Book your parking
You don't have to book your visit in advance, but if you are travelling by car you will need to book parking at Greenway. You can book for today up until 8am. Every Thursday time slots will be available for the next 14 days.
Family-friendly things to do at Greenway
At Greenway you'll find a host of activities to keep the family entertained. With outdoor trails and winding paths to explore in the garden, and seasonal events throughout the year, you'll make great memories together at Greenway.
Planning your family visit
If you’re visiting Greenway for a family day out, here’s some handy information at a glance to help you plan your visit.
Things to see and do
Whether it's exploring the woodland garden each season, discovering how the team looks after the house or finding a new bedtime read in the second-hand bookshop, there's fun rain or shine.
Exploring the garden
From the Boathouse quay you could count the boats on the river or try and spot signs of wildlife. When the Boathouse is open, there's binoculars to help see seals, swans and birds. At the Battery the cannon always captures little-one's imaginations – can they defend Greenway from attack by river pirates?
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Coming up
Join us for Summer of Play
19 July - 3 September 2025
It's time for Summer of Play! Inspired by the circus, test your strength, bend and balance or juggle your way with Summer of Play activities. Try it all, find your favourite and come back again and again.
Summer of Play activities are free. Normal admission applies. Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.
Literacy Weekend
6 - 7 September 2025
Get creative with a range of writing activities aimed at all ages. Explore the woodland garden to find the Book Nook, a pop-up library with a range of books and blankets to borrow during your visit, or take part in the storymaker trail for families. Inside the house, share your ideas and help us create a Greenway story on an old typewriter.
Heritage Open Days
12 - 21 September 2025
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 Greenway, 'the loveliest place in the world', for free. Parking charges apply.
Drawn to the river: The Big Draw Festival
1 October to 2 November 2025
The Big Draw is a collaborative and inclusive free event throughout October, inviting everyone to take part in a colourful and creative activity.
Head to the tennis court and add your mark on the giant weaved river tapestry, or pop inside the house to discover a drawing activity, inspired by Greenway's location on the edge of the River Dart. Normal admissions apply.
Please note if you are visiting Greenway by car, you will need to book a parking space in advance through the website.
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Planning your visit to Greenway
You don't need to book your visit in advance to Greenway, but if you're coming by car, you will need to book a parking space ahead of your visit. To help plan a visit to Greenway, find out in this article how to book your car parking space, travel by ferry and everything else you need to know to arrange your visit.
Accessibility at Greenway
Here you’ll find information about access across the different areas of Greenway and how to make the most of your visit.
Things to see in Greenway House
Step inside the holiday home of Agatha Christie and her family. Find out more about the rooms used by the family and the treasures they collected.
Visiting the garden at Greenway
From walled gardens to riverside woodland, the garden at Greenway is very relaxed and tranquil. Find out more about the Peach House, the Fernery, the Battery, and where to find the best river views.
Eating and shopping at Greenway
The Barn Café and the Tack Room provide takeaway drinks, food and ice cream. Browse the souvenirs and gifts in the National Trust shop, or find a pre-loved read in the second-hand bookshop.
Christmas at Greenway
Celebrate Christmas with a Christie twist at Greenway this year. Taking inspiration from one of her short story collections, there'll be colourfully decadent decorations and a fun family friend trail.
Family-friendly places around Devon and Exmoor
From rock pooling on beautiful beaches to exploring historic houses, there are plenty of places to enjoy a great family day out. .
