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Discover the Art of Sarah Smith at Canonteign Kitchen’s New Exhibition Space!

Canonteign Falls is thrilled to announce the second artist to be featured in our new 2024 Café exhibition space at Canonteign Kitchen. We are excited to welcome local artist Sarah Smith, ‘The Dartmoor Artist’. About Canonteign Falls and Our Love for Art At Canonteign Falls, we’ve always been passionate about celebrating the natural beauty […]

ART AND NATURE UNITE AT CANONTEIGN.

Art at Canonteign Falls

Capture the Magic: A Photographer’s Guide to Picture-Perfect Locations.

Dartmoor Photography Spots

Dog-Friendly Dartmoor – Canonteign Falls and much more!

Canonteign Falls is a stunning natural attraction in the heart of Devon and we love dogs! Visit for peaceful walks among the waterfalls, lakes, meadows and woodlands. Escape the crowds and experience the highest waterfall in Dartmoor National Park. We welcome your four-legged friends inside and out and with 90 acres to explore there […]

Canonteign Kitchen Launches Guest Artist

Teignmouth and Shaldon Estuary by Rachel Garner Canonteign Falls, Devon – March 21, 2024 – Canonteign Falls, Devon’s esteemed destination nestled on the edge of Dartmoor, proudly announces the reopening of its picturesque waterfalls and lakes for the 2024 season, just in time for Easter. Renowned as Devon’s hidden gem, Canonteign Falls beckons visitors to […]

Canonteign Falls more than 200 years of History!

Canonteign Falls beautiful blend of nature and history makes it a captivating visit. From Vice Admiral Edward Pellew’s legacy to Lady Exmouth’s visionary endeavours, Canonteign Falls has an extraordinary past just waiting to be discovered. Back in 1811, Vice Admiral Edward Pellew, known for his heroic accomplishments, acquired the Canonteign Estate, leaving a lasting mark […]

Things to do in the rain! Embrace the Rainy Day Magic at Canonteign Falls!

Things to do in the rain! Are you worried about the possibility of rain ruining your plans to visit Canonteign Falls? Fear not! At Canonteign Falls, we believe that every drop of rain brings its own special magic. So why not embrace the rain and make the most of your visit? Here are five fantastic […]

Mid Devon Advertiser: Open Day Sheds Light on Mysterious Fern Garden

CANONTEIGN’S fern garden was host to a National Plant Collection open day on the weekend, as fern curator and pteridological expert Julian Reed showed visitors around the Estate’s historic and unique collection of ferns. ‘It was very successful,’ said Julian, ‘we had people from all over the region come to the fern garden to learn […]

WATERFALLS, LAKES AND WOODLANDS – A DAY OUT BY PITTS FARM COTTAGES

Picture credits: Pitts Farm Cottages Such a lovely descriptive blog post from Pitts Farm Cottages about their visit this June. Are you looking for a great day out for the whole family? Look no further than Canonteign Falls. Located in the heart of the Teign Valley and Dartmoor National Park near Chudleigh, Devon. Just an hour’s […]

Restored Victorian fern collections at 90 acre Dartmoor Estate of Canonteign Falls are given Plant Heritage National Plant Collection status

The fern garden at Canonteign Falls was created in the 1800s when fern gardens and Fern hunting, Pteridomania, was the height of fashion in Victorian Britain. As the prosperity of the Canonteign Estate waned during the 20th century, the fern garden was lost and forgotten. Lying undiscovered for more than 100 years. Canonteign’s owner’s Kate […]