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Overbecks Museum and Garden
Overbecks has a museum and garden. The museum contains the collections of curios and nautical artefacts of the former owner; scientist Otto Overbeck. Some of Overbeck's inventions are also on show, including the intriguing 'rejuvenator' machine.
The house is set in 7 acres of beautiful exotic gardens with spectacular views over the Salcombe estuary. It enjoys a sheltered microclimate and so is home to many rare plants and a lovely sub-tropical garden. There is plenty to do in the gardens including a trail for the kids. This National Trust property is very pretty and an enjoyable afternoon out.
Opening Times
2008 - Garden 1 Jul 2008 - 31 Aug 2008
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
2008 - Garden 1 Sep 2008 - 5 Oct 2008
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | - Closed |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
2008 - Garden 6 Oct 2008 - 2 Nov 2008
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | - Closed |
| Saturday | - Closed |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
2008 - 2009 Garden 3 Nov 2008 - 31 Jan 2009
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | - Closed |
| Sunday | - Closed |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family | from £8.25 to £13.75 per ticket |
| Family (1 adult) | from £9.00 |
| Adult | £5.50 per ticket |
| Garden Only Adult | £5.00 per ticket |
| Child | £2.75 per ticket |
| Garden Only Child | £2.50 per ticket |
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A38. Follow signs to Totnes - Kingsbridge, Malborough-Salcombe.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Totnes station. By road via Kingsbridge, Malborough-Salcombe.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Hearing loop.
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Braille
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Light refreshments in the tearoom, 1130-1615.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 25
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Dutch printed material
- French printed material
- German printed material
- Spanish printed material
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
