South Hams
Properties and events in South Hams
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
‘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.
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
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.
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.
Dartington Day of Dance
Dartington Morris are once again hosting an annual Day of Morris Dancing in Totnes, on Saturday 12 September 2026.
Dartington Morris Dancers
Don’t miss seeing the much loved and ever popular and friendly Dartington Morris Dancers, an exciting new addition this year to the Totnes Heritage Festival programme!
Devon Rural Archive: Exhibition of the role of local shops
A display of photographs and memorabilia of local shops over time, highlighting their role in Devon's Rural Communities.
Edward Seymour – A Country Gent with Grand Ideas
A free ‘after hours’ guided tour of the castle focusing on the original buildings and Edward Seymour’s grand, but unfinished, ideas.
Everyday Histories and Local Authors
Totnes Museum will be celebrating the many local authors who've lived and worked in Totnes with an exhibition, readings and other drop in events. Open Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10.30am to 4.00pm during HOD
Experimental Archaeology in Action: Prehistoric Shell Jewellery Making Workshop
Join Alexander Ringsmith, Totnes Heritage Trustee, for an experimental archaeology workshop producing prehistoric shell jewellery, the oldest known form of human ornamentation.
Greenway
Tucked away on the banks of the River Dart, explore Greenway, the holiday home of the famous and much-loved author Agatha Christie.
Open Afternoon: The Elmhirsts' House and Book Collection
Discover the former private residence of Dorothy and Leonard Elmhirst, the founders of the Dartington 'experiment,' and see unique highlights from their personal book collection.
Puppet Workshop & Show
Create your own tale of our watery town in this puppet workshop, where we will make puppets and devise a play to tell a brand-new amazing water tale of Totnes.
Special Festival Tours of St Mary's Church Totnes
Details at www.stmarystotnes.org/events - or look out for signs outside the church.
Totnes and the Dart, an Interesting Relationship!
A 2 hour guided river walk with Kathy Alexander, Tour Guide
Totnes Castle Open Day
Don't miss a visit to English Heritage’s beautiful castle in the heart of Totnes town.
Totnes Guildhall
Discover a hidden gem with over a thousand years of rich history waiting to be explored...
Totnes Image Bank - Free 1 Hour Workshops
Don’t miss a unique opportunity for a hands-on experience at the Totnes Image Bank!
Totnes Town Saxon Boat Building Project and Traditional Woodcarving
Come and have a go at traditional woodworking and be part of building a longboat from green oak!
Totnes Town Tour
A 90-minute guided history walk with Kathy Alexander, Tour Guide.