Family-friendly things to do at Greenway

Father playing with toddler son among colourful autumn leaves in a wooded area with fallen leaves on the ground. — Enjoy family days out at Greenway | © Chris Lacey

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.

The garden has buggy friendly routes, which the Welcome Team can show you on arrival.

South Walled Garden, Top Garden and the Battery are ideal spots.

Hip-carrying infant seats are also available to borrow from the house.
Baby-changing facilities are available in the access-friendly toilets located next to the Shop and Visitor Reception.

High chairs are available to borrow in the Barn Cafe - please ask a member of staff to bring one to your table.
Fancy bringing a picnic? There's benches in South Walled Garden or grassy areas dotted around, ideal for alfresco lunch.

There’s a 'pick and mix' style picnic box available for children in the Barn Cafe. Choose sandwich, drink and selection of three snacks for £5.50.

Pocket money gifts and children’s books available in the shop

Children's corner in the second-hand bookshop

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.

Visitors inside the library at Greenway, Devon. One visitor has a baby in a baby carrier, smiling as they explore the room. In the background a volunteer can be seen pointing out something to a visitor. — Visitors in the Library at Greenway, Devon | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Exploring inside the house

Inside the house, there's a sensory station to help you make the most of your visit, and a fun family friend trail inspired by Agatha Christie and her travels. Can you help them find all the items they need? Pick up the packing list trail, clipboard and pencil at the house entrance.

Three grey seals resting on a floating pontoon in the river. — Grey seals taking a midday snooze on the Dart estuary | © National Trust / Ben Scott

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

Christmas at Greenway

Weekends from 22 November 2025

'Oh crumbs!' It's Christmas Eve and the Mr Pie has lost his star. Can you follow the clues and help Mr Pie find it?

Inspired by one of Agatha Christie's beloved characters, join in the festive fun with a puzzle solving trail as the Mysterious Mr Pie (or Mince Pie to you) explores Greenway trying to find his star topping. The trail will take Christmas goers around the winter garden and into the house. There'll be a photo opportunity that will leave visitors starstruck, while in the shop and cafe lots of mince pie treats to enjoy. 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.

A group of people by a car parking machine

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.

Check parking availability and book

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.