National Trust South Devon

National Trust South Devon Looking after South Devon’s special places, for everyone, for ever. We welcome feedback – both positive and negative. It helps us to learn and grow.

Welcome to the official page for the National Trust in the English Riviera, sharing stories from Greenway in Galmpton; Coleton Fishacre in Kingswear, Compton Castle in Compton and Bradley Manor in Newton Abbot, as well as coast and countryside in the area. With links to historical figures such as Agatha Christie, beautiful gardens, cafes and shops, all of these places in the English Rivie

ra are certainly worth a visit. We make sure we're available to respond to your comments and queries between 9am and 5pm from Monday to Friday. And sometimes we'll check in at the weekend because we've missed you :) Got a membership enquiry? Please email: [email protected]

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September has arrived 🍂 With sun tipped heather and ripe blackberries for the picking, now's the perfect time to escape ...
01/09/2026

September has arrived 🍂

With sun tipped heather and ripe blackberries for the picking, now's the perfect time to escape into autumn. What would be your ideal day out this season?

📸 National Trust Images/Trevor Ray Hart

A glasshouse may not be where you wish to venture on a hot day, but the plants that call them home at Greenway are thriv...
30/08/2026

A glasshouse may not be where you wish to venture on a hot day, but the plants that call them home at Greenway are thriving.

The Melon House is a sea of orange and ripening melons, while the Vinery is adorned with fruitful vines and pink blooms.

On Bank Holiday Monday, 31 August, Devon Cove Vodka will be at Coleton Fishacre shop with their new Limoncello tipple, m...
28/08/2026

On Bank Holiday Monday, 31 August, Devon Cove Vodka will be at Coleton Fishacre shop with their new Limoncello tipple, made locally at Hope Cove.

Drop in between 12pm and 3pm to meet the makers and sample the zingy lemon liqueur, which inspired a new cocktail recipe, dedicated to Coleton Fishacre - the Golden Wiggle.

Normal admissions apply. Samples for those aged 18 or over. ID required.

Agatha Christie was a dog lover much like the rest of her family, and in the collection at Greenway, there are two items...
26/08/2026

Agatha Christie was a dog lover much like the rest of her family, and in the collection at Greenway, there are two items which held significant emotional value to Agatha.

Firstly, this oil painting which hangs in the Inner Hall. It's inquisitive subject is ‘Scotty’, a Dandy Dinmont that belonged to Agatha's older brother, Monty. Dated 1893, artist Nathaniel Hughes John Baird was paid 10 guineas for the portrait of this beloved dog, and it was originally displayed in Agatha and Monty's family home Ashfield, in Torquay.

Secondly, this wool embroidered scene which hangs in the Fax Room upstairs.
Titled 'Sad dog out all night with no key', the forlorn terrier was the inspiration for the canine character Bob in Agatha's book 'Dumb Witness' and the dog's alibi helped Poirot solve the case.

And that's not all. 'Dumb Witness' was actually dedicated to Agatha's own dog, Peter, a wire-haired terrier, with the words 'a dog in a thousand'.

Who’s looking forward to the changing season?
25/08/2026

Who’s looking forward to the changing season?

⚠ Due to unforeseen circumstances, this meet the maker event has been cancelled. We apologise for any disappointment and...
24/08/2026

⚠ Due to unforeseen circumstances, this meet the maker event has been cancelled. We apologise for any disappointment and hope to reschedule it again soon.

⚠ Due to unforeseen circumstances, this meet the maker event has been cancelled. We apologise for any disappointment and hope to reschedule it again soon.

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We're delighted to be hosting Danielle Anna Designs at Coleton Fishacre, in a 'Meet the maker' event on Tuesday 25 August.

Danielle will be in the shop between 1pm and 4pm talking about her ceramic works inspired by her soul home: the sea, the coast, land and moors of Devon. There's even the chance to get hands on and craft your own ceramic dish, which Danielle can fire and post back to you (charge applies).

The range of pebble dishes and jewellery is on display now, and available to buy from Coleton Fishacre gift shop.
📸 Daniella Anna Designs

⚠ Due to unforeseen circumstances, this meet the maker event has been cancelled. We apologise for any disappointment and...
23/08/2026

⚠ Due to unforeseen circumstances, this meet the maker event has been cancelled. We apologise for any disappointment and hope to reschedule it again soon.

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We're delighted to be hosting Danielle Anna Designs at Coleton Fishacre, in a 'Meet the maker' event on Tuesday 25 August.

Danielle will be in the shop between 1pm and 4pm talking about her ceramic works inspired by her soul home: the sea, the coast, land and moors of Devon. There's even the chance to get hands on and craft your own ceramic dish, which Danielle can fire and post back to you (charge applies).

The range of pebble dishes and jewellery is on display now, and available to buy from Coleton Fishacre gift shop.
📸 Daniella Anna Designs

Overbeck's Garden is a tropical delight of beautiful spaces, breath-taking views and lush planting, but it's also an imp...
21/08/2026

Overbeck's Garden is a tropical delight of beautiful spaces, breath-taking views and lush planting, but it's also an important home to a range of wildlife. From long grasses to planting plans, damp thriving areas and more, bio-diversity is key when gardening for nature, as Head Gardener Ian explains.

"In order to be as nature rich as possible, we need to be diverse within the habitats we provide. Wildlife needs nesting sites, food, shelter and safe areas to move. By providing rich planting, with short grass lawns (including 'weeds' such as clover) and walls with crevices, we begin to build a thriving network."

A wander through the Statue Garden and might not realise that the nectar filled tubular flowers of Salvia 'Phylis' Fancy' are a Hummingbird Hawk Moth's staple food source. Or that the nesting sites in the banks and damp areas full of snails are perfect for Robins and Thrushes.

Head to the Olive Grove and you may spot a Meadow Brown Butterfly, the long grass perfect habitat for breeding. While on the Terraces, blackbirds forage for worms on the short mown grass and mining bees shelter in its walls.

A world in a garden, for so many reasons.

Exploring South Devon on the water 🛶We're excited to be working with a number of local paddlesports providers to bring y...
19/08/2026

Exploring South Devon on the water 🛶

We're excited to be working with a number of local paddlesports providers to bring you coastal adventures out on the water. So if you've ever wanted to explore South Devon's secluded coves, quiet estuaries and open beaches, now's the perfect time.

The full programmes are being planned for 2027, but there's some taster adventures happening this summer, such as:

📅 Greenway canoe trips with Canoe Adventures and paddle adventures with Rock The Boat
📅 Coastal explorers in Wembury and Salcombe with Moor2Sea Outdoors
📅 SUP socials and paddle trips with Rock The Boat
📅 Paddle adventures around Dartmouth and Kingswear Countryside with Dartmoor Adventures

To find out more, visit https://bit.ly/SouthDevonByWater or check out the individual accounts.

Black cat appreciation post 🐈‍⬛Historically there's been superstitions around black cats, with beliefs that they can bri...
17/08/2026

Black cat appreciation post 🐈‍⬛

Historically there's been superstitions around black cats, with beliefs that they can bring both bad and good luck. We don't believe in any of that - we just think they're absolutely adorable.

So here's a photo of Sock's from Coleton Fishacre, showing off his own tuxedo fit for a Jazz Age party.

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