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.
What's coming up?
HistoryScapes: immersive audio trail
Available every day (smartphone required)
Set in 1940, the ‘Voices of the Garden’ trail follows wartime evacuee Nora as she uncovers the secrets of Agatha Christie’s country estate, shown around by Tom, a gardener who not only knows Greenway’s stories, but how to tap into the garden’s hidden voices. Inspired by the real story of Greenway during World War II, the trail invites you to step into the past and join Nora on an unexpected and fantastical adventure.
HistoryScapes is a free app that takes users on a GPS-triggered trail at Greenway, connecting visitors to the garden’s heritage. Created in partnership with University of Exeter.
Summer of Play is back! Inspired by the age of vintage garden parties and village fetes, gather loved ones and have a go at traditional garden games. Normal admissions apply.
Circus skills workshops and shows
3, 13 and 21 August, 11am - 2.30pm
Join Circus Berzercus and their performers for a mesmerising show and have a go at circus skills and tricks in these whizz popping workshops. Normal admissions apply.
Hands on with history: conservation for kids
Fridays in August, 11am-11.30am (ages 6-11), 2pm-2.30pm (ages 12-16)
Learn about the tricks and tools of conservation and get hands on with some of the techniques at these family-friendly workshops. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential. To book a space, visit Greenway Events page.
Please note if you are visiting Greenway by car, you will need to book a parking space in advance through the website.
Discover frightfully fascinating facts about poisonous plants, wicked wildlife and garden gobblers, on a family friendly autumn trail in the garden. There'll be ghoulish games to enjoy and pumpkins pointers to help guide you on your way, so feel free to come dressed in your beastly best.
Pick up the free trail sheet from Visitor Reception when you arrive. Normal admissions apply.
1940s Christmas at Greenway
Weekends from 21 November - 20 December, daily 27-31 December 2026
Step back to the 1940's this Christmas, as Agatha Christie has packed her bags and gone to London. She's left Greenway in the care of a small group of evacuee children and their teddy bears to spend their first Christmas in Devon. In the style of 'make do and mend', brightly coloured twinkling trees and cosy rooms will be trimmed with handcrafted decorations while outside there's a fun family friendly teddy bear trail through the winter garden.
Normal admissions apply.
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.
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.
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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Planning your family 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
If you need to take a breather somewhere quiet, head for Top Garden where the orchard and river views provide a peaceful area to settle down.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It's a 1940's Christmas and the rooms of Greenway House are filled with new residents. While Agatha Christie has gone to London, evacuee children and their teddy bears are spending their first Christmas in Devon.
