Explore Arlington Court’s new summer exhibition, A Home for Nature, and discover Rosalie Chichester’s inspiring legacy through photography, stories, personal objects and the landscape she loved.
A Home for Nature
Arlington Court: A Home for Nature is a new exhibition that invites visitors to explore the estate through the lens of Rosalie Chichester, whose deep connection to nature inspired her to leave Arlington to the National Trust.
Rosalie was the last member of the Chichester family to live at Arlington Court, a home her family cared for over more than 500 years. She envisioned Arlington as a place where wildlife could flourish and people could find inspiration. Her photographs, recently conserved and digitised, form a key part of her legacy, capturing a changing landscape and continuing to inform how the estate is looked after today.
Explore the story across the estate
This exhibition spans the whole property, connecting past, present and future. Inside the house, uncover personal objects, stories and insights into Rosalie’s life and her close relationship with the natural world.
Outdoors, follow a photography trail that places her images back into the landscape they depict, inviting you to see Arlington through her perspective.
The exhibition also highlights how her legacy continues today, with a focus on current conservation and nature restoration work across the estate.
Get involved
A programme of activities are running throughout the exhibition, including:
Art boxes around the gardens and grounds to get creative during your visit
A local school nature photography exhibition on display in the activity room
You can also explore additional displays at nearby locations including Woolacombe, Heddon and Hartland, revealing Rosalie’s wider connections across North Devon.
The exhibition is free for members and normal admission prices apply to non members. Booking is not required to check opening times and prices please click here.
Inside the house uncover layers of Rosalie's story. Look out for photographs and personal objects that reveal how Rosalie's relationship with nature grew over her lifetime and how she responded creatively to what she saw and felt.
Enjoy a family adventure at Arlington, whatever the season. From outdoor trails and natural play areas to seasonal events and the fascinating house and carriage museum, there’s plenty to keep everyone exploring together.
From the ever-changing flowers of the formal Victorian Garden to picture-perfect pleasure grounds, the garden at Arlington Court is beautiful whatever the weather. Step into the hidden walled kitchen garden for variety through the seasons.
Explore highlights from a collection of over 40 carriages, including those used for grand state occasions, fashionable funerals and travelling around Europe in style.
