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ASHBURTON
River
Dart Adventures
Near Ashburton. 90 acres of grounds beside the
River Dart. THE venue for active outdoor experiences. 01364 652511.
BOVEY TRACEY
Cardew Teapottery
Home of the
world's most collectable teapots, the Teapottery offers the chance to
make your own or watch the experts at work. Factory shop, tours and
Mad Hatter's cream teas. 01626 832172
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. 01647 221259
IVYBRIDGE
Dartmoor
Wildlife Park
Near Ivybridge. Big cats, birds of prey and seals.
Includes the Westcountry Falconry Centre with twice daily flyings and
large static displays. 01752 837209
LYDFORD
Lydford
Gorge
Midway between Okehampton and Tavistock. The oak wooded
Gorge is 1½ miles long with a spectacular 90ft waterfall at one
end. 01822 820441
MORETONHAMPSTEAD
Castle Drogo
Nr . National
Trust owned property designed by Sir Edward Lutyens between 1910-30
built from granite and oak and with formal gardens. 01647 433306
Canonteign Falls &
Lakeland
Nature trails, the highest waterfall in England, woods
& lakeland. Miniature ponies, wildfowl, junior commando course,
picnic area, shop, all weather barbecue & restaurant. 01647 252434
OKEHAMPTON
Dingles
Steam Village
Nr Lifton on A30 between Okehampton & Launceston.
Celebration of working steam, vintage machinery and country life. With
play areas, trails and picnic areas. Disabled access.
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. 01837 52844
Trailtracks
Cycle Hire
Planned all day, half day and evening traffic free trail
rides with mechanical breakdown backup & local pick up points all
using the latest bikes. Helmet, lock and maps all included. 01837 54400
AXMINSTER
Shute
Barton
National Trust owned manor house near Axminster that
has what is beleieved to be the the largest fireplace in Britain. 01297
34692
BUDLEIGH SALTERTON
Bicton
Park
Sixty acres of botanical gardens, with museum, kids play
area, nature trail & train. The magnificent Palm House is 20 years
older than Kew's. Orangery Restaurant, gifts and plants. 01395 568465
CULLOMPTON
Quad
World
All terrain off-road motor sports - Family fun and excitement
- Quad bike racing and tuition for all levels. Awarded the 1st prize
for the Best Small Leisure Facility in Devon 2001.
EXETER
Crealy
Devon's Family Attraction of the Year with go kart racing, bumper
boats, steep and scary slides, the River Raider, trains and ponies.
01392 233200
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. 01392
881345
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. 01626 890243
EXMOUTH
A
La Ronde
National Trust. Sixteen sided house built for two spinsters
at the end of the 18th Century. Unique interior decoration including
a shell encrusted gallery. 01395 265514
River
Exe Cruises and Fishing Trips
Cruises up and down the River Exe between
Exmouth and Topsham, nr Exeter with entertaining and informative commentaries.
Fishing trips from Exmouth seafront. 01395 222144
EAST DEVON
Branscombe
National Trust bakery, working forge and water-powered mill in famously
picturesque East Devon village. 01297 680481
Burrow
Farm Gardens
Dalwood Secluded 6-acre garden of informal design
with many unusual shrubs and herbaceous plants. Pergola walk with shrub
roses. Woodland with rhododendrons and azaleas, ponds and large bog
garden.
Shute
Barton
National Trust owned manor housenear Axminster that
has what is beleieved to be the the largest fireplace in Britain. 01297
34692
SIDMOUTH
Beer
Quarry Caves
Conducted tours by trained guides,give the visitor
an hour-long tour of this vast man- made complex of underground caverns
created by centuries of quarrying the famous Beer Stone.
Branscombe
National Trust bakery, working forge and water-powered mill in famously
picturesque East Devon village. 01297 680481
Sidmouth
International Festival
700 events in 8 days at the start of August.
With an accent on folk, roots, world music of all kind but with great
family events too.. 01296 433669
TIVERTON
Grand
Western Horseboat Company
Horse drawn barge along 11 mile canal
Country Park near Tiverton. All facilities, bar & teashop on board.
Day boat & rowing boat hire, tranquil walks on the towpath. 01884
255984
Bickleigh
Castle
Civil War Royalist stronghold south of Tiverton. Exhibits from
900 years of history from the 11th century Chapel to one of the most
complete World War II spy parephenalia collections. 01884 855363
Knightshayes
Court
National Trust owned richly decorated Victorian Gothic mansion
with fine gardens featuring formal terraces, topiary, rare trees &
shrubs. Restaurant, gift shop and plant sales. 01884 254665
Tiverton Museum
A museum of
Social, Agricultural, Transport and Local History, situated in the town
of Tiverton in the County of Devon, New Galleries of Exhibits, Education
& Activities, Research & Family History.
BARNSTAPLE
Arlington
Court
National Trust property with fine collection costume, pewter,
shells and model ships. The Trust also houses its entire collection
of carriages here. Licensed restaurant and shop. 01271 850296
Broomhill
Sculpture Gardens
International Contemporary Art Gallery, with
10 acres, 60 sculptors and 300 sculptures lies in one of the most glorious
valleys in North Devon.
BRADWORTHY
The
Gnome Reserve & 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.
BIDEFORD
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. 01237 477916
Docton
Mill & Garden
Lymebridge Hartland 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) Tel 01237 441369
Hartland Abbey
Near Bideford
, North Devon EX39 6DT - 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. Tel 01237 441264
Tapeley Park
Instow , North Devon
EX39 4NT. 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. Tel 01271 342558
CLOVELLY
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. 01237 431781
Clovelly
Court Gardens
Victorian kitchen garden, with magnificent greenhouses,
Apricots, melons, peaches nectarines, grapes, citrus fruits, figs, cucumbers,
peppers, chillies, aubergines and tomatoes are supplied to the hotels
in season.
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. 01237 431255
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.
GREAT TORRINGTON
RHS
Garden Rosemoor
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. 01805
624067
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. 01805 626269
ILFRACOMBE
Mullacott
Quads
Mullacott Equestrian Centre, Honeycleave Farm, Ilfracombe, Devon,
EX34 8NA Tel: 01271 866685
Quadbiking
at Mullacott Quads is fast and the most fun to be had on four wheels.
Mullacott
Equestrian Centre offers Horse riding lessons plus for the more experienced
beach, coastal rides and carriage driving.
SOUTH MOLTON
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. 01769 572401
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PLYMOUTH
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. 01752 224777
Crownhill
Fort
Massive Victorian hidden defences built to protect Plymouth
and now in the care of the Landmark Trust. Displays, live gun firing
some weekends. 01752 793754
Distillery
Tours
Guided tours around the 200 year old distillery that is home
of the world famous Plymouth Gin. 01752 665292
Elizabethan
House
A rare example of the half-timbered home of a Tudor Sea Captain.
01752 253871
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. 01752 600301
Plymouth
City Museum & Art Gallery
Diverse range of temporary exhibitions
complement changing displays drawn from large permanent collection.
Free admission. Open all year, Tue-Sat & BH Mondays. 01752 304774
Plymouth Dome
& 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. 01752 600608
Plymouth
Ski Centre
Dry ski slope with lessons and activities to suit everyone
from beginners to advanced. 01752 600220
Royal
Citadel
Enjoy unrivalled views of Plymouth's waterfront from the ramparts
of this 17th Century fort. Daily tour available throughout summer. 01752
304849
Smeaton's
Tower
Originally the Eddystone Lighthouse, but moved stone by stone
to Plymouth Hoe in 1884. Breathtaking views of the Sound from Plymouth's
best known landmark. 01752 600608
PLYMPTON
Saltram
House
Beautifully appointed 18th century mansion set in 500 acre landscaped
park & period garden. National Trust property features work by Adams,
Chippendale & Reynolds. Shop & restaurant. 01752 336546
TAVISTOCK
& TAMAR VALLEY
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. 01822
832766
Tamar
Valley Donkey Park
Donkey rides, adventure and toddlers' playgrounds,
nature trail, feed the rabbits, goats, ducks, pigs, lambs and calves.
Disabled facilities. 01822 834072
Tamar
Canoe Expedition
Paddle a canoe along the Tamar with family and friends.
No experience necessary: first timers and non swimmers encouraged. 01579
351113
LAUNCESTON
Dingles
Steam Village
Lifton - Working and static exhibits of Steam Engines
& Vintage Machinery, combined with a wealth Heritage materials and
displays offer a fun & informative day for all the family.
BUCKFASTLEIGH
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. 01364 642519
Butterflies
and Otters
All weather family attraction with underwater viewing
area for otters and live exotic butterflies in rain forest habitat.
Cafe. 01364 642916
Pennywell
Farm Adventure
All weather, all day attraction with a different hands-on
farm activity every half hour. Wildlife commando course, hedgehog sanctuary
& playfarm. Cafe. Disabled access. 01364 642023
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. 01364 642338
DARTMOUTH
Dartmouth
Castle
English Heritage owned coastal defence, 600 years old with
Victorian gun battery and exhibition. Picnic spot, shop and refreshments.
01803 833588
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. 01803 712598
KINGSBRIDGE
Sorley
Tunnel Adventure Farm
200 Acre working organic farm. Play areas
for all ages, pirate ship Death & Turbo slides. Craft workshops,
restaurant, real ale brewery, riding school, nature trail. 01548 857711
SALCOMBE
Overbecks
Museum & Garden
National Trust. Collection of curios in Edwardian
house with sub-tropical gardens and views over the Salcombe
Estuary. Disabled access - wheelchair available. Refreshments.
TOTNES
Red
Cruisers
Full Dart Cruises with commentaries between Totnes and Dartmouth.
Bar, tea and coffee on all cruises. Look for the kiosks at Totnes
Steamer Quay. 01803 832109
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. 01803 864406
YEALMPTON
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. 01752 880885
BABBACOMBE
Model
Village
Four acres of award winning gardens with miniature landscapes
often featured on TV. Free open top bus from harbour. 01803 315173
NEWTON ABBOT
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. 01626 334734
Hedgehog Hospital
at Prickly
Ball Farm. Not just Hedgehogs but lambs, hens, ducks, pigs and more.
Feeding time, ponies and tractors on busy hands-on farm. Cafe and picnic
area. 01626 362319
PAIGNTON
Berry
Pomeroy Castle
English Heritage owned "Fortress of Mystery",
once the home of influential local families. Refreshments. 01803 866618
Paignton Zoo
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. 01803 697500
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. 01803 555550
Paignton
& 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. 01803 555872
TEIGNMOUTH
Shaldon
Wildlife Trust
Small zoo with many rare and endangered species in
beautiful woodland setting. Monkeys, Meerkats and Owls. Gift Shop. 01626
872234
TORQUAY
Babbacombe Model Village
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.
Bygones
Wander back in time to this life size Victorian street. Dramatic
sound & light show, exhibition & tableaux. 01803 326108
Kents
Cavern
These famous caves are the site of the earliest evidence of
humans in Britain. Dramatic sound & light show, exhibition &
tableaux. 01803 215136
Torre
Abbey
Historic house and gallery historic rooms and Agatha Christie
collection. Abbey ruins, gatehouse and barn. Victorian kitchen serving
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