Rainy day rambles at Overbeck's Garden
Turn wet weather Salcombe days into a rainforest adventure with an umbrella stroll at Overbeck’s Garden.
Subtropical planting comes to life in coastal wet weather. Put on your wellies and embrace the sights, sounds, and smells of fresh sea rain on foliage. Borrow a National Trust brolly from our umbrella station at Visitor Reception, and explore the subtropical canopy, designed by nature for rainfall.
Walk a world in a garden - terraced paths lined with glossy palms, and ferns from every climactic zone glistening with droplets. From the shelter of your brolly, drips and rivulets of water from polished leaves create soothing sounds of nature. Find intricate spiderwebs, ferns, and mosses coated in a fine mist of rain straight off the sea. Pearly rainwater spheres balance on Taro leaves and succulents.
"The Garden’s lush greenery takes on a unique vibrant hue under grey skies, bringing interesting depth to the colours and structures of the inspiring plants here at Overbeck’s. Rainy days offer a completely different perspective and set of sounds for plant-lovers." Head Gardener, Chris Groves
Rambles in the rain are great fun for visitors of all ages to connect with nature in wet weather.
Family-friendly things to do at Overbeck's
Plan your family visit to Overbeck's. Rain or shine, explore a world in a garden. Pick up a spotter trail, run wild on zig zag paths or go on a seasonal nature spot. You’ll find adventures for children of all ages.
Things to see and do at East Soar
With a variety of walks and views, East Soar has plenty to see. Discover seascapes, secret coves and rugged clifftop walks along the way. You could even try out some outdoor activities.
What’s ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ all about?
Discover how and why we created the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ list to help children connect with nature and the natural world.
