Find Gardens to visit in Devon near to you!
Devon is home to some great gardens. And wonderful Devon cream teas! Plan your visit here!
There is plenty of choice ranging from the large scale Hotel Endsleigh Gardens to the small but packed with interest Wildside Garden.
Lots of scope for entertaining the children including thetrain ride at Bicton Woodland and wildlife spotting at Coleton Fishacre & Gardens.
Dog walking is pretty much welcomed everywhere but in some gardens there are areas that are only welcome assistance dogs. So do check!
For Agatha Christie lovers her holiday home Greenway House & Garden is well worth a visit – very dog friendly!
And if art and sculpture are your thing then maybe a visit to Stone Lane Gardens or Broomhill are in order.
Wildside Garden, Buckland Monachorum, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 5/5 Stars
Wildside Garden is, or was, a flat 3 acre plot which over 25+ years Keith and Ros Wiley have turned into their own diverse and risk taking vision in Devon.
Watch out for The Courtyard, a formal garden with a Mediterranean feel and inspired by the ochre-coloured cliffs of Bryce Canyon in Utah More Details here
RHS Garden Rosemoor, Great Torrington, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.8/5 Stars
Discover the 20+ gardens including water features, Arboretums, Hot & Cold Gardens, Stumpery & Orchards.
Lots of dining options, a Garden Centre & Dogs welcome on certain days More Details here
Coleton Fishacre & Gardens, Kingswear, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.8/5 Stars
Coleton Fishacre & Gardens are lucky to have their own microclimate which enables the plants from the Mediterranean, South Africa and New Zealand to thrive.
The gardens are RHS accredited coastal gardens with superb coastal views and are bordered by woodland. dogs on leads welcome. More Details here
Mothcombe Gardens, Mothecombe, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.8/5 Stars
Mothecombe Gardens are a bee haven!
And they have access to 4 beaches. Check out the varied plants, walled garden, orchard and artworks. Dog friendly! More Details here
Knightshayes Gardens, Tiverton, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.7/5 Stars
Explore the woodlands, marvel at the tall trees and bulb displays. Enjoy the wildlife & views across Devon. Cafe, shops and dog friendly! And a Gothic house to tour! More Details here
The Garden House, Yelverton, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.7/5 Stars
A very interesting & unique 10 acre garden with lots of special plants & garden areas including a Walled Garden, Arboretum cottage Garden. Great Cafe & Plant Sales. Dog friendly. More Details here
The Italian Garden at Great Ambrook, Ipplepen, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.7/5 Stars
A fascinating secret garden with a unique history. From walled gardens to palm walks, stumpery & Italianate design with Arts & Craft elements. Lots to see and enjoy! More Details here
Greenway House & Garden, Brixham, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.7/5 Stars
Home to Agatha Christie there is no mystery as to why you should visit! Lovely house, superb gardens, great views, very dog friendly, shop, cafe and bookshop! More Details here
Marwood Hill Gardens, Barnstaple, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.7/5 Stars
Marwood Hill Gardens is a 20 acre garden with a lot of water with three lakes for you to admire and walk around.
Elsewhere there is a Bluebell Wood, Wild Garden, Bee Hives and there is also a Conifer Collection, Camelia and Hydrangea Walk.More Details here
Lukesland Gardens, Ivybridge, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.7/5 Stars
Lukesland Gardens is set in 24 acres of the picturesque valley of the Addiscombe Brook.
There are numerous bridges and streams to cross with many ponds to see as you walk around the gardens. Great for children with new trails and treasure hunts each year. More Details here
Hotel Endsleigh Gardens, Dartmoor, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.7/5 Stars
Hotel Endsleigh Gardens is set in 108 acres overlooking the Tamar River and
into Cornwall.There is an amazing mix of formal gardens, an arboretum, woodlands, follies, grottos, a rose walk, yew walk, dairy, quarry, arbour, rockery, brewery and parterre. More Details here
Fast Rabbit Garden, Dartmouth, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.7/5 Stars
Fast Rabbit Garden is set in 43 acres with water features, pathways, ponds, lots of wildlife spotted including dragonflies and damselflies. Quiet & tranquil.
Plants include hydrangeas, bluebells and roses, magnolias, lilacs, azaleas, bluebells and King George rhododendrons! Dogs welcome. More Details here
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Castle Hill Gardens, Barnstaple, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.6/5 Stars
Castle Hill gardens are a smashing day out option for all the family. Lovely gardens, picnic areas, lush borders, woodlands, tea room & dog friendly! More Details here
Killerton Gardens, Exeter, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.6/5 Stars
Killerton House & Gardens offer plenty to see and do throughout the year. The gardens are ideal for families to explore. Bring your dog! Cafes, Shops & Christmas lights. Super! More Details here
Buckland Abbey, Yelverton, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.6/5 Stars
Buckland Abbey is a Medieval Abbey converted into a Tudor house and has been home to Sir Francis Drake among others.
There is an Elizabethan garden, walled kitchen garden and wild garden areas all with views of the Abbey. Dog friendly on a lead. More Details here
Stone Lane Gardens, Chagford, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.6/5 Stars
The Stone Lane Gardens are set in 5 acres on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and became an RHS Partner Garden in 2019.
The gardens are well known for their conservation work, annual sculpture exhibition and their collection of Birch and Alder trees. A good cafe. More Details here
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens, Exeter, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.6/5 Stars
The Bicton Park Botanical Gardens are set in 64 acres of land with many different gardens to visit including the Italian Garden, Rose Garden, Pinetum & Arboretum, Mediterranean Garden, Palm House and many more!
Take the family and enjoy an Indoor and Outdoor Play Area, Bicton Woodland Railway, Farmland, Countryside Museum, Historic Glasshouses, Nature Trails, Restaurant, Garden Centre and Gift Shop. More Details here
Dartington Hall Gardens, Totnes, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.6/5 Stars
Set in 26 acres of the wider estate there are year round attractions from unique gardens, champion trees, a Silent Space, Azalea Dell, Woodland Trails & Shops & Refreshments.
The wider estate weclomes dogs. Just not the gardens. More Details here
Arlington Court Garden, Barnstaple, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.6/5 Stars
Arlington Court Garden may be home to the National Trust Carriage Museum but it also has a super Victorian Garden, Walled kitchen Garden & Pleasure Grounds. And a Cafe! More Details here
Broomhill Sculpture Gardens, Barnstaple, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.6/5 Stars
The Broomhill Sculpture Gardens are set in a rather hilly and mystical woodland. Dog friendly.
This is the first sculpture garden I took my last dog to back in about 2014 and we had a great time.
Currently closed (Summer 2025) so check if it is open before you go! More Details here
Saltram House & Gardens, Plympton, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.6/5 Stars
Saltram House & Gardens is set in 500 acres of excellent walking woodlands. The garden is home to an Orangery & many Specimen Trees. Cafe, Shop & Bookshop. Dog Friendly!More Details here
Castle Drogo Garden, near Exeter, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.5/5 Stars
Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens Drogo Castle has some superb gardens including a Rose, Chapel & Rhododendron Garden. Explore trails in Teign Gorge & woodlands. Cafe, Shops & Plant Sales. Dog friendly. More Details here
Clovelly Court Gardens, Bideford, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.5/5 Stars
Clovelly Court Gardens are a super Victorian Walled Garden. Pick up some home grown Fruit & Veggies. Take in the amazing views & walk through some well cared for grounds. Dogs welcome. More Details here
Hartland Abbey Gardens, Bideford, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.4/5 Stars
Hartland Abbey Gardens is the location of TV series Malory Towers there are some great gardens, plants trees, woodland walks, wildlife, beach & coast walks! And Devon Cream Teas! Dog friendly! More Details here
Docton Mill Gardens, Lymebridge, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.4/5 Stars
Docton Mill Gardens are a small but award winning gardens & Tea Room. Worth taking the effort to walk around the bog & woodland garden. Great Devon Cream Teas! Dog friendly! More Details here
Plant World Gardens, Newton Abbot, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.4/5 Stars
Plant World Gardens offers you the chance to view plants from all 5 continents – in half an hour! Explore the gardens, enjoy homemade cakes & buy unusual plants! Dog Friendly! More Details here
Burrow Farm Gardens, near Axminster, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4./85 Stars
Visit Burrow Farm Gardens for stunning valley views, tranquil woodland walks, vibrant seasonal planting, a great Café & Plant Shop. And dog friendly too! More Details here
Fursdon House & Garden, Cadbury, Devon
Google Visitor Review Score 4.7/5 Stars
Explore the tranquil gardens at Fursdon House, soak up sweeping Devon views & indulge in legendary cream teas after your stroll. Dog friendly! More Details here
Accommodation in Devon
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All information correct at the date of publication.