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 - 2009 Garden 3 Nov 2008 - 31 Jan 2009

Awards

• Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme (Silver) 2008
• Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008

Tickets Information

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