Plant Heritage National Collections of Ferns

  A NATION MAD ABOUT FERNS Between the 1840s and 1890s Victorian Britain was gripped by a fern craze. Collecting and cultivating ferns became highly fashionable for people of all classes. In 1855 Charles Kingsley even coined the word pteridomania or ‘fern madness‘.  Where people lacked the space or clean air to grow ferns outdoors […]

Fun Fact Finding Trail Answers!

WHO BUILT CANONTEIGN’S OLD MILL? Stenner & Gunn at Lowman Ironworks in Tiverton. CLAMPITT FALLS ARE NAMED AFTER WHO? The Clampitt brothers. WHAT’S THE NAME OF ENGLANDS TALLEST WATERFALL? The Lady Exmouth Falls  IN WHICH QUEEN’S REIGN WERE THE 90 STEPS CREATED? Queen Victoria  WHAT WAS THE VICTORIAN CRAZE FOR FERN COLLECTING CALLED? Pteridomania or […]

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 […]

Join Our Team

Current Vacancies We are recruiting!  If you’re looking to work as part of a close-knit team in beautiful surroundings that offers something a little bit different to a normal 9 – 5 then read on. Cafe/Kitchen Assistant Full time. As a Cafe / Kitchen Assistant at Canonteign Kitchen, you’ll work closely with the Cafe Manager […]

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 […]

Waterfalls, lakes and adventure play

Summer Alpaca Days & Up Coming Events Free Return with All Online Bookings All Summer Gift An Experience “Everything about this place is five star from the welcoming staff and the outstanding tea room, to the falls, lakes and surrounding parkland.” TripAdvisor June 2024 Opening Times Monday – 10 AM – 5 PM Tuesday – […]

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Canonteign Falls is a stunning natural attraction in the heart of Devon. Visit us for peaceful walks among the waterfalls and lakes and family fun in the gardens and playgrounds. Escape the crowds and experience the highest waterfall in Dartmoor National Park.   For garden lovers, the Victorian Fern Garden is a historic snapshot of the […]