Poltimore House and Grounds

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Poltimore House and Grounds Poltimore House Trust has plans to bring this historic mansion back to life despite an arson attack in 2024. We love doggies too! Details at www.poltimore.org

We have a lovely Café, and our 13 acres of lovely Grounds are free for you to explore. A few miles north of Exeter on the level land between the rivers Exe and Clyst, Poltimore House stands four-square and solid against a background of dark trees. Now encased in scaffolding and sheet metal it awaits restoration. Circa 1550 Richard Bampfylde built the first house on the site. Over the next 370 years the family enlarged and altered it, although much remains of the original Tudor house. The Bampfylde’s moved out in 1921, when the house became a girls school, Poltimore College and then a home for the WWII evacuated boys school, Dover College. In 1944 it was sold and subsequently in 1945 became a private hospital, until its incorporation into the National Health Service in the 1960’s. Since 1975 the house has had several owners, but is now owned by The Poltimore House Trust, a registered Charity. We welcome anyone who would like to help bring this historic house back to life as a focal point for communities, business, the arts and wellbeing - please contact us on [email protected]

You can also visit our delightful Cafe and Grounds - see https://www.facebook.com/branchesatpoltimore for more information.

Please join us for this talk by Claire Barker which should be really interesting and inspiring! Claire is absolutely won...
19/10/2026

Please join us for this talk by Claire Barker which should be really interesting and inspiring! Claire is absolutely wonderful and her Tale of Poltimore House is beautifully written - it will be fabulous to learn more about her creative process!

Branches Cafe & Farmshop will also be often so you can enjoy a beverage and yummy treats too!

Please join us for what should be a fascinating evening where we learn how .claire wrote her brilliant and innovative st...
16/10/2026

Please join us for what should be a fascinating evening where we learn how .claire wrote her brilliant and innovative story of Poltimore House! She is going to give us real insight into her creative process which should be really interesting and enlightening!

Please book a Ticket on our website, the event is free - 27th October

will be open so you can have a bite to eat and drink while you listen and learn!

Don't miss out on making your own painted pumpkin! Join us for our Halloween Crafting Day of Fun at Potimore House & Gro...
16/10/2026

Don't miss out on making your own painted pumpkin! Join us for our Halloween Crafting Day of Fun at Potimore House & Grounds!

🕥 10:30am or 🕜 13:30 pm

Each session includes a choice from two activities:
🏮 Lantern & Mask Making: £5 per child (7 places)
🎃 Pumpkin Painting: £7.50 per child (7 places)

☕ Free hot chocolate for every child with a ticket!

📍 Poltimore House and Grounds
🎟️ Places are limited, so please book early: [booking link]
👨‍👩‍👧 All children must be accompanied by an adult.

🎃 Pumpkins & Paintbrushes at Poltimore House! 🎃Join us on Saturday 31st October for a spooky day of creative fun for chi...
15/10/2026

🎃 Pumpkins & Paintbrushes at Poltimore House! 🎃

Join us on Saturday 31st October for a spooky day of creative fun for children! 🖌️

There are two different sessions to choose from, at 10:30 (morning) and 13:30 (afternoon). Each has two activities:
🏮 Lantern & Mask Making – £5 per child (7 places)
🎃 Pumpkin Painting – £7.50 per child (7 places)

You choose which one you want to do - you are very welcome to book on both sessions and do a different activity in the morning and the afternoon!

☕ Every child with a ticket gets a free hot chocolate!

Places are limited, so please book using the QR code on our poster or on our website www.poltimore.org/events

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

We are really looking forward to having Laura from@fernandframe on site to take for her photo sessions which are sure to...
14/10/2026

We are really looking forward to having Laura from@fernandframe on site to take for her photo sessions which are sure to deliver some photographs you will treasure forever!

Below are all the details shared by Laura!

AUTUMN MINI SESSIONS — 10TH OCTOBER 🍂
The first of my autumn mini session dates at Poltimore House is coming up very soon, and I still have a few spaces available! 🤎
If you’ve been thinking about booking some lovely autumn family photos, consider this your little reminder 🍁
• 20-minute relaxed family session
• 10 edited digital images
• Poltimore House & grounds
• £65
• 31st October
These sessions are all about natural, relaxed moments — no stiff posing, just you and your family enjoying some time together amongst the autumn colours.
Perfect for updating your family photos, capturing the little ones while they’re little, or even getting some beautiful photos ready for Christmas gifts. 🎁
Spaces are limited, so if you’d like one, now’s the time to book.
Send me a message to reserve your space 🤎
I can’t wait to capture some gorgeous autumn memories at Poltimore!

Poltimore House Trust — Annual General MeetingOur AGM takes place tomorrow, beginning at 2.30pm. All members, supporters...
12/10/2026

Poltimore House Trust — Annual General Meeting

Our AGM takes place tomorrow, beginning at 2.30pm. All members, supporters and friends of Poltimore House are warmly invited to attend.

We look forward to welcoming you, sharing an update on the past year, and hearing your feedback and ideas for the future of the House and grounds.

We hope to see you there.

Please join on Saturday 31st October for a fun crafting day at Poltimore House and Grounds! We are so excited to see wha...
12/10/2026

Please join on Saturday 31st October for a fun crafting day at Poltimore House and Grounds! We are so excited to see what our young visitors will make to celebrate the spooky season!

🏮 Lantern & Mask Making – £5 per child
🎨 Pumpkin Painting – £7.50 per child

Sessions at 10:30 and 13:30, with just 7 places per activity, so book early!

☕ Free hot chocolate for every child with a ticket.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

👉 Book via the link in our bio

🦇 Halloween Bat Trail at Poltimore House & Grounds! 🎃Fun and educational for the whole family! Pop into the cafe, pick u...
08/10/2026

🦇 Halloween Bat Trail at Poltimore House & Grounds! 🎃

Fun and educational for the whole family! Pop into the cafe, pick up a trail sheet and see if you can find all the bats hidden around the grounds. We have an incredible range of bats here, and we're so proud they call Poltimore House home!

☕ Once your hunt is over, treat yourself at .
🥕 Then take something delicious home from .

Our next quiz night is on the 23rd October and we hope you can join us for a fun night! With a great range of rounds, in...
01/10/2026

Our next quiz night is on the 23rd October and we hope you can join us for a fun night!

With a great range of rounds, including music rounds there is something for everyone!

Don't miss out on yummy food either with a choice of Chicken, Lamb or Veg Curry from .

Please book online at www.poltimore.org/events

shop has some fabulous and fun treats - don't miss out on these fabulous Honey Infusions!Pure Devon honey, given a deli...
25/09/2026

shop has some fabulous and fun treats - don't miss out on these fabulous Honey Infusions!

Pure Devon honey, given a delicious twist:
🌶️ Hot Honey — mild, medium or very hot! Perfect drizzled over pizza, chicken, or veg, or used as a marinade
🍋 Lemon Honey — bright and zesty, gorgeous in tea, yoghurt or dressings
🍦 Vanilla Honey — smooth and aromatic, perfect for desserts, coffee, or pancakes
Come find your favourite in the farm shop at Branches Café 🐝

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Poltimore House
Exeter
EX40AU

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 3:30pm
Thursday 10am - 3:30pm
Friday 10am - 3:30pm
Saturday 10am - 3:30pm
Sunday 10am - 3:30pm

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