Devon
Properties and events in Devon
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
'Ruins and Monuments'
'Ruins and Monuments' is an ongoing project that combines photography with graphic work and paintings
‘Back to School’ at The Mansion
Come and join us as we open our spaces and host classes all over the Mansion: History, Art, Archaeological Jewellery making, Tai Chi, PE, Theatre and more.
“Earldorman, Lord and Queen: Ordgar, Ordulf, Ælfthryth and the Beginnings of Tavistock"
John Fletcher explores the lives of Ordgar, the first Earldorman of Devon; his daughter Ælfthryth, England's first crowned queen
“Where demons fear to tread”
A new walk for Heritage Open Days 2026
A la Ronde
Characterful 16-sided house and grounds with views of the Exe estuary, built in 1796 by cousins Jane & Mary Parminter. Filled with curious mementoes of their Grand Tour travels, and handcrafted decorations from shell, feather and paper.
A Pair of Shoes for a Poor Child
A talk by Dr. Sue Andrew from the Devonshire Association
A tour of Grade 1 Listed Mothecombe House with its collection of furniture, china and paintings
Grade 1 listed Queen Anne House with additions by Lutyens in 1925
Arlington Court
Join us for free entry to Arlington Court as part of the Heritage Open Days and take part in one of free outdoor history walk and talks or cellar tours (which are not usually open to the public).
AudaTours Exeter Audio Tour: Everyday Histories
A self-guided audio tour of Exeter, exploring the cathedral craftspeople, ship workers, watermen and traders of the city.
Backstage Pass- Tour the Alexandra Theatre
Get a backstage pass to explore the Alexandra Theatre with this free guided tour of the building that is now Newton Abbot’s cinema. Thursday 17th September 10am-11:30am Friday 18th September 10am-11:30am
Bampton Open Tower, Devon
A chance to find out what happens in Bampton's bell tower - tour of the tower, demonstrations, displays and a chance to ring a bell yourself.
Bannawell: A guided walk through the street that made Tavistock
A HERITAGE OPEN DAYS EVENT walk led by Simon Thompson
Bats about Bats at Blackbury Camp
Join us on a moonlit bat detecting walk in search of some of the UK's 17 bat species, with local bat expert Sarah Butcher, from the Devon Bat Group.
Bideford Railway Heritage Centre Open Days
Working on the railway - visit the signal box and exhibition in guards van.
Book Promotion - Who are the Three Witches?
Author and Plymouth Proprietary Library patron, Judy Leigh discusses her new novel "The Three Witches" (written under the pseudonym Elena Collins) which tells the story of the sisters in Shakespeare's "Macbeth".
Bridgeland Street Heritage Day - Lavington United Reformed Church
Lavington United Reformed Church is open for the day, along with other venues in Bridgeland Streetfrom 10 am until 2pm. Grade 2* Listed Building opened in 1859 still retains box pews and magnificent pipe organ. Displays & guides to show you round.
Bringing the Music of the Past to Life
An informal hands on workshop with the Morley Consort on seventeenth-century music-making, presenting excerpts from the coming evening concert in a more hands-on context.
Britannia Making Waves
Open ship and demonstrations relating to seafaring and wooden boatbuilding skills. Linking Maritime heritage with environmental education.
Building a Castle
Ever wondered how castles were built? Come along for this exciting workshop to find out how, and then use your new skills to understand how the ruins of Okehampton Castle might once have looked!
Castle Drogo
High above the Teign Gorge on the edge of Dartmoor stands Castle Drogo. Reminiscent of a medieval fortress the castle was designed and built between 1910 and 1930 by renowned architect Sir Edwin Lutyens for self-made millionaire Julius Drewe.