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Overbeck's

Overbeck's
  • Overbeck's

Given by The National Trust

  • , coordinator / South West

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    This has got to be one of the most beautiful spaces in the South West - what a view! Could be perfect for an outdoor exhibition or to inspire painting, poetry and performance. But if a view is not your thing, then why not use the grounds one night for a ghost hunt!

Overbeck's has a museum, garden and tea-room and is surrounded by National Trust coast and countryside and perched high up on the cliffs overlooking Salcombe and the sea.

It's the perfect space to be inspired and to let your imagination run wild. Explore the garden, venture out on to the coast path and use the collections as a background for your creative endeavors.

This space is suitable for music, performance, dance, a fashion show, display of artwork - or combination of the above!

The indoor space is a bit limited in size as it is not a big, open hall, but drama groups that have used it in the past have found the staircase, gallery and secret rooms, as well as the winding paths in the garden, add an extra element to their performances.

Overbeck's could be used for ghost hunts or the lawn is a great space for an outdoor exhibition. The views, the rare exotic plants and quirky collections make this space a great inspiration for artists.

Where

  • Salcombe

Availability

  • Availability is constricted by opening hours which in 2012 will be 10th March to 5th November 11-5pm everyday. Around that the space is available in the evenings and virtually anytime during the winter. It is available to under 18s as long as you have parental consent to use the space and normally a member of the National Trust staff will need to be on site, but they are very approachable and friendly.

Facts

large (fits up to 50 people), medium (fits up to 20 people), bike parking

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