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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

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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22 Jun to 1 Nov 2026
at 10:30 to 16:30+ 132 other dates or times

'The Lost Heirs': Author talk and book signing 

Discover the stories behind the lives the D’Oyly Cartes, and join author James W Stebbings for a pop-up talk and book signing of his book, 'The Lost Heirs'.

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26 Jun to 27 Jun 2026
at 12:00 to 12:15+ 3 other dates or times

Little Acorns at Coleton Fishacre 

Come along and join in a free Little Acorns sessions for under 5’s at Coleton Fishacre.

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1 Jul to 16 Dec 2026
at 09:30 to 11:30+ 16 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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3 Jul to 4 Dec 2026
at 10:30 to 13:00+ 5 other dates or times