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.
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 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.
Totnes Castle Open Day
Don't miss a visit to English Heritage’s beautiful castle in the heart of Totnes town.
Totnes Trust - Explore the Town Mill
The Town Mill was erected prior to 1588; explore this unique building and see some of its original internal workings.