Creating Coleton Fishacre: photographic exhibition
We’re delving into the archives to when Coleton Fishacre was created 100 years ago. From the moment the family fell in love with the South Devon coastline to seeing their dream country home finished, we invite you to celebrate it’s centenary.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Rupert D'Oyly Carte and his wife Lady Dorothy were sailing post the South Devon coast and spotted Pudcombe Cove, a private beach at the bottom of a secluded valley. What a perfect spot to indulge and enjoy their outdoor lifestyles, away from the city.
Employing architect Oswald Milne, the family brought their dream to life, creating a house that sat in harmony with its location, and documented the entire build with their own camera.
To celebrate 100 years of its creation, we're showcasing the family’s personal photo album in a brand-new photographic exhibition, sharing archive images not seen before.
The exhibition documents the building of Coleton Fishacre through the eyes of its creators and highlights significant moments from the changing world around them. There'll be the chance to get hands on with a range of vintage cameras and discover more about the architect that brought their dreams to life.
Taking place inside the house and out in the garden, the pop-up exhibition will be on display from 3 May to 2 November 2025.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Children are very welcome when accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
The exhibition takes place inside the house and in the garden.
- Accessibility
The ground floor of the house is accessible. Please note parts of the garden are steep with narrow paths and steps.
Upcoming events
Royal Geographical Society: Earth Photo 2025
Earth Photo 2025 is a stunning exhibition of some of the most powerful contemporary environmental photography brought together from Forestry England, the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) and Parker Harris.
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.
Heritage Open Days: 'Story of Coleton Fishacre' guided walk
Experience a guided tour of the architecture at Coleton Fishacre, taking a look into the past at the people and plans that made it in celebration of Heritage Open Week.
Pop up talks in the house
100 years on and the Art Deco interior at Coleton Fishacre remains timeless. Why not join a pop-up talk to learn Would you like to learn more?