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A La Ronde |
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
Exmouth - Unique 18th century 16 sided house, containing object
bought back from the grand tour of Europe by Jane and Mary Parminter. |
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Arlington Court |
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
Barnstable - Victorian home of Miss Rosalie Chichester, crowded with
treasures amassed from her travels, including model ships, tapestry,
pewter and shells. Collections of 19th-century horse-drawn vehicles.
Informal gardens and stunning walks. |
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Babbacombe Model Village |
www.babbacombemodelvillage.co.uk |
Babbacombe, Torquay - Features an extensive range of buildings
emphasising Vernacular architectural styles - working watermills,
Georgian towns, Tudor houses & classic Devon thatched villages and
farms along with working railways, streams and waterfalls. |
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Barrometer World & Museum |
www.barometerworld.co.uk |
Edwin Banfield started the collection in 1971 and is an
internationally renowned collector and prolific author on the
subject of barometers. There is also a good selection of barometers
available for sale, many of which make fascinating gifts. |
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Becky Falls Woodland Park |
www.beckyfalls-dartmoor.com |
Manaton, Nr Bovey Tracey - Dartmoor ponies, sheep & lambs, childrens
competitions & discovery trail. Licenced cafeteria & cream teas.
Country crafts & gift shop. |
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Beer Quarry Caves |
www.beerquarrycaves.fsnet.co.uk |
Beer- conducted tours by trained guides give the visitor an hour
long tour of the vast man-made complex of caverns created by
centuries of quarrying the famous Beer stone. |
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Bicton Park |
www.bictongardens.co.uk |
East Budleigh - magnificent gardens set in East Devon's picturesque
Otter Valley, with 10 feature gardens, palm house, orangery
restaurant, woodland railway, countryside museum, mini golf, nature
trail and play areas. |
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Big Sheep |
www.thebigsheep.co.uk |
Bideford - Sheep racing experience, indoor adventure playzone, horse
wispering shows, big sheep brewery, mountain boarding. |
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Blackpool Sands |
www.blackpoolsands.co.uk |
Nr Strete - Golden beach set in unspoilt sheltered bay. Ideal family
beach to relax, swim or sail. Café, beach shop. |
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Broomhill Sculpture Gardens |
www.broomhillart.co.uk |
Muddiford, Barnstaple - 60 sculptors - 300 sculptures - 10 acres of
garden in one of Devon's most glorious valleys. Award winning
restaurant. New works are continually being added. |
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Buckfast Abbey |
www.buckfast.org.uk |
Buckfast - experience the beauty of the Abbey Church and the
peacefulness of the setting. Twenty-minute Audio-Visual display,
gift shop, book shop, monastic produce shop and restaurant. |
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Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary |
www.ottersandbutterflies.co.uk |
Buckfastleigh - see new butterflies emerge in tropical surroundings.
See the otters swimming underwater in a specially built glass
enclosure. Follow the otter keeper at feeding times. Learn about the
otter, its recreational and family life. |
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Buckland Abbey |
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
Yelverton - 700 year old building with fine 16thC great hall,
associated with Elizabethan seafarers Drake and Grenville. Monastic
barn, herb garden, walks and craft workshops. Restaurant, tea-room,
shop and plant sales. |
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Bygones |
www.bygones.co.uk |
Torquay - Life size Victorian street. Over 20 shops & period rooms,
steam engine, scenic model railways. Tearoom & Shop. |
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Canonteign Falls |
www.canonteignfalls.com |
Nr Chudleigh - magical combination of waterfalls, woodland and lakes
open all year. |
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Cardew Teapottery |
www.cardewdesign.com |
Bovey Tracey - come and watch the teapots being made, paint your own
pottery, enjoy the Mad Hatters tea room. |
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Castle Drogo |
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
Drewsteignton, Nr Exeter - Granite fortress combining the grandeur
of medieval castle with comfort of 20thC. Terraced formal garden and
walks through River Teign Gorge. Restaurant, tea-room, shop and
plant sales. |
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Clovelly |
www.clovelly.co.uk |
Clovelly - experience the tranquil pace of life of two hundred years
ago. Pedestrian access only to the village by way of a path leading
from the Clovelly Visitor Centre at the eastern end of the car park. |
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Coldharbour Mill |
www.coldharbourmill.org.uk |
Uffculme, Cullompton - Working Wool Museum, housing an impressive
array of working spinning and weaving machines, two mill engines and
an 1888 Lancashire boiler. Also on site, the giant New World
Tapestry, licensed Waterside Restaurant and Mill Shop. |
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Compton Castle |
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
Marldon, Paignton - Fortified manor house, built between 14th and
16th centuries. Dramatic towers and battlements shelter a stone
courtyard, medieval great hall and minstrels’ gallery. Also
courtyard, restored Great Hall, solar, chapel, rose garden and old
kitchen. |
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Coombe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park |
www.dinosaur-park.com |
Coombe Martin - Come and see T-Rex, Dilophosaurus, Megalosaurus,
Dinosaur Museum, Apes & Monkeys, Sealions, Meerkats, Wolves, Birds
of Prey, Otters, Butterfly House, Waterfall and Gardens, Earthquake
Train Ride, and much more. |
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Crealy Adventure Park |
www.crealy.co.uk |
Clyst St. Mary, Exeter - fun and adventure for all the family, with
El Pastil Loco Coaster, Queen Bess Pirate Ship, Techno Race Karts,
Bumper Boats, Victorian Carousel, indoor and outdoor play areas.
Animal Realm to ride, feed, milk, groom or cuddle the friendliest
animals. |
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Crownhill Fort |
www.crownhillfort.co.uk |
Plymouth - Beautifully restored Victorian fortress offers a
wonderful day out for families, schools and historical enthusiasts.
Massive earth ramparts, hidden gun emplacements and tunnels. |
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Dartington Crystal |
www.dartington.co.uk |
Torrington - see how the crystal is hand crafted from blowing the
moulton glass through to the final finishing. |
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Dartmoor National Park |
www.dartmoor.co.uk |
National park of high moorlands and sheltered valleys, great granite
tors weathered into curious shapes over many thousands of years and
wooded, green hillsides. |
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Dartmoor Railway |
www.dartmoorrailway.co.uk |
The Dartmoor Railway operates on the route of the old Southern
Railway line from Crediton to Okehampton and Meldon Quarry. |
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Dartmouth Castle |
www.english-heritage.org.uk |
Dartmouth - journey through 600 years from medieval times to WW2. |
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Devon Railway Centre |
www.devonrailwaycentre.co.uk |
Bickleigh, Tiverton - Operating 2' gauge railway, and a short 7¼"
gauge train ride. Extensive display of model railways, a crazy golf
course, picnic area and light refreshments. |
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Dingles Steam Village |
www.dinglesteam.co.uk |
Lifton - Nestling in the West Devon countryside, the village offers
a unique opportunity to view our industrial heritage. Working and
static exhibits of steam engines, vintage machinery, heritage
material and fairground art. |
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Docton Mill & Gardens |
www.doctonmill.co.uk |
Hartland, Bideford - restored mill, mentioned in the Domesday Book,
with its waterways and now generates electricity for the house. The
garden blends with natural landscape. Eight acres of sheltered
wooded valley with millpond, leats and trout stream. |
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Exmoor Brass Rubbing Centre |
www.exmoorbrassrubbing.co.uk |
Lynmouth - Discover the simple craft of Brass rubbing in a relaxed
and friendly atmosphere amongst the breathtaking views of Lynmouth.
No experience needed, we provide all quality materials and friendly
instruction. Families welcome. |
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Finch Foundry |
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
Sticklepath - Fascinating 19thC water-powered forge in working
order, which produced agricultural and mining hand tools.
Demonstrations, tea-room, shop and plant sales. |
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Gnome Reserve & Wild Flower Garden |
www.gnomereserve.co.uk |
Home to 1000+ gnomes and pixies, ready to welcome you to their
delightful beech wood, complete with babbling brook. Wild Flower
Garden. Gnome hats are loaned free of charge together with fishing
rods. |
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Gorse Blossom Miniature Railway & Woodland
Park |
www.gorseblossom.com |
Liverton, Newton Abbot - Gorse Blossom miniature railway and
woodland park boasts an unique setting in 37 acres of woodland.
Jungle Trail, adventure playground and assault course. Picnic areas
and tiny tots town. |
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Hartland Abbey |
www.hartlandabbey.com |
Hartland, Bideford - The Abbey mirrors local and national history at
every turn with a friendly and lived-in atmosphere. Visitors may
wander freely around the beautiful gardens and grounds which lead to
the rocky cove. |
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Kents Cavern |
www.kents-cavern.co.uk |
Torquay - Site of the earliest evidence of humans in Britain. Guided
tours through a natural wonder of chambers, passages, stalagmites
and stalactites. Dramatic Sound & Light show and for a unique
experience you will see the caves by candlelight and fire light. |
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Killerton House |
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
Broadclyst, Exeter - Furnished as a comfortable family home, housing
the Paulise de Bush costume collection and a Victorian laundry.
19th-century chapel and delightful hillside garden. |
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Knightshayes Court |
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
Bolham, Tiverton - Victorian country house with richly decorated
interiors and fine garden, with woodland walks and Victorian walled
garden. Restaurant, shop and plant sales. |
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Living Coasts |
www.livingcoasts.org.uk |
Torquay - Take a fantastic journey around the coastlines of the
world without leaving Torquay! Fascinating coastal creatures from
penguins to fur sealsl puffins to sea ducks. Water-side café and
shop. |
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Lundy Island |
www.lundyisland.co.uk |
Unspoilt island in the Bristol Channel, home to fascinating array of
wildlife admist dramatic scenery. Small village, inn, Victorian
church and 13thC Marisco Castle. |
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Lydford Gorge |
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
Lydford, Nr Okehampton - Spectacular river gorge and waterfall 1.5
miles long and can be viewed from circular walk. |
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Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway |
www.cliffrailwaylynton.co.uk |
Lynton - Victorian water powered lift. |
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Milky Way Adventure Park |
www.themilkyway.co.uk |
Nr Bideford - high quality mix of live shows, rides, entertainment
and education for all ages. All weather attraction. Birds of prey,
time warp adventure play zone, clone zone alien ride, railway and
maze. |
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Miniature Pony & Animal Farm |
www.miniatureponycentre.com |
Moretonhampstead - miniature ponies, donkeys, pygmy goats, miniature
cows, pigs, lambs, etc. Pony rides, indoor and outdoor adventure
play areas, nature trails, café, restaurant and shop. |
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Morwellham Quay |
www.morwellham-quay.co.uk |
Nr Tavistock - rode deep underground into a real Victorian copper
mine. Free guided tour of cottages, workshops and school. Explore
the farm/nature reserve, trails and historic riverside village.
Clamber aboard the 80ft restored sailing ship. |
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North Devon Farm Park |
www.farmpark.co.uk |
Based around a 15thC Devon farmhouse. It is one of the oldest farms
in the district and has over 50 acres of countryside and moors to
explore. There are lime kilns, rivers and lakes, as well as many
animals to see and feed. |
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Otterton Mill |
www.ottertonmill.com |
Otterton, Budleigh Salterton - A centuries old working watermill set
beside the beautiful River Otter producing wonderful stoneground
organic flour. With the largest gallery and craft centre in East
Devon, four top artist studios, a fabulous restaurant, famous bakery
and shop. |
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Paignton Zoo |
www.paigntonzoo.org.uk |
Paignton - The Zoo is divided into six zones, 'Primley' , savannah,
forest, wetland, tropical forest and desert. All of these represent
world habitats, except Primley - an area where animals from a
mixture of habitats live. |
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Pecorama |
www.continental-modeller.com/pecorama.htm |
Beer, Seaton - The attraction, having a railway theme, includes a
fascinating Indoor Exhibition of modelling in various popular
scales, whilst the Gardens are home to the famous Beer Heights Light
Railway. Children's' play areas, crazy golf and full catering
facilities. |
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Pennywell Devon's Farm & Wildlife Centre |
www.pennywellfarmcentre.co.uk |
Buckfastleigh - Milk the goats, race a ferret or bottle feed the
baby lambs. Willow weaving, spinning, treasure hunt, commando
course, go-cart course and trampolines. "Toddlers Play Farm" and
Little Tikes Activity Centre will keep them happy for hours. |
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Plain Sailing |
www.plainsailing.co.uk |
Brixham - Yacht Charter, RYA Training Centre, for Sail, Motor &
Power. ½ day or full day rib ride or sailing around the beautiful
South West Coast, or fun filled cruise to the French Coast or
Channel Islands. |
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Plymouth Dome |
www.plymouthdome.info |
Plymouth - 400 years of Plymouth's history bought to life. Gift
shop. |
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Powderham Castle |
www.powderham.co.uk |
Powderham, Nr Exeter - Earl of Devon's historic family home with
guided tours, tractor & trailer rides, deer park safaris, miniature
railway, beautiful grounds, medieval jousting & children's secret
garden. |
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Quad World |
www.quadworld.co.uk |
Cullompton - Looking for Speed & Thrills
Quadsport is for all the family. Turn up and ride. Full tuition and
full protective clothing is supplied.
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Quaywest Waterpark |
www.quaywest.co.uk |
Paignton - Quaywest is Britain's biggest, best, wildest and wettest
waterpark. There are 8 different flumes from the Gentle Surf Lagoon
to the Exhilarating Screamer or the Wild Kamikaze. |
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Quince Honey Farm |
www.quincehoney.co.uk |
South Molton - Indoor apiary allows close up viewing in complete
safety. The glass booths expose the working colonies of honeybees
without interfering with their natural lifestyle. View the complete
story of honey production and beeswax from hive to finished
product. |
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River Dart Country Park |
www.riverdart.co.uk |
Walks alongside the River and adjoining National Trust Woodland. Non
- stop activity in the woodland adventure playgrounds. There is a
lake fed from the river with a "Kontiki" raft, fun ropes and
obstacles to challenge the more adventurous. |
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River Link |
www.riverlink.co.uk |
Dartmouth - Coastal wildlife cruises, Dartmouth to Totnes, evening
jazz cruises. |
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Saltram |
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
Plympton - Magnificent Georgian mansion with Adam interiors,
complete with original contents, gardens and park. Tea room, shop,
art gallery and plant sales. |
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Seaton Museum |
www.seatonmuseum.co.uk |
Seaton - The museum concentrates on the lower Axe Valley and also
includes the adjacent villages of Beer, Axmouth, Branscombe, Colyton
and Colyford. Seaton museum is well known for it's excellent
collection of old photographs of the area. |
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Seaton Tramway |
www.tram.co.uk |
Seaton - Discover East Devon's glorious Axe Valley from the top deck
of a heritage tram, from Seaton, through two nature reserves to
historic Colyton. |
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Shaldon Wildlife Trust |
www.shaldonwildlifetrust.fsnet.co.uk |
Best little zoo in the West with many rare and endangered species.
Set in beautiful woodland. Monkeys, meerkats, owls, ocelots. Gift
shop |
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Sharpham Vinyards |
www.sharpham.com |
Ashprington - self-directed walk of the vineyard or a fully-guided
tour of both the vineyard and winery, both with a tasting of wines
and cheese. |
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Shute Barton |
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
Shute, Nr Axminster - Medieval manor house with later architectural
features including battlemented turrets, late gothic windows and a
Tudor gatehouse. |
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South Devon Railway |
www.southdevonrailway.com |
Buckfastleigh - Beautiful 7 mile branch line along the River Dart.
Museum and workshops, historic trains, station buffet, model and
gift shop. |
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Stuart Line Cruises |
www.stuartlinecruises.co.uk |
Exemouth - River cruises from Exemouth and Topsham. |
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Torre Abbey |
www.torre-abbey.org.uk |
Torquay - One of Devons greatest buildings, historic rooms, art
collection, Agatha Christie collection, Abbey ruins, palm house and
gardens. Refreshments in Victorian Kitchen. Antiques hunt and kids
quest. |
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Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life |
www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk |
Tiverton - Large Mid Devon social history museum collection, with 18
galleries and display areas covering agriculture, transport (GWR in
particular), an important collection of Devon farm wagons and carts,
local industry and commerce, domestic life and leisure. |
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Tuckers Maltings |
www.tuckersmaltings.com |
Newton Abbot - Englands only traditional malthouse open to the
public. Speciality Beer shop. |
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Valiant Soldier |
www.valiantsoldier.org.uk |
Buckfastleigh - a former pub that closed in the 1960s, it became a
time capsule. Not one thing was packed up or thrown away. The
furniture, pub items, paperwork, even the money in the till was left
untouched. Now restored as a visitor attraction. |
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Woodlands Leisure Park |
www.woodlandspark.com |
Blackawton, Totnes - From three wild watercoasters to a tranquil
Falconry Centre and from a speedy Toboggan Run to cuddly animals
there's something to enthral everyone. |
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World of Country Life |
www.worldofcountrylife.co.uk |
Exmouth - All weather attraction, pirate ship adventure, exhibition
hall, vintage cars, Victorian street, safari train, pets centre,
restaurant. |
