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What's on in North Devon

Sunset out to sea over Morte Point, Devon with yellow gorse flowers
Sunset over Morte Point, North Devon | © National Trust Images

From Arlington Court to our coast and countryside properties, find out what's across North Devon to get involved with this Autumn.

What's on this autumn

Whether it's exploring scarecrow trails at Arlington Court, enjoying family fun days at Autumnfest, joining in with family volunteer at Woolacombe, or discovering Exmoor's dark skies, there's something for everyone.

Heritage open days at Arlington Court
Join us for two days of free entry to Arlington Court on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September as part of the Heritage Open Days. Discover our latest photography exhibition, explore the fascinating Carriage Museum, take part in a drop in heritage craft session, cellar tour and enjoy the peace and beauty of the grounds and wider estate.Find out more here
Garden celebration at Arlington Court
From Monday 14 to Sunday 20 September, visitors are invited to explore vibrant flower beds, uncover rarely seen behind-the-scenes spaces like the polytunnels and compost bays, discover more about how we care for our gardens, learn about the history of the garden and more.Find out more
Autumnfest celebrations at Arlington Court
Join us for all things Autumn at Arlington Court between the 3 October – 1 November, plus a family fun day on Friday 30 October. Explore the grounds on an animal-themed scarecrow trail, discover the harvest table and beautiful floral displays inside the house, while outside head to the gardens to see a colourful gourd display.Find out more here
Dark skies festival at Lorna Doone
Join us for the Dark skies festival with Astrophotography, night hikes and fireside story telling at Lorna Doone from the 17 October.Find out more here
Family volunteering - Bash and Burn at Morte Point Woolacombe
Join our rangers for a fun, hands-on volunteering day this October half-term at Morte Point, Woolacombe on Thursday 30 October 2025.Find out more
A story book Christmas at Arlington Court
Get ready for a Storybook Christmas at Arlington Court. Step inside the beautifully decorated house and explore the festive gardens and grounds. Journey through the pages of beloved classics as you sail across oceans, soar through the skies and wander through magical gardens.Find out what's on

What's on at Arlington 

Find out more about our upcoming events at Arlington.

A view of the south front of Arlington Court from the garden, Devon

What's on at Heddon Valley 

Find out more about our upcoming events at Heddon Valley.

Visitors walking in the Heddon Valley

Whats on at Baggy Point 

Find out more about our upcoming events at Baggy Point.

A child explores the rocky paths with adults in the background around Baggy Point, Devon

What's on at Woolacombe 

Find out more about our upcoming events at Woolacombe

Woolacombe beach, North Devon. A view showing a grassy foreground with a path leading to the beach, and the town beyond.

What's on at Lorna Doone 

Find out more about our upcoming events at Lorna Doone.

View over Malmsmead bridge to Lorna Doone Valley

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