Arlington Court
Arlington, DevonAbout Arlington Court
Ready for an adventure? With a Regency house, play areas and seasonal family friendly trails. Arlington Court is a great spot for your next family day out.
Little adventurers will love exploring the great outdoors, and there’s plenty to discover. Go for a stroll through the beautiful formal Victorian Gardens and see how many flowers you can spot as you stroll past the pond, or go for an adventure on a woodland walk - don’t forget to keep your eyes out for deer.
Explore the house and keep your little ones entertained with the trail of things that don’t belong. Can you spot the out-of-place objects hidden throughout the collection? From Lego figures to Pokémon cards, see what you can find.
Don’t miss the carriage museum where little ones will love playing with the wooden play carriage or trotting around with a hobby horse!
Seasonal Trails
Take part in our free season trails and activities through out the year. From summer of play to festival trails in the garden there is plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
Summer of play: Get ready for a summer filled with fun at Arlington and join us daily between 1 July - 1 September for field of play.
Race through the hay maze avoiding the sea creatures and find the sandpit boat.
Explore our sensory play area.
Get creative with colouring in our craft corner.
Feeling musical? Take to the stage and put on a performance.
Kick a ball, bounce around or have a go at tennis with our lawn games.
Let your imagination run wild, build an obstacle course, a castle or maybe even a carriage.
Need a rest? Relax in our reading corner and find a story book to enjoy.
Summer of Play is sponsors by Starling Bank. Activities are free (normal admission applies).
Regency house and impressive collection of horse-drawn vehicles
An unexpected jewel on the edge of Exmoor, a complete family estate held by the Chichester family for over 500 years. Home of The National Trust Carriage Museum, the stables has a vehicle for every occasion ranging from elegant coaches used for state occasions to humble carts that would have carried servants. Children can play on hobby horse or have a go at tacking the model horse.
Outdoor play area
Explore our outdoor play areas, complete with sit-on diggers, balance beams, and a mud kitchen. Plus, this year, discover our new log stack climber for older kids to enjoy.
Facilities
Toilets
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Dog Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Wheelchair Hire
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Thursday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Friday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Saturday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Sunday, 10:00 - 16:30
Hours vary, please check website for more details
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-17) : £7.50
- Adult (18+-18+) : £15.00
General AdmissionAdults: £15.00Child: £7.50Family from £37.50
1 adult, 2 children £22.50
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 3 - 4 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
Enjoy a tasty treat, warm drink or light bite from our tea-room. Situated in what were once Arlington Court Kitchens.
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