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Heritage, Gardens and Arts
Discover South Devons rich heritage and traditions from castles, gardens and churches, to Agatha Christies fantastic holiday home! Explore National Trust Areas and English Heritage properties - all accessible on foot!
National Trust Properties
The National Trust has more properties in Devon than in any other county. Highlights include Coleton Fishacre, an arts and crafts gem that belonged to the impressario Richard D'Oyly Carte, Greenway - Agatha Christie's holiday retreat and the beautiful little manor house of Bradleigh near Newton Abbot. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk
English Heritage 
In similar vein, English Heritage has some very fine castles as well as archaeological sites on the moor and a host of smaller properties. They also have a great range of events throughout the year!
Arts and crafts
Arts and Crafts have been a traditional strength in the West Country for hundreds of years and rural skills like drystone walling, hurdlemaking, hedgelaying, cob and thatch building, have all enjoyed a renaissance in recent times.
Gardens
The mild climate of South Devon means gardens flourish here and a visit to some of them to see rare, and even tropical plants is a must.
Museums
For modern industrial and social heritage, following the fortunes of wool, tin, clay, railways, shipbuilding, fishing, quarrying, transport, farming or smuggling - visit the many excellent local museums.
You can also get first hand experience of bygone travel on the South Devon Railway, or on Brunel's spectacular coastal railway between Exeter and Newton Abbot. Or stand among the Bronze Age roundhouses in Grimspound and let your imagination take over.
