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Heritage Open Days at Coleton Fishacre

Travel back in time to the jazz age at Coleton Fishacre. A decadent Arts and Crafts holiday home of the D'Oyly Carte family.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,500 organisations, 5,000 events and 40,000 volunteers.

Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. It's your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences - and it's all FREE.

Between 12 - 13 September, explore the story of Coleton Fishacre as it celebrates its 100th birthday.

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Suitability for children

Children are very welcome when accompanied by an adult.

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Parking charges apply.

Upcoming events

Summer of Play at Coleton Fishacre 

Summer of Play at Coleton Fishacre is back! Ahoy, explorers - its time to set sail and navigate your way through sunny adventures in the garden by the sea. Summer of Play is on every day from 18 July - 2 September.

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3 Aug to 2 Sep 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 30 other dates or times

100 years of Coleton Fishacre 

A place of relaxation and enjoyment, the D'Oyly Carte family moved into the newly built Coleton Fishacre in 1926. To commemorate, we're taking a look back at the creation and the era.

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on
3 Aug to 1 Nov 2026
at 10:30 to 16:30+ 90 other dates or times

Wild Play Days at Coleton Fishacre 

Join the Wild Play team for Mucky Monday sessions during the summer holidays.

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on
3 Aug to 31 Aug 2026
at 14:00 to 16:00+ 4 other dates or times

Monthly guided walks by the coast 

Join the Walking Volunteers for a guided walk on the coast near Coleton Fishacre, on the first Friday of every month.

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on
7 Aug to 4 Dec 2026
at 10:30 to 12:30+ 4 other dates or times