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Attractions
around North Devon
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| Historic Sites | |
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Petrocks Church Parracombe 11th century Church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust - Open Easter to end of October |
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| Gardens | |
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Clovelly
Court Garden, Clovelly,
North Devon Tel: 01237 431781
Adjacent to main Parish Church is a 11/2 acre walled garden, with restored Victorian greenhouses growing peaches, nectarines, grapes and melons. Open April-September Email: jr@clovelly.co.uk Visit our Web Site Gnome Reserve and Wild Flower Gardens West Putford, Nr. Bradworthy, Tel: 01409 24143 53 times on TV since 1979. Described by The United Press International: "Nowhere in the world is there anywhere like this magic spot at West Putford." A trip to North Devon is not complete without a visit to the Gnome Reserve. Email: info@gnomereserve.co.uk Visit our Web Site |
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| Museums | |
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Cobbaton
Combat Collection Chittlehampton, Umberleigh,
Barnstaple, EX37 9RZ Tel: 01769 540740
A hobby that got out of hand, ration books to tanks. Over 50 vehicles, and thousands of smaller exhibits, all under cover. Militaria shop, children's play area, snacks during main season. Email: info@cobbatoncombat.co.uk Visit our Web Site |
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| Theme & AdventureParks | |
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Horsedrawn
Tours West
Ilkerton Farm Barbrook Lynton EX35 6QA Tel:
01598 752310
Travel over farmland and open moorland in a wagon pulled by Shire Horses. Opportunity to handle and drive the horses if you wish. Picnics, cream teas and birthday parties by arrangement. Disc. for groups of 8 or more. Groups with special needs welcome. Email: eveleigh@westilkerton.co.uk Visit our Web Site The Milky Way Adventure Park Clovelly, North Devon, EX39 5RY Tel: 01237 431255 North Devon's Biggest all weather family day out. Attractions include Clone Zone - Europes 1st interactive adventure ride, Time Warp - indoor adventure play area, Pets Corner, Archery, Toddlers Area, Birds of Prey, Live Shows and more! Email: info@themilkyway.co.uk Visit our Web Site Keypitts
Stables 'n' Quads Keypitts Farm,Ilfracombe,
EX34 9RW Tel: 01271 862247
North Devon's only All Terrain Quad Ride. Horse Riding, Paint Ball, Grass Karts, Laser Shoot, Snow Cat ride or Drive 4X4. Beautiful scenic routes Email: info@keypitts.com Visit our Web Site Fun pool & flume Rapids ride, geysers and 230ft flume Email: enquiries@ruda.co.uk Visit our Web Site Learn to Surf at Surfseekers Surf School Barton Road Woolacombe Bay Tel: 07977 924 588  A
British Surfing Association Approved surf school and licensed activity
provider. Providing instruction from beginner to intermediate level
perfomers. Specialising in family groups school/youth clubs and
work /group outings.Email: surfseekers@hotmail.com Visit our Web Site |
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| Factory Tours and Shops | |
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Dartington
Crystal Lindon Close Torrington
Tel: 01805 626262 |
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| Craft Centres | |
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Roger
Cockram Ceramics Chittlehampton Pottery and Gallery
Chittlehampton EX37 9PX
Tel: 01769 540420  Craft
Craft Pottery (large showroom/gallery, studios, car park) on edge
of attractive village, in beautiful countryside. High quality, handmade
ceramics:- Special Individual pieces, Useful Kitchenware, Ceramic
Figures, prints and original paintings by Ros CockramEmail: roger@rogercockram-ceramics.co.uk Visit our Web Site Old Corn Mill & Pottery Hele Bay, Ilfracombe, EX34 9QY Tel: 01271 863185  16th Century
Watermill containing a wealth of interesting information. Unique pottery made on the premises by Robin Gray. Cream teas and refreshments in our tea room or orchard tea gardens |
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| Animals, Pets, Farms | |
 Quince
Honey Farm
North Road,
South Molton, Devon Tel:
01769 572401Visit 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 |
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Marwood
Hill, Barnstaple, North Devon EX31 4EB Tel:
01271 342528