Name: Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum
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Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

Arlington Court, Arlington, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4LP, UK

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Arlington Court is an unexpected jewel on the edge of Exmoor, a complete family estate held by the Chichester family for over five hundred years. The collection consists of treasures for all tastes, from model ships to shells, collected over several generations. The house itself, built in 1823 and extended in 1860, has an austere facade. However, inside the cosy rooms purvey a homely, family atmosphere.

Over 20 miles of footpaths to explore, including our popular old lake walk, just under two miles, which tours the remains of the man-made lake and bridge piers of an unfulfilled Victorian dream. Formal Victorian garden with conservatory rebuilt in 2012, planted with exotic species and walled garden providing produce for the tea-room and flowers for the house.

Price starts from £18.70 for Adults(18 years and over), £9.40 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £46.80 for Family(2 Adults and up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

House: An unexpected jewel on the edge of Exmoor, a complete family estate held by the Chichester family for over 500 years.
Garden: Formal Victorian garden with herbaceous borders, a fountain, walled kitchen garden and conservatory growing exotic plants from around the world.
Pleasure Grounds and Wider Estate: Planting within the Pleasure Grounds was used to frame a series of designed views. The Wilderness Pond provides shimmering light, whilst Deerpark Wood presents contrasting shade.
Carriage Museum: The Carriage Museum in the stables has a vehicle for every occasion ranging from elegant coaches to humble carts that would have carried servants.
The Old Kitchen Tea-room: Enjoy a tasty treat, warm drink or light bite from our tea-room. Situated in what were once Arlington Court Kitchens.
Second-hand Bookshop: Browse through our selection of second-hand books and grab yourself a bargain.
Play area: Explore our outdoor play areas, complete with sit-on diggers, balance beams, and a mud kitchen. Plus, discover a log stack climber for older kids to enjoy.
Shopping: Browse our wide range of gifts and souvenirs, along with treats for your four legged friends.
Family-friendly things to do at Arlington Court: A day spent at Arlington is a day full of family fun; there's always something to keep your little ones occupied. It doesn't have to be school holidays to come and have fun at Arlington.
Things to see in the garden at Arlington Court: From the ever-changing display of flowers in the formal Victorian Garden to the picture-perfect pleasure grounds, the garden at Arlington Court is beautiful whatever the season. No longer simply used for leisure purposes, it also grows produce and provides a sanctuary for wildlife including native bees and rare butterflies.
Things to see at the National Trust Carriage Museum: At the Carriage Museum at Arlington Court you can see over 40 vehicles, ranging from elegant coaches used for state occasions to humble carts that would have carried servants.

Facilities

Parking: Members, please scan your cards, pay and display available for non-members. There are four electric vehicle charging points available. See ‘Facilities’ for more information. What3Words for Arlington car park: ///ramble.aced.deals
Food & Drinks: The Old Kitchen Tea-room offers a range of hot and cold drinks, snacks, light meals, cakes and more.
Toilet: Accessible toilet with baby changing facilities provided near the main house and in the Carriage Museum. Main visitor toilets are near the main house, next to the Tea-room. Changing places facility available next to the main toilets.
Dogs allowed: Dogs are allowed everywhere except the main house and the Old Kitchen Tea-room. Dogs are welcome in the indoor additional seating area next to the Tea-room.

What to see

A brief history of Arlington Court: The house at Arlington Court is the work of generations of the Chichester family, each making their own mark over a span of 150 years. Originally commissioned as a replacement for a converted hunting lodge, its history provides us with a glimpse into the changing tastes of the nobility through the ages.

For more information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum/a-brief-history-of-arlington-court

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Price Details

Adult (18+): £18.70 with Gift Aid & £17.00 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17) under 5s free: £9.40 with Gift Aid & £8.50 without Gift Aid.
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children): £46.80 with Gift Aid & £42.50 without Gift Aid.
1 adult, 2 children: £28.10 with Gift Aid & £25.50 without Gift Aid.
Group (Adult 18+): £16.15 without Gift Aid.
Group (Child 5–17): £8.08 without Gift Aid.

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

House: 11:00 - 15:30
Car Park: Dawn - Dusk
Garden: 10:00 - 16:00
Wider estate: Dawn - Dusk
Tea-room: 10:00 - 16:00
Carriage Museum: 11:00 - 15:30
Shop: 10:00 - 16:00

Address: Arlington Court, Arlington, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4LP, UK

Post Code: EX31 4LP

Council: North Devon

County: Devon

By road: From Barnstaple, take the A39. From South Molton, take the A399 and stay on this road to Blackmoor Gate crossroads, turning left to join A39 towards Barnstaple - follow brown signs for Arlington. Don't turn left into an unmarked lane: this leads to deliveries' and residents' entrance only. Approximately 150m walk from car park, crossing minor road, to Visitor Reception.
By bus: Infrequent twice daily (Mon-Sat) Stagecoach Bus Service 309 Barnstaple Rail Station to/from Lynmouth, alight Arlington Court Turn. Journey time approximately 40 minutes. Single ticket £3. Drops off on side of A39, then approximately 0.5 mile / 800m walk steep uphill on minor road (no pavement) to Visitor Reception. No bus service on Sundays.
Cycling: Arlington is approximately 9 miles from Barnstaple and can be accessed via the major A39 road, following signs to Arlington Court. Alternatively, there is access via Goodleigh Road, turning left signed Loxhore onto minor roads connecting to Arlington. At Loxhore Cott or Loxhore Church, cyclists are welcome to use bridleways to reach Arlington. National Cycle Network Route 3 passes around 2.5 miles east of Loxhore Church / Loxhore Cott. All routes to Arlington include steep sections. Please note that the tracks on the wider estate are not suitable for road bikes. Cycle racks can be found outside Visitor Reception on the main path from the car park.
By train: The nearest train station is Barnstaple 9 miles from Arlington. Scenic Tarka Line between Barnstaple and Exeter St Davids (national rail connections can be found from Exeter). Bus stop outside Barnstaple train station. Twice daily (Mon-Sat) bus connects train station to Arlington Court turning (see bus info above). Cycle hire, taxi rank, toilets and cafe available at train station. Please check the National Rail website for up-to-date train times.
Parking: Members, please scan your cards, pay and display available for non-members. There are four electric vehicle charging points available. See ‘Facilities’ for more information. What3Words for Arlington car park: ///ramble.aced.deals