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The Handkerchief Tree Celebration
Shilhay Room, Poltimore House and Grounds Exeter, United KingdomYou don't need to be a Dendrophile to love our Handkerchief Tree. We've got some pretty fabulous trees at Poltimore House and Grounds - and this tree is no shrinking violet. The 'Davidia Involucrata is considered a rare tree species. It is known for its distinctive white 'handkerchief -like bracts which are just beginning to […]
VE DAY 80th Celebration
Shilhay Room, Poltimore House and Grounds Exeter, United KingdomA Weekend of Historic Celebration - Dover College . Poltimore House and Grounds became the wartime home for Dover College and is fondly remembered by many pupils. The boys formed the Home Guard and enjoyed many 'squirmishes' with neighbouring Bradninch Company, Silverton and Broadclyst platoons. There are some wonderful and poignant memories from the pupils […]
VE DAY 80 Celebration – Something for the Little Ones
Shilhay Room, Poltimore House and Grounds Exeter, United KingdomFree Craft Activities and Free Face Painting. Children have always been a big part of Poltimore's history; with 2 schools - Poltimore College for Girls and then Dover College for Boys for the duration of WW2 and thereafter a maternity ward! So, we'd like to include children in this historic event and have some free […]
Lazy Sunday Live Music
Shilhay Room, Poltimore House and Grounds Exeter, United KingdomJ J Wilde Performs Live on Sunday 11 May. Absolutely thrilled that we have the wonderful JJ Wilde kicking off our Lazy Sunday Live Music session with a fabulous jazz and swing set. If you love your music, then make sure you join us outside Branches cafe from 1.00 - 3.00 and kick back and […]
Free Farm Shop Tasting
Shilhay Room, Poltimore House and Grounds Exeter, United KingdomDelicious local and organic food. Join us for a fabulous food tasting at Branches Cafe on Saturday 24 May from 10.00 to 3.30. We've got delicious cheeses, sausages, and home-grown farm produce for you to try. We are really lucky to have Martinsfield (local organic farm at Broadclyst) supplying both Branches Cafe and the farm […]
Lazy Sunday Live Music
Shilhay Room, Poltimore House and Grounds Exeter, United KingdomJoin us for a fabulous live performance by the hugely talented Sarah Yeo for our second Lazy Sunday Live Music session with a fabulous country and western, folk music set. If you love your music, then make sure you join us outside Branches cafe from 1.00 - 3.00 and kick back and enjoy! As well […]
National Insect Week 23 – 29 June
Shilhay Room, Poltimore House and Grounds Exeter, United KingdomIt's a bug's life at Poltimore and we want to share it ! Come and explore these fascinating little creatures with our bee hives, ant hotels, mini trails and indoor activities with your little people. National Insect Week is a celebration of the ‘little things that run the world’. This week-long celebration of minibeasts aims to […]
Meet the Alpacas
Shilhay Room, Poltimore House and Grounds Exeter, United KingdomWho doesn't love an Alpaca? Come and meet our Del, Rodney and Trigger on Bank Holiday Monday, 25th August 2025. They'll be waiting for you at Branches Café!
Doodles to Life with Steve McCraken
Branches Cafe at Poltimore HouseDoodles to Life Poltimore Ideas Network Join us for an exciting in-person event at Poltimore House on July 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM (BST). This is your chance to experience creativity in action as we bring his characters to life with Steve McCracken. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to be part of a fun event! Come, […]
Lazy Sunday Afternoon Music – 09.08.26
Branches Cafe at Poltimore HouseJoin us for a fabulous live performance by the hugely talented Sarah Yeo for our second Lazy Sunday Live Music session with a fabulous country and western, folk music set. If you love your music, then make sure you join us outside Branches cafe from 1.00 - 3.00 and kick back and enjoy! As well […]