Tapeley Park Gardens
Westleigh, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4NT
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Bike storage facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Free parking
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Garden only
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Parkland / open spaces
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
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Shop
Disabled facilities
If you use a wheelchair (manual or electric) or a walker there are parts of the garden which may not be suitable, for example the walk through the wood to the lake and across the fields to the monument statue.
We offer disabled parking (located by the Pay Hut) which are not too far from the gardens which offers seating, and the toilet facilities are close at hand.
There is a lovely Tea Room which is accessible with indoor and outdoor seating – garden admission charges apply to use this facility.
Located near the picturesque village of Instow, Tapeley Park sits at the heart of the wider Christie Estate. Tapeley is a private (but welcoming) estate, open to the public and from its position high on a hill, Tapeley commands amazing views of the North Devon coast, best seen from the ‘labyrinth’ viewpoint .
Visitors to Tapeley get a sense of being transported back to the Victorian era with a stroll through the beautiful Italian Terraces, created in the nineteenth century. From the same era, the walled vegetable garden supplies the fruits and vegetables which contribute to the organic food menu served in the tea rooms.
Amongst the things you can see whilst at Tapeley are a large permaculture garden, lakeside walk viewing area and vegetable garden.
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
Gardens open only
April – end of October
Sunday – Thursday inclusive closed Friday and Saturday
Adults £7.50
Children £5.50
Seniors £5.50
Family ticket £20.00
Season ticket – Adult – £27.50, Child – £13.00
Groups welcome with an introductory talk.
Educational visits welcome.
E-mail nigel@christieestates.co.uk.
Disabled facilities
If you use a wheelchair (manual or electric) or a walker there are parts of the garden which may not be suitable, for example the walk through the wood to the lake and across the fields to the monument statue.
We offer disabled parking (located by the Pay Hut) which are not too far from the gardens which offers seating, and the toilet facilities are close at hand.
There is a lovely Tea Room which is accessible with indoor and outdoor seating – garden admission charges apply to use this facility.
Getting here
Westleigh, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4NT
Tapeley Park is located between Bideford and Barnstaple, near the village of Instow. Visitors can follow brown tourist signs from the A39 onto the B3233 (please note if you use the post code in Sat Nav you will be directed to the incorrect entrance). The Tapeley Garden entrance is just beyond the turning sign posted to Westleigh Village, coming from the Bideford direction.
