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at Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

Guided wider estate walks - The Old Lake 

Discover the Old Lake from a new perspective on a free guided walk. During the route, we’ll explore the landscape, share insights into recent restoration activity and share future plans.

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19 Apr 2026
at 13:45 to 15:15

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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21 Apr to 15 Dec 2026
at 10:00 to 13:00+ 8 other dates or times

Outdoor History Tour 

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

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4 May to 31 Aug 2026
at 11:30 to 12:00+ 7 other dates or times

North Devon Walking Festival - Wider estate hike 5 miles 

Take in the best views across the Arlington Estate with this 5-mile walk as part of the North Devon Walking Festival.

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12 May 2026
at 10:30 to 13:30

North Devon Walking festival: Wilder, wetter, woodier 

Join our ranger team for a guided walk exploring the wetlands development in School Woods and Winford Valley, as part of the North Devon Walking Festival.

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13 May 2026
at 10:00 to 12:00

North Devon Walking Festival - 'Top Trees' garden walk and talk 

Join one of our garden team members for a stroll through the garden, learning more about some of the unusual trees growing here.

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13 May 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 1 other date or time

North Devon Walking Festival - How the Chichester’s changed the landscape 

Join our knowledgeable walk leaders on this gentle 1.5 mile walk while learning about the history of the landscape and how it has changed over the years.

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14 May to 16 May 2026
at 10:30 to 12:00+ 1 other date or time

North Devon Walking Festival - Wider estate hike 8 miles 

A great adventure into the depths of Arlington Estate, away from the crowds. A more challenging 8-mile walk as part of the North Devon Walking Festival.

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15 May 2026
at 10:30 to 15:00

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

Outdoor theatre: The Pirates of Penzance 

Join us on the lawn for this open-air theatre performance by Illyria of 'The Pirates of Penzance'.

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21 Jun 2026
at 18:30 to 20:30

Summer of Play at Arlington Court 

Summer of play is back! Get ready for a summer filled with fun at Arlington with our field of play. Enjoy circus challenges, hobby horse races, lawn games and quiet picnic spots among the gardens.

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1 Jul to 6 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 67 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

Outdoor theatre: Treasure Island 

Join us on the lawn for this open-air theatre performance by Quantum Theatre Presents of 'Treasure Island'.

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12 Aug 2026
at 18:30 to 20:30

Outdoor theatre: King Arthur and the Holy Fail 

Join us on the lawn for this open-air theatre performance by Three Inch Fools of King Arthur and the Holy Fail.

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16 Aug 2026
at 18:30 to 20:30

Outdoor theatre: The Tales of Peter Rabbit 

Join us on the lawn for this open-air theatre performance by Quantum Theatre of 'The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny'.

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19 Aug 2026
at 18:00 to 20:00

Outdoor theatre: Twelfth Night 

Join us on the lawn for this open-air theatre performance by The Pantaloons of 'Twelfth Night'.

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26 Aug 2026
at 18:30 to 20:30

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 - 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