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Attractions |
Category |
Distance |
Description |
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Barnstaple |
Town |
013.3 |
Barnstaple is the oldest Saxon borough in England with its charter granted in 919AD. In summer the floral displays are a blaze of colour and have won 'World, Britain & SouthWest in Bloom' competitions in recent years.. |
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Bideford |
Town |
023.6 |
Bideford, with ancient Pannier market, good shopping, theatres, restaurants & cafes, on the pretty River Torridge, crossed by historic stone bridges & restored quays. |
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Dunster |
Town |
031.2 |
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Ilfracombe |
Town |
005 |
is only 10 minutes away by car |
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Lynmouth |
Town |
013.4 |
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Lynton |
Town |
013.5 |
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Croyde |
Bay |
013.6 |
Clean Sand & Surf, providing world-class surfing & clean swimming |
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Saunton |
Bay |
014.9 |
Clean Sand & Surf, providing world-class surfing & clean swimming |
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Woolacombe |
Bay |
010.7 |
Woolacombe Village Beach is a two and a quarter mile stretch of golden sand backed by sandy hills and the Woolacombe Downs. The village of Woolacombe lies at the northern end of the beach. |
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Exmoor |
National Park |
015.6 |
Glorious heather & grassland, tiny rushing streams, ravines, wild red deer, Exmoor ponies, white-washed farms & villages, coast & countryside stretching right to the cliff-edge.
Exmoor is one of eleven large areas of countryside in England and Wales that are specially protected as our finest landscapes and an important part of our national heritage.
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Dinosaur Park |
Theme Park |
002.1 |
Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park. Come see; T-Rex, Dilophosaurus, Megalosaurus, Dinosaur Museum, Apes & Monkeys, Sealions, Meerkats and much more. more
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Milky Way, The |
Theme Park |
033.4 |
One of the biggest adventure parks in North Devon with Slides, Live Shows, Space & Rides, Farm & Country and much more. more
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Big Sheep, The |
Theme Park |
024.8 |
The park has been featured on TV over 100 times. With live entertainment shows all day, The Big Sheep is the place to be. more |
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Exmoor Zoo |
Theme Park |
008.2 |
Exmoor Zoological Park is home to 170 species of wildlife. The park is set in 12 acres of land with roaming peacocks and wildfowl. more |
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Watermouth Castle |
Theme Park |
002.2 |
Attractions and entertainment for all ages - a unique family day out. more |
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Arlington Court |
National Trust |
006.4 |
(National Trust property) near Barnstaple. Rolling parkland, terraced Victoria Garden, fine specimen trees.
National Trust house and gardens. Built in 1822 it contains fascinating collections for every taste and is set in 11 acres of park and gardens.
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Dunster Castle |
National Trust |
031.2 |
near Minehead
A great family day out - spend time exploring the town shops and tea room; then explore the Castle - plenty of excellent food in the local beer gardens |
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Knightshayes Court |
National Trust |
038.3 |
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Chambercombe Manor |
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999.9 |
Chambercombe Manor has much to offer because of its colourful history. The manor dates from the 11th Century and mentioned in the Doomsday Book. Special interest lies in the Secret Passage and the Haunted Room. A leisurely stroll amongst 4-acres of beautiful gardens, wooded areas and ponds adds to your enjoyment. Finally a visit to Lady Jane’s Tea Rooms serving morning coffee, light lunches and the unmissable Manor creams tea completes your tour to this unique attraction. |
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Hartland Abbey and Gardens |
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037.8 |
Hartland Abbey was built in 1157 and consecrated by Bishop Bartholomew of Exeter in 1160AD as a monastery of the regular canons of the Order of St Augustine of Hippo. The Abbey remained as a monastery until 1539 when it became the last monastery in the country to be Dissolved by Henry VIII. The King made a gift of the Abbey to the Sergeant of his Wine Cellar at Hampton Court, Mr. William Abbot. |
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Marwood Hill Gardens |
Gardens |
009.8 |
20 acre garden with 3 lakes. Wide range of plants to give year round colour and interest. Plants for sale. |
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Tapeley Park |
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023.6 |
35 acres of gardens including an Italian terrace garden, walled kitchen garden and woodland walks to lakes. A labyrinth reached by a new walk. |
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Castle Drogo |
National Trust |
048.0 |
The 'last castle to be built in England', set above the Teign Gorge with dramatic views over Dartmoor
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Atlantic Village, Bideford |
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025.7 |
Atlantic Village offers a unique blend of outlet shopping and exciting visitors attractions, in the Atlantis Family Adventure Park. With over 35 outlet shops in .. |
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Tarka Trail |
Activities |
013.3 |
Cycling on the Tarka Trail is very popular and the closest accesses to our site are Torrington or Barnstaple. Bicycles can be hired at Torrington, Bideford, Yelland and Barnstaple |
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Great Torrington |
Town |
025.8 |
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Exeter |
City |
052.5 |
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Rosemoor Gardens |
Gardens |
026.5 |
at Torrington are worth a visit all year round. It is The Royal Horticultural Societies ‘Wisley of the West’. It also has a shop, garden centre and restaurant. It hosts many events throughout the year and there is a calendar in the Information Room giving details. |
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Dartington Crystal |
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026.4 |
See the world famous glassware being made. Museum and factory tours. Factory and gift shops.
Located in Torrington has interesting tours of the factory where you can watch the internationally renowned glass being made. There is also an extensive seconds shop. |
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Lundy |
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039.2 |
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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Broomhill Sculpture Gardens |
Gardens |
010.4 |
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Cobbaton Combat Collection |
Museum |
026.2 |
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. |
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Tropiquaria |
Theme Park |
037.5 |
Tropiquaria Animal and Adventure Park is a great day out for adults and children of all ages. Hold a snake or tarantula in the Tropical Hall, visit the amazing puppet show and the newly redecorated aquarium. For a nostalgic experience see the Radio Museum. Outside play for hours on the full-size pirate ships or in the Indoor Play Castle and don't forget the animals all around our grounds. Hours of fun, rain or shine! Read more » |
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Brocklands |
Theme Park |
042.6 |
Brocklands Adventure Park started life in 1977, as Pixieland, Tea rooms and shop, the "baby" of Mr. and Mrs. Vanstone. Regular visitors and Suppliers know the owners as Sue & Dennis. |
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Clovelly |
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034.3 |
Cobbled streets, flower-strewn cottages, inns, craft workshops, working harbour, the famous donkeys, stunning views. |
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Eden Project |
Gardens |
091.5 |
An unforgettable experience in a breathtaking location. Eden is a fascinating world of plants and people and a vibrant reminder of how we need each other for our mutual survival. This is a full day trip approximately 2-3 hours from North Devon. |
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Lost Gardens of Helligan |
Gardens |
098.9 |
Heligan, seat of the Tremayne family for more than 400 years, is one of the most mysterious estates in England. At the end of the nineteenth century its thousand acres were at their zenith, but only a few years later bramble and ivy were already drawing a green veil over this "Sleeping Beauty". After decades of neglect, the devastating hurricane of 1990 should have consigned the Lost Gardens of Heligan to a footnote in history. |
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Gnome Reserve, The |
Gardens |
033.9 |
Visit one of North Devon's family run attractions a fun day out for the whole familly.
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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Quince Honey Farm |
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018.9 |
The unique design of the indoor apiary allows close up viewing in complete safety. The glass booths expose the working colonies of honeybees without interfering with their natural lifestyle.
Founded in 1949 the farm has grown over the years until today it is the largest honey farm in the country. The large exhibition halls were added in 1980 when the farm moved to it's current site. |
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Landmark Theatre |
Theatre |
005 |
A state of the art theatre and pavilion offering a wide range of art and entertainment throughout the year.
The Landmark is both a community theatre attracting major artistes and an ideal entertainment centre for visitors |
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Aerosaurus hot air baloon rides |
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055.8 |
Balloon Flights with Aerosaurus Balloons take place from locations in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Bookings may be made on-line. |
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Karting, Pottington |
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013.3 |
A great afternoon - but take gloves in winter in can be cold |
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Appledore |
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024.9 |
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Westward Ho! |
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024.5 |
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