Devon NGS

24/10/2026

**CANCELLED OPENING**

Chevithorne Barton will not be opening tomorrow Sunday 25th October due to storm damage.

20/10/2026

This Sunday, 25th October, we still have two absolutely fabulous gardens opening.

**CHEVITHORNE BARTON - CANCELLED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE**

Chevithorne Barton, nr Tiverton, EX16 7QB
Opens 1-5pm
Adults £6, children go free, and dogs on leads are welcome.
Beautiful Autumnal colour, refreshments available.
https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/11697/chevithorne-barton

Sherwood Gardens Devon, Newton St Cyres, EX5 5BT
Opens 1-5pm
Adults £8, children £3.
23 acres of woodland to explore. Refreshments available
** BOOKING in advance essential**
https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/14861/sherwood

26/09/2026

**CANCELLED**
STORM DAMAGE

This October head to the garden that is always awe inspiring as Chevithorne Barton opens its gates.

Chevithorne, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7QB
Sunday 25th October from 1-5pm
Adults £6, children free.
Dogs on leads are welcome.

Explore this fantastic garden setting with so much to captivate the winter gardener and make sure you take a camera to capture the splendid Autumn colours of the Oaks in this National Collection held here in Devon.
Refreshments available for purchase and card payments accepted.
https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/11697/chevithorne-barton

26/09/2026

**Booking in advance**

Sherwood Gardens, Newton St Cyres, nr Exeter, EX5 5BT
Opening Sun 25st Oct from 1-5pm
Adults £8, children £3.
Home-made teas available.
This garden comprises two steep valleys on a remote site at the end of a cul-de-sac, but only 6 miles from Exeter. The garden sits on Culm Measure acid clay and is surrounded by 1200 acres of woodland.
In October, until mid-November, there are many Berberis and Maples to give splendid autumn colours.
The mature trees, the deep valleys, the sense of remoteness, and the care taken to blend the cultivated and wild plants, combine to provide a magical experience. Much care has been taken to conserve and enhance the wild flowers and trees, and to blend the cultivated plants with these, so as to preserve the sense of the natural Devon.

Book your visit now:
https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/14861/sherwood
Exeter Community, UK

26/09/2026

Autumnal visits in store at four glorious gardens for colour and form. Here are the first pair.

Dunley House, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9PW
Opening Sat 17th and Sun 18th October from 2-5pm
Adults £6, children go free and dogs welcome.
A 9 acre garden set among mature oaks, sequoiadendrons and a huge liquidambar. Transformed from a wilderness in the mid-1980's and now boasting an arboretum, walled garden with borders and produce, rose garden and new enclosed garden with lily pond.
Enjoy the woodland walk around perimeter of property.
Home-made teas available to purchase.
https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/34595/dunley-house

Regency House, Hemyock, EX15 3RQ
Opening Sun 18th and Mon 19th October from 2-5pm
Adults £8, children go free and dogs welcome.
This 5 acre plantsman's garden is approached across a little ford and offers many interesting and unusual trees and shrubs.
Visitors can try their hand at identifying plants with the very comprehensive and amusing plant list.
Explore the walled vegetable and fruit garden, lake, ponds, bog plantings and sweeping lawns, also enjoy views of horses, Dexter cattle and Jacob sheep. This is a tranquil space to just relax in.
Plenty of space to eat your own picnic or enjoy a home-made tea.
https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/16445/regency-house

21/09/2026

Set in a wonderful woodland with great Autumnal colour this is a must visit location to round off your garden visit year.

Cakes, scones and a walk to burn off the calories!!

06/09/2026

Upper Gorwell House is opening its garden again soon, don't miss this last opening for 2026.

Sunday 13th Sept from 2-6pm
Goodleigh Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7JP

Adults £7:50, children go free. Dogs on leads are welcome.

A 4 acre garden built over 5 decades within a benign microclimate which allows many rare and tender plants to grow and thrive, both in the open and in the walled garden.
Stunning views over the Taw Estuart and plenty of seating in strategically placed follies that complement the enclosures and vistas within the garden.

Enjoy exploring the gardens, take time for a tea and chat and just relax a little.
https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/9645/upper-gorwell-house

06/09/2026

Kia-Ora Farm and Gardens is open for 2 more days in September.

Sunday 13th and Sunday 27th Sept from 2-5:30pm
Knowle Lane, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1PZ

Adults £5, children go free

A fabulous place to visit with nearly 10 acres of extensively planted gardens and lakes, set in beautiful countryside in the heart of Devon with mature trees and shrubs creating the perfect backdrop to the rarer species of plants presented in the herbaceous borders and rockeries.

Kia-ora Farm & Gardens prides itself in its uniqueness and individuality, having been developed over a period of time from one lady's hobby turning it into a full-time occupation.
Mary has developed and landscaped a wild abandoned space, into an idyllic, peaceful setting with vast lawns, large lakes, ponds, bog gardens and various water features including its own waterwheel and mill, a paradise for swans, ducks, geese and endless other wildlife.
Don't forget to enjoy some delicious refreshments.
https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/16232/kia-ora-farm-gardens

05/09/2026

Open again tomorrow, Sunday 6th Sept, 12-5pm.

Open today tomorrow and Sunday 12-5 Sutton Mead Garden, Moretonhampstead TQ13 8 PW
NO rain forecast. Come and have a game of croquet, enjoy hot soup and delicous cake. Look at the Love lies bleeding it’s standing!