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Beautiful Hartland Abbey, with its stunning gardens & parkland leading to the sea, is much more than just an historic house...
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Hartland Abbey, with its beautiful gardens and parkland leading to the sea, is the historic home of the Stucley family. It is both fascinating and fun for all ages ~ Whether you are interested in heritage and history, gardens, family memorabila or lovely walks in the clean, invigorating Atlantic air, Hartland Abbey is not to be missed!

14/06/2026

Step into the beauty of Hartland Abbey and enjoy the tranquility of our stunning 18th-century Walled and Woodland Gardens. 🦚 Wander enchanting woodland walks leading to the rugged Atlantic cove, passing by our Blackpool Mill Cottage.

📺 Spot locations from Disney+ hit Rivals and the much-loved BBC series Malory Towers.

🍰 Relax with delicious light lunches, scrumptious cakes and heavenly cream teas in The Old Kitchen Tearooms.

🎁 Discover our Museum and Gift Shop in the basement, featuring the exclusive Hartland Abbey range, alongside locally made preserves, books, toys, cards and a wonderful selection of gifts.

📜 Our Exhibitions are included in the Gardens ticket:
🔎 The History of the Hartland Abbey Estate
🏵️ William Stukeley – Saviour of Stonehenge
🎬 Filming on the Hartland Abbey Estate since 1934

🐶 Dogs are very welcome - on leads in the gardens and walks please.
🎟️ Pay on arrival, at the kiosk – no pre-booking required.
🅿️ Parking is included in your entrance fee.

Plan your visit: www.hartlandabbey.com

North Devon | Historic Gardens | Coastal Walks | Family Days Out | Film Locations

10/06/2026

🌿 Bring family and friends to enjoy the tranquility of our beautiful 18thC Walled and Woodland gardens.
The gardens look absolutely wonderful at this time of year!

🐶 Dogs are very welcome (on leads please!) in the gardens and walks.
🎟️ Payment is on arrival at the kiosk.
🦚 We’re open Sunday - Thursday each week.

Details on our website:
🔗 www.hartlandabbey.com

04/06/2026

🎭 OPEN AIR THEATRE AT HARTLAND ABBEY 🎭

Join us this summer for outdoor theatre at in conjunction with North Coast Arts

Set against the backdrop of this historic house and gardens, enjoy an unforgettable afternoon or evening of live performance with family and friends. Bring your own chairs, rugs, picnic and drinks - and settle in for some fantastic entertainment in the open air!

Dates for your diary - 2026 Programme:

📖 Romeo & Juliet – Sunday 21 June, 4pm
🎭 Performed by The Dukes Theatre

🗡 Macbeth – Tuesday 7 July, 6.30pm
🎭 Performed by The HandleBards**

🦡 The Wind in the Willows – Sunday 9 August, 4pm
🎭 Performed by Paperback Theatre

🌟 Peer Gynt – Tuesday 11 August, 6.30pm
🎭 Performed by Miracle Theatre

Why not make a day of it? Explore Hartland Abbey and gardens before the show, enjoy lunch or a cream tea in the Old Kitchen Tea Rooms, then relax and enjoy the performance.

Further helpful information on our website:
🔗 www.hartlandabbey.com

🎟 Tickets available through North Coast Arts:
🔗 www.northcoastarts.co.uk
**Please note: Macbeth tickets are available exclusively through The HandleBards website: www.handlebards.com

Outdoor theatre | North Devon | Family Days Out

26/05/2026

The Walled Gardens are full of beautiful Painted Lady butterflies who have arrived on the wind from North Africa today after their long journey! 🌍☀️🌿

It’s lovely for children to spot the butterflies and marvel at these fragile creatures who have arrived in our gardens unharmed after a journey of several thousand miles. They have been so rare of late. ♥️

The gardens are looking and smelling amazing in this wonderful weather and, for children, not only butterflies to look for - but lots of Malory Towers locations around the gardens and in the house! 🎬

25/05/2026

Happy everyone, the weather is heavenly! ☀️

It’s a gloriously hot day and here’s a photo of our Head Gardener, Nigel!

🌿 Enjoy the tranquility of our beautiful 18thC Walled and Woodland gardens.
🦚 Explore enchanting walks through the valley leading down to the rugged Atlantic cove past our famous
🎬 Spot filming locations from the Disney+ hit series Rivals as well as beloved BBC series Malory Towers!

🍰 Enjoy delicious light lunches, scrumptious cakes and heavenly cream teas at The Old Kitchen Tearooms.

🎁 In the basement you’ll find our Museum and Gift Shop with a lovely selection from our own range, as well as locally made preserves, books, toys and cards - plus a huge selection of other gifts too.

📜 Our Exhibitions are included in the Gardens ticket:

🔎 The History of the Hartland Abbey Estate
🏵️ ‘William Stukeley – Saviour of Stonehenge’
🎬 Filming on the Hartland Abbey Estate since 1934

🐶 Dogs are very welcome (on leads please!) in the gardens and walks.

🎟️ Payment is on arrival at the kiosk. No pre-booking required.

🅿️ Parking is free.

Explore our website: www.hartlandabbey.com

24/05/2026

Bank Holiday adventures await at Hartland Abbey! ☀️

Wander through our beautiful walled gardens, explore woodland walks leading right to the sea, then enjoy a delicious cream tea in the Old Kitchen Tearooms 🍰🫖☕️

Film and TV fans may spot locations featured in Malory Towers and the hit Disney+ series Rivals 🎬

Don’t miss the basement Gift Shop, filled with treasures from the Hartland Abbey range, locally made preserves, books, toys and thoughtful gifts 🛍️

Your Gardens Ticket also includes entry to the Museum and Exhibitions:
🔎 The History of the Hartland Abbey Estate
🏵️ William Stukeley – Saviour of Stonehenge
🎬 Filming on the Hartland Abbey Estate since 1934

🐶 Dogs are very welcome (on leads please)
🎟️ Pay on arrival
🅿️ Free parking
🦚 Open Sundays to Thursdays each week

🔗 www.hartlandabbey.com

23/05/2026

This Bank Holiday and throughout Half Term, the forecast promises wonderful weather to make the most of your visit to Hartland Abbey.

With breathtaking walks to the sea, stunning wildflowers and our tranquil walled gardens bursting with colour - explore the house, grounds and gardens to find filming locations from the much-loved BBC ‘Malory Towers’ series as well as recent Disney+ hit ‘Rivals’.

Take time to visit The Old Kitchen Tearooms, where you can treat yourself to delicious light lunches, scrumptious cakes and yummy cream teas! 🍰🫖☕️

Be sure to explore our Gift Shop in the basement, filled with treasures from the Hartland Abbey range, alongside locally made preserves, books, toys and other thoughtful gifts 🛍️

Your Gardens Ticket also includes entry to our Museum and Exhibitions:
🔎 The History of the Hartland Abbey Estate
🏵️ William Stukeley – Saviour of Stonehenge
🎬 Filming on the Hartland Abbey Estate since 1934

🐶 Dogs are very welcome (please keep them on leads)
🎟️ Pay on arrival
🅿️ Free parking
🦚 Open Sundays to Thursdays each week

Plan your visit: 🔗 www.hartlandabbey.com

20/05/2026

Bring your family, friends - and lots of lovely dogs 🐶 to Hartland Abbey this bank holiday and half term.

Explore three and a half miles of beautiful walks from the Walled Gardens, through woodland paths and down to the sea at Blackpool Mill on the Atlantic Coast. 🏠🌊 Along the way, you’ll discover the Woodland Summerhouse, the Gazebo and be able to spot filming locations from the Disney+ hit series ‘Rivals’ as well as BBC series ‘Malory Towers’! 📺

🍰 Enjoy delicious light lunches and homemade cream teas in the Old Kitchen Tea Rooms

We’re open Sunday - Thursday each week and we can’t wait to welcome you here! ♥️
🏵️ Your entry ticket includes the gardens, grounds, museum, exhibitions, gift shop and free parking
🐶 Dogs are most welcome (on leads, please!)

Plan your half-term visit: 🔗www.hartlandabbey.com

16/05/2026

Watch RIVALS exclusively on Disney+ 🎬✨

We are delighted that the Hartland Abbey estate is one of the filming locations featured in Season 2 of this wildly popular series. Based on Dame Jilly Cooper’s beloved Rutshire Chronicles!

Watch the trailer here: 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQYj3gMN4ko

13/05/2026

It’s a fantastic time to visit Hartland Abbey! The gardens are bursting with colour and fragrance - filled with the heavenly scents of wisteria, deciduous azaleas and scented rhododendrons 🌸🌺

Bring your family and friends to enjoy the peace and tranquility of our stunning 18th-century Walled and Woodland Gardens 🌳🦚

Walk through the valley down to the rugged Atlantic coast - passing our famous Blackpool Mill Cottage a much-loved filming location featured in many notable productions 🎬🌊

Explore our website to help plan your visit here:
🔗 www.hartlandabbey.com

A glorious day out in North Devon awaits!

Address

Hartland Abbey Hartland, North Devon. EX39 6DT.
Bideford
EX396DT

Telephone

+441237441496

Website

http://www.hartlandabbey.com/

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