On the weekend of 29 and 30 June, Overbeck’s will be celebrating its 75th birthday.
Thanks to its last resident, eccentric inventor Otto Overbeck, the house and garden was bequeathed to National Trust in 1938 and the same year the gates were opened to the public for the first time for just sixpence (6d). The Trust have been telling the story of Overbeck’s to visitors ever since.
Come and join us on this special weekend and help us celebrate. Overbeck’s staff will be offering a special high tea, with the addition of birthday cake, served on the lawn all day.
The second of four events throughout the year that will let you rediscover the remarkable hillside garden at Killerton.
Uncover the richness of Killerton's tree collection with guided walks showing off the conifers and unusual shrubs. Follow the discovery trails and activities. Get a chance to meet the gardeners and see what makes this garden so special.
Easter Quiz Trail 29 March-14 April A garden quiz trail will be running throughout the Easter holidays at A la Ronde with a prize for every entrant. Tickets £1.50, normal admission charges apply.
Easter Eggstravaganza 30 & 31 March Fun for all the family with Easter craft activities, face painting and Easter garden quiz trail with Easter egg for every entrant. The popular Egg Scramble with the Easter bunny takes place at 2pm (no extra charge). All tickets £3.
Easter Egg and Spoon Race 1 April Take part in the National Trust's first nationwide Easter Egg and Spoon...
A la Ronde, the sixteen-sided National Trust house near Exmouth, showcases the best of local artists in its gallery with a new exhibition every fortnight.
From 2 – 13 March, it’s the turn of staff and volunteers to put their creative talents to the fore as they mount their first ever exhibition.
This is particularly relevant to A la Ronde, as founder cousins Jane and Mary Parminter were enthusiastic crafts people and many examples of their work can be seen inside the house.
The exhibition contains items crafted in a variety of mediums submitted by about twenty staff...
