Mid Devon
Properties and events in Mid Devon
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
A Tapestry of Buildings
Bampton’s Architecture, Buildings and Church: a journey through Bampton's built environment, past and present.
All Saints Church, Eggesford, Mid Devon & Local History Exhibition
Visit All Saints Church, Eggesford and its fine monuments, historic estate church of the Earls of Portsmouth, beautifully situated overlooking the river Taw below Eggesford House, with cream teas and a specially curated local history exhibition.
Architecture of St Mary's Hemyock
St Mary's Church, Hemyock will be open on Sunday 14th September for a display of the architecture of St Mary's. There will also be a display of the History of the Blackdown Hills through the centuries.
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.
Calves, Churns and Communities
A fun, family-friendly afternoon exploring local history with cream teas, activities, and more.
Fursdon House, Garden & Tearoom
SOLD OUT - ALL OUR TOURS ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED. Fascinating guided tour of the Fursdon historic family house, with beautiful gardens to explore and home-baked cakes and scones to enjoy at the Coach Hall tearoom.
Grantlands in Uffculme
The Grantlands estate was built in the 1860s, with all the buildings on the main part of the estate being Grade II listed: this is a chance to walk through an unchanged 19th century private estate in the heart of Uffculme village.
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.
John Greenway Chapel and John Greenway Close Almshouses open day
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.
John Waldron Chapel and Greenway Gardens Open Day Tiverton Almshouse Trust
John Waldron Chapel is a unique Chapel in the centre of Tiverton built in the 1500s. Visitors are invited to come along and join us to see inside the Chapel and to get an insight into its history
Knightshayes
Enjoy free entry to National Trust Knightshayes and discover how history and nature influenced the architecture of the Victorian Gothic house, and what you can find in the gardens and parkland today.
Okehampton Castle the holiday house of the Medieval Earls of Devon
Join our English Heritage Historian for an exclusive tour of Okehampton Castle
Old Blundell's
Explore the history and heritage of Old Blundell’s, an Elizabethan former school in the heart of Tiverton. Discover some of the stories and connections of the building and find out about the National Trust’s plans for the future of the site.
River Culm heritage and environment walking tour
Join us for an evening walk exploring the River Culm’s heritage, wildlife, and native crayfish with local experts.
Spiceland Quaker Meeting House
Visit Spiceland's historic 200 year old Quaker Meeting House and the burial ground which came into use around 1680. Find out more about the history of Quakers and Quakers in the 21st Century.
St. Peter's Church and Tower
Church & Tower open event on Saturday 16th with tours of the bells, clock, ringing demonstrations and a chance to get splendid views of the town from the roof.
The Devon and Exeter Institution - displays, tours and performances
The Devon and Exeter Institution is a thriving independent historic library and educational charity in the heart of the city. Our purpose is to Preserve and Educate and we welcome new members and visitors of all ages.
West Ogwell Open Afternoon: Architecture and Mindfulness
An afternoon of heritage, mindfulness and relaxation (and refreshments!) in this one-off event organised especially for Heritage Open Days.