Poltimore House and Grounds

Poltimore House has been part of the East Devon landscape since the first wings were built in 1560. Over the next few hundred years more wings were added and the front façade changed to the South facing Georgian aspect seen today. It has been a private home, 2 schools, a maternity and surgical hospital, nursing home and derelict building. Over the last 20 years volunteers have worked to maintain and start the restoration of this important site where the Treaty of Exeter was signed to usher in the end of the English Civil War in the South West.
Due to the fire damage it is not currently possible to go into the house but there will be displays showing what has been lost in the fire and updates on what the plans are for the future.
There are also the 13 acres of grounds to wander around.
Branches Café will be open for refreshments and light lunches.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

10am - 4pm

Sunday 15 September:

10am - 4pm

Location & directions

Poltimore House, Poltimore, Exeter, Devon, EX4 0AU

Directions:

Poltimore House is just off the B3181 north of Exeter, signposted Pinhoe and Broadclyst. Junction 29 is the nearest exit from the M5. Public Transport Catch the 1, 1A or 1B Stagecoach Bus and disembark at the Poltimore Village stop on the B3181 by the M5 bridge. A ten minute walk towards Poltimore Village will bring you to the driveway of Poltimore House on your left.

Contact on day:

Carol Jobling

Telephone number:

+441392248938

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Some parts of the grounds have limited accessibility.

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