Waterfalls, lakes and adventure play

Escape to a tranquil private estate in the heart of the Devon countryside

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Discover the highest waterfall in the South West

Visit us for peaceful walks among the waterfalls and lakes and family fun in the gardens and playgrounds.

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A great day out for young and old on the fringe of Dartmoor National Park.

We are open 7 days a week 10 am – 6 pm throughout the Summer holidays. Please book your tickets or visiting slot online before you travel. You can arrive any time within your half-hour time slot. Please wear sturdy walking shoes. Please note we now operate on a card only basis. We are dog friendly!

What’s On

Late night summer opening dates with BBQ and Bar book tickets now to join us for the whole day and into the night. The whole site will be open until 9 pm! Aug 6th, Aug 29th, Sept 3rd. Click here for more information.

August 6th – Special Late Night Opening – BBQ, Bar, band, Local Black Tor Ales and Dartmoor Papillon Gin Bar.

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Staying Safe – our Covid-19 measures from July 19th & what to expect from your visit

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Climb

to the top of the South West’s highest waterfall and discover a few surprises along the way.

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Marvel

at one of the few original Victorian Fern gardens remaining in Britain.

View Fern Garden

Lose yourself

among the ancient woodland, waterfalls and lakes of our 90 acre estate.

Take me to Walks

Explore

our adventure playgrounds with the whole family and refuel with a cream tea in our lakeside cafe.

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Canonteign Falls – a great day out for young and old on the fringe of Dartmoor National Park.

Opening Times

Monday – Open, 10am – 6pm

Tuesday – Open, 10am – 6pm

Wednesday – Open, 10am – 5pm

Thursday – Open, 10am – 6pm

Friday – Open, 10am – 6pm

Saturday – Open, 10am – 6pm

Sunday – Open, 10am – 6pm

The last entry to the Estate is at 4.30pm.
Please note there is no longer free entry to the shop and cafe

Online booking

We are delighted to welcome you back to Canonteign Falls for the 2021 season. Please book your ticket or time slot before you travel.

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Events

August 6th – Open until 9 pm BBQ, Band and Local Artisan Gin bar – Papillon, Black Tor Ales & Hunts Cider

We will keep the whole estate open until 9 pm (last entry at 8.00 pm) so you can enjoy the evening sunshine, walks and adventure play into the evening. We will also have a BBQ & Bar lakeside so you can refuel after your day with the legendary Bob King who will be playing music […]

August 2oth Open Until 9 pm with BBQ & Bar

Over the Summer we are opening late every two weeks. We will keep the whole estate open until 9 pm (last entry at 7.30 pm) so you can enjoy the evening sunshine, walks and adventure play into the evening. We will also have a BBQ & Bar lakeside so you can refuel after your day. […]

Royal British Legion Charity Abseil

August 21st The Royal British Legion are challening brave individuals to abseil 220ft down England’s highest waterfall, Canonteign Falls near Exeter in Devon, to raise funds for the Royal British Legion. To sign up or for more information click the link here

Special Summer 9 pm Friday Opening Dates with BBQ & Bar

Late evening opening: 23rd July, 6th August, 20th August & 3rd September. Over the Summer we are opening late every two weeks. We will keep the whole estate open until 9 pm (last entry at 7.30 pm) so you can enjoy the evening sunshine, walks and adventure play into the evening. We will also have […]