Arlington Court - National Trust

Arlington Court - National Trust The Arlington estate, a home for treasures both man-made and natural, as diverse as it is peaceful. Owned by the Chichester family for over 500 years.
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Please check our website for more information. Welcome to the Arlington estate, a home for treasures both man-made and natural, as diverse as it is peaceful. Owned by the Chichester family for over 500 years, it was given to the National Trust in 1949 by Miss Rosalie Chichester. The National Trust Carriage Museum was established here in 1966. It showcases over forty Regency and Victorian carriages including the gold Speaker's State Coach, on loan from the House of Commons.

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Would you like to try Cyanotype printing?  📸Join local photographer and printmaker Stephen Raff on Saturday 19 September...
12/09/2026

Would you like to try Cyanotype printing? 📸

Join local photographer and printmaker Stephen Raff on Saturday 19 September, 10am to 4pm, for a hands-on workshop exploring this historic photographic process.

Using sunlight to create Prussian blue prints, you'll learn the fundamentals of cyanotype and other creative techniques, before making your own unique prints to take home.

£60 per person, including entry to Arlington and all equipment provided. To find out more and book, please visit: https://bit.ly/CyanotypeWorkshopNT

Fancy visiting Arlington Court for free this Friday & Saturday? 🌸Enjoy free entry as part of Heritage Open Days. Explore...
11/09/2026

Fancy visiting Arlington Court for free this Friday & Saturday? 🌸

Enjoy free entry as part of Heritage Open Days. Explore the house, Carriage Museum, gardens and grounds, and discover our current exhibition, A Home for Nature.

On Friday, you can also join a free Cellar Tour, while across both days’ local artists Rosie and Red will be hosting drop-in heritage craft workshops. Try your hand at contact printing (£8) or create a leather key fob (£15).

No booking required. Parking charges apply (free for National Trust members).
Find out more: https://bit.ly/whats-on-at-Arlington

Discover the history of leather work with local leather maker Reds Raw Taw Tan 🪡As part of Heritage Open Days, join Red ...
10/09/2026

Discover the history of leather work with local leather maker Reds Raw Taw Tan 🪡

As part of Heritage Open Days, join Red for a free one-hour introductory talk on Saturday 12 September, 2.30pm to 3.30pm. From raw hide and taw hide to parchment and tan hide, learn about the materials, tools and techniques used for leatherworking.

Free to attend, with free entry to Arlington for Heritage Open Days. No booking required.

To find out more about the events and workshops taking place over the weekend, please visit: https://bit.ly/whats-on-at-Arlington

As summer draws to a close, join us in celebrating the beauty, history, and hidden corners of Arlington's gardens.From 1...
09/09/2026

As summer draws to a close, join us in celebrating the beauty, history, and hidden corners of Arlington's gardens.

From 14 to 20 September, explore behind-the-scenes spaces, join our gardeners on weekdays for talks/demonstrations, pick up sustainable gardening tips, and enjoy a sneak peek of the brand-new Slip Garden.

To find out more, please visit: https://bit.ly/GardenCelebrationAtArlingtonCourt

Love taking photos of nature? 🌿📷Join local photographer Mark Johnson (MCJ Photo Art) for a photography walk as part of o...
05/09/2026

Love taking photos of nature? 🌿📷

Join local photographer Mark Johnson (MCJ Photo Art) for a photography walk as part of our exhibition, A Home for Nature.

Whether you're using a DSLR or just your smartphone, pick up practical tips to help you capture nature-inspired images while exploring. £5 per person, including access to the gardens and grounds.

To find out more and book, please visit: https://bit.ly/NaturePhotographyWalkatArlingtonCourt

Would you like to learn more about the future of North Devon's rivers? 🌱Join us for a day of talks from speakers at the ...
04/09/2026

Would you like to learn more about the future of North Devon's rivers? 🌱

Join us for a day of talks from speakers at the National Trust and North Devon Biosphere, plus the chance to meet local River Champions and find out how you can get involved.

🌊 RISE UP FOR RIVERS! 🌊

Our rivers need champions... could that be you?

Join us at Arlington Court to meet the Taw and Torridge River Champions and discover how local people are helping to protect and restore North Devon's rivers and wetlands.

Hear from guest speakers from the National Trust and North Devon Biosphere, learn why our rivers matter, and find out how you can get involved in making a real difference.

📅 Saturday 12 September
⏰ 10:30am – 3:30pm
📍 National Trust Arlington Court, Education Barn, Home Farm

✅ Booking essential
🎟️ Book your place here: bit.ly/riseup4rivers

Calling all crafters - we need your help! 🎃We're looking for donations of knitted, crocheted or sewn pumpkins and squash...
02/09/2026

Calling all crafters - we need your help! 🎃

We're looking for donations of knitted, crocheted or sewn pumpkins and squashes to help us create a beautiful autumn display inside the house at Arlington Court.

We can't use real pumpkins in the house as they can pose a risk to the collection, so we're hoping our wonderful crafting community can help us bring a little autumn magic indoors instead.

Whether you make a tiny pumpkin, a giant squash or something wonderfully wonky, we'd love to add it to our display. 🎃

Please send your creations to:
Programming Team
National Trust Arlington Court
Arlington
Nr Barnstaple
EX31 4LP
Or you can drop them off at our reception.

Please get your pumpkins and squashes to us by 1 October.
We can't wait to see what you create🍁🧶

Pooch Passports are back at Arlington Court🐾From 1 September, pick up a Pooch Passport during your visit and start colle...
01/09/2026

Pooch Passports are back at Arlington Court🐾

From 1 September, pick up a Pooch Passport during your visit and start collecting stamps at participating National Trust places.

🐶 Collect 5 stamps to earn treats for your dog, sponsored by Forthglade.
🏅 Collect 10 unique stamps to receive an exclusive doggie pin badge (while stocks last).

The Pooch Passport scheme runs from 1 September 2026 to 28 February 2027.

Ask a member of the welcome team for your passport. To find out more, please visit: https://bit.ly/Pooch-passports

Heritage Open Days at Arlington Court 🎉Enjoy free entry on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September as part of Heritage Open ...
31/08/2026

Heritage Open Days at Arlington Court 🎉

Enjoy free entry on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September as part of Heritage Open Days. Explore the house, Carriage Museum, gardens and grounds, and discover our current exhibition, A Home for Nature.

On Friday, you can also join a free Cellar Tour, while across both days local artists Rosie and Red will be hosting drop-in heritage craft workshops. Try your hand at contact printing (£8) or create a leather key fob (£15).

No booking required. Parking charges apply (free for National Trust members).
Find out more: https://bit.ly/whats-on-at-Arlington

If you're looking for volunteering that’s a little bit different, we have some unique opportunities to get involved with...
29/08/2026

If you're looking for volunteering that’s a little bit different, we have some unique opportunities to get involved with:

🛺 Buggy Driver
Be the "Formula 1 star" of Arlington…just with a little less speed. Help visitors who may find it difficult to get around the site by transporting them between the house and the Carriage Museum.

🧵 Costume Making & Sewing Volunteer
Love sewing or crafting? Help bring our seasonal events to life by researching and creating historically inspired costumes for children and adults.

🗺️ Geocaching Volunteer
Help maintain our geocaching routes and caches and inspire visitors to discover the fun of geocaching through taster sessions and activities.

Find out more about these roles here: https://bit.ly/ArlingtonVolunteeringND

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Arlington Court
Barnstaple
EX314LP

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