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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.
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
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
253345
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. TOPSHAM
River
Exe Cruises and Fishing Trips - Cruises up and down the River Exe between Exmouth
and Topsham, nr Exeter with entertaining and informative commentaries. 01395 222144
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
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
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
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. 01803 832109
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 refreshments. 01803 293593 
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