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Coleton Fishacre
Type:Historic House/Palace
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| Open Christmas |
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| 2025 Openings (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
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* Coleton Fishacre is open daily, 10.30am-5pm, from 15 Feb until 2 November, and then 11am-4pm November, December and January weekends.
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About
Celebrating 100 years of Coleton Fishacre
From May 2025 onwards, we’ll be celebrating the centenary of this idyllic country retreat with an archive photographic exhibition, evening openings in the summer and Christmas with a pop.
At the country home of the D’Oyly Carte family you can travel back in time to the Jazz Age. This most evocative of country homes was built in the Arts & Crafts style in the late 1920’s and is imbued with Art Deco elegance. A light, joyful atmosphere fills the rooms, and music plays, echoing the family’s Gilbert and Sullivan connections. You can get an insight into 1920s life ‘upstairs and downstairs’ from the glamorous Saloon to the airy servants’ rooms.
In the RHS accredited garden viewpoints give enticing glimpses out to sea, and paths weave through glades past tranquil ponds, as tender plants from the Mediterranean, South Africa and New Zealand thrive in the moist and sheltered valley.
Make a day of it with a refreshing light lunch and refreshments in Café Coleton. With indoor and covered outdoor seating, local ice cream and four legged friends welcome, it’s the perfect place to pause. There’s plenty to see in the destination lifestyle shop too. Inside, the shelves are filled with gifts, homewares, books, local produce, and gardening accessories. In the courtyard, you could pick up a plant from the selection which changes seasonally to reflect what’s growing in the garden at the time.
Each season brings something new, from the bursts of cherry blossom and Easter egg hunts in the spring, to wildflower meadows in the summer and scenic coastal walks in the winter.
Dogs: Well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome in the garden, café and shop. Assistance dogs welcome in the house
Coleton Fishacre is open daily, 10.30am-5pm, from 10 February until 3 November 2024, and 11am-4pm November and December weekends (with additional open days around Christmas). Please see the website for more information.
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Recent Reviews:
- NicMit62Dibden Purlieu, United KingdomWonderful house and garden
01/07/2025We really enjoyed our visit to Coleton Fishacre. The house was really interesting and even had a ‘finding game’ for our 3 year old grandson. The garden was stunning, as were the views. My favourite... Read full review - Angela KArt deco heaven!02/07/2025What a fabulous National Trust property. The staff, the property and the gardens were heavenly. My only gripe was the tearoom where only 2 people were serving at 12 noon resulting in a long queue... Read full review
- Mike CGreat place but shame about the wait !
04/07/2025Fantastic value for money , stunning views and flowers .the walks are great .Be aware not really the place for pushchairs or buggy. We arrived at 11am and after driving for over an hour , we had to... Read full review
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03/05/2025 - 02/11/2025
100 years of Coleton Fishacre100 years of style The National Trust are celebrating 100 years of style at Coleton Fishacre, an Arts and Crafts house filled with Art Deco interiors, near Brixham. Sitting within a sub-tropical coastal garden, it makes the most of the breathtaking sea views from the South Devon coast, and it’s not…- more info
07/05/2025 - 29/10/2025
Coleton Cocktail hourColeton Cocktail hour
It wouldn't be a celebration of the 1920s without a cocktail or two. Come along every Wednesday at 4pm and sample a different Savoy recipe at Coleton's Cocktail hour.
Booking not neededFree event (admission applies)
From Rickies and Daisies, to Slings and Fizzes, the Savoy…- more info
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Little Acorn Welly WalksDiscover the magic of the season with your little ones at Coleton Fishacre.
During term time, explore the garden in the quiet moments before we open to the public, and take part in lots of creative activities on a welly walk.
Come dressed for messy outdoor play – whatever the weather. Little…- more info
19/07/2025 - 03/09/2025
Summer of Play at Coleton FishacreSummer at sea begins here. Embark on a hands-on adventure packed with challenges and problem solving games. Explore sensory moments, get creative with building or spend lazy summer days in the hammocks and on the swing with a view a the sailors hangout. By the house, there's 1920's vintage games,…- more info
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Monthly guided coastal walksJoin the Walking Volunteers for a guided walk on the coast near Coleton Fishacre, on the first Friday of every month.
Walks differ each month, from accessible to challenging, and can range from one hour to three. Please check the website for meeting points and walk description before travelling.- more info
06/08/2025 - 06/08/2025
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Wild WednesdaysGo wild on an activity session as part of Coleton Fishacre's Summer of Play.
Climb, swing and scramble your way through a tangle of nets and ropes in this action-packed nautical play session. Perfect for little sailors with big imaginations.
Summer of Play activities are free (normal admission…- more info
12/09/2025 - 21/09/2025
Heritage Open DaysHeritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,500 organisations, 5,000 events and 40,000 volunteers.
Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. It's your chance to…- more info
15/09/2025 - 29/10/2025
Royal Geographical Society: Earth Photo 2025Established in 2018 by Forestry England, the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) and Parker Harris, Earth Photo is a world-leading international programme dedicated to engaging with still and moving image makers. Its main objective is to reveal the narratives behind the pictures, encouraging…- more info
29/10/2025 - 29/10/2025
Barn owl talk at Coleton FishacreCalling all nature explorers.
Join The Barn Owl Trust in the loggia at Coleton Fishacre for a pop-up talk on all things Barn Owls during half-terms in 2025.
From learning about Barn Owl habitats and conservation, to how the extreme weather and climate change can affect them and getting a look…- more info
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Coleton Fishacre
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Road Directions
3 miles from Kingswear. 6 miles from Brixham, take A3022 to Kingswear. Narrow entrance drive and busy approach lane: reversing required, especially around busiest time (13.00 - 14.30).
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