Devon
Properties and events in Devon
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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.
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.
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".
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.
Castle Drogo's Hydro Turbine Open Day
The hydro turbine house on the river Teign will be open to have a look around.
Coleton Fishacre
Sitting within a sub-tropical coastal garden, Coleton Fishacre's Arts and Crafts house with Art Deco interior transports visitors back to the Jazz Age. Explore the history of this hidden gem as it celebrates 100 years.
Dartmoor Prison Museum - Prisoner of War Cemetery Tour
A free walk to the Prisoner of War Cemeteries at the rear of the prison, normally off limits to the general public.
Exeter Pre-Prep School
Self-guided tours of grade II listed 19th Century Victorian gothic chapel and grounds, converted into The New School in 1992 and now Exeter Pre-Prep School. Exhibition of school archives in the hall.
Explore Eggesford's fascinating heritage: All Saints Church with new local history exhibition (part of group opening with Eggesford Garden and Eggesford Barton)
Visit All Saints Church, 1 of 3 sites from Eggesford's historic Earls of Portsmouth estate (with Eggesford Garden & Eggesford Barton exterior), all by the river Taw, with cakes/ refreshments & a new local history exhibition in the church.
Explore Eggesford's fascinating heritage: Eggesford Barton (part of group opening with Eggesford Garden and All Saints Church)
Visit Eggesford Barton (exterior), 1 of 3 sites from Eggesford's historic Earls of Portsmouth estate (with Eggesford Garden & All Saints Church), all by the river Taw, with cakes/ refreshments & a new local history exhibition in the church.
Explore Eggesford's fascinating heritage: Eggesford Garden (part of group opening with Eggesford Barton and All Saints Church)
Visit Eggesford Garden (under restoration), 1 of 3 sites from Eggesford's historic Earls of Portsmouth estate (with Eggesford Barton & All Saints Church), all by the river Taw, with cakes/ refreshments & a new local history exhibition in the church.
Finch Foundry
Finch Foundry was a mainstay of Dartmoor's industrial landscape for 150 years, producing up to 400 tools per day for local industry. The waterwheels and machinery are still mostly operational today. Tours of the site start on the hour from 1100-1500.
Fursdon House, Garden & Tearoom
Fascinating free guided tours of the Fursdon historic family house, with beautiful gardens to explore, also for free. Our historic Coach Hall tearoom will also be open to enjoy delicious home bakes or a Devonshire cream tea (tearoom charges apply).
Greenway
Tucked away on the banks of the River Dart, explore Greenway, the holiday home of the famous and much-loved author Agatha Christie.
Hemyock Castle, Devon
Self-Guided Tours: See the rare surviving ruins of Hemyock's moated medieval castle: Remains of gatehouse archway, towers, curtain-walls and moat which surround the older manor house. Grounds, Interpretation Centre, Cider-Press, Farmyard displays.
Hemyock on film
Explore Hemyock Castle & bygone rural life from the comfort of your home through specially created videos for the Heritage Open Days festival.
John Greenway Chapel open day Tiverton Almshouse Trust
Visit our John Greenway historic grade II listed chapel and the almshouse site which is tucked away behind. Refreshments will be served and visitors can have a look around and hear about the history of the buildings.
Knightshayes Court
Explore vibrant post-war gardens, miles of 19th-century parkland and grand Gothic Revival architecture by Victorian visionary, William Burges.
Lydford Gorge
Explore this steep-sided river gorge, filled with temperate rainforest, carved into the western edge of Dartmoor. Descend into the Devil's Cauldron pothole on a platform over the water, and take in the 30-meter-high Whitelady Waterfall.