Fall into autumn with the National Trust in Devon
Across Devon, National Trust places are full of warmth as the trees slowly turn to red, orange and gold, enjoy crisp walks with family and friends and steaming cups of hot chocolate. There’s lots on offer this season, from garden tours and fashion exhibitions to exploring history and showcasing nature.
What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you help care for these special places for future generations
Buckland Abbey
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/buckland-abbey
Garden Tours
Fri 2, Fri 9 and Fri 16 Sep. 2 - 3pm.
Would you like to find out more about what's growing around Buckland Abbey? Our Senior Gardener is hosting tours around our garden to give you an insight as to what is growing and what's to come. You'll have the chance to chat to our gardener for tips and tricks to take home with you to help you to maintain your own garden.
Price: Free (normal admission prices apply). Booking not required.
History of the Abbey through its art
Every Mon in Sep and Oct. 2 - 3.30pm.
Each Monday at 2pm you can come and discover the history of Buckland Abbey told through its artwork. The tour will last approximately 1.5 hours. This tour will take place on most Mondays but please check the website to see if the tour is scheduled to be on for the specific date you are interested in attending.
Price: Free (normal admission prices apply). Booking not required.
Nature Showcase in The Nave
Daily. 11am - 4pm.
In this Nature Showcase, you can discover the plants and animals living on the Buckland Abbey estate and explore the Abbey's estate through its many habitats, moving out from the gardens into the orchards, past the ponds, through the meadow and out to the woodland. Comparing the history of human activity in these places with the actions of the team here today.
Price: Free (normal admission prices apply). Booking not required.
Castle Drogo
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/castle-drogo
Hydro Open Day
Sun 11 Sep, 11am-3pm
Come and learn about how hydro power has been used at Castle Drogo from 1929 to the present day. Guides will be opening the Hydro for visitors to come and look inside. To get to the Hydro from the Castle Drogo car park please follow the Hunters path down to the Iron Bridge, cross over onto the Foresters track and follow the path towards Fingle Bridge. Alternatively you can access the Hydro from Fingle Bridge by following the Foresters track for around 40 minutes.
Price: Free (normal admission prices apply if you wish to visit the Castle and Gardens). Booking not required.
Killerton
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton
Active Minds and Busy Bodies Exhibition
Daily. 11am – 3.30pm
This year the fashion exhibition explores how fashion has changed and adapted over time as the activities enjoyed on the country estate spread out into wider society.
Price: Free (normal admission prices apply). Booking not required.
Ranger Walks: The flying mammals of Killerton
Thu 8 Sep. 8.30pm-10.30pm
Join Killerton rangers and Devon Bat Group specialist, Sarah Butcher, on a walk around Killerton grounds to discover the amazing world of bats. Learn why Killerton is so good for them and what species call this place home.
Price: Adult £7 / Child £5. Booking essential 0344 249 1895.
Clyston Mill
Every Fri and Sat until 24 Sep. 1 - 4pm
Visit this historic mill, located in the centre of Broadclyst Village. Step back in time to discover how the mill harnessed the power of water to grind the farmer's grain.
Price: Free. Booking not required.
Ranger Walks: Ancient Trees of Killerton
Sun 9 Oct. 9.30-11.30am
Join Area Ranger, Fiona Hailstone, as she guides you to discover some of the 1500 ancient trees on the Killerton Estate. Find out why they are so significant for nature and what we are doing to protect them for the future.
Price: Adult £7 / Child £5. Booking essential 0344 249 1895.
