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Devon’s Christmas Delights
Christmas is just around the corner, and although Canonteign Falls is closed we have our gift vouchers available to buy online, which offer fantastic experiences and memory-making adventures. We have also put together some Christmas holiday suggestions for events run by our partner attractions. Canonteign Falls: Gift a great day out. If you’re looking to […]
Read MoreThings 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 […]
Read MoreCanonteign Falls more than 200 years of History!
Experience the beautiful blend of nature and history that makes Canonteing Falls so captivating. From Vice Admiral Edward Pellew’s legacy to Lady Exmouth’s visionary endeavours, Canonteign Falls has an extraordinary past just waiting to be uncovered. Back in 1811, Vice Admiral Edward Pellew, known for his heroic accomplishments, acquired the Canonteign Estate, leaving a lasting […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Canonteign Falls Honey
Canonteign Falls Honey Beekeeper John Our Apiarist Beekeeper John started beekeeping at 13 when he was the school beekeeper. That experience ignited a lifelong love of honeybees – unadulterated, artisan honey. He now has apiaries on bee-friendly sites in the villages of Dartington, Littlehempston, Galmpton and Canonteign Falls. John breeds his own calm temperament queens […]
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Canonteign Falls Wins Best Retail Shop Award and is a Finalist Best Dog-Friendly Attraction
Canonteign Falls Wins Best Retail Shop Award
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Canonteign Falls Wins 2023 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award
Canonteign Falls has been recognised as a 2023 Travellers’ Choice award-winner for receiving consistently good reviews throughout 2023.
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Dog-Friendly Dartmoor – Canonteign Falls
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 […]
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