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Attractions in Devon
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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. |
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Babbacombe Model Village
Beautiful gardens, unforgettable views, amazing craftsmanship, no holiday to the West Country can be thought complete without visiting Babbacombe Model Village. Experience the sights and sounds of the English Countryside in perfect detail. |
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Berry Pomeroy Castle
This former home of the Pomeroy and Seymour families, in a beautiful woodland setting, is shrouded in sinister folklore and legend. |
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Brixham Heritage Museum
The Brixham Heritage Museum and History Society was founded in 1958 for the purpose of recording, saving and displaying the heritage of the historic town and fishing port. |
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Buckland Abbey
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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Cadhay
Cadhay is an historic manor house built in 1550, which is 12 miles east of Exeter. |
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Canonteign Falls
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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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Compton Castle
This magical fortified house, one of the few to survive so unaltered, was built at three periods 1340, 1450, 1520 by the Gilbert family. |
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Dartmouth Castle
For 600 years Dartmouth Castle has stood in a superb waterfront setting as the guardian of the Dart estuary. |
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Dawlish Museum
Knowle House was built as a gentleman's residence in 1805. It now houses various collections donated by the people of Dawlish. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Escot Gardens, Maze & Fantasy Woodland
Visit the Bug, Pirate Ship and indoor Play Barn and throw yourself down a 28ft Drop Slide! Relax in the Coach House Restaurant and enjoy a slice of homemade cake! |
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Exeter Cathedral
Exeter's fine medieval cathedral still dominates the centre of the city. |
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Exeter's Quay House Visitor Centre
The history and development of Exeter's Quayside is brought to life with lively displays, illustrations and artefacts. |
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Exeter's Underground Passages
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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Fairlynch Museum
Fairlynch Museum is one of very few thatched museums in existence and is a typical example of a "Marine Cottage Orne". |
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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. |
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High Cross House
The house was designed by the Swiss-American architect William Lescaze and is regarded as one of his most important and successful commissions. A superb example of International Modernism. |
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Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum
Discover the story of Kingsbridge in our 17th century schoolroom, complete walk - in Victorian kitchen, Edwardian pharmacy and large farm gallery. |
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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! |
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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. |
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Newton Abbot Racecourse
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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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. |
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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. |
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Old Cornmill & Pottery
The Old Corn Mill, unique in North Devon, is a 16th Century Watermill with an 18ft. Overshot wheel. |
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Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway
Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway is the holiday line with steam trains running for seven miles in Great Western tradition along the spectacular Torbay coast to Churston, and alongside the Dart estuary to Kingswear. |
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Paignton Zoo
You can cover thousands of miles in just a few hours and on foot, on a world-wide nature trail at Paignton Zoo. Scorching deserts, frozen poles, African Savannah and the rain forests of South America are all represented. |
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Pennywell Farm and Wildlife Centre
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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Powderham Castle
The historic family home of the Earl of Devon - in a tranquil and beautiful setting beside the picturesque estuary of the River Exe. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The Sid Vale Heritage Centre
Local Museum, Shop and Guided Strolls. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Topsham Museum
Topsham Museum is housed in one of a group of late 17th Century Buildings overlooking the Exe Estuary. |
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Totnes Castle
Totnes Castle is a unique treasure in an area rich with character and history. It is one of the best surviving examples of a Norman motte and bailey castle. |
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Totnes Guildhall
In 1206 King John granted a charter to Totnes making it a free town. It could then draw up its own laws. The merchants also obtained permission to set up their own Guild, which by the middle of the 13th century had 120 members. |
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Ugbrooke Park
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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Watermouth Castle
A popular family attraction. |
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