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Attractions near Okehampton Castle
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RHS Garden Rosemoor
(15 Miles)*
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. |
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Launceston Steam Railway
(16 Miles)*
The Launceston Steam Railway links the historic town with the hamlet of Newmills. Travelling through glorious countryside your train is hauled by veteran locomotives built in Victoria's reign. |
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Canonteign Falls
(17 Miles)*
Reputed to be the highest waterfall in England, Cannonteign Falls cascade down massive rock formations through wonderful path-strewn ancient woodlands where you might glimpse a deer amongst other abundant wildlife. |
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Launceston Castle
(17 Miles)*
Fantastic views are on offer from the motte of this imposing Norman castle. |
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Buckland Abbey
(18 Miles)*
Buckland was originally a small but influential Cistercian monastery. The house, incorporating the remains of the 13th-century abbey church, has rich associations with Sir Francis Drake and his seafaring rival, Sir Richard Grenville. |
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Cobbaton Combat Collection
(19 Miles)*
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. |
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Quince Honey Farm
(20 Miles)*
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. |
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Exeter's Quay House Visitor Centre
(20 Miles)*
The history and development of Exeter's Quayside is brought to life with lively displays, illustrations and artefacts. |
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Ugbrooke Park
(20 Miles)*
A warm welcome awaits you at Ugbrooke Park, home of the Lords Clifford of Chudleigh for three hundred years and the present Clifford family's private home. |
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Exeter Cathedral
(20 Miles)*
Exeter's fine medieval cathedral still dominates the centre of the city. |
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Exeter's Underground Passages
(20 Miles)*
Exeters Underground Passages have long exercised a fascination over local people, bringing stories of buried treasure, secret escape routes, passages for nuns and priests - even a ghost on a bicycle! |
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Pennywell Farm and Wildlife Centre
(20 Miles)*
Winner of National Farm Attraction of the Year, Pennywell Farm near Buckfastleigh treats the whole family to a great value, action packed day out. There are up to 20 hands on activities, shows and displays throughout the day. |
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North Devon Farm Park
(21 Miles)*
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. |
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Newton Abbot Racecourse
(22 Miles)*
Newton Abbot Racecourse - the leading summer racecourse in the UK. It is therefore a showcase for the industry and aims to provide quality competitive National Hunt racing to a wide audience. |
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Topsham Museum
(23 Miles)*
Topsham Museum is housed in one of a group of late 17th Century Buildings overlooking the Exe Estuary. |
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