Devon
Properties and events in Devon
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Columbjohn Chapel and the Gatehouse Arch on the Killerton Estate
Columbjohn Chapel and Gatehouse Arch: intriguing remains of an ornate C16th arch, isolated Chapel and the site of a lost Tudor mansion. Exeter University carried out an excavation of the area in May 2024. Come and find out what they found.
Clyston Mill on the Killerton estate
Step back in time to discover how Victorian engineering harnessed the power of water in this historic mill.
Killerton House, Garden and Park
Enjoy Killerton's glorious landscaped garden, extensive parkland, fine 18th-century house and unique fashion collection.
The Highways and Byways of Bampton
A special exhibition of maps centred on Bampton, Devon from 1579 to the present day with displays about Turnpikes, Mail Coaches and the Railway.
Tuckers Hall
Medieval meeting hall dating from 1471. Home to The Incorporated Guilds of Weavers, Fullers (AKA Tuckers) and Shearmen. Woollen Cloth Trades Museum with static and interactive exhibits plus guided tours.
St Lawrence Chapel Heritage and Community Centre
Visit the unique Grade II* listed historic chapel and historic archives about the history of the chapel, especially when it was Ashburton grammar school. Have an escorted trip up the tower and view historic Ashburton
Bridging the Tamar Anchorage and Under the Bridge tour
A unique opportunity to walk directly beneath the road deck of the Tamar Bridge. Visitors also have the chance to view inside the underground anchorage chamber at the foot of the Tamar Bridge and learn more about this award-winning structure.
Plymouth Proprietary Library
The Plymouth Proprietary Library holds some rare and interesting books a selection of which will be on display for visitors.
"Sun, sea and shifting sands" - an exhibition of paintings and prints from our Museum Collection about the Teign Estuary
This exhibition will be held at Teign Heritage Centre, Teignmouth, Devon, from 7th to 14th September, with Heritage Open Day on 14th September. Our aim is to inspire local artists to create their own response to the art for a later exhibition in 2025
Powderham Castle
Powderham, historic and present home to the Earls of Devon. Built in 1391 by Sir Philip Courtenay, what was once a medieval hall has expanded in to one of Devon's finest (and continuously lived in) family homes.
The Best of Times - The Worst of Times
A talk exploring the way people lived in the Middle Ages.
Dartmoor Light & Shadow
This exhibition will showcase the work of 25 different professional photographers, adorning the walls of a 17th-century Dartmoor barn alongside historic photographs from the Dartmoor Archive.
Hemyock Castle, Devon
Self-Guided Tours: See the rare surviving ruins of Hemyock's moated medieval castle: Remains of gatehouse archway, towers, curtain-walls and moat which surround the older manor house. Grounds, Interpretation Centre, Cider-Press, Farmyard displays
Exeter Library's Special Collection: A 'White Glove' Experience
Get up close and personal to a selection of books from Exeter Library's 'Special Collections', dating back to 1480!
Castle Drogo
High above the Teign Gorge on the edge of Dartmoor stands Castle Drogo. Reminiscent of a medieval fortress the castle was designed and built between 1910 and 1930 by renowned architect Sir Edwin Lutyens for self-made millionaire Julius Drewe.
Talk - Thompson's Seat (Mount Edgecombe)
Illustrated talk: 'Thompson's Seat and other artefacts at Mount Edgecombe as examples of emerging British identity in the eighteenth century'.
Newton St Cyres Church & Tower Guided Tours, Devon
Our History Group will take you on guided tours of this Grade I Listed church, from the earliest history (12th century) and, for some, a climb up the 80 steps of the Bell Tower to the roof!
Quay Words presents Ian Mortimer: The road to Exeter – from the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century
Quay Words are thrilled to be joined by writer and historian Ian Mortimer for this free, Heritage Open Days event. During his talk Ian will be talking about travel in the southwest. Ian will draw on his latest book Medieval Horizons.
Bridging the Tamar Anchorage tour
An opportunity to come inside the anchorage chamber at the foot of the Tamar Bridge and learn more about this award winning structure.
Mothecombe House
Grade 1 listed Queen Anne House and contents
Lydford Gorge
Explore this steep-sided river gorge, filled with temperate rainforest, carved into the western edge of Dartmoor. Descend into the Devil's Cauldron pothole on a platform over the water, and take in the 30-meter-high Whitelady Waterfall.
Story telling - Our Smuggling Heritage Event at the East Budleigh Heritage Centre in Salem Chapel, Devon
What smuggling stories there are to tell! From the secret passages where the contraband arrived in the dead of night, to the concealed store in the chapel roof, to the characters who ran the smuggling - the Lord, the vicar and the smuggling sailors!
The church of our lady, Upton Pyne
We invite you to look around our beautiful and interesting Church. There are leaflets available, tower tours and a children's trail. Refreshments are available.
Newton Abbot Museum - Routes, Networks and Connections.
It's all about exploring, traveling and finding your way this year for Newton Abbot Museum's Heritage Open Day. -Explore the ancient clock tower -Build a lego train carriage -Make a map -Complete a quest -Meet our costumed interpreter
The Arts & Crafts hospital: Winsford Cottage Hospital open days
The Landmark Trust have lovingly restored Winsford Cottage Hospital in Halwill Junction. Designed by Arts & Crafts architect CFA Voysey, it has been at the heart of its community for over 100 years. Come along to our open days to find out more.
Spiceland Quaker Meeting House
Visit Spiceland's historic 200 year old Quaker Meeting House and the burial ground which came into use around 1680. Find out more about the history of Quakers and Quakers in the 21st Century.
Castle Drogo's Hydro Turbine Open Day
The hydro turbine house on the river Teign will be open to have a look around.
Finch Foundry
Finch Foundry was a mainstay of Dartmoor's industrial landscape for 150 years, producing up to 400 tools per day for local industry. The waterwheels and machinery are still mostly operational today. Tours of the site on the hour from 1100-1500.