Arlington Court
National Trust, Arlington Court, Arlington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4LP
An unexpected jewel on the edge of Exmoor, a complete family estate held by the Chichester family for over 500 years. Arlington Court is the home of The National Trust Carriage Museum, the stables has a vehicle for every occasion ranging from elegant coaches used for state occasions to humble carts that would have carried servants. Children can play on hobby horse or have a go at tacking the model horse.
In the house, you will find activities and exhibitions, you can learn more about the life of the last resident of Arlington Court, Rosalie Chichester or discover a trail of objects that do not belong.
Outside, we will be in the middle of our Garden celebration. The gardens will be at their peak, bursting with colour. There will also be guided outdoor history tours, and guided cellar tours, taking you behind the scenes into areas of the property not usually open to the public.
There are also over 20 miles of footpaths to explore, including our popular lake walk, just under two miles, which tours the man-made lake and bridge piers of an unfulfilled Victorian dream. An abundance of wildlife to discover, including two species of bat roosting in the cellars, an ancient heronry and a bird hide, to view nature at its best.
Timings
- Friday 11 September:
- 1000-1630 (Last entry to House and Carriage Museum: 1530)
- Saturday 12 September:
- 1000-1630 (Last entry to House and Carriage Museum: 1530)
Location & directions
National Trust, Arlington Court, Arlington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4LP
- Directions:
- By Road From Barnstaple, take the A39. From South Molton, take the A399, turning onto the A39 at Blackmoor Gate. Parking: Members: please scan your cards; payers: pay and display. There are four electric vehicle charging points available. By bus Infrequent service Barnstaple to Lynton (309 from Barnstaple) By bicycle The main entrance to Arlington Court is on the A39 which is a major road with no cycle lanes. For the most accurate journey to the main entrance gates, please follow directions to National Trust Arlington Court Car Park. On arrival, please dismount and head down the path to the visitor welcome building, where there are racks for your bike.
- Contact on day:
- Arlington Court
- Telephone number:
- +441271850296
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
A BSL tour tablet can be borrowed from reception.
