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.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Ugbrooke House & Gardens offers a variety of events and attractions throughout the year. Below is a detailed summary of their opening times and events:
A Celebration of Spring
This event takes place from Tuesday, 7th April 2026 to Saturday, 11th April 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (last entry at 3:00 PM). Visitors can enjoy the gardens in full spring bloom, a themed trail around the lakeside walk, and activities for children such as planting their own sunflower. The Orangery café will be open for refreshments. Tickets are available online with a 10% discount or at the gate. Prices are as follows:
- Online: Adult £10.80, Child (5-16) £5.40, Family (2 adults, 2 children) £27, Under 5s free.
- At the gate: Adult £12, Child (5-16) £6, Family (2 adults, 2 children) £30, Under 5s free.
Summer Season Opening
The house and gardens are open from Monday, 8th June 2026 to Thursday, 30th July 2026, Monday to Thursday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (last entry at 3:30 PM). Guided tours of the house last approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes and include access to the first-floor bedrooms, conservatory, and library areas. The Orangery tearoom will be open for light lunches and refreshments. Ticket prices are:
- Adult £21
- Child (6-16) £10
- Under 5s free
- Family (2 adults, 2 children) £52
- Historic Houses members: Free
Garden & Grounds Only
The gardens and grounds are open from Monday, 8th June 2026 to Thursday, 30th July 2026, Monday to Thursday, from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM (last entry at 3:30 PM). Visitors can enjoy the grounds and the Orangery tearoom. Ticket prices are:
- Adult £12
- Child (6-16) £6
- Under 5s free
- Family (2 adults, 2 children) £30
- Historic Houses members: Free
Additional Information
Dogs are welcome in the grounds but must be kept on a lead. Accessibility is available for wheelchairs, but mobility scooters are not permitted inside the house. Visitors are advised to wear suitable footwear due to uneven terrain in the gardens. For any queries, contact the estate office at 01626 852179 or [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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