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 on?
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.
Explore the garden and wander through the house to discover fun writing prompts for all ages, from drawing your ideas to spinning new tales about special objects. You can add your creations to the 'tall tales' trees. Writing activities are free and suitable for all ages and abilities. Normal admissions apply.
Pumpkins, plants and poisions
17 October - 2 November
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.
Magical circus skills
29 October, 11am-2.30pm
Elfic the Juggler will be at Greenway during half-term with his madcap workshop of balancing, manipulation and magical skills.
There will be two 30 minute circus performances during the day, with one at 11am and one at 2pm, and a 60 minute drop in circus skill workshop at 12pm. Taking place in South Walled Garden, why not stop why and come dressed in your haunted best?
Normal admissions apply.
Teddy Bear's Christmas at Greenway
Weekends from 21 November - 20 December, daily 27-31 December 2026
It's 1940 and Agatha Christie has packed her bags, departing for 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 we're stitching Christmas together with a patchwork tree and there's a festive trail through the winter garden to help Teddy find his lost belongings.
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, a group of beloved teddy bears and the evacuee children who own them have arrived to spend the festive season in Devon.
