Canonteign Falls
Fee required
Parking available
Escape to Canonteign Falls, a tranquil private estate in the heart of Devon, home to the highest waterfall in the South West, offering peaceful walks, adventure play, and unique experiences.

๐Ÿ“œ Discover Canonteign Falls, a tranquil private estate nestled in the heart of the Devon countryside.
๐Ÿž๏ธ Home to the highest waterfall in the South West, offering peaceful walks, stunning lakes, and family fun.

Why Go

๐Ÿ’ง Marvel at Lady Exmouth Falls, one of the UKโ€™s highest single-drop waterfalls.
๐ŸŒณ Enjoy peaceful walks through ancient woodlands and by tranquil lakes.
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Fun for all ages with extensive adventure playgrounds, trampolines, zip wire, and the indoor Autumn Play Barn.
๐ŸŒธ Explore the Victorian Fern Garden with National Plant Heritage Fern Collections.
๐Ÿพ Dog-friendly estate (dogs on lead).
๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Try SUP Yoga on Lily Lake or an Alpaca Walk experience (seasonal).
๐ŸŽ‰ Various events and activities throughout the year.

Why Avoid

โš ๏ธ Waterfall walk is steep and not suitable for prams, wheelchairs, or those with serious medical conditions.
โ˜” Estate may close during heavy rain or high winds for safety.

Cost

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Day Tickets: Adults ยฃ15, Concessions ยฃ14, Children (4-15) ยฃ8.50 (under 4s free).
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Family (2 adults & 2 children): ยฃ45.
โ™ฟ Wheelchair users & carers: Free entry due to limited accessibility.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Shop and cafe: Free to visit.
๐Ÿ‘ถ Baby carriers: Available for hire from admissions desk (ยฃ3).

Tickets & Experiences

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Combine admission with Cream Tea (ยฃ22.50 pp), Afternoon Tea (ยฃ34.50 pp), or Prosecco Afternoon Tea (ยฃ42.50 pp).
๐Ÿค Partner Experiences: Waterfalls + Wine (Canonteign Falls & Swanaford Vineyard) ยฃ27.50 pp, Dartmoor Waterfalls (Canonteign Falls & Becky Falls) coming soon.
๐ŸŽซ Annual Memberships available with benefits and partner discounts.

Hours

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Closed for the season, reopening Wednesday, 11th March 2026.
โฐ Estate: Generally 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (last entry to walks 4:00 pm).
โ˜• Canonteign Kitchen: Off-peak 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, school holidays 10:00 am - 3:30 pm.

Parking

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Free car parking (two tiers, grass overflow).
๐Ÿš Free motor home parking.
๐ŸšŒ Coach parking: Email in advance to reserve.

Checklist

๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Sensible walking shoes recommended for the waterfall walk.
๐Ÿ• Dogs: Must be kept on a lead at all times.

Food

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Canonteign Kitchen: Serves breakfast, lunch, cream, and afternoon teas.

Accessibility

โ™ฟ Waterfall walk is NOT suitable for prams, wheelchairs, or those with serious medical conditions.
๐Ÿ†“ Wheelchair users and their carers receive free entry due to limited accessibility on parts of the site.