Devon

Journey from wild coasts, moorland and curious historic houses to lush gardens and beaches. Plan your day out in Devon.

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Visitors relaxing in the garden at Killerton, Devon, in August.

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Killerton

A family home and a great estate. Glorious landscape garden surrounded by parkland with fine 18th-century house.

A view of the south front of Arlington Court from the garden, Devon

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Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

Intriguing Regency house and impressive collection of horse-drawn vehicles, set in a picturesque garden.

View from above the castle, the castle is surrounded by a wooded gorge and dartmoor

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Castle Drogo

Where dramatic architecture meets innovative family home. A 20th century castle overlooking the Teign Gorge.

Historic mansion with gabled roofs and chimneys, surrounded by lush gardens and a few visitors, under a partly cloudy sky.

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Knightshayes

A great post-war garden,19th-century parkland and grand Gothic Revival architecture by Victorian visionary William Burges.

Stone house sits facing a green lawn with bright purple, red and white flowers in borders on a sunny day

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Coleton Fishacre

A 1920s country retreat complete with tropical garden by the sea.

Three people walking past the entrance of Saltram House

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Saltram

A house full of treasures, stories and intrigue. A magical garden with year-round splendour, plus an extensive park for everyone to enjoy.

A panoramic view of Buckland Abbey seen from the north. The Great Barn stands out prominently to the left.

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Buckland Abbey

Discovery, tranquillity and history – an ancient gem in the Tavy Valley landscape

Side view of the house in spring at Greenway, Devon

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Greenway

At Greenway, the walled gardens, river views and romantic woodland combine to make up 'The loveliest place in the world' in the words of Agatha Christie.

Visitors walking through Lydford Gorge, Devon. This steep-sided river gorge is carved into the western edge of Dartmoor and surrounded by ancient oak woodland, abundant with wildlife.

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Lydford Gorge

The deepest river gorge in the South West, with 30m high waterfall

View of the House at A la Ronde, Devon, from the meadow, depicting the monkey puzzle trees.

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A la Ronde

Quirky 18th-century 16 sided house with fascinating interior decoration and collections.

Stone fortified walls in front of two grass lawns with a gravel drive

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Compton Castle

Dramatic fortified manor house and small formal garden.

Blacksmith working in the water-powered forge at Finch Foundry, Devon

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Finch Foundry

The last working water-powered forge in England.

A child and little dog running, with a family walking behind, at the grounds at Arlington Court, Devon

Family-friendly places around Devon and Exmoor

Visitor in the garden in summer at Castle Drogo in Devon

Ready for a fun-filled summer? Take part in Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank, and create memories with the whole family. However you choose to play, your adventure starts today. And after all that excitement, why not relax with a picnic, find a play area, or visit one of our cafés for a well-earned ice cream?

Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places in Devon you can visit without a car.

Walkers on the coastal path at Little Dartmouth, Devon

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Places you can visit in Devon without a car

Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places that we care for in Devon that you can visit without a car. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your a car-free day out.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ at Arlington Court

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, near Barnstaple, Devon

The world’s most famous caterpillar from Eric Carle’s best-selling book is coming to life at Arlington Court in this fun-filled free family activity trail.

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Lydford Gorge A to Z Challenge

Lydford Gorge, near Tavistock, Devon

Can you spot something that begins with every letter of the alphabet on your visit to Lydford Gorge?

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Killerton Springs into Rhyme: Blossom poetry display

Killerton, Exeter, Devon

Be inspired by the blossom that's filling Killerton with colour.

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National Picnic Week at Knightshayes

Knightshayes, Tiverton, Devon

Celebrate National Picnic week this June at Knightshayes. Bring a picnic, pick up a treat from the café or take inspiration for your next picnic from the produce in the Walled Kitchen Garden.

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Bulb Meadow

Knightshayes, Tiverton, Devon

The bulb meadow is back for Spring 2025

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Nursery Corridor Exhibition

Castle Drogo, near Exeter, Devon

The Nursery Corridor will be open for you to explore, with displays about how the different eras have looked throughout Castle Drogo's history.

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Creating Coleton Fishacre: photographic exhibition

Coleton Fishacre, Kingswear, Devon

We’re delving into the archives to when Coleton Fishacre was created 100 years ago. From the moment the family fell in love with the South Devon coastline to seeing their dream country home finished, we invite you to celebrate it’s centenary.