Arlington Court |
Nestling in the thickly wooded valley of the River Yeo lies the 1125ha (2700 acre) Arlington Court estate. At its centre stands the intimate and intriguing home of Miss Rosalie Chichester. | |
Chambercombe Manor |
Set in a secluded valley, the Manor House has much to offer because of its history, situation, age and legends. The House dates from the 11th Century and was mentioned in the Domesday Book. | |
Cobbaton Combat Collection |
The Cobbaton Combat Collection is the result of one man's obsession for collecting militaria from tin hats to tanks, in fact, anything pertaining to the armies of the World and to the civilians who were involved with them. | |
Coldharbour Mill Working Wool Museum |
Built by Thomas Fox between 1797 and 1799 Coldharbour Mill was at the forefront of Georgian entrepeneurial development and was in continuous woollen and worsted yarn production until 1981. | |
Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park |
You'll be wild about Combe Martin Park. Set in twenty five acres of beautiful woods and parkland, our renowned Wildlife and Dinosaur Park offers you and your family the perfect day out. | |
Docton Mill |
Situated only 1,400 yards from the famous Spekes Mill Mouth Coastal Waterfall, the garden at Docton Mill was created in 1980 around the existing river, waterways, leats and ponds. | |
Elliot Gallery |
Here at the Elliott Gallery is an exciting art exhibition that the more discerning person will not want to miss. It contains one of the largest and most comprehensive exhibitions of quality paintings, sculpture and craftwork in all North Devon. | |
Exmoor Zoo |
Exmoor Zoo is unique and an unusual zoo to visit! Opened in 1982 the zoo is now an ideal family venue, especially for the younger generation. Changes keep taking place, even a visit last year, will today see new exhibits and animals! | |
Exmoor Falconry and Animal Farm |
Situated in the Exmoor National Park there is a special collection of tame and friendly animals and birds of prey. Indoor flying displays and falconry experience days in poor weather! Indoor Animal Handling when it rains! Indoor Tea Rooms | |
Hartland Abbey and Gardens |
Hartland Abbey was founded in 1157 in a narrow, wandering valley running inland from the Atlantic coast. It was dissolved in 1539 having survived longer than any monastery in the country. | |
Lyn & Exmoor Museum |
Visit the Lyn and Exmoor Museum in Lynton and get an insight of the area of Lynton, Lynmouth and Exmoor since the Stone Age - and even earlier! | |
Marwood Hill Gardens |
At Marwood Hill there are over eighteen acres of landscaped gardens with a large collection of trees, shrubs, herbaceous and alpine plants. | |
North Devon Farm Park |
A warm welcome to Miss Piggyland, Rabbit World and Indoor Jungle World. This outstanding farm park is situated in beautiful, unspoilt North Devon countryside, yet conveniently placed near major towns and other attractions. | |
Okehampton Castle |
Okehampton Castle was the Medieval home of the Earls of Devon, it is one of the country's most romantic ruins in a stunning setting on the foothills of Dartmoor. | |
Old Cornmill & Pottery |
The Old Corn Mill, unique in North Devon, is a 16th Century Watermill with an 18ft. Overshot wheel. | |
Quince Honey Farm |
In 1999 Quince Honey Farm celebrated 50 years of honey production. Founded in 1949 the farm has grown over the years until today it is the largest honey farm in the country. | |
RHS Garden Rosemoor |
Rosemoor is now firmly established as a garden of National importance. Since it was gifted to the Society in 1988 by Lady Anne Berry an intensive programme of development has created a 65 acre garden of great variety and interest. | |
Tiverton Castle |
Few buildings evoke such an immediate feeling of history as Tiverton Castle. Now some 900 years old, it was enlarged and rebuilt during the 14th Century. | |
Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life |
Tiverton Museum is believed to contain the largest Social History collection in the South West. It was founded in 1960. | |
Watermouth Castle |
A popular family attraction. | |
Beaches & Surfing |
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We are ideally situated within minutes of some of North Devon's most beautiful beaches including Woolacombe Bay, Croyde and Saunton Sands. |
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Fishing |
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Lake fishing Sea fishing |
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Family Attractions |
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The Milky Way Adventure Park |
www.themilkyway.co.uk | |
The Big Sheep |
www.thebigsheep.co.uk | |
Killarney Springs fun water park |
www.killarneysprings.com/whatson.htm | |
Watermouth Castle family Theme Park. |
http://www.watermouthcastle.com/ | |
Exmoor Zoo |
www.exmoorzoo.co.uk | |
Lets go Super bowl - Ten Pin Bowling & Megazone |
www.letsgosuperbowl.co.uk | |
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park |
www.dinosaur-park.com | |
National Trust and other properties of note |
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Arlington Court the home of the Chichester family |
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/........./w-arlingtoncourt | |
Lundy Island. Just off the coast, daily trips by boat from Ilfracombe. |
www.lundyisland.co.uk | |
Chambercombe Manor |
www.chambercombemanor.org.uk | |
Local Gardens |
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Hartland Abbey & Gardens |
www.hartlandabbey.com | |
Rosemoor Gardens. |
www.rhs.org.uk | |
Tapeley Gardens. |
www.tapeleypark.com | |
Castle Hill Garden |
www.castlehilldevon.co.u | |
Marwood Gardens |
www.marwoodhillgarden.co.uk | |
Docton Mill & Gardens |
www.doctonmill.co.uk | |
Dartington Glass |
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Tour the factory and watch beautiful glass ornaments being made. |
www.dartington.co.uk | |
Golf |
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Three local courses including Saunton Golf Club. |
Saunton Golf Club | |
Riding |
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Discover Exmoor on a Pony. There are many stables on the moor that can offer a variety of rides depending on your riding ability or just experience a ride locally |
www.equinetourism.co.uk | |
Walking |
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Many local walks on the beautiful North Devon Coastal Path or follow the trails out on Exmoor. Doome Valley walk highly recommended. |
www.northdevonuk.co.uk/NDUKWalks.html | |
Cycling |
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The Tarka Cycle Trail |
www.tarkatrail.co.uk | |
Clay Pigeon Shooting |
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Two clubs. Lessons can be arranged for the beginner |
www.touristnetuk.com/Sw/devon-n/activities/shooting/index.asp | |
Quad Biking |
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Suitable for ages 10 to 100. |
www.mullacott.co.uk/quads/intro.html | |
Parks and Nature Reserves |
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Exmoor National Park |
www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk | |
Bicclescombe Park |
web site | |
Braunton Burrows |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braunton_Burrows | |
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