West Challacombe Manor Open Day
Explore the medieval West Challacombe Manor thanks to Heritage Open Week.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
A place steeped in history, medieval West Challacombe Manor is a key part of the landscape of Combe Martin, standing proud in its sheltered valley for more than half a millennium. As part of Heritage Open Week, we are excited to be able to open this special place on Thursday 11 September for a day of free guided tours.
• Free guided tours of the manor (booking required).
• Countryside walk and talk with Riverlands Ranger Jimmer. Taking place at 1:30pm - 3pm. Booking not needed.
• West Challacombe Cottage open all day for drop-in visits.
• Lawns and orchard open to enjoy—bring a picnic if you’d like.
Getting here: There is no parking or drop-off at the manor, but a free shuttle bus will run from Combe Martin on a first come first served bases:
10am: pick up at Kiln Car Park 10:15am: pick up at the Pack O’ Cards 10:30am: Arrive at West Challacombe Manor, and pick up any return passengers
11:30am: pick up at Kiln Car Park 11:45am: pick up at the Pack O’ Cards 12pm: Arrive at West Challacombe Manor, and pick up any return passengers
1:30pm: pick up at Kiln Car Park 1:45pm: pick up at the Pack O’ Cards 2pm: Arrive at West Challacombe Manor, and pick up any return passengers
3pm: last trip back from WC Manor to the village.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All West Challacombe Manor Tour | £0.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Meeting point
For the house tours, please meet on the lawn (what3words: ///metro.scrolled.typist),For the Ranger walk and talk, please meet in the car park, by the garden(what3words: ///highly.horizons.acclaimed).
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather and wear suitable waterproof walking shoes if joining the rangers walks.
- Accessibility
Ranger walk is across uneven ground/grassland, along a relatively level route with only gentle slopes. Unfortunately, there is no wheelchair access due to the house tours involving historic staircases and some narrow passageways.