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Travel the South
West of England with the Great British Heritage Pass - explore the
stunning South Western regions and England heritage properties of
Bristol, Bath, Cornwall, Devon, Cirencester, Wiltshire, Christchurch
and more.Your tour of South West England begins at Lacock Abbey, a 13th
century abbey converted into a house in 1540, with 18th century Gothic
alterations. It was also used for the filming of various interior
scenes at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films.Next head off to Bath to
see the Roman Baths and Pump Room, the extensive remains of Roman Baths
and Temple Complex, and amongst the finest Roman remains in Europe.
Mystical Stonehenge next awaits you, where for over 5,000 years these
enigmatic stones have engendered a sense of reverence in the millions
who have visited them. Continue heading southwest towards Stourhead, a
world-famous garden laid out from 1741-80, where its lakes, temples and
rare trees form a landscape of breathtaking beauty throughout the year.
Barrington Court Garden in Somerset is a tudor manor house restored in
the 1920s, with a garden laid out in a series of ‘rooms.’ Next head to
South Devon and see Berry Pomeroy Castle, a romantic late medieval
castle located halfway up a wooded hillside, which looks over a deep
ravine and stream. Escape to Trebah Garden, a 26-acre early 19th
century ravine garden that falls to a private beach on the Helford
River. It is a paradise for artists, gardeners, and families. Next head
for St. Michael’s Mount, a medieval castle on a tiny island linked to
the mainland by a causeway, before continuing to Tintagel Castle, the
legendary birthplace of King Arthur. The extensive ruins of this
medieval castle cling precariously to the edge of a cliff. Finish your
tour of the South West of England with a trip to Lundy Island, which
has an historical pirate connection and a puffin habitat.
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Beauty & The Beast, America
Hall , De La
Rue Way, Pinhoe, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8PX 13th Jan 2010 to 16th Jan
2010 
Royal Parade, Plymouth, PL1 2TR. Ticket Enquiries: 01752 267222
18 December 2009 - 23 January 2010
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Red Riding Hood . 
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LA RONDE Two
cousins, Jane and Mary Parminter, built this 16 sided house in 1796,
after they had done the Grand Tour of Europe. The house now contains
many of the original contents and collections that the first owners
brought back from Europe with them. There is also a shell encrusted
gallery that is so fragile that you can only see it via closed circuit
television the National Trust have installed
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Summer
Lane, Exmouth, EX8 5BD
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Abbot
Pottery Caroline
Smith is a Devon potter whose slip decorated earthenware reflects the
West Country landscape. After working for a local pottery she set up
this family business with her father. The Moorland design or 'Sheep
Pottery' is the result of walking
and riding on Dartmoor from an early age and her interest in the
natural world. The methods used in production, including hand throwing
on the wheel, follow the tradition long established by the old Torquay
Potteries
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Hopkins
Lane,Newton Abbot,TQ12 2EL |
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Allhallows
Museum The
market town of Honiton has a small local museum dedicated to local
history and Honiton lace.
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High
Street, Honiton, EX14 1PG |
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Aqualand Torquay's
new very own Aquarium.Local
marine life and exotic fish from tropical waters can be found here
along with many species of reptiles and birds.
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Beacon
Quay,, Torquay, |
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Arlington
Court This is a
1822
house, built
in the neo-classical style. The outside of the house is perhaps a
little plain,
but inside are a number of fascinating collections brought together by
Miss
Rosalie Chichester who owned the house. These include shells, costumes,
model
ships, pewter. In addition the National Trust houses their carriage
collection
in the stables of Arlington Court
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Arlington,
Barnstaple, EX31 4LP |
01271 850296 |
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Ashburton
Museum No
visit to Ashburton would be complete without a visit to the Town's
Museum. Originally started in a private house, it moved to the tower of
St Lawrence Chapel and, when it outgrew that, in 1962, to the old
blacksmith's shop behind the chapel (part of the old grammar school
site). By 1968 it moved again to
its present site in the centre of Ashburton (next door to Lloyds Bank)
in
a building which was once a brush factory.It
houses
a unique
collection, which, in addition to items of local interest, includes a
large
collection of North American Indian artifacts
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Ashburton
Town Hall Ashburton
Town Hall was built in 1850 by Lord Clinton to replace the 300 year old
original wooden market hall. (a fantastic scale model of which can be
found
at Ashburton museum).These days
the town hall houses the Town Clerk's office, Teignbridge cash offices,
council meeting rooms and two large function rooms
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North
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Village - Outlet centre & visitor attraction In
Atlantic Village you'll find a wide selection of famous name brands at
discounts of up to 50% off their original selling price. There are over
35 stores and they are located in a glazed mall with Food Court cafe
services and free parking. Outside
at
Discovery Island are a whole range of attractions for the family, some
of which are free of charge.
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Bideford From Barnstaple take A39. Go straight over Bideford roundabout and at Abbotsham roundabout turn Left. Open all year - 7 days a week. ATLANTIC VILLAGE CLICK |
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Axe Valley Heritage Museum The Museum is
on the top
floor of Seaton Town Hall in Fore Street and houses a large collection
of photographs and documents illustrating the history of Seaton and the
surrounding area.
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Seaton
Town Hall, Fore Street,Seaton
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Axminster
Museum The
former court room houses the majority of the collection. A recent
addition to this room is a model of Weycroft Mill a prominent landmark
where the main road from Chard crosses the River Axe on the northern
approaches to the town. There are three smaller rooms which have as
their theme, Axminster carpets, agricultural and associated trades and
a room set aside every year to feature some aspect of Victorian or
Edwardian life.
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The
Old Courthouse, Church Street, Axminster, EX13 5AQ |
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Babbacombe
Cliff Railway & Oddicombe Beach A
Cliff Railway to serve Oddicambe and Babbacombe beaches had been mooted
since early in the century but it was not until 1924 that construction
started. The cliff
lift opened on 1st April 1926 and was owned and operated by the Torquay
Tramways Company.The line
is
720ft long, with double track throughout with an unusual gauge of 5'10"
and
a gradient of 1 in 2.84.The
cliff lift was sold on 13th March 1935 to the Borough of Torquay,
together with the tram depot at Westhill Avenue and six “tramway
houses” in St.Margarets Avenue.
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On
Babbacombe Downs BABBACOMBE CLIFF RAILWAY CLICK |
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Babbacombe
Model Village Four acres of award winning
gardens with miniature landscapes often featured on TV. Free open top
bus from harbour. Over 40 years, the project has grown and now features
an extensive range of
buildings emphasising Vernacular architectural styles - working
watermills, Georgian towns, Tudor houses & classic Devon thatched
villages and farms
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Babbacombe
Pottery A few Stoke On trent Potters
formed this world famous
pottery in the 1950s. Today it's products are so sought after that it
has its own large E-bay section!
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Laureston
Designs Ltd |
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Barbican Glassworks Watch
as skilled glass blowers from Dartington Crystal demonstrate their
craft. Next to the Barbican Steps, this unique centre also features a
shop stocking Crystal and Wedgwood.
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The Barbican, Plymouth BARBICAN GLASSWORKSCLICK |
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Barnstaple Heritage Centre Barnstaple
Heritage Centre is housed in the grade I and II listed "Queen Anne's
Walk" building on the riverfront. This beautiful building was once a
merchant's walkway (the Great Quay once cut in in front of the
collonade). In 1709 the fancy stonework and statue of Queen Anne was
added. The building behind the Colonnade, now housing our shop and
exhibition, was built in the 1850s and has been used as a baths &
wash-house, a masonic lodge and a day-centre. This important building
has now been given a new lease of life as Barnstaple Heritage Centre.
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Queen
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Barometer World and Museum The NEW
Barometer World Exhibition is bound to be of interest to all visitors,
with an incredible variety of weather predictors from conventional
mercury and aneroid barometers, rare and strange instruments from the
past to unusual natural weather forecasters including sharks, frogs and
leeches! Barometer World invites you to an exhibition with a difference!
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Quicksilver
Barn, Merton, EX20 3DS |
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Bayard's
Cove Fort The
Cobbled Bayards Cove has changed little since 1539. imparting the best
impression of just how a cobbled River Bank Quay used to look. The
Cove featured regularly in the Television series The Onedin Line. At
the southern end of Bayard's Cove is a small fortification. The
artillery fort was built by Dartmouth Corporation in 1510 to provide
additional protection to the harbour.
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Located
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Becky Falls On Dartmoor near Bovey Tracey. Cascading waterfalls and 60 acre woodland estate with river walks, pets garden, nature trails, tea room, ice-cream parlour, gift shop and restaurant. |
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Manaton,
Nr Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9UG |
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Berry Head Country Park Berry
Head is Torbay's most important wildlife site. It also features
Napoleonic fortifications, geological formations and landscapes
designated as being of
national importance. There are several species of rare and
threatened plants growing at Berry Head.
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Brixham |
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Berry
Pomeroy Castle English
Heritage owned. The
castle,
now a romantic ruin, is reputed to be one of the most haunted in the
British Isles. It has numerous legends associated with it, and although
now only a
shell of its former glory, it retains an air of its troubled history
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Totnes |
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Bickleigh
Mill Welcome
to Bickleigh
Mill in
Tiverton Devona lovely 18th century
watermill and pottery studio in the heart of Devon. Bickleigh Mill is also
one of Devon's largest most exciting rural shopping, eating and
recreation destination housed within this historic working water Mill. Bickleigh Mill is
renowned for being one of the top quality shopping places in Devon
offering a wide range of gifts, works of art, pottery and a superb
restaurant and cafe serving traditional locally produced food.
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Bickleigh,
Nr Tiverton, EX16 8RG |
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Bickleigh Castle Our
14th Century castle nestles in a valley with 30 acres of lush green
land stretching out around it. The River Exe runs through the land
offering you the chance to fish or just sit and listen as the river
makes its way back to the sea. This
is an
opportunity not only to be close to nature but to almost touch history:
our chapel was built only 30 years after the Normans landed in Britain
in the 11th Century and stands intact today as probably the oldest
'living' building in Devon.
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Bickleigh ,Tiverton
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Bicton
Park Gardens Spanning
nearly 300 years of horticultural history, these magnificent gardens
are set in East Devon's picturesque Otter Valley, between the ancient
city of Exeter and southwest England's Jurassic Coast World Heritage
Site.
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East
Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton |
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Bideford Railway Museum |
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Bideford |
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The Big Sheep Working
farm turned wacky attraction, all undercover fun includes sheep racing,
adventure zones and live entertainment. With rural crafts on show, shop
and
restaurant.
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Abbotsham, Bideford |
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Bill
Douglas Centre for the History of Cinema and
Popular Cult The
Bill Douglas Centre for the History of Cinema and Popular Culture
contains both a public museum and an academic research centre, housing
one of Britain's largest public collections of books, prints, artefacts
and ephemera relating to the history and prehistory of cinema.
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Old
Library Building, CENTRE CLICK |
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Bishopsteignton Museum The
collection consists of items donated by local residents and illustrates
the diversity of village life over the years, at work and at play. Try
to
record and conserve as much about farming and village life as possible.
Collection is varied and includes memorabilia of local and national
events. Some wartime newspapers and local magazines which directly
relate to community affairs. Many old photographs. Local transport and
other services as well as organisations are featured.
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The
Community Centre |
Tel: 01626 775308 |
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Blackdown
Hills The
Blackdown Hills Rural Partnership brings together local communities,
local authorities, interest groups and national agencies to promote
environmental, social and economic initiatives that will help ensure
the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) remain a
healthy, living landscape for future generations
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Devon/Somerset
Border |
Tel: 01823 680681 |
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Blackpool Sands |
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Nr Dartmouth |
01803 770606 |
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Bovey Handloom Weavers |
Bovey Tracey |
01626 833424 |
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Bovey Tracey Museum Bovey
Tracey Heritage Trust is a registered charity, which researches and
preserves the history of the town. The trust has now moved into a new
exhibition centre at Bovey Tracey Station. Displays include railway and
school memorabilia, Civil War, pottery and an extensive collection of
photographs.
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The Old Railway Station, St. John"s Lane, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9GP |
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Bowden House BOWDEN
HOUSE GHOSTLY TALES &
THE
BRITISH PHOTOGRAPHIC MUSEUM. Parts of the house date to 12c but it is
mainly 16c and
the Grand Hall is in neo Classical Baroque style with the Great Hall
covered with 19c weaponary. Ghost tours start at 2,3 and 4 p.m.
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01803 863664 |
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Bowhill |
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Dunford Road, Exeter |
01392 252461 |
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Bradley Manor Small
medieval manor house set in woodland and meadows
One of the finest and most complete medieval manor houses in Devon. Fantastic woodland and riverside setting on the outskirts of Newton AbbotImpressive collection of pre-Raphaelite pictures and Arts & Crafts furnitureFinely crafted plaster work and joinery. Watch the manor's history unfold before you on a tour of the house |
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Brannams Pottery |
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Barnstaple |
01271 343035 |
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Branscombe
Old Bakery, The
Old Bakery is a stone-built and partially rendered building beneath
thatch, which at the time of its closure as a business in 1987 was the
last traditional working bakery in Devon. The
old
baking equipment has been preserved in the baking room and the rest of
the building now serves as a tea-room. The water-powered Manor Mill
probably supplied the
flour for the bakery. The forge is open daily and the blacksmith sells
the
ironwork he produces.
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Braunton and District Museum The
Bakehouse Centre was specially converted from a former bakehouse and
two cottages to house today's Museum which is reputed to have its own
ghost!!!!
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The
Bakehouse Centre |
Tel:
01271 |
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Weekends in Torquay Stag Weekends, Hen
Weekends, Activity Breaks, Corporate Weekends, Birthday
Celebrations, Golf Weekends.Known as the English
Riviera,
Torquay enjoys a great climate (for the UK!) and offers you everything
you could hope
for on a Stag, Hen, Corporate or Group Weekend. Located just South West
of
the Dartmoor National Park, Torquay is ringed by beautiful Devon
countryside. In spite of being immortalised by Basil Fawlty, Torquay
hoteliers offer a wonderfully warm welcome, and we have a range of
accommodation options available to you. At night Torquay is jumping
with plenty of nocturnal activity to get
your blood well and truly pumping, plus one of our team grew up in
Torquay, so we can tell you about places and venues not offered by our
competition!
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Brilliant
Weekends Limited, Mardyke House, 18 Hotwell Road, BRISTOL, BS8 4UD Monday 8.30am - 6.30pm Tuesday 8.30am - 6.30pm Wednesday 8.30am - 6.30pm Thursday 8.30am - 6.30pm Friday 8.30am - 6.30pm Saturday 10am - 3.00pm Sunday closed TORQUAY BRILLIANT WEEKENDS |
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Museum The
Britannia Royal Naval College is an imposing Edwardian building that
stands on Mount Boone overlooking the town of Dartmouth. It was
designed by Aston Webb, opened in 1905, and is responsible for the
initial training of Officers for the Royal Navy. Dartmouth has been
associated with the training of potential Officers since 1863 when the
warship, HMS Britannia, arrived in Dartmouth to be the Officer Training
College.The Britannia
Museum is housed in one of the former Cadet Gunrooms and was opened in
1999 by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. The Museum explores
the history of Officer Training at Dartmouth.
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Britannia
Royal
Naval College Dartmouth TQ6 0HJ BRITANNIA MUSEUM CLICK |
Tel: 01803 677233 |
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Brixham Heritage Museum Brixham
Museum & History Society are committed to promoting access to the
heritage of our historic town and fishing port to everyone. The
majority of displays are at ground level and ramps are available to
assist visitors with physical disabilities including at the Museum
entrance. A Museum Steward is available to assist any visitor, ground
floor doorways have been widened, and there is a recently installed
toilet for the use of visitors with disabilities.
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Broadlands Broadlands
is a rare and precious area of ancient woodland with a wealth of
interesting wildlife: bluebells, goldcrests, speckled wood butterflies
and coppiced wych elms. There are also good views from the adjoining
area of grassy public open
space. Local people appreciate Broadland's variety and accessibility.
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Off Broadlands Avenue in Newton Abbot, this small community woodland is a green gem in a built-up area.
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Buckfast
Abbey A
living Benedectine Monastery and fascinating insight into the monastic
life. Presentations and displays, shops and restaurant. Nobody leaves
untouched by the serenity.
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Buckfast
Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary All
weather family attraction with underwater viewing area for otters and
live exotic butterflies in rain forest habitat. Cafe
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01364 642916 |
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Buckland
Abbey Tucked
away in its own secluded valley, the house built by Sir Richard
Grenville, hero of The Revenge, incorporates the remains of a small but
influential 13th-century
Cistercian monastery. Later on, his great rival Sir Francis Drake lived
at
Buckland during the turbulent period of the Armada, and the house
contains
interesting memorabilia from this time, including Drake’s drum
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6
miles (10km) S of Tavistock, 11 miles (18km) N of Plymouth. Turn off
A386 0.5 mile (1km) S of Yelverton and follow the brown tourist signs
Check opening times on website BUCKLAND ABBEY CLICK |
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Bull Point Lighthouse Bull
Point Lighthouse gives a guide to vessels navigating off the North
Devon Coast with a red sector light marking the Rockham Shoal and the
Morte Stone off Morte Point.The
light was first established in 1879 on the headland near the village of
Mortehoe, North Devon, and operated without undue incident for 93
years,
but on 18th September, 1972, the Principal Keeper reported ground
movement
in the area of the engine room and the passage leading to the
lighthouse,
and that 2" fissures were opening up. In the early hours of Sunday
morning,
24th September, 15 metres of the cliff face crashed into the sea and
a further 15 metres subsided steeply causing deep fissures to open up
inside the boundary wall. Walls cracked and the engine/fog signal
station partly collapsed, leaving it in a dangerous condition and
putting the fog signal out of action.
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Mortehoe:From
the
entrance to
the car park at Mortehoe, follow the sign, “Lighthouse, Lee.” After a
short distance the HM Coastguard Station will appear on the left
followed by a
sign marked Rockham Bay, continue on until arriving at a white painted
gate,
which is the entrance of the access road leading to Bull Point
Lighthouse.
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01271 870535 |
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Burrator Reservoir Burrator
Reservoir is a beautiful spot set in the midst of farmland and moorland
near the village of Sheepstor. It is accessed from either
Yelverton
or Meavy.The
Burrator
Dam is built across the river Meavy at the Burrator Gorge. It is
constructed
of concrete faced with dressed granite. The smaller one at
Sheepstor
is built on a dividing ridge between the Meavy and Sheepstor Brook and
is
formed by an earth embankment with a core wall of puddled clay above
the
original ground level and a concrete section below ground.
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Dartmoor |
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Burrow
Farm Gardens A
beautifully landscaped seven acre garden created over the last forty
years by Mary Benger. Awarded * status in the 'Good Gardens
Guide', Burrow Farm Gardens will appeal to both the plantsmen and those
seeking a relaxing walk round a tranquil garden
with extensive views. It includes a fascinating woodland garden
created
in an ancient Roman clay pit, and the most recent addition is the
millennium
rill garden. Homemade
Cream Teas and light refreshments will complete your day's enjoyment at
Burrow Farm
Gardens.
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Burton Art Gallery and Museum Burton
Art Gallery & Museum situated in Victoria Park, Bideford, was
reopened in May 1994, after a major extension and refurbishment. The
new building has
three exhibition spaces, a museum, craft gallery, shop, workshop and
lecture area and a coffee shop
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Kingsley
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Bygones A fascinating insight into
Victorian life. Wander along the life size Victorian street with over
20 shops and period
rooms set out with sounds and smells from a bygone age. It's like
walking back in time.
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Canonteign
Falls and Lakeland Nature
trails, the highest waterfall in England, woods & lakeland.
Miniature ponies, wildfowl, junior commando course, picnic area, shop,
all weather barbecue
& restaurant.
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The Cardew Teapottery The
pottery painting cafe and visitor attraction offers adults and children
alike the opportunity to make and take home their own ceramic
masterpieces.From
“casting" a design from liquid clay, through to decorating a
“pre-fired" children’s ornament like a butterfly or ferocious dinosaur!
No
matter your skill level (old or very young), you can literally get some
clay or paint under your finger nails and produce a masterpiece, which
will
become a lasting souvenir of your visit. The
Cardew
Teapottery is proud to be the U.K’s largest ceramic playground
attraction where almost anything “potty" is possible with a little
expert tuition! This
experience is completed by a superb and crafty gift shop, “seconds"
bargains and delicious home made Devon food served at the Madhatter’s
licensed restaurant, and our 10 acre woodland playground
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Castle Drogo Nr. National Trust owned property designed by Sir Edward Lutyens between 1910-30 built from granite and oak and with formal gardens. |
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Chagford Chagford
is one of the original four Stannary Towns of Devon, where tinners
brought their hard won metal for assay and stamping. The town is a
thriving community with many shops (thirty-four retail shops, a post
office, two banks, four public houses, two churches, one chapel) and
excellent leisure facilities, including an open air swimming pool.
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Chagford |
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Chambercombe Manor Set
in a secluded valley, Chambercombe Manor has much to offer because of
its colourful history . The
house,
containing eight rooms, dates from the 11th Century and was mentioned
in the Domesday Book Period
furnishing from Elizabethan to Victorian times are in abundanceSpecial
interest lies in the Secret Passage and the Haunted Room
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CHAMBERCOMBE MANOR CLICK |
01271 862624 |
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Chip Shop Chip
Shop is a very small place just outside Tavistock. Like me, you'll
probably drive through without realising you've been there as all
you'll see is the Chip Shop Inn shown beside and a few houses.
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Chip Shop, Nr Tavistock |
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Church House The
beautiful village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor is a well-known Dartmoor
tourist attraction welcoming visitors at all times of the year.
Widecombe lies in a valley created by the East Webbern river. The name
Widecombe is derived from 'Withy-combe' - meaning 'Willow Valley'.Next
to
the churchyard
is Church House built in 1537 as a brew house for the production of
church
ales. Church House is now managed by the National Trust, having been a
brew
house, school house and alms house at various times in its history. The
old
Sexton's cottage is also part of the complex, currently being utilised
as
a National Trust and Dartmoor National Park Information Centre and shop.
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City Museum and Art Gallery The
Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery is the heart of the museum
service. It houses a wide variety of collections covering the fine and
decorative arts,
natural history and human history. The main building presents an
exciting programme of changing exhibitions and displays. These may be
generated through partnerships with other organisations, loaned in from
other institutions, or be based around the permanent collections. There
is also a dynamic programme of associated events and workshops, along
with a series of lunchtime lectures and concerts.Open
all
year, Tue-Sat & BH Mondays.Free Admission
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Clovelly Village Unspoilt
and picturesque fishing village on North Devon coast famed for its
steep cobbled streets. Boat trips from the 14th Century quay, visitors'
centre, shops, restaurants and facilities.
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Cobbaton Combat Collection This
military museum covers mostly World War Two, but with exhibits from the
Boer War up to the Gulf War. This collection ranges from military
surplus
tanks, guns, helmets, artillery, grenades, and bombs, to Home Front
ration
books, gas masks, ARP and Home Guard uniforms, and blackout lamps. In
1981
Preston Isaac's runaway hobby was opened to the public, and just keeps
growing.
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Chittlehampton,
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Cockington Country Park and Village The
old manor house that is Cockington Court sits within the estate of
Cockington, on the edge of Torquay and only minutes from the sea. The
estate
is mentioned in the Domesday Book and comprises the village with
thatched cottages, church, formal gardens, woodands, water-wheel,
meadows and pasture. It is renowned for its attractiveness and is well
worth a visit. Enjoy
a
ride in a horse-drawn carriage. These run from the village centre by
the old forge, down to the sea-front and back. Cockington
Court has developed as a centre for high-quality crafts, produced by
its resident crafts persons. It also hosts the increasingly popular
Last Night of the Proms
every June.
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Coleton
Fishacre House and Garden Oswald
Peregrine Milne, a pupil of Sir Edwin Lutyens, designed the house and
the architectural features of the garden for Rupert and Lady Dorothy
D’Oyly Carte and it was completed in 1926. The elegant Art Deco
influenced interior is furnished as a family house in the ‘spirit of
the D’Oyly Cartes’ with original light fittings and the delightful
Spencer Hoffman pictorial over-mantle picture in the library.
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Kingswear,
Dartmouth, TQ6 0EQ |
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Mill Coldharbour
Mill Working Wool Museum, set in the heart of the Devon countryside. On
a guided tour, discover the sights and sounds of a Victorian mill! You
will see all the stages that a sheep's fleece goes through to make
knitting wool.
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Wool
Museum Uffculme, Cullompton EX15 3EE COLDHARBOUR MILL CLICK |
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The Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross Crediton
Church has a history which is as long as that of any church in Devon,
including Exeter Cathedral. It can be traced continuously in written
records back to the early tenth century, and if an eleventh century
copy of a charter of 739AD
is accepted as authentic, to almost two centuries earlier.
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The Combe Martin Motor Cycle Collection |
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Combe
Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park The
most wonderous collection of animals that have ever lived, from present
day, to the world of 225 million years ago! Set in 25 acres of lovely
countryside.
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Jurassic Hotel, Combe Martin, EX34 0NG |
01271 882486 |
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Compton Castle A
magical fortified manor house, built between the 14th and 16th
centuries and home to the Gilbert family for most of the last six
hundred years. Sir Humphrey Gilbert (1539-83) was coloniser of
Newfoundland and half-brother to Sir Walter Raleigh. The dramatic
towers and battlements shelter a stone courtyard, medieval great hall,
spiral staircase and minstrels’ gallery.
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Connections Discovery Centre An
interpretation centre for schools and groups with National Curriculum
support and resources. Features trained interpretative guides, resource
packs, handling collections, displays and study area. Exeter City
Museums Education Staff are based at Connections Discovery Centre
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MUSEUM
In
the Old Grammar School you find an historic building, a collection and
a local history archive. Each one of these would be worth visiting on
its own, but to experience the three is exceptional
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Old Grammar
School 108, Fore Street Kingsbridge, TQ7 1AW COOKWORTHY MUSEUM CLICK |
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01548 853235 |
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Fort
Massive
Victorian hidden defences built to protect Plymouth and now in the care
of the Landmark Trust. Displays, live gun firing some weekends.
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Crownhill
Fort Road, Plymouth, PL6 5BX |
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D'art Gallery |
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Dart
Pleasure Craft
Dart Pleasure Craft operates a comprehensive range of cruises between Totnes & Dartmouth. Riverlink’s branded boats provide Harbour, Coastal and Wildlife cruises from Dartmouth. The famous Round Robin tour, Steam Train, Ferry, River Cruise and Topless Bus starts in April and continues until October. One ticket covers all transport. |
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Dartington Cider Press Centre A
Visitor and craft centre, with 15 shops set in a village atmosphere,
offering a wide variety of quality products including: crystal,
jewellery, pottery, food, kitchen ware, books, stationary, toys etc.
The Arts and Craft section offers a wide range of top quality designer
wares. The centre provides an excellent range of well prepared, quality
meals
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Dartington Crystal Working
factory attracting 300,000 visitors a year. Watch glass blown, shaped
& engraved and have a go at glass decoration yourself. Factory
shop, visitor centre & restaurant.
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Great
Torrington, EX38 7AN |
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Dartington Hall Gardens |
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01803 862367 |
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Castle English
Heritage owned coastal defence, 600 years old with Victorian gun
battery and exhibition. Picnic spot, shop and refreshments
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Castle
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Dartmouth Museum A
small and unusually interesting
Museum housed in an old Merchants House, dated 1640. The Museum houses
marine and local artefacts, including a superb collection of ships in
bottles and an extensive photographic archive of the local
area,shipbuilding and shipping on the Dart.
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The
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Dawlish
Museum Knowle
House was built as a gentleman`s residence in 1805. It now houses
various collections donated by the people of Dawlish. These collections
include victoriana, militaria, local industries and crafts.
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Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve Dawlish
Warren National Nature Reserve, Devon is located on a long sand spit at
the mouth of the River Exe. The sand spit is home to many species of
wildlife and holds geomorphologic interest. Habitats at the Warren,
include dunes, grassland, ponds, salt marsh and mudflats. The Warren is
also the main roost for wildfowl and wading birds of the Exe Estuary.
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Dawlish
Warren National Nature Reserve is open to the general public. Dawlish
Warren can be reached by car off the A379 |
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Decoy Country Park |
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The Deep Exhibition Aimed
primarily at children under 16, the Deep Exhibition is an unforgettable
nautical adventure, a walkthrough visitor experience and a must for a
day
out. Dive to the depths and see the fish and sharks in our
"bathysphere;
explore the sunken pirate ship
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Devon Guild of Craftsmen The
Devon Guild is the South West's leading craft showroom with work
selected from over 240 designer/makers. The Craft Shop sells a wide
variety of contemporary crafts by Members of the Devon Guild including
furniture, ceramics, sculpture, glass, prints, textiles, clothes,
jewellery, wood, metalwork and much more. A consistently high quality
is maintained through the selection of members, with both traditional
and contemporary work having a common theme of excellence, there is
always exciting new work to be seen. The Craft Shop is selected for
quality by the Crafts Council and attracts many visitors and collectors.
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Riverside
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Devon
Railway Centre We
have an operating 2' gauge railway, and a short 7¼" gauge train
ride. There is also an extensive display of model railways, a crazy
golf course, picnic area and light refreshments are available.
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The Station, Bickleigh, Near Tiverton, EX16 8RG DEVON RAILWAYCENTRE CLICK |
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Bickleigh |
01884 855419 |
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| Diggerland If
you are looking for a fantastic fun day out for all the Family,
Diggerland is a unique Adventure Park revolving around the fascination
that children (and some parents!) have with mechanical diggers.
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Verbeer
Manor
· Cullompton Devon · EX15 2PE Exit M5 @ J27. Head East on A38 and turn right at roundabout onto B3181. Diggerland is 3 miles on the Left-hand side. DIGGERLAND CLICK |
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Dingles
Steam Village Celebration
of working steam, vintage machinery and country life. With play areas,
trails and picnic areas. Disabled access
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Milford,
Lifton PL16 0AT on A30
between Okehampton & Launceston |
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Mill and Gardens North
Devon EX39 6EA Less than 1m from the sea, nestling in one of Devon's
outstanding beauty spots is this garden for all seasons (depicted on
BBC, ITV and Channel 4's Garden Party)
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Dunkeswell Memorial Museum |
Dunkeswell |
01404 891943 |
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Dunsford Wood Nature Reserve |
Dunsford |
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Dunster Watermill |
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Elizabethan
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rare example of the half-timbered home of a Tudor Sea Captain.
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Escot Country Park and Gardens Escot Ltd is
a testimony to
rural business in the 21st century. Since 1984, John-Michael and his
wife Lucy have
instigated a dramatic evolution of this traditional East Devon rural
estate,
sensitively managing a programme of diversification that has been
imaginative,
bold and highly successful. The extent of change has been dramatic, yet
perfectly
in tune with both the natural and the human environment. As
John-Michael
is fully trained in fish farming management, Escot Aquatic Centre was
the
first new venture. However, as the impact of foot and mouth hit rural
businesses,
Escot diversified and now includes an array of enterprises, some
directly
managed by the Kennaways and some independent. These include a pond
design
and construction business, an award winning pet centre, a restaurant,
conference
centre, an outdoor event company and holiday accommodationMany
attractions in this
beautiful Country House & Gardens set i 1200 acresjust outside
Exeter. Many flourishing businesses here all at ease with nature.
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Parklands
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Exeter Cathedral Exeter
Cathedral is an imposing structure of beauty and antiquity in the heart
of the city.Guided tours of the cathedral take place from April to
October,
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Cathedral Square, Off High Street,Exeter EXETER CATHEDRALCLICK |
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Racecourse Horse
Racing. Caravan Club Camp Site.It
is the highest racecourse in the land at 850 feet, the second longest
at 2 miles and has been described as not only one of the loveliest
courses, but one of the fairest tracks in the country. Horse Racing was
first recorded here 350 years ago in the reign of Charles II and since
then many a great National Hunt champion has started their career at
Exeter - such as Best Mate and Desert Orchid.
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Kennford, Exeter, EX6 7XS EXETER RACECOURSE CLICK |
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Exmoor Steam Railway and Gardens Pure Nostalgia for all
the Family . This unique half size
narrow-gauge railway nestles on the western slopes of the Exmoor
National Park almost 1000ft
above sea level & is the highest narrow gauge railway in England .The track was lengthened
& an additional station opened during the summer of 97, making a
two-mile return journey through our extensive gardens
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Cape of Good Hope Farm, Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, EX32 7JN |
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Exmoor
Zoological Park Home
to
over 200 exotic species from otters to monkeys, rodents to cheetahs,
the zoo is a member of over 25 global breeding programmes and puts the
utmost effort into ensuring the future survival of rare species.
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South Stowford,
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Exmouth Museum Exmouth
Museum was first opened in 1985 and is housed in a late 18th century
building which was the Council Stables together with the adjoining
foremans cottage. It is now divided into three galleries, two on the
ground floor and one on the first floor. The museum is seen end on from
the road making it appear a lot smaller than it really is. We show
various aspects of Exmouth’s past including Local Businesses, Wartime,
Children’s toys, School Photos and artefacts, Railways, Local Bricks,
Antique Lace, Churches, Exmouth Commemorative China.
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Sheppards
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Fairlynch Museum The
house, one of the few thatched museums, was built in the early 19th
century in the marine cottage orné style. The builder was a
local ship owner who added a turret so that he could watch for his
ships coming into the bay. The garden has been restored to show many
plants which would have been grown in the 19th century.
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Farway Countryside Park Welcome
to Countryside Park Farway, East Devon's favourite farm based tourist
attraction, where you are guaranteed a fun day out for children and
adults of all ages. Enjoy the breathtaking views as you walk the
woodland nature trail, passing sheep and rare breed cattle fields. Feed
the baby lambs, calves and goats, before visiting the nursery to hold
the baby chicks, ducklings, rabbits, guinea
pigs and many other animals.
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Colyton,
EX24 6JL Opening Times daily from 3rd Saturday in March 2005 to 30th October 2005 10.00am to 5.30pm Winter Opening Times from 2nd November 2004 to 3rd Saturday in March 2005 every Saturday,Sunday and school holidays from 11.00am to 5.00pm FARWAY COUNTRY PARK CLICK |
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Field of Moor Dreams / The Miniature Pony Stud See,
meet and touch over 150 animals, including our miniature ponies and
donkeys, Gulliver, our Shire horse, and Chico & Harpo, our
Falabella horses, as well as all of our other friendly animals. There
are pony rides for budding riders (rosettes for all riders). There are
lots of daily, fun, hands-on activities,
and there are plenty of play areas for children of all ages. The less
energetic
can enjoy our ponds and Willow Garden.
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Moretonhampstead,
Dartmoor, TQ13 8RG |
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Finch Foundry The
tiny village of Sticklepath in Devon would once have resounded with the
sound of this 19th-century water-powered forge, which produced
agricultural
and mining hand tools. So bad was the vibration that the pub next door
had
to fit beading along its shelves to stop the glasses falling off.
Opened
in 1814, the foundry continued in use until 1960. Restoration work by
the
Trust means that it is still in working order however, and the three
waterwheels that drive the huge tilt hammers and grindstone can still
be seen in action.
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Sticklepath, Okehampton, EX20 2NW 21 Mar - 31 Oct 11 - 5:30 Mo We Th Fr Sa SuFINCH FOUNDARY CLICK |
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Flete The
garden at the historic Flete House in South Devon is slowly being
restored after decades of neglect. A
Victorian walled garden which was left to fall into disrepair for 50
years, is being restored to its former glory. The garden is at Flete
Estate - an historic site near Ermington in South Devon. There
has been a Manor at this spot since the time of the Conquest. Then,
during the 19th century the magnificent gardens were created.
However, the gardens slipped into
disrepair at the outbreak of WW2, and from 1956 to 1998, they were used
to
grow Christmas trees. And
the
project even has the support of the Chinese Government.
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Ermington |
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Fremington
Quay
Visitor Centre
Fremington
quay was important in the 19th and early 20th centuries for import and
export of china clay, coal and other minerals all over the world. The
thriving railway station fell into decline in the 1960s when the rail
link was closed. On the
site of the old railway station a replica station has been built,
housing a visitor centre, café and restaurant and a signal box
that allows observation of the varied wildlife. The site is now an RSPB
reserve. Many rare species of birds are to be found here and seals are
to be seen at high tide. There are permanent displays of Fremington's
past, including the rare Fishley pottery, as well as regularly changing
exhibitions.
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Fremington,
Barnstable The quay is accessed by a resurfaced road running along the side of the estuary. A popular place for fishermen, it has a wonderful sense of isolation, with stunning views across the estuary. Open Daily FREMINGTON QUAY VISITOR CLICK |
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Fursdon House Fursdon
is an elegant manor house nestling in some of the most beautiful
countryside to be found in Devon. It is the family home of the Fursdons
whose ancestors have lived on the estate since 1259.
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Cadbury, CLICK |
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Garden House The
Garden House is a magical place: a place designed to meld with its
surrounding landscape to create an almost ethereal beauty; a place
where luxuriant, brilliant colour creates unforgettable panoramas; a
place where the past meets the present
and stands at the gate of a bright future.
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Buckland Monachorum, Yelverton, PL20 7LQ. GARDEN HOUSE CLICK |
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The
Gnome Reserve and Wild Flower Garden For
a completely unique 100% fun experience, simultaneously 100%
ecologically interesting, with an extra 100% wonder and magic mixed in,
visit The Gnome Reserve
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The Golden Hind The
Golden Hind captained by Sir Francis Drake undertook one of the most
historic and exciting voyages of all time. Between 1577 and 1580 the
Golden Hind circumnavigated the world making vital discoveries before
returning home with amazing treasures. This ship now offers an amazing
insight into life onboard a 16th century sailing
ship and is based in Brixham, Devon the area where Sir Francis Drake
lived
and worked. Visit
Blackbeards fantastic pirate world & emporium.Games,
pirate toys, original pirate story, pirate treasure map, pirate and
princess party stuff, party ideas, nautical gifts and much more
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The Golden Hind Museum ship has been based in Brixham harbour since 1963 during which time it has enthralled many thousands of visitors both young and old alike. 400 years after the death of Sir Francis Drake there is still massive worldwide interest in this remarkable man and his achievements. GOLDEN HIND CLICK |
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Gorse Blossom Railway Adventure Park Unlike
many miniature railway parks, you can actually get aboard some of the
trains here and have a go at driving them. On the way round you'll see:
7.25-Inch-Gauge Trains , 3.75-Mile Run . Woodlands
, Childrens'
Play Area , Restaurant , Swiss Model Railway
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Goss Challenger Visitors Centre Visit a carbon
fibre ocean racing boat and learn how it was built and how the team
operate her at sea.
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Baltic
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Grand Western Horseboat Co Explore
the Grand Western Canal aboard a traditionally painted Horse-drawn
barge. Step back in time as you board the 'Tivertonian' and enjoy the
peace and tranquillity
of The Grand Western Canal, Devon's Prettiest Canal Country Park. The
Grand
Western Horseboat Co. upholds the nostalgia of yester-year on one of
only
a few, traditional Horse-drawn Barges remaining in England today.
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The Wharf, Canal
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The Great Exmouth 'OO' Model Railway |
Exmouth |
01395 278383 |
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The Green House Visitor Centre |
Plymouth |
01752 482392 |
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Grimspound |
Moretonhampstead |
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The Guildhall |
Exeter |
01392 265500 |
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Hackney Marshes Hackney
Marshes LNR comprises meadows, ponds and streams on the edge of
Kingsteignton.The
disused Hackney canal bordered the southern end of the Marshes. It was
opened in 1843 to decrease the distance that pack-horses carting clay
had to travel. The clay, owned by Lord Clifford, was excavated from the
Chudleigh Knighton, Preston and Kingsteignton areas. Originally the
pack-horses carted the clay to the clay cellars in the Hackney hamlet
from where the bargemen or lightermen loaded the barges. The ruins of
the Hackney hamlet are a few hundred metres from Hackney Marshes,
further along the footpath to the estuary. The canal enabled barges to
go right up to Kingsteignton. Trading along the canal ceased in 1928.
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Haldon Belvedere/Lawrence Castle Devon's
most sought after civil wedding venue is perched high on Haldon Hill
and stands in 5 acres of woodland in the heart of the lovely Devon
countryside some 6
miles from the cathedral city of Exeter. From its vantage-point,
panoramic views extending to Dartmoor, Exmoor, the South Hams, the Exe
valley and estuary can be seen. On a really clear day, the Isles of
Purbeck and Portland Bill in Dorset are visible. Haldon
Belvedere, also known as Lawrence Castle is a Grade II* listed
triangular tower originally built in 1788 by Sir Robert Palk as the
centre piece to his
vast estates and dedicated to the memory of Major-General Stringer
Lawrence the founder of the Indian army.
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Higher Ashton, Nr
Exeter .You can
find us
by turning
off the A38 at the Exeter Racecourse exit and following the Tourist
signs
for Haldon Belvedere. |
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Hancock's
Devon Cider Cider
makers for five generations, the Hancock Family make traditional Devon
Cider with arts handed down from father to son. A look around the mill
shows how traditional methods are used each Autumn to produce prize
winning cider. Taste
the cider before you buy. Also in the shop is other local produce -
cheese,
clotted cream, butter, honey and mead. Cafe for coffee and light
refreshments.
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South Molton |
01769 572678 |
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Hartland
Abbey
Situated
in an unspoilt valley leading to a remote Atlantic cove, the Abbey
offers peace and tranquility and also the woodland gardens, fascinating
secret 18th Century walled gardens, the Baronets Bog Garden.
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Hartland, |
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Hartland Quay Museum The
Hartland Quay Museum was founded in 1980 in order to preserve and
display material relating to the history and character of the Hartland
coast. Although small, the museum was carefully designed to provide
informative displays on
a wide variety of costal topics, and as such it has proved popular with
visitors
and Hartonians alike. The museum occupies two upper rooms of the
historic
Quay Buildings. These once housed the families of Coastguards,
labourers and
tradesmen in the days when Hartland Quay was a tiny but thriving port.
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Hatherleigh Pottery |
Hatherleigh |
01837 810624 |
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Heddon Valley |
Heddon, Lynmouth |
01598 763402 |
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Hedgehog Hospital at Prickly Ball Farm Prickly
Ball farm is a busy 'hands on' hedgehog hospital and wildlife garden
centre where you can meet, touch, and learn about hedgehogs and much,
much more!.
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Denbury
Road, HOSPITAL CLICK |
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Hemyock Castle |
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Henley Museum |
Dartmouth |
01803 832281 |
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High Cross House |
Totnes |
01803 864114 |
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HMS Drake |
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Plymouth |
01752 555915 |
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Holsworthy Museum This
small rural museum consists of five individually themed rooms and is
run entirely by volunteers. It provides the visitor with a fascinating
insight into Holsworthy's past. The
museum was completely refurbished in 1999 and an entrance porch built
giving direct access to the museum from the town's main car park.
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Manor
Offices, Holsworthy, |
Tel:
01409 |
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Homeyards Botanical Gardens |
Shaldon |
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Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village |
Dartmoor |
0117 9750700 |
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House
of Marbles and Teign Valley Glass Retail
shop, restaurant and coffee shop. Marble museum and marble
runs. Pottery museum and glass blowing exhibitions.
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Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9DS HOUSE OF MARBLES CLICK |
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Houses of Parliament |
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Ideford Common |
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Ilfracombe Museum A
fascinating place to visit come rain or shine and one of the best value
for money attractions in North Devon. Displays of butterflies, beetles,
pipes, 20th century ideal home objects, china, Indian & Oriental
items, medical display, pickled two headed kitten and skeleton of four
legged chicken
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Runnymede
Gardens, ILFRACOMBE MUSEUM CLICK |
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Instow Signal Box |
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International Animal Rescue |
Ash Mill |
01769 550277 |
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Jetty Marsh |
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Kents
Cavern These
famous caves are the site of the earliest evidence of humans in
Britain. Dramatic sound & light show, exhibition & tableaux.
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Killerton 18th
Century house set in a magnificent 6,400 acre estate known as a
plantsman's paradise with something to see throughout the year. The
house features tableaux & exhibitions on clothing
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Broadclyst,
Exeter, EX5 3LE |
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Kirkham House This
well-preserved, medieval stone residence has undergone considerable
work and provides an insight into life in a town house during the 15th
century.
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Located
in Kirkham St, off Cecil Rd, Paignton KIRKHAM HOUSE CLICK |
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Kitley
Caves Show
caves, woodland trail and museum with Stone Age artifacts and the
remains of elephant, hippo and cave bears all discovered on site.
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Knightshayhes
Court Designed
by William
Burges and begun in 1869, Knightshayes is a rare survival of his work.
The
rich interiors combine medieval romanticism with sumptuous Victorian
decoration
and hold many interesting treasures. The smoking and billiard rooms,
elegant
boudoir and drawing room all give a wonderful insight into the ‘high
noon’
of grand country house life. Equally
beautiful and interesting is the garden, in which a dozen or so
distinct parts have been created. These include a water lily pool,
drifts of spring bulbs, woodland walks and lawns, summer-flowering
borders and an amusing topiary.
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Bolham,
Tiverton, EX16 7RQ |
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Lee Ford Gardens |
Lee
Ford |
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Coasts You can watch Penquins feed
and
swim underwater before moving on to the ever-playful seals. Then maybe
catch the puffins high diving off the cliff face or the waders in their
tranquil estuary. Whatever you do it'll be a day to remember.
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on
Torquay
Harbourside on Beacon Quay, Torquay. Once in Torquay follow the A379
and the 'penguin' on the brown tourist signs LIVING COASTS CLICK |
Tel:
01803
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Little Haldon Heath |
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Loughwood Meeting House |
Dalwood, Axminster |
01392 881691 |
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Lukesland Garden |
Ivybridge |
01752 893390 |
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LUNDY
ISLAND Lundy
lies off the coast of North Devon, where the Atlantic ocean meets the
Bristol Channel with nothing between it and America, a granite outcrop,
three and a half miles long and half a mile wide. In the hubbub of the
modern world it is a place apart, peaceful and unspoilt.
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Lundy Island |
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Lydford Castles and Saxon Town |
Lydford |
01822 820320 |
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Lydford
Gorge Lydford
Gorge - Midway between Okehampton and Tavistock. The oak wooded Gorge
is 1½ miles long with the spectacular 'White Lady' 90ft
waterfall at one
end.
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The
Stables, Lydford, Okehampton, EX20 4BH |
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Lyme Bay Cider |
01297 22887 |
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Lynton
and Lynmouth Cliff Railway Devon's
unique Tourist Attraction.A
unique Victorian Water Powered Lift, giving access to spectacular cliff
top
walks.The
Cliff Railway joins the village of Lynton to its sister village of
Lynmouth, 900ft below. Only
a short
walk from the beautiful beach at Watersmeet and close to the attractive
fishing harbour, shops restaurants and cafés.
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Lynmouth |
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Marine Awareness Centre |
Otterton |
01395 515245 |
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Marine House at Beer Arts and Pottery |
01297 625257 |
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Markers Cottage A
small medieval cob house, with a painting of St Andrew decorating a
cross-passage screen
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Broadclyst,Exeter, |
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Marwood Hill Gardens |
Marwood |
01271 342528 |
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Merchant's
House Museum Tucked away down
one of Plymouth’s side streets is this hidden gem. The Merchant’s House
has great charm. Its jettied layers of windows proclaim the wealth of
its Elizabethan builder. It is now a museum of local history. Here you
can get a feeling for
what life was like in past Plymouth through a huge variety of everyday
items.
Experience a Victorian schoolroom, an old-fashioned chemist’s shop and
memoirs
of the Plymouth Blitz.
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33
St Andrews Street, |
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Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement |
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Milber & Ben Steadmans Woods |
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The
Milky Way Adventure Park 2
Miles from Clovelly. Featuring Europe's first interactive ride, Clone
Zone, Time Warp and archery, pets, railway, toddler town, birds of prey
and more. Disabled access.
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Clovelly, Bideford, EX39 5RY MILKY WAY CLICK |
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Moorland Crafts Centre |
Haytor |
01364 621236 |
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Mortehoe Cart Linhay Heritage Centre The
exhibition gallery offers fun for all ages: an historical cameo of life
in this dramatic coastal setting; a presentation of maritime history
including many local shipwrecks; an introduction to the flora and fauna
of North Devon; the birth and development of tourism, farming and
country skills. A unique opportunity to understand the history and
culture of this beautiful corner of Britain. Children will love the
Centre’s ‘hands on’ games, puzzles and quizzes
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Mortehoe,
Woolacombe |
01271 870028 |
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Morwellham Quay Restored
1,000 year old riverside village, port & mine set in 200 acres.
Full day of activities: displays, sailing ship, mine, playgrounds &
nature reserve. Three shops & restaurant
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Morwellham,nr Tavistock, PL19 8JZ 21 March 2005 to 30 October 2005Open at 10:00 close at 18:00 Last entry at 15:30 MORWELLHAM QUAY CLICK |
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Mules Park |
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Museum of Dartmoor Life Housed on
three floors in a 19th century mill in the centre of Okehampton, the
museum tells the story of how people have lived, worked and played on
and around Dartmoor through the centuries. It shows how the moors have
shaped their lives just as their work has shaped the moorland.
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West
Street, Okehampton, EX20 1HQ |
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Museum of North Devon The
Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon is the perfect way to find out
more about North Devon. Our collections and displays cover the natural
and human history of this beautiful part of the country. Highlights
of the Museum include the Tarka Gallery, the Story of North Devon and
the Regimental Collection of the Royal Devon Yeomanry.
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The
Square, Barnstaple, |
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National
Marine Aquarium State
of the art setting for fascinating journey through the oceans of the
world, including a close encounter with Caribbean Sharks. Open daily.
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The Barbican, Plymouth NATIONAL MARINE AQUARIUM |
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The Ness |
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Netherton-Coombe Circular Walk |
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The New Clovelly Pottery Company |
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Newcomen Engine House |
Dartmouth |
01803 834224 |
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Newton Abbot Town and GWR Museum This
museum is always changing! New exhibits are displayed at the begining
of January each year, followed by the a special exhibition from
May/June until the end of September.Special
events are also organised
and advertised to tempt you to revisit the area. The
museum opened its
doors on the 24th January 2005 with a Victorian theme focusing on the
extraordinary story of exploration to find the White Nile by Sir Samuel
Baker and his wife Florence. The items lent by the Baker family include
the very telescope used by Sir Samuel on the day he first saw Lake
Albert. Sir Samuel & his wife Florence retired to Sandford Orleigh,
Newton Abbot.
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2a
St Pauls Road |
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Abbot Racecourse National
hunt horse racing. Greyhound racing.
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Newton
Road,
Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3AF NEWTON ABBOT RACES CLICK |
Tel: 01626 353235 |
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Norman Lockyer Observatory and Planetarium Working
historic astronomical observatory and planetarium,
Sidmouth, Devon, England. Established 1912.
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North Devon Farm Park The
park is situated in over 60 acres of unspoilt Devon countryside. Play,
Eat, Explore, Pet, Walk Learn & Do.
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North
Devon Farm Park |
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North Devon Maritime Museum The
North Devon Maritime Museum is housed in this fine Georgian listed
building in the shipbuilding village of Appledore. The village lies on
the banks of the Taw/Torridge estuary, just inside the notorious
Bideford Bar.
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Odun
House |
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Northam Burrows Country Park |
Northam |
01237 479708 |
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Oaklands Wood |
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Okehampton
Castle English
Heritage owned romantic ruin dating back to Norman times. Audio tour,
including version for the visually impaired. Woodland walks and picnic
spot
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Okehampton, |
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The
Old Corn Mill and Pottery 16th
Century Watermill with 18ft overshot wheel. Unique in North Devon.
Unique pottery made at the mill by Robin Gray. Stoneware,
Porcelain, Earthenware and Raku
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Hele
Bay, Ilfracombe, |
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Old Mill |
Wembury, Devon |
01752 862314 |
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Oldway
Mansion
This
impressive Mansion, is laid out in 17 acres of spectacular gardens.The
house was built as the home for Issac Merritt Singer of sewing machine
fame. The house was add to after Issac's death by his son Paris, to
make it into the impressive build that it is today.Open
all year round from 9 am till 5 pm Monday to Saturday. |
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Torquay Road, PaigntonOldway is in Preston, Paignton on the main Paignton/Torquay road. Buses stop at the gate . OLDWAY MANSION CLICK |
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Once
Upon A Time Once
Upon A Time is a Theme Park
designed for children aged 2-11 years. Pay one admission price and all
the RIDES, PLAYAREAS
and ATTRACTIONS are there for your children to enjoy as many times as they like, during their visit.
(But only one driving test... SO GOOD LUCK.) |
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Orchid Paradise |
01626 352233 |
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Orley Common |
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Otterton Mill Centre and Working Museum |
Otterton |
01395 568521 |
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Overbecks
Museum and Garden National
Trust. Collection of curios in Edwardian house with sub-tropical
gardens and views over the Salcombe Estuary. Disabled access -
wheelchair available Refreshments
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Sharpitor,
Salcombe, TQ8 8LW |
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Pack
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01271 882300 |
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Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway GWR style line along the Torbay
coast and down the Dart Valley to Kingwear for Dartmouth. Choice of
combined tickets include boat trips and cruises |
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Queen's Park Station, Paignton, TQ4 6AF |
01803 555872 / 555760 |
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Paignton Pier A
GREAT FUN DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY AMUSEMENTS
- PRIZE BINGO -
KIDDIES RIDES FORTUNE
TELLER - STALLS
- CAFE
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Paignton
Sands : |
01803 522139 |
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Paignton Zoo Environmental Park Meet stars of BBC1's
"The Zoo
Keepers" and see big cats, elephants, primates, snakes, lizards &
birds
from around the world - many of which are bred for restocking natural
populations
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Totnes
Road, |
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Parke |
Bovey Tracey |
01626 834748 |
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Pennywell Farm All weather,
all day attraction with a different hands-on farm activity every half
hour. Wildlife commando course, hedgehog sanctuary & playfarm.
Cafe. Disabled access |
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Buckfastleigh |
01364 642023 |
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The Pixie Kiln |
01409 241435 |
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Pixieland |
Dartmeet, Nr Princetown |
01364 631412 |
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Plant World |
Newton Abbot |
01803 872939 |
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Plymouth Boat Cruises Limited |
Plymouth |
01752 822797 |
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Plymouth
Dome A voyage
through four centuries of Plymouth's maritime past. Winner of multiple
awards for excellence. Large gift shop and cafe. Open all year.
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01752 600608 / 603300 |
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Plymouth Gin Distillery You
wouldn’t guess it at a glance, but this is one of Plymouth’s oldest
buildings. Long thought to be a former friary (hence the name), it is
now seen as a Tudor
merchant’s house, converted to a gin distillery in 1793. Here is made
the
Plymouth Gin traditionally provided to men on Royal Navy ships. There
are
guided tours of the works. Or you can enjoy a meal or a drink on the
premises. The former hall with its fine timber barrel roof built in
1431 is now a
cocktail lounge. There is also a café and shop.
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60 Southside Street, Plymouth PLYMOUTH GIN CLICK |
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Plymouth Pavilions The
Event and Show Centre of Plymouth. Click to the site to see the events
diary
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Millbay
Road, |
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Pottery Pond |
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Powderham
Castle Medieval
fortress set in an ancient deer park with lavish interiors, gardens and
grounds. Guided tours, farm shop, gift shop, plant sales, tea rooms
& cafe. Disabled access
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Kenton,
Exeter, EX6 8JQ |
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Prehistoric Hill Settlement Museum |
Capton |
01803 712452 |
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Prysten House |
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Plymouth |
01752 661414 |
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Quay House Visitor Centre The history and development of the Quayside described in lively displays and illustrations.Also see "A Celebration of Exeter" an exciting audio-visual presentation of the City from Roman times to the present day. |
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The Quay |
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Quaywest Waterpark with
multiple family attractions from under 5 playpool to jetski &
sailing. 5 waterslides, go karts, Seashore Centre, steam railway,
waterski & windgliding. Food, pub, amusements
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Goodrington
Sands, |
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Queens
Theatre - Barnstaple
Landmark Theatre - Ilfracombe While
on holiday in North Devon why not enjoy a show at one of our two
excellent theatres. On the website are full programme details as well
as information about the performers coming up. You can also request
your seats online.
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Tel: 01271 324242 |
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Quince
Honey Farm Home
to a million bees in 1500 hives, Quince includes hives that open to
reveal their inner workings safely behind glass. With shop and
refreshments
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North
Road, South Molton, EX36 3AZ
- just north of
South Molton Open from end of March until end of October |
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The Red
Cruisers Full
Dart Cruises with commentaries between Totnes and Dartmouth. Bar, tea
and coffee on all cruises. Look for the kiosks at Dartmouth Embankment.
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01803 832109 |
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The
River Dart Country Park 90
acres of grounds beside the River Dart. THE venue for active outdoor
experiences
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River Link |
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River Otter Walk |
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Riverton House and Lakes Coarse Angling Centre |
01271 830009 |
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Roadford Reservoir |
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The Rock Garden Caves and Nursery |
Chudleigh |
01626 852134 |
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Rosemoor Garden New
National Garden: 40 acres set in the Torridge Valley with arboretum,
formal planting, potager & 200 varieties of Rose. Visitor centre,
shop, restaurant & plant centre.
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01805 624067 |
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Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery A
Fabulous Victorian building which houses the city's important
collection, the city' s largest art gallery and the museum
service.Admission to the museum is free – visit as often as you like,
stay as long as you like!
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POYAL ALBION MUSEUM CLICK |
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Royal
Citadel Enjoy
unrivalled views of Plymouth's waterfront from the ramparts of this
17th Century fort. Daily tour available throughout summer.
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Plymouth |
01752 775841 |
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Saint Lawrence Chapel |
Ashburton |
01364 653414 / 653763 |
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Saint Leonard's Tower |
Town Centre, Newton Abbot |
01626 201121 |
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Saint Nicholas Priory |
01392 265858 |
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Salcombe Maritime and Local History Museum No
visit to Salcombe would be complete without a visit to the immensely
interesting Salcombe Maritime and Local History Museum. The exhibitions
change annually to keep regular visitors coming back again and again.
This museum will take you down memory lane to the days of the
smugglers, ship builders and the fast
fruit schooners of the 19th century.
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The
Old Council Hall |
Tel:
01548 |
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Saltram
House and Gardens Beautifully
appointed 18th century mansion set in 500 acre landscaped park &
period garden. National Trust property features work by Adams,
Chippendale & Reynolds. Shop & restaurant.
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3.5
miles (5.5km) E of Plymouth between Plymouth - Exeter road (A38) and
Plymouth - Kingsbridge road (A379). Signposted from A38 Marsh Mills
roundabout SALTRAM HOUSE CLICK |
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01395 597230 |
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Shaldon
Wildlife Trust A breeding centre for rare
and
endangered species concentrating on smaller birds and animals
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Sharpham Vineyard |
Ashprington |
01803 732203 |
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The Sheepskin Shop |
S Sanders and Son Limited, Pilton Bridge, Barnstap, EX32 7AA |
01271 42335 |
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The Shell House and Endsleigh House |
Milton Abbot |
01822 870248 |
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Sid
Vale Heritage Centre Situated
in the Regency Cottage by the Parish Church just a few yards from the
Market Square the Museum reflects the history of Sidmouth and the Sid
Valley and is the starting point for regular Guided Strolls around this
unique town.
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Hope Cottage, Church Street, Sidmouth, EX10 8LY SIDMOUTH MUSEUM CLICK |
01395 516139 |
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Smeaton's
Tower A
voyage through four centuries of Plymouth's maritime past. Winner of
multiple awards for excellence. Large gift shop and cafe. Open all year.
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Plymouth |
01752 603300 |
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South Devon Railway Steam
Railway for 7 miles along the beautiful River Dart to Totnes. Railway
museum and engine sheds, with maze and childrens playground. Cafe and
bookshop. Disabled
access. |
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The Station, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0DZ SOUTH DEVON RAILWAY CLICK |
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South Molton Museum The
Museum is housed on the ground floor of the Guild Hall, which was
completed in 1743, and is situated in the town square The
Museum's collections reflect the life and times of the town of South
Molton and the surrounding countryside. Local trades, agriculture and
domestic history are strongly featured.
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Town
Hall, The Square MUSEUM CLICK |
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South West Coast Path |
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Spacex Gallery Contemporary art gallery open to the public, showing cutting-edge exhibitions by internationally renowned and emerging artists.Open all year-round Tues – Sat, 10.00am – 5.00pm. |
45 Preston Street,Exeter, Ex1 1DF SPACEX GALLERYCLICK |
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The Spanish Barn |
Torquay |
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Square Gallery |
01837 83145 |
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Stock in Trade |
Hatherleigh |
01837 810624 |
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Stone Lane Gardens Birch and Alder ... |
Chagford |
01647 231311 |
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Stover Country Park |
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Stuart Line Cruises |
Exmouth |
01395 279693 |
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Tapeley Park and Gardens The
Terraces are one of Tapeley Parks oldest and best known features. Hand
dug, the south facing walls and sheltered borders created by the
terracing are full of semi-tropical and tender flowers rarely seen in
the UK.
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01271 860528 / 342371 |
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The Tarka Trail |
The Railway Station, Barnstaple |
01271 324202 |
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Teign Valley Glass |
Bovey Tracey |
01626 835358 |
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Teignmouth Museum The
Museum is directly opposite the Town's Railway Station. Teignbridge
District Council bought the derelict property in 1976 and renovated two
floors of it
to house the Museum, which first opened its doors in 1978. In 1993 the
Council
reconstructed the top floor and completely refurbished the whole
building ready for the re-opening for Easter 1994
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29
French Street TEIGNMOUTH MUSEUM CLICK |
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Templer Way 18
miles between Haytor on Dartmoor and Teignmouth on the south coast; the
Way traces the route by which granite was exported from Dartmoor via
the
unique Haytor Granite Tramway and the Stover Canal and is
comprehensively
waymarked except on the open moor. Passes
through Newton Abbot as well as Teignmouth; also the edge of Bovey
Tracey. A wide
range of scenery including open moorland, woodland, river valleys,
passing old quays
and locks and along estuary foreshore; fascinating examples of the old
tramway
and canal are passed. Walking is quite easy from Haytor to Teignmouth
(downhill),
quite strenuous in the opposite direction.
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Haytor
on Dartmoor and Teignmouth |
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Tiverton Canal The
Grand Western Canal Country Park is located in the heart of Devon. The
canal is 11 and a quarter miles long, with an accessible and level
towpath following the whole length. There are no locks because it was
constructed to follow the contours of the landscape. The man-made and
historical features to be found along the canal are twenty-four
bridges, two old limekilns and nine milestones.
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Grand
Western Canal Country Park, The Moorings |
Tel: 01884 254072 |
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Tiverton Castle Take
a trip to Tiverton Castle and experience life as it was 900 years or so
ago. Built in
1106 by Richard de Redvars on the orders of Henry I, the Castle is one
of the main
tourist attractions of Tiverton.
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Tiverton CLICK |
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Tiverton Museum Tiverton
Museum was founded in 1960. It is an independent museum administered by
the Tiverton and Mid Devon Museum Trust. It is twinned with Chase Cory
House, Tiverton, Rhode Island, USA
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Beck's
Square |
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Topsham Museum Topsham
Museum is housed in one of a group of late 17th century buildings
overlooking the Exe Estuary. As well as the furnished period rooms of
the house, visitors can also enjoy the displays of local history with a
maritime background.
Other interesting
exhibits include wildlife of the Exe Estuary, local crafts, including
lace, and memorabilia of Vivien Leigh, the film star.
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25 The Strand, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AX TOPSHAM MUSEUM CLICK |
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Torbay Beach & Country Walks |
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Torquay Museum The
Museum home of the Torquay Natural History Society since 1876
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Babbacombe
Road, |
01803 293975 |
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Torre Abbey Historic house and gallery
historic rooms and Agatha Christie collection. Abbey ruins, gatehouse
and barn. Victorian kitchen serving refreshments. |
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Torrington 1646 is
the Civil War heritage centre, a unique new indoor/outdoor family
attraction located at the heart of Great Torrington. The entrance is in
South Street Car Park, a few steps from the wonderful panoramic view
over the River Torridge valley. At
Torrington 1646 you will meet colourful 17th Century characters.
Dressed in period costume and speaking and acting as though they were
living in Great Torrington at the time of the civil war. They will
guide you to safety through the streets of the town on the night of the
1646 battle. Afterwards they will show you around the physic garden
with many herbs for cooking and healing, and in the
Royalist encampment you can try your hand at some of the games they
used to
play, or perhaps try on some armour
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Torrington 1646 is situated at Castle Hill, in South Street car park, Great Torrington. To find us, follow the signs to Great Torrington (or follow the map opposite) & pick up signs for Torrington 1646. Open
daily from Easter |
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Torrington Museum and Archive A
fascinating Free Museum giving an insight into a small country town in
Devon over the centuries
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Town
Hall, The Square |
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Totnes
Castle English
Heritage owned Norman defence, nearly 1000 years old and one of the
best examples of a motte and bailey fort.Commanding views over the
town. Open all
year.
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In
Totnes, on a hill |
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Totnes Costume Museum - Devonshire Collection of Period An
exhibition of costumes and accessories, entitled "The age of Victoria
1837-1901", Situated in one of the oldest Tudor houses in Totnes.
Admission: Spring Bank Holiday to 1st October Monday to Friday 11.00
am. To 5.00 PM
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Bogan
House, |
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Totnes Guildhall The
Guild Hall, on Ramparts Walk (just after the East gate Arch) in the
High Street, is a well-preserved 16th century building. The Hall, which
was constructed in 1533, still serves as a council chamber. Visitors to
the Guild Hall can see Totnes' Old Jail and the table where Cromwell
sat in 1646.
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Ramparts
Walk |
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Totnes Museum Totnes
Museum is contained within an authentic Elizabethan Merchant’s House,
built around 1575 for the Kelland family. The house retains many
features dating back to the Elizabethan period and has been
painstakingly restored. Collections, dating from 5000BC, relate to the
social, cultural, economic history of Totnes, include a room dedicated
to the life of Charles Babbage
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01803 863821 |
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Town and Country History Museum |
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Trago Mills (SD) Limited |
Stover |
01626 821111 |
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Tuckers Hall Located on Exeter's Fore Street, Tuckers Hall is the medieval guildhall of the Weavers, Fullers and Shearman, whose members contributed so much to the prosperity of Exeter. |
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Street |
01392 412348 |
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Tuckers
Maltings Take
a guided tour of England's only working malthouse open to the public.
19th Century Street, Discovery Centre & in-house brewery.
Refreshments & shop - which sells local beers.
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Ugbrook House and Park |
Chudleigh |
01626 852179 |
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Underground Passages |
01392 265887 / 265858 |
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Upper Plym Valley |
Nr Yelverton |
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Warren Copse |
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SOLDIER The
Valiant Soldier is an amazing place. It is a time capsule, a building
shut up and left for over 30 years. There is nowhere else quite like it
anywhere - The Valiant Soldier is truly unique. A pub where time was
never called.
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80
Fore Street Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0BS VALIANT SOLDIER CLICK |
Tel:
01364 644522 |
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Watermouth Castle Situated high on the cliffs overlooking Watermouth Bay, Watermouth Castle is a unique family attraction where a whole day can be spent enjoying the entertainment and fun designed for all ages. |
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Berrynarbor,
Ilfracombe, |
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Watersmeet House 19th-century
former fishing lodge in a picturesque setting
One
of England's most long-established tea gardens Focal
point
for 40 miles of stunning woodland, streamside and seaside walks
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Watersmeet Road, Lynmouth, EX35 6NT WATERSMEET HOUSE CLICK |
01598 753348 |
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Waverley and Balmoral Pleasure Steamers The
“Waverley” is the last ocean-going paddle steamer in the world. Built
for the London & North Eastern Railway in 1947, she is now owned by
the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society. Each year, usually in May and
October, she is
based at Clevedon for a couples of weeks each time and visits many of
the Bristol Channel ports – when the tide permits – to once more bring
alive the memories of the golden years of the paddle steamer fleets
before spending the midsummer period on the Clyde.
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Whimple Dolls' House and Toy Museum |
Whimple |
01404 822607 |
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Wolford Chapel |
Dunkeswell |
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Woodbury Pottery |
Woodbury |
01395 233475 |
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Woodlands
Leisure Park All
weather park with unique rides, playzones & indoor attractions.
Animals, birds, 500m toboggan, watercoasters & more. Cafes and
take-aways. Disabled access with assistance
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01803 712598 |
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The
World of Country Life Every
day is a fun day at World of Country Life, Devon’s all weather
attraction with 40 acres to explore outside and over 2 acres to enjoy
under cover.Wander through a Victorian Street. Introduce your family to
transport and agricultural machinery of yesteryear. Mingle with the
animals in the pets centre. Children
can play all day in the adventure playgrounds, giant slide,
trampolines, crazy golf, our new indoor Pirate Ship Adventure and much
more!
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Sandy
Bay, Exmouth, EX8 5BU |
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Wylmington Hayes Gardens and Waterfowl Collection |
01404 831751 |
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Yarner Wood National Nature Reserve |
Bovey Tracey |
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Yelverton Paperweight Centre |
Yelverton |
01822 854250 |