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

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Killerton

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

View of the east front of Arlington Court in Devon, showing the Greek revival house to the left and the servants' wing to the right surrounded by autumn colour.

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Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

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

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

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Castle Drogo

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

Family in the gardens with a view of the house at Knightshayes

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Knightshayes

A great post-war garden,19th-century parkland and grand Gothic Revival architecture by Victorian visionary William Burges.

Garden turns red and gold in autumn at Coleton Fishacre, Devon.

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Coleton Fishacre

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

A view of Saltram's Georgian house façade surrounded by colourful autumn leaves that have fallen on the lawn

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Saltram

A house full of treasures, stories & intrigue. A garden with year round splendour, plus a park that cyclists, walkers, & our four legged friends love.

View of outside of Buckland Abbey in autumn

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Buckland Abbey

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

White Georgian house at Greenway facing the river with grass lawn to the front and autumn trees to the side.

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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.

A child and little dog running, with a family walking behind, at the grounds at Arlington Court, Devon

Family-friendly places around Devon and Exmoor

Visitor in the garden in summer at Castle Drogo in Devon

Compton Castle

Dramatic fortified manor house and small formal garden.

Lower section of Whitelady Waterfall flowing towards the River Lyd with autumn leaves in the water

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Lydford Gorge

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

Beautiful spring garden scene in the garden at A la Ronde, with tulips and bluebells

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A la Ronde

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

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

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Finch Foundry

The last working water-powered forge in England.

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

Walkers on the coastal path at Little Dartmouth, Devon

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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.

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Lorna Doone Valley - Walking Weekend - Exmoor at its best walk

Lorna Doone Valley, Lynton, Devon

Join the North Devon Ramblers on a guided walk taking in the best that Exmoor has to offer. With spectacular scenery and great views this walk is worth the effort.

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Lorna Doone Valley - Walking Weekend

Lorna Doone Valley, Lynton, Devon

Visit the Lorna Doone Valley for a weekend of guided walks exploring the amazing and dramatic landscape of Exmoor.

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Pym Mural Exhibition: Drawing Inspiration

Buckland Abbey, Yelverton, Devon

Last year the Pym murals were uncovered for the first time in 10 years. Visitors are now invited to learn about the sources that inspired parts of the murals.

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Creative Saltram

Saltram, Plymouth, Devon

Inspired by Angelica Kaufman’s self-expression through art, music and poetry, this year Saltram celebrates work by Kauffman and other artists and makers at Saltram, offering ways to get creative on your visits this season.

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Heritage Open Days

Saltram, Plymouth, Devon

Heritage Open Days are coming to Saltram

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Garden Celebration at Arlington Court

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, near Barnstaple, Devon

The garden is blooming at the moment. Join us during September to celebrate its beauty and the hard work that goes into caring for the garden. Lots is going on between Monday 2 September and Friday 13 September, find out more here.