Historic home of General Sir Redvers Buller VC
Crediton, Devon, EX17 3PL
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Free parking
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Parkland / open spaces
Downes is the family home of the Buller and Parker Family. It is still lived in by the current generation of the family – Henry and Susan Parker and their children Redvers (born 1992) and Stroma (born 1995).
The attraction of Downes is the way it brings together aspects of the history of our country (particularly as the home of the famous General Buller) and the history of a family home, still privately occupied and loved by its owners, some 300 years after it was first built. It is hoped that visitors will appreciate the opportunity to share this special place.
Downes House, the historic home of General Sir Redvers Buller VC, is located in Crediton, Devon, EX17 3PL. It is the family home of the Buller and Parker family and is still privately occupied by the current generation.
Opening Times
The house is open to the public for guided tours at 2:15 PM daily during the following periods in 2025:
- Monday, 21st April to Sunday, 27th April
- Monday, 5th May to Sunday, 11th May
- Monday, 26th May to Sunday, 1st June
- Monday, 25th August to Sunday, 31st August
Admission Prices
For 2025:
- Adults: £11
- Children (12-17 years): £7
- Historic Houses members: Free
For groups of 15 or more in 2025:
- Adults: £10
- Children (12-17 years): £7
For 2026:
- Adults: £12
- Children (12-17 years): £7
- Historic Houses members: Free
For groups of 15 or more in 2026:
- Adults: £11
- Children (12-17 years): £7
Group Visits
Large groups can be accommodated but must be pre-booked. Group bookings can also be arranged outside of normal opening times. A discounted rate is available for groups of 15 or more:
- Adults: £11
- Children (12-17 years): £7
Facilities
- Accessible loos
- Accessible parking
- Free parking
- Mostly wheelchair accessible
- Parkland/open spaces
For further information or to book group visits, please contact the office at 01363 460160.
Adults £11
Children (12-17 years) £7
Historic Houses members visit free
Admission prices for groups of 15 or over:
Adults £10.00
Children aged between 12 and 17 – £7.00
2026
Adults £12
Children (12-17 years) £7
Historic House members visit free
Admission prices for groups of 15 or over:
Adults £11
Children (12-17 years) £7
Large groups can be accommodated but need to be pre-booked. Please contact the office on 01363 460160
Group bookings can be accommodated outside of normal opening times. A discounted rate is given for groups of over 15 people.
Groups (over 15) £11 per adult, £7 per child (12-17 years).
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