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.
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Ugbrooke House & Gardens is a historic estate located in Chudleigh, Newton Abbot, Devon, with a rich history spanning over 900 years. The estate features a Capability Brown-designed parkland and has been the Clifford family home for nearly 500 years.
General Opening Information:
Ugbrooke House and Gardens is currently closed to the public for the year 2025. The estate will reopen in 2026. Visitors are encouraged to check the events calendar for special events or contact the estate office for private group visits or events.
Special Events:
- An Exclusive Murder Mystery Evening: This event is scheduled for Saturday, 13th September 2025, from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM. It includes a champagne reception, a three-course dinner, and a theatrical performance by the Moonstone Theatre Company. Tickets are priced at £150 per person, and overnight accommodation is available upon request.
- Sculpture Trail: The estate will feature sculptures by artists Brendan Rawlings and Josh Quant in 2025. These works highlight sustainability and creativity, aligning with the estate's values.
- Fundraising Fun Day: This event will take place on Sunday, 27th April, from 11 AM to 4 PM, supporting Cancer Lifeline South West. Entry is £5 for adults, and children under 16 enter free when accompanied by an adult.
- Plein Air Painting Day: On Wednesday, 6th August, from 10 AM to 4 PM, a painting workshop led by artist Richard Thorn will be held in the gardens. Tickets are £100 per person, and booking is required.
Accessibility and Visitor Guidelines:
- Wheelchair access is available to the house, but mobility scooters are not permitted inside. Access to the first floor is via stairs or an exterior route.
- Photography is not allowed inside the house during tours, and drones are prohibited on the estate.
- Dogs are welcome in the gardens but must be kept on a lead. They are not allowed inside the house, except for guide dogs.
For more information or to arrange private visits, contact the estate office at +44 (0)1626 852179 or email [email protected].
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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