devon

Visitor sitting on a bench looking at the sun on the entrance tower at Castle Drogo, Devon.

Castles and forts in Devon

Visitors at Wembury Beach, Devon

Coast and beaches in Devon

Fingle Bridge seen from the Fisherman's Path at Castle Drogo, Devon

Countryside areas in Devon

Two walkers stopping to look at the view across the water from the South West Coast Path

Walking in Devon

Family with two children and a dog on a short lead walking along the railway path in spring with wild garlic in flower, Lydford Gorge, Devon

Dog-friendly places in Devon

Three types of cake on display in the Stables Cafe at Knightshayes, Devon

Places to eat in Devon

A volunteer in the driver's seat of a National Trust buggy at Killerton Devon

Volunteering in Devon

A visitor rides their horse through the grounds in the sunshine at Killerton, Devon

Outdoor activities in Devon

Easter 2026

Join us for Easter trails at many of the places in our care in and around Devon for just £3.50. Before you set off, you'll receive a trail sheet to guide you on your adventure and Easter bunny ears to wear along the way. Don't forget, you can choose from either a chocolate egg or a vegan and free from chocolate egg.

3 young boys on an Easter hunt walking through the woods

Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places in Devon you can visit without a car.

Places you can visit in Devon without a car

Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places that we care for in Devon that you can visit without a car. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your a car-free day out.

Walkers on the coastal path at Little Dartmouth, Devon

Orchids and Wildflowers of Orcombe Point

A la Ronde, Exmouth, Devon

A gentle guided walk through the wildflower meadows at Orcombe Point in Exmouth. An opportunity to see and learn about rare green-winged orchids and how the National Trust is managing the meadows here to care for the wildflowers.

Dragonfly explorer trail at Wembury

Wembury, Devon

Can you spot all the dragonflies? Discover an exciting new trail created in partnership with local community groups at Mill Meadow.

Blossom Mile

Killerton, Exeter, Devon

Be inspired by the blossom that's filling Killerton with colour.

Festival of Blossom at Greenway

Greenway, near Brixham, Devon

Celebrate the arrival of blossom at Greenway between 21 March - 30 April.

Stored secrets exhibition

Castle Drogo, near Exeter, Devon

Are you brave enough to learn about our killer collection? How about trying some late-Victorian exercise equipment? You might be surprised to find out what we have stored here at Castle Drogo...

Festival of Blossom at Coleton Fishacre

Coleton Fishacre, Kingswear, Devon

Celebrate the Festival of Blossom at Coleton Fishacre from 21 March - 30 April.

'Voices of the garden' immersive audio trail at Greenway

Greenway, near Brixham, Devon

Step back in time on an exciting new trail, 'Voices of the garden' as, HistoryScapes, an immersive audio app, brings Greenway’s garden to life.

Our Killerton

Killerton, Exeter, Devon

See the 'Our Killerton' display on the ground floor of the house. This year we’ve spotlighted 8 objects from the collection that have been chosen by our staff, volunteers, visitors and community partners.

Explore an area nearby

Visitor garden Erddig Wrexham Wales

Where will you visit next?

Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.

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