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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.

 

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.

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 

 

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. 

 

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

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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.

The River Dart is in the foreground with a tree-lined riverbank behind and Greenway House seen through the trees high on the hill in the background.

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.

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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.

The entrance hall at Greenway, dark wood furniture lines the walls with the stairwell ahead.

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.

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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.

Bird ornaments for the garden from the Spring/Summer 2025 collection

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.

Decorated Christmas trees with lights in two rooms

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. .

A family exploring the gardens at castle drogo, The two little boys are running ahead of their sister and mother

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