Overbeck's Garden and Museum (National Trust), Salcombe, South Devon
Exotic National Trust garden overlooking the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary
Overbeck's Garden and Museum (National Trust) is an exotic National Trust garden and museum near Salcombe on South Devon coast.
Location of Overbeck's Garden and Museum (National Trust)
Overbeck's Garden and Museum (National Trust) is located above the mouth of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. Its high above the water on the west side of the estuary.
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Directions and parking for Overbeck's Garden and Museum (National Trust)
The A381 takes you to the south western end of Salcombe. A steep road zig-zags down to North Sands (Beach) and then climbs and narrows to South Sands (Beach). The road then splits with one route taking you up to the National Trust property.
There's a reasonably large car park on site.
That said, we'd recommend taking the South Sands Sea Tractor/Taxi from Salcombe. The taxi boat delivers you to a sea tractor that takes you onto South Sands (Beach). You then wander up to Overbeck's Garden and Museum (National Trust).
If you're a keen walker, you can also walk in on the South West Coast Path from Salcombe.
Overbeck's Garden and Museum (National Trust)
The museum was created by Otto Overbeck. It contains children's toys, natural history and maritime exhibits.
Its address is Overbeck's Garden and Museum, Sharpitor, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8LW.
Things to do near Overbeck's Garden and Museum (National Trust)
The upper gardens at Overbeck's provide superb views of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary but we'd highly recommend taking the path by the entrance to the property which leads to Sharp Tor (Salcombe) and Bolt Head. The views from the top of Sharp Tor (Salcombe) are exceptional.
We'd suggest you spend some time at South Sands (Beach) as well. Again, a trip on the South Sands Sea Tractor/Taxi to Salcombe is great.
Other things in the local area
West of South Sands (Beach), visit Hope Cove, Bantham and Bigbury-on-Sea with its iconic Art Deco hotel on Burgh Island.
Explore Salcombe.
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