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 - 21 September, explore the story of Coleton Fishacre as it celebrates its 100th birthday.
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- Suitability
Children are very welcome when accompanied by an adult.
- Other
Parking charges apply.
Upcoming events
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.
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: '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?