Located in the parish of Westleigh, Tapeley Park sits high on a hill overlooking the River Torridge and the North Devon coastline. Home to the Christie family for two centuries, Hector Christie is the current custodian of the estate.
GARDEN OPENING HOURS: We are now closed for the Winter and will reopen in Spring 2022
No need to book a slot for the gardens – just turn up and purchase your tickets from the Gift Shop
Regretfully no house tours available for 2021
Adults £6
Children £4
Students/Seniors £5
Family ticket £15
Season ticket – £20
Family friendly, dog friendly.
Address:
Tapeley Park
Instow
North Devon
EX39 4NT
Tapeley Park
Instow
North Devon
EX39 4NT
Telephone:
01271 860897
(or contact the Estate office)
01271 860897
(or contact the Estate office)
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Some images of evacuees at Tapeley Park during World War 2 posted by North Devon at War . Taken by an official Ministry of Information photographer and evidently used to illustrate a rather idyllic view of the evacuee experience, the garden landscape is remarkably familiar to the Tapeley of the present day.
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We needed the rain in the gardens.... But very glad the sun has come out for a bit! While the Acacia Mimosa is just coming out, some of the garden colours come from flowers that haven't yet gone away with the mild winter weather we've had up until now.![]()
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Don't forget, we have Tapeley 2022 season passes available for purchase. At £20 per adult / £12 per child (+booking fee) these are extraordinary value in these inflationary times! Ticket holders have unlimited access to the gardens through our season (end of March - end of October),
Looking to make an event splash in 2022? Tapeley Park Gardens works with a range of partners who have discovered the convenience of our beautiful outdoor venue, placed centrally between Bideford and Barnstaple, 2 minutes from the A39. ![]()
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The estate provides multiple venue options - indoor/outdoor, exclusive/large scale (1000 - 1500 capacity), day events/weekend events. Perhaps you are after exclusive hire or have an event proposal that we may be interested in partnering up for. ![]()
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Email tapeleypark@gmail.com with your event queries!
Any surprise gifts over Christmas? Something small, sleek and shiny perhaps?! ![]()
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Newly engaged? Congratulations! Now you'll be looking for the perfect background for your celebration! How about the sculpted gardens of a stately home, with magnificent views of the coast and the freedom to customise your wedding as you see fit? ![]()
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Thought you'd like that!... ![]()
Email nigel@christieestates.co.uk for more info and 2022 availability.
