Stableyard Stories: Silverton Park Stables Open Days

Join us to explore Silverton Park Stables on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026 as part of Heritage Open Days. Pre-booking is preferred via Eventbrite so that we can provide you with updates regarding the event. Entry is free and leaflets on the building's history and children’s activity sheets will be available on site.

About Silverton Park Stables

Set amidst the rolling countryside of Devon, this striking building stands as a reminder of an ambitious vision begun in 1837 by George Francis Wyndham, the 4th Earl of Egremont.

Wyndham inherited the Silverton estate and set out to create a grand classical mansion, complete with an impressive stable block to house his carriages, horses, and staff. Designed by architect JT Knowles, the stables were intended to match the scale and elegance of the planned house. However, when the Earl died in 1845, the project was left unfinished, and the mansion was later demolished, leaving only the stable block behind.

Over the years, the building was used for agricultural purposes before being rescued in 1987 by the Landmark Trust. Thanks to dedicated supporters, it was carefully restored and brought back to life, opening in 2008.

As you explore, you’ll notice the grand portico, the spacious courtyard, and the sense of history embedded in every corner. We hope you enjoy discovering this unique place, where echoes of its equestrian past and grand ambitions still remain, and feel warmly welcomed during your visit.

Getting here

Address: The Old Stables Road, Silverton, Devon, EX5 4DE

What3Words: eagles.bedspread.fenced (entrance to the drive)

OS reference: SS970026

Silverton is in a remote location that is not well served by public transport. The nearest railway station is Tiverton Parkway which is around 8 miles from the property.

Parking

Parking for the event will be located in a field next to the property, from which is is around 100 yards walk across a grassy field and rough path. 

Due to a single lane driveway we will be operating a one-way system for vehicle entry and exit. Visitors are asked to follow staff directions on arrival. Cars may need to wait on the road on arrival for a few minutes to allow exiting cars to leave. Thank you for your patience and careful driving along the lane. Please also be aware of pedestrians along the road. 

Making a donation as part of your visit

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to visit a Landmark for free as part of our Open Day programme, and as such we’re pleased to continue to offer free entry at all our Open Days in 2025.
The Landmark Trust is a building conservation charity that relies on donations to support its work. Over the past 60 years, public support has helped us rescue over 200 historic buildings and make them available for all to experience and enjoy. Your support by attending our events, booking a workshop, and making a donation allows us to continue to save buildings at risk and continue to maintain those already in our care. Your donation could help train the craftspeople needed to restore a future Landmark, offer opportunities for young people to experience history first-hand, or provide a charity with free Landmark stay for their service users through our 50 for Free scheme.

Donations can be made when you book your Eventbrite ticket, at the event via contactless donation points, or after your visit via our website under Support. 

Visiting

Toilet facilities are available at this Open Day and well behaved dogs are permitted on leads. There is ample space for buggies in the courtyard. 

Hot drinks will be available in the courtyard. 

Accessibility

Silverton Park Stables has a cobbled courtyard and steps between levels that may not be suitable for visitors with limited mobility. The main kitchen, living area, refreshments and toilets are all located on the ground floor. 

We do all we can to enable access wherever possible; for further information or if you have any access concerns that you’d like to discuss before visiting, please contact our Booking Enquiries team on 01628 825925 or [email protected]. The Booking Office is open Mon to Fri - 9am to 5pm.