A fine example of Arts and Crafts style architecture, with lovely Art Deco interiors. The gardens cling to the valley sides and feature a rare collection of exotic plants. An events listing is available on their Website for both the house and gardens.
This cluster of pretty, thatched buildings date back over 200 years. See the blacksmith at work in the forge, stroll along the mill stream at the restored water mill and round off the day with a cream tea at the Old Bakery.
A fine example of 18th Century architecture, Killerton House is home to a vast collection of period costumes - 9,000 items in all - spanning the fashions of the past 200 years. The gardens are the star of the show at Killerton. Beautiful all year round, they put on a wonderful display of rhododendrons and magnolias, set against the backdrop of Devon's rolling countryside. Open-air theatre is hosted here during the summer.
A luxuriant coastal garden featuring the weird and wonderful collections of scientist and inventor Otto Overbeck, surrounding an elegant Edwardian house.
Get an insider's view of the ships and submarines at one of Europe's largest naval bases. You'll need to phone a week in advance to arrange a tour.
Reputedly Devon's most haunted castle, Berry Pomeroy is secreted away in a steep wooded valley. The 15th century ruin still displays a wall painting of the Three Kings in its gatehouse chamber. The great Elizabethan mansion of the Seymours was intended to become the most spectacular house in Devon, a match for Longleat and Audley End, however, it was abandoned by 1700 and subsequently became the subject of many a chilling ghost story, some of which can be heard in the audio tour. To get a good view of the ruin from below, take the woodland walk, although this can be steep in parts.
English eccentricity at its inimitable best. In the 18th Century two spinster cousins, Jane and Mary Palmer, went on a grand tour of Europe. When they returned to England they had this quirky 16-sided house built and decorated the interior with a fascinating collection of mementoes from their travels. The shell-encrusted gallery is reputed to contain nearly 25,000 shells. Get into the spirit of things while you're here by dressing up as a Regency Lady or Victorian Gentleman.
If you're lucky enough to be around during its very limited opening hours (see Web site), this is an historic marvel. Dating from 1380, with battlemented turrets, late Gothic windows and a Tudor gatehouse, the National Trust describes it as one of the most important examples of its kind.
Famed for the hymn "Abide With Me" which was penned by Henry Francis Lyte who was the rector here from 1823 until 1847.
Dating from the Iron Age, this hillfort with its striking ramparts is situated amongst a wealth of woodland. There is plenty of space for children to burn off their energy and for families to enjoy a picnic with a view.
'South Devon has an abundance of Heritage Sites, from standing stones to historic estates, we have 29 in South Devon. Reviewed by people who have been there.'
24 March 2024
A fine example of Arts and Crafts style architecture, with lovely Art Deco interiors. The gardens cling to the valley sides and feature a rare collection of exotic plants. An events listing is available on their Website for both the house and gardens.
29 September 2019
This cluster of pretty, thatched buildings date back over 200 years. See the blacksmith at work in the forge, stroll along the mill stream at the restored water mill and round off the day with a cream tea at the Old Bakery.
20 February 2014
A fine example of 18th Century architecture, Killerton House is home to a vast collection of period costumes - 9,000 items in all - spanning the fashions of the past 200 years. The gardens are the star of the show at Killerton. Beautiful all year round, they put on a wonderful display of rhododendrons and magnolias, set against the backdrop of Devon's rolling countryside. Open-air theatre is hosted here during the summer.
27 September 2012
A luxuriant coastal garden featuring the weird and wonderful collections of scientist and inventor Otto Overbeck, surrounding an elegant Edwardian house.
15 June 2011
Get an insider's view of the ships and submarines at one of Europe's largest naval bases. You'll need to phone a week in advance to arrange a tour.
29 May 2011
Reputedly Devon's most haunted castle, Berry Pomeroy is secreted away in a steep wooded valley. The 15th century ruin still displays a wall painting of the Three Kings in its gatehouse chamber. The great Elizabethan mansion of the Seymours was intended to become the most spectacular house in Devon, a match for Longleat and Audley End, however, it was abandoned by 1700 and subsequently became the subject of many a chilling ghost story, some of which can be heard in the audio tour. To get a good view of the ruin from below, take the woodland walk, although this can be steep in parts.
16 November 2010
English eccentricity at its inimitable best. In the 18th Century two spinster cousins, Jane and Mary Palmer, went on a grand tour of Europe. When they returned to England they had this quirky 16-sided house built and decorated the interior with a fascinating collection of mementoes from their travels. The shell-encrusted gallery is reputed to contain nearly 25,000 shells. Get into the spirit of things while you're here by dressing up as a Regency Lady or Victorian Gentleman.
19 January 2010
If you're lucky enough to be around during its very limited opening hours (see Web site), this is an historic marvel. Dating from 1380, with battlemented turrets, late Gothic windows and a Tudor gatehouse, the National Trust describes it as one of the most important examples of its kind.
Famed for the hymn "Abide With Me" which was penned by Henry Francis Lyte who was the rector here from 1823 until 1847.
Dating from the Iron Age, this hillfort with its striking ramparts is situated amongst a wealth of woodland. There is plenty of space for children to burn off their energy and for families to enjoy a picnic with a view.