South Hams

Properties and events in South Hams

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Coleton Fishacre

Coleton Fishacre, Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

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 architecture and history of this hidden gem as it celebrates its centenary year.

Dartington Buildings and Elmhirst Heritage Centre Tour

Dartington Trust, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EL
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Explore how Dartington buildings have evolved over the centuries - through the changes the Champernownes made over 366 years and see the former private residence of Dorothy and Leonard Elmhirst.

Dartington Gardens

Dartington Trust, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EL
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Visit our Grade II Listed gardens with 26 acres of tended grounds, you’ll find a range of stunning features with beautiful vistas and creative sculptures, including ancient trees and impressive plant species.

Greenway

Greenway, Greenway Road, Galmpton, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0ES
In person
Pre-booking required

Tucked away on the banks of the River Dart, explore Greenway, the holiday home of the famous and much-loved author Agatha Christie.

House 450 - the journey from a house to a museum

Totnes Museum, 70 Fore Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5RU
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Grade I listed Merchant's House that is Totnes Museum is 450 years old this year. During its lifetime, this building has had different uses and since 1961 it has been a Museum. Find out more about this story.

Mothecombe House

Mothecombe House, Holbeton, Plymouth, Devon, PL8 1LA
In person
Pre-booking required

Grade 1 listed Queen Anne House and contents

St Michael's Church Blackawton History Discovery Day

St Michael's Church, Main Street, Blackawton, Totnes, Devon, TQ97BQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover the hidden history of St Michael's Church, Blackawton. Learn about its part in Operation Tiger during World War II, and its historic features including the rare Tudor rood screen and a Norman font. Teas and homemade cakes available 2pm-5pm.