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The Handkerchief Tree Celebration

Shilhay Room, Poltimore House and Grounds Exeter, United Kingdom

You 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 […]

Make Time for a Cuppa

Shilhay Room, Poltimore House and Grounds Exeter, United Kingdom

Dementia UK Annual Charity Tea Party. Branches Cafe is the perfect venue to get together with friends, family or colleagues to share cake and a cuppa and raise vital funds for families facing dementia.  This May we will be taking part in Dementia UK’s biggest fundraising event of the year and raising money to help […]

National Insect Week 23 – 29 June

Shilhay Room, Poltimore House and Grounds Exeter, United Kingdom

It'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 […]