Attractions around Mid Devon
 
Historic Sites  
Tiverton Castle Park Hill Tiverton EX16 6RP Tel: 01884 253200
Historic medieval Castle originally built in 1106, and enlarged and rebuilt down the ages. Home of the medieval Earls of Devon and of a Plantagenet Princess. Besieged during the English Civil War by Fairfax. Fine armoury - try some on. Interesting furniture and pictures. Beautiful gardens.
Email: tiverton.castle@ukf.net  Visit our Web Site
Gardens  

Golland Farm Garden Project Burrington Umberleigh EX37 9JP Tel: 01769 520263
Small Horticulture Therapy project run on the farm,developing principles of sustainability and permaculture. Raised beds for vegetables and permaculture garden. Phone for directions and opening times.See our web site for information on our holiday cottages.
Email: golland@btinternet.com

Museums  
Coldharbour Mill Uffculme Cullompton EX15 3EE Tel: 01884 840960
Working Wool Museum. Bring the whole family for an entertaining tour around our old factory to see early 1900's textile machinery in action. Regular 'Steam Ups' of 1910 Steam Engine. Restored 1867 Beam Engine. Mill Shop and restaurant. Open All Year
Grand Western Horseboat Co The Wharf Canal Hill Tiverton EX16 4HX Tel: 01884 253345
Enjoy a slower pace of life amongst the lilies on a Horse-drawn barge trip along the Tiverton canal. Hire a Self-drive day boat, drift along in a rowing boat or take a peaceful level walk. Floating refreshment bar, picnic areas and gift shop.
Visit our Web Site
Theme & Adventure Parks  
Quad World 15 Exeter Road Cullompton EX15 1DX Tel: 01884 33170
Quad WorldNever tried a Quad before? - No problem! You will get full tuition - one to one,
full protective clothing is supplied. All machine maintained to racing standards.
Open every weekend, School & Bank Holidays - during week by arrangement
11am to 6pm
Craft Centres/Skills  
Bampton Gallery 2 - 4 Brook Street Bampton EX16 9LY Tel: 01398 331 354 Fax: 01398 331 119
Antique shop specialising in 18th/19thC porcelain glass small furniture pictures and prints.
Visit Traditional upholstery workshop. Suppliers of upholstery materials and equipment
Restoration of furniture and ceramics Email: bampgall@aol.com
Animals, Pets, Farms  

Quince Honey Farm North Road, South Molton, Devon Tel: 01769 572401
Visit Quince and see what all the buzz is about! It's a hive of activity.
See the worlds largest exhibition of living honey bees, coming and going
to and from their hives - all safely behind glass.
Email: quince@millhouse.co.uk

      Updated 13/02/08