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at Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

Guided wider estate walks - Active Hike 

Join one of our guided walks to explore the wilder side of Arlington, venturing into the little known parts of the estate.

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17 Feb to 15 Dec 2026
at 10:00 to 13:00+ 10 other dates or times

Signs of spring spotter trail 

Signs of spring are appearing across the estate. From daffodils to birds and creepy-crawly hideaways, can you spot these early clues?

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17 Feb to 27 Mar 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 33 other dates or times

Locals week at Arlington Court - Free entry for EX postcodes 

We invite you to enjoy a week of free fun at Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum. Simply bring along your driving license or bill to prove you live in an EX postcode area to gain free entry.

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28 Feb to 6 Mar 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 6 other dates or times

Guided Wider Estate Walk: Daffodils and Spring Flowers at Arlington Court 

Join one of our knowledgeable walk leaders for a walk across the estate (approx 3 miles) learning about daffodils and other early spring flowers

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3 Mar to 15 Mar 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 2 other dates or times

Big book sale at Arlington Court 

Take a look through our big selection of second-hand books and pick up a bargain for World Book Day.

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5 Mar to 8 Mar 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 3 other dates or times

National Lottery Open Week at Arlington Court 2026 

Visit Arlington Court as part of the National Lottery open week. Present your lottery ticket or scratch card at our visitor reception to experience our place free of charge.

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7 Mar to 14 Mar 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 7 other dates or times

Arlington Owler night run with Ilfracombe Running Club 

Join Ilfracombe running club for the first-ever Arlington Owler night run – a 6 or 12km run across the estate.

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14 Mar 2026
at 19:00 to 21:00

Outdoor History Tour 

Explore the pleasure grounds and formal gardens while learning about the history of the estate.

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15 Mar to 31 Aug 2026
at 11:30 to 12:00+ 11 other dates or times

Easter Adventures at Arlington Court 

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure on an Easter trail at Arlington Court.

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28 Mar to 19 Apr 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 22 other dates or times

Guided Wider Estate Walk: Spring symbolism, Easter and Ostara 

Join one of our knowledgeable walk leaders for a walk across the estate (approx 3 miles) exploring life on the estate as winter fades and spring energy returns..

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4 Apr to 19 Apr 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 2 other dates or times

Guided wider estate walks - Hedgerow flowers 

Join us for a free guided walk and learn how to tell your cow parsley from your hogweed, and why you don't want to mistake hemlock water-dropwart for celery.

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2 May to 17 May 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 2 other dates or times

Guided wider estate walks - Why is Arlington looking wilder? 

Join us for a free guided walk while learning about the nature restoration taking place at Arlington.

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2 Jun to 14 Jun 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 2 other dates or times

Arlington Court summer craft fair 

Join us for our summer craft fair, as we celebrate local craftsmanship with North Devon’s finest artists, makers, and producers.

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5 Jun to 7 Jun 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 2 other dates or times

Guided Wider Estate Walk: a gentle summer ramble 

Join our knowledgeable walk leaders for a gentle guided stroll across the estate, taking in the sights and sounds of summer.

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4 Jul to 19 Jul 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 2 other dates or times

Guided wider estate walks - River, lake, river 

Join us for a free guided walk and talk around the Old Lake and learn about the plans to bring it back to a thriving natural river system.

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1 Aug to 16 Aug 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 2 other dates or times

Guided Wider Estate Walk: Wilder, wetter, woodier 

Join our knowledgeable walk leaders for a guided walk around the wetlands at School Woods.

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1 Sep to 13 Sep 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 2 other dates or times

Guided wider estate walks - Autumn trees 

Join us for a free guided walk while learning how to identify the trees on the estate though leaves, bark and seeds/nuts.

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3 Oct to 18 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 2 other dates or times

Guided wider estate walks - Fungi foray 

Join us for a free guided walk and learn about the wonderful fungi you might see growing on the estate.

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3 Nov to 15 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 2 other dates or times

Guided wider estate walks - The folklore and history of Holly 

Join us for a free festive guided walk while learning about the folklore and history of Holly

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1 Dec to 20 Dec 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 2 other dates or times