Devon

3 miles from Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle is a well-preserved Norman motte and bailey castle in Devon, England, featuring a 14th-century stone keep on a commanding hilltop above Totnes. It is managed by English Heritage and offers a historic outdoor experience showcasing medieval architecture and fortifications.

3 miles from Hidden Treasure at Greenway: The silk jacket

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

Visitors can see a silk jacket worn by Agatha Christie's mother, Clarissa, displayed for the first time after conservation. The display explores the jacket's motifs and its place in the Greenway collection.

2 miles from Great Fulford

Great Fulford is a historic Devon mansion with 800 years of history, featuring guided tours through its historic rooms and access to landscaped gardens and parkland. Visitors can enjoy a unique family home experience combined with outdoor scenic walks and historic interiors.

Near Kirkham House

Kirkham House is a late medieval stone house in Paignton, Devon, featuring original oak beams, medieval-style furnishings, and a historic interior open to visitors at certain times of the year.

Located in Paignton

Paignton is a historic seaside town in Devon on the English Riviera known for its beaches, Victorian architecture, cultural events, and heritage railways, offering family-friendly tourism and coastal walking experiences.

Near Overbeck's

Overbeck's Garden at Sharpitor is a Grade II registered Edwardian garden in Devon featuring a subtropical collection of plants, themed garden areas, and a historic house housing a museum with maritime exhibits and unique displays like a secret door and musical box.

Located in Salcombe

Salcombe is a picturesque resort town in Devon known for its historic maritime heritage, sailing activities, sandy beaches, and charming waterfront, attracting tourists with its natural beauty and cultural events.

3 miles from Lawrence House

Lawrence House is a Georgian townhouse museum in Launceston, Cornwall, showcasing local history and Victorian costume collections within a Grade II* listed 18th-century building owned by the National Trust. It offers free admission but is currently closed for repair.

2 miles from Tapeley Park Gardens

Tapeley Park Gardens is an outdoor Victorian-era garden attraction near Bideford, Devon, featuring Italian terraces, permaculture garden, lakeside walks, and a tea room with organic food. Accessible facilities include parking and toilets, though some paths are unsuitable for wheelchairs.

3 miles from King Doniert's Stone

King Doniert's Stone is an outdoor historic site featuring two granite cross-shaft fragments from the 9th century with intricate interlace decoration, an ancient inscription commemorating a Cornish king, and an underground rock-cut chamber possibly related to ancient mining or worship. The site is freely accessible with parking and open during daylight hours on Bodmin Moor near St Cleer.

3 miles from Greenway

Greenway House is a historic Georgian estate on the River Dart in Devon, once home to Agatha Christie. Visitors can explore the house, riverside gardens with diverse plants, and the Barn Gallery showcasing local art, with connections to Christie's literary legacy.

3 miles from Be a writer for a day at Greenway

7–16 Oct (another 7 days)

Explore Greenway house and garden for writing prompts and creative challenges inspired by Agatha Christie and the surroundings of her former holiday home. Visitors of all ages can develop stories, draw ideas and add creations to the “tall tales” trees.

3 miles from Atlantic Village

Bideford is a historic port town in Devon, England, known for its scenic river estuary, medieval Long Bridge, and vibrant cultural events including markets and New Year's Eve celebrations. Visitors can explore outdoor spaces, local shops, museums, and enjoy coastal trails nearby.

2 miles from Royal Citadel, Plymouth

The Royal Citadel is a historic 17th-century military fortress in Plymouth, Devon, built on the site of an earlier Tudor fort. It features large defensive walls, historic architecture, and remains an active military base with guided tours for visitors.

3 miles from 'Voices of the garden' immersive audio trail at Greenway

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

Visitors follow a GPS-triggered audio trail through Greenway’s garden, hearing a fictional story inspired by the estate’s use as a home for child evacuees during the Second World War. The trail uses the HistoryScapes app to explore Greenway’s heritage.

Near Fowey Estuary

Fowey Estuary in Cornwall offers scenic outdoor experiences with woodland and coastal walks, historic sites, and family-friendly activities. The area features trails including the South West Coast Path and access to beaches and creeks. Dogs are welcome under control, and there are parking facilities with donations at Coombe. Some paths are steep and uneven, limiting wheelchair accessibility.

Located in Fowey

Fowey is a historic port town in Cornwall known for its natural harbour, literary connections, and cultural festivals, offering beaches, historic sites, and vibrant local economy.

2 miles from Willow Foraging Basket

11 Oct (this Sunday)

Participants learn traditional English willow-weaving techniques and make a rustic-framed foraging basket to take home. The workshop includes instruction from basketmaker Sarah Le Breton and takes place mostly indoors, with some time in the garden.

3 miles from Compton Castle

Compton Castle is a fortified manor house in Devon, England, notable for its medieval architecture, historic connection to the Gilbert family and Newfoundland colonisation, restored interiors, and small formal gardens.

Located in Torquay

Torquay is a seaside town in Devon known for its mild climate and resort status on the English Riviera, featuring historic sites, beaches, cultural attractions, and connections to Agatha Christie.

2 miles from Antony

Antony House is an early 18th-century Grade I listed historic house museum in Cornwall, featuring fine 18th-century furnishings and a notable art collection. It is complemented by Georgian landscaped gardens and a large woodland garden with walking paths, offering both indoor and outdoor visitor experiences.

3 miles from Golden Cap

Golden Cap Estate in Dorset offers stunning coastal views from the highest point on the South West coast along with accessible woodland and circular walks, wildlife spotting, and family-friendly trails. Facilities include a coffee trailer and accessible toilets, with parking available at designated car parks. The estate is rich in natural beauty and suitable for visitors of all ages and abilities.

3 miles from Great Bidlake Manor

Great Bidlake Manor is a historic Grade II* listed Elizabethan manor house in Devon, offering luxurious accommodation and surrounded by gardens, woodland, and countryside views. It is available for visits and stays though entry is not free.

2 miles from Northcott Mouth

Northcott Mouth in Cornwall is a scenic coastal area featuring a remote rocky beach, dramatic cliffs formed over 300 million years ago, and coastal walks with views of Lundy Island. It offers seasonal lifeguard cover and a nearby seasonal café, making it a popular natural attraction for visitors.

3 miles from Plymbridge Woods

Plymbridge Woods is a National Trust managed woodland in Devon featuring historic Plymbridge bridge, walking and cycling trails including the Drake's Trail, diverse wildlife, and recreational activities such as orienteering and mountain biking. It is open year-round and free to visit.

3 miles from 'Jersey's' Story

23 May–1 Nov (another 23 days)

A display at Saltram brings together two companion portraits by Joshua Reynolds and explores the story of ‘Jersey’, an enslaved boy depicted in one of them. Visitors can encounter historical research and conservation insights through audio, scent and touch.

3 miles from Saltram

Saltram House is a well-preserved Georgian country house near Plympton, Devon, featuring exquisite interiors by Robert Adam and a fine art collection including works by Joshua Reynolds. The estate includes expansive gardens and parkland, offering both indoor and outdoor visitor experiences.

Near Flavours of Autumn

8–11 Oct (another 2 days)

Flavours of Autumn is a harvest festival at RHS Garden Rosemoor, with fruit heritage displays, talks and demonstrations, orchard tours, live music, seasonal food and drink, and family activities including drawing, storytelling and garden games.

2 miles from Sandymouth

Sandymouth Beach in Cornwall is a long sandy beach with cliffs, rock formations, and strong surf, popular for surfing and managed by the National Trust. The site offers a café, toilets, and seasonal lifeguard patrols, appealing to beachgoers and surfers.

Near St Catherine's Castle

St Catherine's Castle is a 16th-century Henrician coastal fortification in Cornwall, England, overlooking the mouth of the River Fowey. Originally built to defend against invasion, it features a distinctive D-shaped stone blockhouse and historic gun platforms, and is now a preserved ruin managed by English Heritage for visitors to explore its historic military architecture and coastal views.

3 miles from Forde Abbey

Forde Abbey is a historic former monastery turned elegant family home in Somerset, surrounded by extensive and diverse gardens. Visitors can explore ornate interiors, unique tapestries, and various themed gardens across 30 acres. The venue offers accessible facilities, food outlets, and activities suitable for children, making it an engaging day out for all ages.

2 miles from Bradley

Bradley Manor is a medieval manor house in Devon featuring a detached early 15th-century chapel, medieval wall paintings, and a collection of Pre-Raphaelite art and Arts and Crafts furniture. Set in limestone woodland and meadows, it offers both indoor historic exploration and outdoor natural beauty.

Located in Kingsteignton

Kingsteignton is a historic market town in Devon known for its Saxon origins, medieval church, and past clay mining industry, offering walkable streets and local transport links for visitors.

2 miles from Lambert's and Coney's Castle

Lambert's Castle and Coney's Castle are ancient Iron Age hill forts in Dorset offering scenic outdoor exploration with countryside views and wildlife spotting. The terrain at Lambert's Castle is flat and grassy, ideal for walking. Coney's Castle has ramparts but limited wheelchair access. The site includes parking with charges, welcomes dogs with restrictions, and is free to the public.

3 miles from Lambert's Castle

Lambert's Castle is an Iron Age hillfort in Dorset, open to the public as open access land and designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Visitors can explore steep natural slopes, historic earthworks, and enjoy views from Lambert's Castle Hill, with nearby parking available.

3 miles from Fingle Bridge

Teign Gorge near Drewsteignton in Devon offers a natural outdoor experience with scenic river paths, ancient woodland, and abundant wildlife. Visitors can explore walking trails through Fingle Woods and along the River Teign, enjoying the beauty of the Dartmoor landscape.

Near Yarn Market, Dunster

The Yarn Market in Dunster, Somerset, is a historic Grade I listed octagonal building from the early 17th century, originally built to support the local wool and cloth trade, featuring a unique central pier with timber roofing and marked by Civil War history.

Near Victorian Kitchen Tours (weekends)

10 Oct, 17 Oct…

A guided tour takes visitors through Dunster Castle’s Victorian kitchen and larders, with stories about the cooks, maids and other staff who worked there.

2 miles from Hurlers Stone Circles

The Hurlers is a group of three prehistoric stone circles located on Bodmin Moor near Minions in Cornwall. Visitors can explore these ancient outdoor monuments along with nearby standing stones called the Pipers, managed by the Cornwall Heritage Trust and recognized as a Scheduled Monument.

Near Mill Bay

Mill Bay in Devon offers visitors access to sandy beaches, coastal walks, and a wild rugged peninsula with ocean views and coastal paths. Facilities include a car park, accessible toilets, and nearby food at a local restaurant. Dogs are allowed with restrictions on leads in certain areas.

3 miles from Kelly House

Kelly House in Devon is a historic family home showing Tudor, Georgian and Victorian eras with guided tours, a poisonous plant garden trail, and a tea room. Visitors can explore the house interiors, gardens, and church grounds while enjoying an educational and scenic experience.

Near Trethevy Quoit

Trethevy Quoit is a well-preserved Neolithic dolmen located in Cornwall, England. It features large standing stones capped by a massive slab and is accessible to the public for free. The site is managed by Cornwall Heritage Trust and is part of the region's rich ancient heritage.

2 miles from Berry Pomeroy Castle

Berry Pomeroy Castle is a Tudor mansion ruin within a late 15th-century castle in South Devon, known for its picturesque romantic ruins and reputed hauntings. It is managed by English Heritage and open to the public as a historic site with extensive outdoor exploration.

3 miles from Lansallos

Lansallos in Cornwall offers an unspoilt coastal and countryside experience with walking trails, abundant wildlife, and camping facilities, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and dog owners.

2 miles from Cotehele

Cotehele is a Grade I listed medieval and Tudor manor house in Cornwall with extensive historic gardens, a working restored mill, and riverside quay, offering both indoor and outdoor historic experiences. It features original Tudor interiors, chapels, and has been used as a film location.

2 miles from ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ at Cotehele

7 Oct–15 Nov (another 37 days)

Visitors can follow a sensory trail around the garden, moving through interactive installations inspired by the picture book and animation ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ as they search for the bear.