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Nestled between Bideford and Barnstaple and just a short drive from the quaint village of Instow, Tapeley Park sits high on a hill overlooking the River Torridge and commanding spectacular views of the North Devon coastline. Part of the historic Christie Devon Estates, Tapeley has been in the Christie family for two centuries and remains a private
Italian Terraces & Walled Garden: Step back in time among elegant nineteenth‐century Italian Terraces. The walled vegetable garden produces seasonal organic fruit and veg used in the tea room.
Old Woodland & Hidden Lake: Wander through timeless woodland surrounding a hidden lake. Some trees here are nearly 200 years old, giving a sense of serenity and passage of time.
Permaculture Garden & Sustainability Features: Tapeley is committed to sustainability. Its permaculture garden features companion and edible planting, biodiversity (bees, insects), and unusual plants such as Siberian kiwis, electric daisies, Szechuan peppers, and more.
Tea Rooms & Organic Menu: Relax in the tea rooms with indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy seasonal organic offerings grown directly from Tapeley’s gardens.
Explore & Picnic: Meander through natural nooks, discover hidden spots, take in views, and pick a peaceful place for a picnic.
Events & Weddings: Throughout the year Tapeley hosts outdoor theatre, festivals, dog shows, choral performances, and more. It’s also a sought-after wedding venue, uniquely offering gardens with coastal views in the backdrop.
The gardens are dog-friendly (on leads), family-friendly, and offer disabled access in many areas, plus accessible tea rooms. Some paths (e.g. through woods or across fields) may be more challenging.
A “Friends of Tapeley” season ticket is available.
Located just off the A39 via the B3233, with brown tourist signs. The garden entrance is just beyond the turning to Westleigh Village when coming from Bideford. Be aware: using the postcode in GPS may direct you to the wrong entrance.
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| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £8.50 per person per day |
| Child | £6.50 per person per day |
| Family Ticket (2 Adults up to 3 children) | £22.00 per ticket |
| Friends of Tapeley Season Ticket - Adult | £35.00 per ticket |
| Friends of Tapeley Season Ticket - Child | £13.00 per ticket |
| Senior | £7.00 per person per day |
Under 5's Free
Historic Houses Free entry 1 member per card
Group prices on application.
Tapeley Park is located between Bideford and Barnstaple, near the village of Instow. Visitors can follow brown tourist signs from the A39 onto the B3233 (and should be wary of following Sat Nav directions as this takes them to the wrong place). Although in the parish of Westleigh, the Tapeley turning is just beyond the road to the village, a right turn to Tapeley Park (coming from Bideford direction).
There is a local bus stop near to the bottom of the drive but beware the drive is half a mile long and uphill. Tapeley Park can also be accessed via the Tarka Trail cycle path.
| Season (31 Mar 2024 - 27 Oct 2024) |
|---|
* Open Sunday-Thursday, Closed Friday and Saturday
Tearooms open 10.30-4.00pm
Garden Admission applies to visit Tea Rooms.
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