Ugbrooke House
Historic family home designed by Robert Adam and sitting in a Capability Brown landscape.
Chudleigh, Devon, TQ13 0AD
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Free parking
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Parkland / open spaces
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking
Ugbrooke House is a Grade 1 listed stately home nestled in the quintessential rolling green hills of south Devon.
It has a fascinating history covering 900 years, originally featuring in the Domesday book of 1086, and today it remains the private home of the Clifford family. The Honourable Alexander Clifford and his wife live in the main house, but each summer they open the doors to their house and garden to allow visitors a sneak peek into their family home.
Visitors can take one of two daily guided tours through the house to learn more about the family, as well as view priceless tapestries, furniture and military artefacts and no visit to a Devon stately home would be complete without a Devon cream tea! The Orangery serves scones, homemade cakes and more substantial lunches with hot drinks and alcoholic refreshments so you can take a moment to enjoy the formal gardens.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
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Welcome to Ugbrooke House & Gardens, a historic estate with a rich history and a variety of events and attractions. Below is a detailed summary of the events and visitor information for 2025:
Events at Ugbrooke House
- An Exclusive Murder Mystery Evening: This event took place on Saturday, 13th September 2025, from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM. It was part of the International Agatha Christie Festival 2025 and featured a specially written murder mystery by the Moonstone Theatre Company. The evening included a champagne reception and a three-course dinner, priced at £150 per person. This event was sold out.
- Sculpture Trail: Ugbrooke House & Gardens showcased sculptures by Brendan Rawlings and Josh Quant. Brendan Rawlings, a driftwood artist, and Josh Quant, a local farmer and metal sculptor, contributed unique pieces to the trail.
- Fundraising Fun Day: Held on Sunday, 27th April 2025, from 11 AM to 4 PM, this event supported Cancer Lifeline South West. Entry was £5 for adults, and children under 16 were free when accompanied by an adult. Activities included live music, sports lessons, food stalls, a prize draw, and a dog show.
- Plein Air Painting Day: On Wednesday, 6th August 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM, a painting class led by artist Richard Thorn took place in the gardens. Tickets were £100 per person, and participants were required to bring their own art supplies.
Visitor Information
Ugbrooke House and Gardens is currently closed to the public for the remainder of 2025 and will reopen in 2026. Private group visits or events can be arranged by contacting the Estate Office.
Wheelchair access is available to the house, but mobility scooters are not permitted inside. Dogs are welcome in the gardens but not inside the house, except for guide dogs.
Photography is not allowed inside the house during tours, and drones are prohibited on the estate.
Historic Houses members visit for free. Please book tickets online to avoid disappointment.
House & Gardens:
Adults – £21
Child (6-16) – £10
Under 5’s – Free
Family (2 adults / 2 children) – £52
Grounds Only:
Adults – £12
Child (6-16) – £6
Under 5’s – Free
Ugbrooke House and Gardens is the perfect venue for private tours and special interest groups.
Delve into the rich history of the house, the parkland, the Clifford family and their connections, follow your tour with a sumptuous cream tea or buffet lunch served in the stunning historic setting of a Robert Adam house within a Capability Brown Landscape.
We are happy to discuss group and bespoke visits, please contact our events team on 01626 852179 for more information.
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking
Getting here
Chudleigh, Devon, TQ13 0AD
Easily accessibly via the A380 or the A38 between Exeter and Newton Abbot, about 20 minutes south of the M5.
Newton Abbot train station is on the direct Great Western Railway (GWR) line from London, and is approximately 10 minutes from the house.
National Express buses travel on the A380 from Exeter to Newton Abbot, with the nearest stop 10 minutes walk to the house.
A very good and informative tour lasting about 1½ hours - a lovely house with a very interesting history spread over 500 yrs - owned and lived in by the same family for 300+ yrs. House and grounds kept in super condition - nice and enjoyable lake walk.
Images: ©Ugbrooke House by Camilla Arnhold Photography
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