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Overbeck's Garden
A hidden paradise of subtropical gardens with Salcombe estuary views.
Sharpitor, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8LW
Opening times for 21 May 2025
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Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £12.10 £11.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £6.10 £5.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £30.30 £27.50 1 adult , 2 children £18.20 £16.50 Group (Adult 18+) £10.45 Group (Child 5-17) £5.23 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Car park
Limited parking on-site - free for members (PayByPhone app for non-members). Ample parking at National Trust East Soar TQ7 3DR (1.2 mile farmland walk to Overbeck's).
- Dogs allowed
Dogs are welcome on a short fixed lead, keep paws on paths, please. We have spare leads and poo bags available. Assistance dogs only on lawns and in Banana Garden. Poo bin on drive at car park entrance.
- Electric vehicle charging point
Coming soon in 2025
- Guided tour
Every Wednesday at 2pm with the garden team. Pre-booking essential.
Guided tour - more information- Kiosk
Light refreshments, situated at the entrance to Overbeck's Garden in our Coach House Kiosk
- Picnic area
Picnic at the Coach House cafe courtyard or borrow a picnic basket and blanket from the courtyard and picnic in the garden
- Toilet
Multi-user accessible toilet in the Coach House Cafe . Further ladies, gents, baby change and accessible toilets are within the garden.
Loose gravel, steep paths and steps. Assistance dogs only. A step-free route around the garden includes steep slopes and uneven surfaces.
- Accessible route and/or map
- Accessible toilet
Available at the Coach House Cafe and in the garden.
- Braille (guide or menu)
Braille history of the garden at the visitors' reception hut.
- Designated parking
2 wider access places available in car park, full blue badge parking will be available in the car park extension by early summer 2025
- Drop-off point
Available at the Visitor welcome hut
- Induction loop
Please ask at the welcome hut
- Level access to food outlet
- Seating available
- Steps/uneven terrain
- Wheelchairs available
Please ask at the Welcome Hut
- By road
From Malborough follow the brown signs to Overbeck’s via North Sands/South Sands. From Salcombe take Cliff Road to South Sands and then follow the brown signs to Overbeck's Garden.
Parking: Limited parking on-site - free for members (PayByPhone app for non-members). Ample parking at National Trust East Soar TQ7 3DR (1.2 mile farmland walk to Overbeck's).
- On foot
From Salcombe take Cliff Road to South Sands and then follow the brown signs to Overbeck's Garden. From the South West Coast Path at Sharpitor, take the lane uphill following the signs to Overbeck's Garden (about a half mile). Or from East Soar National Trust car park (TQ7 3DR), take a country walk to Overbeck’s (1.2 miles).
- By bus
From Totnes or Kingsbridge, alight at Salcombe. From Salcombe take Cliff Road to South Sands and then follow the brown signs to Overbeck's Garden. Take the ferry from Whitesands Quay, Salcombe to South Sands (seasonal), and walk about three quarters of a mile uphill following the brown signs to Overbeck's. Runs from Easter to the end of October.
- Cycling
- By ferry
Take the ferry from Whitesands Quay, Salcombe to South Sands (seasonal), and walk about three quarters of a mile uphill following the brown signs to Overbeck's. Runs from Easter to the end of October.
Planning your visit
Visiting Overbeck's Garden on foot
A circular walk through National Trust coast and countryside at Salcombe. Overbeck's Garden is 1.2 miles walk from The National Trust car park at East Soar.
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Visiting Overbeck's Garden with your dog
Information about visiting Overbeck's Garden with your dog.
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Highlights
Garden
Discover a world in a garden - a hidden paradise filled with subtropical foliage and colourful blooms.
Sea views
Terraced into the cliffs above Salcombe, wander tranquil paths with views of the sea framed by towering palms.
Coastal walks
Explore the coastal landscape along the South West Coast Path to Bolt Head and beyond. Overbeck's Garden is 1.2 miles walk from the National Trust car park at East Soar.
Sensory activities
Explore the Nature Nook, inspired by the naturalist's study. Discover activity sheets in the conservatory.
Garden tours
Join a member of our garden team for a tour of Overbeck's Garden on Wednesdays at 2pm. Pre-booking essential.
Eating and drinking
Light refreshments from the kiosk, situated at the Coach House near the entrance to Overbeck's Garden.
SilentSpace
The Banana Garden bench is our dedicated Silent Space - a contemplative space to turn off your tech and listen to the sounds around you. Find out more at silentspace.org.uk
Spotlight events
Garden tours
Join a member of the garden team as they talk you through the subtropical terraces at Overbeck's. Hear gardening tips and stories of plants from around the world.
Things to see and do
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Visiting the garden at Overbeck's
Discover a subtropical paradise in South Devon. Exotic plants from around the globe flourish in this seaside microclimate, nestled into the cliffs at Salcombe.
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Rainy day rambles at Overbeck's Garden
Turn rainy Salcombe days into a rainforest adventure, strolling under umbrellas at Overbeck’s Garden.
Eating
Eating and drinking at Overbeck's
Grab a bite to eat and drink at the Coach House Kiosk. Situated outside the entrance to Overbeck's Garden near the South West Coast Path. Card payment only.
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Upcoming events
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Guided Garden Tour 2025
What better way to view the garden than when one of the gardeners takes you on a tour?
About Overbeck's Garden
Tucked away on the cliffs above Salcombe is this hidden paradise: a subtropical garden, bursting with colour, filled with exotic and rare plants and surprises around every corner. The garden opens seasonally, and is closed from 31st October 2024 until 2nd March 2025. The surrounding NT landscape offers walks to Bolt Head and beyond.
History
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History of Overbeck’s
From family home to hospital, the house at Overbeck’s has a varied history as it passed through different families. Discover more about the history of this special place.
Art and collections
Overbeck’s objects and collections
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Overbeck’s on the National Trust Collections website.
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Overbeck's House closure
The house at Overbeck’s is currently closed so that we can carry out essential repairs and maintenance and protect the building for the future. The National Trust aims to start re-opening part of Overbeck’s house in 2026..
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Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Overbeck's.