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Antony
18th-Century house set within a magnificent landscape garden, still home to the Carew Pole family
Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2QA
Opening times for 24 April 2025
Asset Opening time House 12:30 - 16:00 Garden 12:00 - 17:00 Café 12:00 - 17:00 Last orders in the cafe 30 minutes before closing. The car parks are closed and locked at 5:15pm.
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Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £12.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £6.00 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £30.00 Family (1 Adult and up to 3 children) £18.00 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Assistance dogs only
Only assistance dogs are allowed within the house, grass areas in the garden and within the Summer Garden
- Bookshop
Second-hand bookshop located within the museum room by the café.
- Café
Colonnade Café serves light bites, cakes, hot and cold drinks.
- Car park
The main car park is located 250 yards from the welcome point.
- Dogs allowed
Well behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome in the garden. Pick up a map from our Welcome team for details of where dogs can and can't go. Please keep paws on stone and gravel paths at all times. Please pick up after your dog.
- Toilet
Toilets are located at the front of the house and in the accessible car park, where the accessible toilet and baby room can be found. There are no Changing Place facilities at Antony. The nearest facility is located at Derriford Hosptial (PL6 8DH)
Accessible car park and toilets. Drop-off point. Wheelchair routes in house and garden. Bookable tramper. Assistance dogs welcome.
- Accessible route and/or map
Available from the welcome team.
- Accessible toilet
Located in the accessible car park.
- Braille (guide or menu)
Available in the house.
- Designated parking
On the road by main car park entrance, follow the road down where our accessible car park can be found on the left-hand side.
- Drop-off point
Located in the accessible car park.
- Induction loop
Colonnade Cafe has an induction loop at the till point.
- Level access to food outlet
- Level access/terrain
- Photograph album
Showing pictures of the upstairs rooms of the house.
- Powered mobility vehicle available
Available for hire through the Countryside Mobility Scheme, booking essential.
- Ramped access/slopes
- Seating available
Seating throughout the house and garden. Location of outdoor seating marked on access leaflet/map available from the welcome team.
- Wheelchairs available
Booking recommended
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- By road
Antony is located 2 miles from Torpoint, 9 miles from Plymouth via Torpoint Ferry (note: this is a toll ferry service which is payable one way, on the trip from Torpoint (Cornwall) to Plymouth (Devon) except for motorcycles which are tolled from Plymouth (Devon) to Torpoint (Cornwall), and 16 miles from Liskeard.
From 24 March, the Torpoint Ferry will be operating a different schedule for up to eight weeks whilst one of the ferries is taken out of service for essential maintenance. During this period, journey times may be longer than expected
Parking: The main Car Park is located 250 yards from our Welcome Point. Accessible car park located closer to the garden. All car park gates are locked at 5.15pm. There are no electric car charging facilities at Antony. The nearest charging station is available at Milehouse Park & Ride, PL2 3DE (Devon) or Trerulefoot Petrol Station, PL12 5BL (Cornwall)
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- On foot
From the Torpoint Ferry slipway in Torpoint, Antony is approximately 2 miles on foot. From the slipway, from the footpath along the A374 / Antony Road, and continue until you reach the entrance to Antony. Please take care crossing the busy road outside our main entrance.
- By train
Devonport Station in Plymouth is the nearest train station to Antony, with services running two-hourly as part of the Tamar Valley Line between Plymouth and Gunnislake. At Devonport Station, walk approximately ½ mile to the Torpoint Ferry (free for pedestrians and cyclists) and then walk approximately 2 miles from the Torpoint slipway to Antony. The nearest bus stop to Devonport Station is located on Ferry Road (following signs to Torpoint Ferry) and board the Go Cornwall Bus 70, alighting at Trevithick Avenue. There is no taxi rank outside of this station, we recommend booking a taxi in advance if you wish to use a taxi from Devonport Station.
Alternatively, Plymouth Train Station is further away but has more regular services between Penzance and London Paddington. From Plymouth Train Station you can either walk (approximately 6 miles) to Antony, catch the Go Cornwall Bus 70 from Saltash Road to Trevithick Avenue, or ride a taxi from the taxi rank outside of the main station entrance.
- By bus
From Plymouth Royal Parade or Cremyll, catch the Go Cornwall Bus 70 service and alight at Trevithick Avenue.
From the bus stop, it’s approximately a 0.8-mile walk on foot to Antony. When you alight, walk down Trevithick Avenue to the junction of Goad Avenue, and follow Goad Avenue on the footpath down between the trees to the junction for the A374. Turn right and continue walking to the entrance to Antony. Please take care crossing this busy road.
- Cycling
Antony is located just outside of Torpoint, Cornwall. Antony is approximately 5¾ miles from Plymouth by bike. The route from Plymouth does include using the Torpoint Ferry where there is no charge for pedal cyclists.
Plan your route to Antony using the CycleStreets journey planner via the by bicycle link below. (This journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally excellent but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If you come to a footpath or other cycle-prohibited track, please don’t ride it).
Planning your visit
Easter Adventures at Antony
Discover how Easter has been celebrated through time with the Easter trail at Antony. Join us on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 8-24 April and additionally on Friday 18, Sunday 20, and Monday 21 April.
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Events at Antony
Find out more about some of the events we have planned this season.
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Group visits at Antony
We welcome groups, including schools at Antony and look forward to accommodating your needs and making your visit special. Discover more about bringing your group to Antony.
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The Tramper at Antony
All-terrain Tramper hire at Antony, in partnership with Countryside Mobility, allows visitors to explore the garden with ease. Advance booking essential.
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Visiting Antony with a dog
As part of the Dogs Welcome pilot scheme, well-behaved dogs are now allowed on the gravel and stone paths within the garden at Antony. Find out everything you need to know about visiting Antony with your dog as well as dog-friendly areas available nearby.
Highlights
House
18th-century house, still home to the Carew Pole family. One of the finest Queen Anne buildings in the West Country.
Garden
Magnificent Repton landscape garden, historic collection of daylilies, playful topiary and intriguing sculptures.
Dovecote
Recently restored Grade II* listed dovecote, historically used to supply the kitchen and add ornament to the garden.
Den building
Natural play area with branches and foraged materials ready for den building and a storytelling space.
Eating
Colonnade Café with indoor and outdoor covered seating, selling light lunches, cakes and snacks. Lunch served 12 noon until 2.30pm. Last orders at 4.30pm.
Things to see and do
Spotlight Events
Easter Adventures at Antony: Discover how Easter has been celebrated through time with the Easter trail at Antony. Join us on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 8-24 April and additionally on Friday 18, Sunday 20, and Monday 21 April.
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Family-friendly things to do at Antony
Find out what family-friendly activities are on offer at Antony in Cornwall, in the house and garden.
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Things to see in the house at Antony
The house at Antony contrasts the personal touches of a grand yet comfortable family home. It is still lived in by the Carew family today.
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Things to see and do in the garden at Antony
The Repton-designed landscape at Antony offers sweeping views over the River Lynher, a formal garden full of surprises including intriguing sculptures and magnificent trees.
Eating and shopping
Colonnade Café
Hot and cold drinks and a range of tasty cakes, snacks and light lunches. Perfect for lunch, tea or topping up your picnic. Indoor and outdoor undercover seating, and takeaway. The Colonnade Café serves from 12 noon until 5pm.
Second-hand bookshop
Discover our pop-up bookshop full of quality second-hand books. It's run by volunteers, and every time you buy a book you help to look after Antony.
Places to stay
Cotehele Quay Lodge Cottage
This snug gate lodge, perched near the Tamar River on the Cotehele estate, is especially cosy in the evenings when the stove is lit and the shutters closed for the night.
Cotehele Dairy Cottage
A quiet and luxurious cottage, with access to Cotehele's house and garden.
Cider Cottage
Tucked away on the Buckland Abbey estate with its own private garden and a bright interior.
Elbow Cottage
A pretty former gamekeeper’s cottage perched next to woodland on the Cotehele estate.
Wembury Mill Cottage
Stay as close to the beach as possible in this old mill conversion right on the edge of Wembury.
Malt House
A unique house on the Cotehele estate with a tower room and stylish interiors.
Upcoming events
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Easter egg hunt at Antony
Discover how Easter has been celebrated through time with the Easter trail at Antony.
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Cornwall in Conflict
Explore Antony's connections to war and conflict with our object-in-focus house trail.
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Nature inspired block printing
Come and immerse yourself in the calming and creative world of block printing, set against the picturesque surroundings of Antony’s stunning grounds. Let nature inspire you as you create beautiful printed pieces.
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VE Day 80 - VE Day in Torpoint and Cornwall
A walking talk discussing VE Day in Cornwall and Torpoint
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May Half Term at Antony
Join us for family fun at Antony this May Half Term. Join us for summer games in the garden, a tree trail highlighting the champion trees in the garden, and a family-friendly house trail.
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Guided Garden Tour at Antony
Discover the wonders of the garden at Antony with this guided garden tour led by one of our gardeners.
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Brilliant Bees interactive presentation
Learn more about the importance of bees with this interactive family-friendly presentation.
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Block printing - the basics
Join us this May half-term for a delightful introduction to the art of block printing!
About Antony
Discover the story of a family who became caught up in the extraordinary events of the English Civil War. Their history is bound up in this beautiful house, which is still the home of the Carew Pole family today.
A house of silver grey stone, Antony is a beguiling mixture of the formal and informal. It's believed to be one of the finest surviving Queen Anne buildings in the West Country.
View the outstanding collection of portraits, including works by Sir Joshua Reynolds and a famous painting of Charles I during his trial. There are also fine examples of period furniture, textiles and tapestries.
Breathe in the sweeping views as you explore the landscape garden, which includes a formal garden with topiary, modern sculptures and a historic collection of daylilies.
The magic of Antony was captured by director Tim Burton, as a film location for his blockbuster, Alice in Wonderland.
Art and collections
Antony’s objects and collections
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Antony on the National Trust Collections website.
Support us
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Volunteering at Antony
There are lots of ways to volunteer at Antony. Find out more and discover the current opportunities on offer.