Parke is a historic estate in the parish of Bovey Tracey near Newton Abbot in Devon, UK.

• The house of Parke is leased to Devon County Council as the headquarters of the Dartmoor National Park Authority.
• Parke House is a grade II listed building and not open to the public.
• Once a working estate and in the orchard you will find old species of apples.
• Between May and December, the orchard is grazed by three rare breeds of sheep – the Greyface Dartmoor, Devon and Cornwall Longwools and the White Faced Dartmoor.

• Tin used to be extracted from the gravel along the river edge.
• There are several granite posts in the parkland, this is where the old railway once came through.

Walking around the house is easy and wheelchair friendly with only a small hill from the café back to the car park.

• Walking the woodland in places there are steps and will be muddy in places, especially after any rain.

Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot TQ13 9JQ.

• Car, There is a large pay & display car park, although all National Trust members and blue badge holders can park for free.
• Bus, Nearest stop is Dolphin Square outside the Cafe 3 sixty, then it’s a short 10-15 minute walk
• Walk, From the centre of Bovey Tracey follow the river bank from the bridge (almost opposite Station Road car park) through Millmarsh Park and under the Moretonhampstead Road.

• Free parking for National Trust members and blue badge holders.
• Dogs are allowed all year round.
• National Trust car parks in this area do not permit overnight camping or parking.
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