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Sutton House

National Trust Sutton House & Breakers Yard Tea Room

One of London’s last remaining Tudor houses, Sutton House was built in 1535 by Sir Ralph Sadleir. By 1540 he was Secretary of State to Henry VIII and this was his family home.

You’ll find all the atmosphere of a Tudor house as you explore many of the rooms: with fine oak-panelled chambers, a great hall, fireplaces, cellars, and a tranquil courtyard. Then, enjoy the twists and surprises as you discover later period additions that reveal the house’s other histories.

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The Needles

National Trust The Needles Bakery Kiosk

Sitting high above the Needles at the very western tip of the Island, with bird’s-eye views of the Solent and unspoilt countryside, is the Needles Old Battery. A Victorian fort built in 1862 for a war that never took place, it became known as one of ‘Palmerston’s Follies’ after the politician that commissioned it, but was called into action during both World Wars.

The Battery’s multi-layered story is brought to life in a series of atmospheric rooms that show just what it was like to work here for Victorian gunners through to Second World War officers. Vivid cartoons by comic book artist Geoff Campion illustrate the part it played in the history of modern Britain too.

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Outdoor Skills

Outdoor Skills

Having the ability to navigate well, step correctly in crampons or even light a fire are just a few of the essential skills needed for outdoor adventure. Being competent and independent on adventures will keep you safe and ensure you have a great time! Find a skilled teacher with Guide Base.

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Rock climbing

Rock climbing

Ready to start climbing to outdoor rock, or looking to further develop your climbing skills? A guide can provide you with invaluable knowledge and advice to help you safely achieve your goal. Whether climbing on top rope, bolted sport climbs or with traditional protection, Guide Base has an adventure for you.

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Sharpham House retreats

Sharpham House Retreats

Mindfulness retreats in Devon: stay full-board in a Grade I-listed Georgian mansion at the centre of the stunning Sharpham Estate.

This Devon retreat centre is set in beautiful Capability Brownian gardens offering calming views over the Dart Valley, in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – the perfect place to experience a mindfulness retreat.

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Bookshop

Sharpham shop

Buy books & gift vouchers from The Sharpham Trust and help the charity.

You can purchase The Trust’s own published books, including cookbooks and a Heritage book. Browse Sharpham’s online bookshop and help independent bookstores at the same time.

Or buy gift vouchers and give the gift of Sharpham to friends and family.

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Camping

Sharpham Trust – Camping

A low-key campsite in nearby Point Field where tents sit a few metres from the river.

The site is basic, with compost loos and a firepit, and it is the perfect place to canoe to!

Canoe partners also offer a drop-off and pick-up service to this hard-to-get-to but easy-to-love site. 

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Land Rover Solihull ExperienceLand Rover Solihull Experience

Solihull Land Rover Experience

Solihull Experience is the home of Land Rover. For over half a century, this is where Land Rover has produced some of the best SUVs in the world. Amidst this urban surround lies a selection of varied terrain on the legendary Jungle Track, Land Track and Adventure Zone.

These tracks are used by Land Rover engineers to develop some of the latest vehicles.

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Solitary retrea

Solo Retreats

Retreats for one in a cabin set in blissfully peaceful woodland on The Sharpham Estate. Food provided. 

For experienced meditators.

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Bathing House

The Bathing House

A simple hideaway where you leave the world behind you and unwind.

Built in the 1770s, at the same time as Sharpham House, the Bathing House was created on a bend in the river, below the main House.

It has one main living room, a beautiful bedroom with balcony overlooking the River Dart, a kitchen, a bathroom, a utility room and a sofa-bed in the lounge. Outside, a patio running the whole frontage of the Bathing House overlooks the water. Guests have reported seeing amazing wildlife close up – including otters feeding on fish in the River Dart. 

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Burial ground

The Natural Burial Ground

With stunning views of the River Dart and across the South Hams Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Sharpham Meadow Natural Burial Ground offers an ecological alternative to traditional burial or cremation and is open to all – regardless of faith or local residency, whether you are using a funeral director or not, having a religious ceremony, a secular ceremony, or no ceremony at all. Ashes can be interred here as well as burials.

The site is cared for as a hay meadow, hence the grass is allowed to grow long and cut periodically. Only simple flat headstones are permitted. 

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Venue hire

Venue hire 

We welcome groups looking to hire indoor or outdoor spaces for residential programmes, particularly where those groups support the principles of the Sharpham Trust.

Sharpham House offers a very different experience to staying in a hotel. You and your colleagues can stay in a beautiful Grade I-listed property, which also has the relaxing, informal atmosphere of a family home.

You can also hire The Coach House – a converted Georgian courtyard – with 18 single rooms and an exceptional glass and timber extension providing a wonderful, light-filled space.

Or hire Sharpham House and The Coach House together.

The Sharpham Estate – now certified organic – is set in a majestic location high above the River Dart. The house and gardens exude a sense of peace and tranquillity with exquisite views in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Virtual retreats & courses

Virtual Retreats & Courses

If you can’t get to us, you can still access Sharpham teachings and mindfulness from your own home.

We offer online mindfulness courses, a weekly guided meditation and virtual retreats where you can connect with community and practice.

We’ve got downloadable meditations to take you away from the screen, videos that you can use and gentle mindful movement practices. Our experienced course/retreat leaders are there in real time to guide you.

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National Trust Membership

Walk This Way

Did you know that the National Trust are Europe’s biggest conservation charity, and look after nature, beauty and history for everyone to enjoy. Enjoy a phenomenal amount of walks and beautiful properties, find out about their work to tackle climate change, protect historic sites and help people and nature thrive. As a member, you’ll help protect many of our nation’s favourite places for future generations.

Every penny goes towards looking after nature, beauty and history – did You know the National Trust is now the biggest conservation charity in Europe, caring for over 250,000 hectares of farmland, over 780 miles of coastline, and 500 historic properties, gardens and nature reserves, for everyone, for ever.

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Weddings

Weddings

The Trust welcomes couples to use 18th century Sharpham House and its wonderful gardens exclusively for their weddings, with proceeds supporting the charity and its upkeep of the Estate. 

Many couples hold their ceremony on our famous feature: our spectacular, oval, cantilevered staircase, rising three floors beneath a domed ceiling and lantern skylight. 

Before and after the wedding, you and your guests can be accommodated in comfortable bedrooms among relaxed surroundings, while you can choose from five elegant rooms in this Georgian Palladian mansion designed in 1770 by Sir Robert Taylor, all licensed to hold your civil wedding ceremony. 

Sharpham House is LGBTQ+ friendly.

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