Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum


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Arlington
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4LP

Tel: +44 (0)1271 850 296
Fax: +44 (0)1271 851 108
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Nestling in the thickly wooded valley of the River Yeo lies the 1125ha (2700 acre) Arlington Court estate. At its centre stands the intimate and intriguing home of Miss Rosalie Chichester, who lived here for 84 years until 1949. Crowded with treasures amassed from her travels, the house contains model ships, tapestry, pewter and shells.

In the basement, from May to September, visitors can view Devon's largest colony of Lesser Horseshoe bats via the 'batcam'. The stable block houses one of the best collections of 19th century horse-drawn vehicles in the country and offers carriage rides around the grounds.

The 12ha (30 acre) gardens are largely informal but include a small Victorian garden with conservatory and ornamental pond leading to a partially restored walled kitchen garden. Wonderful walks take in historic parkland grazed by Jacob sheep and Shetland ponies, leafy woodlands and a lake with heronry and bird hide.

General Information:

  • Braille guide

  • Shop

  • Tea-room

  • Baby changing facilities

  • Suitable for school groups

  • Dogs on short leads in gardens, grounds and carriage collection only

  • Disabled visitors: Designated parking, Powered mobility vehicle, Adapted WC, Only ground floor accessible
    Opening Times
    (2011 times)
    House:
    12th March to 30th October:
    Daily 11.00am - 5.00pm.

    Carriage Museum:
    12th March to 30th October:
    Daily 11.00am - 5.00pm.

    Gardens:
    12th March to 3oth October:
    Daily 10.30am - 5.00pm.

    November and December weekends: 11.00am - 3.00pm.

    Admission Charges
    (2011 prices)
    House, Grounds and Carriage Collection:
    Adult £9.00*; Child £4.50*; Family £22.50*; Family (one adult) £14.00*.

    Grounds and Carriage Museum only:
    Adult £6.50; Child £3.25.

    November & December:
    Reduced rate, telephone for details.

    * Includes a voluntary donation of at least 10% which will be put towards the restoration and upkeep of this property. Visitors can, however, choose to [ay the standard admission prices are dsipalyed at the property and on the National Trust website.

    Directions
    8 miles North East of Barnstaple on A39. Use A399 fom South Molton if travelling from the south.
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