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Quirky 18th-century house with fascinating interior decoration and collections. This unique 16-sided house was built on the instructions of two spinster cousins, Jane and Mary Parminter, on their return from a grand tour of Europe. Completed c.1796, ...
The building housing the museum has a very interesting history. It is the oldest building in Honiton and started its life as part of a chapel. It became a school before it became a museum. The building dates from before 1327 and was built when the fo...
Intimate and intriguing Regency house, set in extensive estate, and impressive collection of horse-drawn vehicles. Hidden in a wooded valley on the edge of Exmoor, the Arlington estate houses numerous extraordinary collections. The house is crowded w...
No visit to Ashburton would be complete without a visit to the Town's Museum. Originally started in a private house, it moved to the tower of St Lawrence Chapel and, when it outgrew that, in 1962, to the old blacksmith's shop behind the chapel (part ...
Originally the Old Police Station and Courthouse, the museum is opposite St Mary's Church in the centre of Axminster. Visitors can discover the old police cells and see displays in the former court room.
The varied collections, ranging from agricu...
At Aylesbeare Common Nature Reserve you can enjoy a walk along firm paths over quiet heathland here and have a chance of seeing Dartford warblers and stonechats in summer. The woodland fringes, streams and ponds abound with butterflies, dragonflie...
Take time out from the hustle and bustle of every day life and feel on top of the world as you see it recreated in miniature. Thousands of miniature buildings, people and vehicles capture the essence of England's past, present and future. It's not ju...
Situated in the fine Grade 1 listed building at Queen Anne's Walk on Barnstaple's historic riverfront. Barnstaple Heritage Centre awaits, ready to reveal the town's rich and vibrant past to you. Step inside this quality visitor attraction and embark ...
Barometer World sells, repairs and restores antique barometers, aneroid barometers, FitzRoy barometers and Negretti and Zambra barometers, to name but a few. We also sell and restore barographs as well as some more unusual items for predicting weathe...
A unique mix of animals and adventure, world famous waterfalls, ancient woodland and stunning scenery, Becky Falls has been attracting visitors and inspiring poets and writers for over 100 years, as well as providing some of the most scenic and enjoy...
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. The underground quarry first worked by the Romans,supplied stone f...
Berry Head is a limestone peninsula rising 200' (65m) from the sea, forming the southern arm of Torbay. It is a 100-acre National Nature Reserve, holding some nationally rare plant and animal species. The site holds two well-preserved Napoleonic War...
Tucked away in a steep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin. Within the 15th-century defences of the Pomeroy family castle looms the dramatic four-storey shell of the great Elizabethan mansion of the Seymours. On the wall ...
Spanning nearly 300 years of horticultural history, these magnificent gardens are set in East Devon's picturesque Otter Valley, between the ancient city of Exeter and southwest England's Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The superbly landscaped par...
Although regular passenger trains ceased in 1965 with the notorious 'Beaching Act', the line from Barnstaple - Torrington - Meeth remained open for milk and clay traffic until 1982.
The rails were lifted in 1985 and following a failed attempt to ...
Founded in 1994, the Centre contains an enormous collection relating to the history of film and visual media. From shadow puppets to Shirley Temple dolls, from magic lanterns to Marilyn Monroe postcards, there is something to fascinate every visitor....
Small medieval manor house set in woodland and meadows. Given to the National Trust in 1938 by Mrs A. H. Woolner, the house, which has a fine east front and chapel, is still lived in and managed by her family....
Charming vernacular buildings with mill and forge restored to working order . The Old Bakery is a stone-built and partially rendered building beneath thatch, which at the time of its closure as a business in 1987 was the last traditional working bake...
The Braunton Museum reflects the early beginnings of the town from the arrival of St Brannock from South Wales in the 6th Century, through to its agricultural and later maritime heritage, including the domestic and family histories of its inhabitants...
Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) overlooks the River Dart and the sea, and is set in 126 acres of landscaped grounds in Dartmouth, Devon.
The stunning Edwardian architecture, internal and external, designed by Sir Aston Webb, contain numerous ...
You must come and see the new display of medical items donated by our late President, Dr. Dymoke Jowitt. Some are quite gruesome; you may quail when you see how they were used!
This year, over 700 entries have been added to our register of artifac...
Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary offers a great, enjoyable, otter and butterfly educational experience. Wander around the otter sanctuary and butterfly farm and see new butterflies emerge in tropical surroundings. See the otters swim...
700-year-old building with fine 16th-century great hall, associated with Elizabethan seafarers Drake and Grenville. Tucked away in its own secluded valley above the River Tavy, Buckland was originally a small but influential Cistercian monastery. The...
A beautifully landscaped Ten acre garden created over the last forty years by Mary Benger. Awarded with a star status in the 'Good Gardens Guide', Burrow Farm Gardens will appeal to both the plantsmen and those seeking a relaxing walk round a tranqu...
The Burton Art Gallery and Museum aims to be recognised as one of the leading cultural venues within the South West. Synonymous with the most exemplary forms of its practice and attracting a wide range of audiences of all ages from the local and int...
Whilst visitors enjoy refreshments in the coffee bar they often muse about how all this began. In the
best story telling traditions it began a long time ago with my husband's passion for collecting railwayana an interest that eventually out-grew ...
Home to England's highest waterfall, descending a staggering 220 ft, Canonteign Falls is a breathtaking tourist attraction, and a wonderful day out in Devon for all the family.
Situated within Dartmoor National Park, in the heart of Devon's Teign...
The 'last castle to be built in England', set above the Teign Gorge with dramatic views over Dartmoor. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and built between 1911 and 1931 for the self-made food retailing millionaire Julius Drewe, the castle is a masterpiec...
Chambercombe Manor in its secluded setting found ownership and prominence among the Norman Knighthood the Medieval Court and later the notorious 'Wreckers' of Ilfracombe. Now held in trust and open to the public Chambercombe Manor offers a distinctly...
Chapel Wood is a typical north Devon broadleaved woodland, sited on a steep hillside, crowned by an Iron-Age hill fort, with a stream running down either side. Management consists largely of the gradual removal on non-native species planted during th...
Cobbaton Combat Collection is a military museum and tourist attraction, this North Devon collection covers mostly World War Two and the years 1939 - 1945, but with exhibits from the Boer War right up to the First Gulf War. Ranging from military su...
Welcome to Coldharbour Mill, a 200 year old spinning mill set in the tranquil Devon village of Uffculme. Built by Thomas Fox to spin woollen and later worsted yarns in 1799, Coldharbour Mill is a rare example of surviving Georgian architecture, indus...
Arts and Crafts-style house with elegant Art Deco-influenced interior, set amid gardens in a spectacular coastal setting. Built in a stream-fed valley on a beautiful stretch of the NT-protected South Devon coastline, the house was designed in 1925 fo...
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.
Within this natural setting on the edge of stunning Exmoor yo...
Dramatic fortified manor house. Built between the 14th and 16th centuries, the castle has been home to the Gilbert family for most of the last 600 years. Sir Humphrey Gilbert (1539-1583) was coloniser of Newfoundland and half-brother to Sir Walter Ra...
In the Old Grammar School you find an historic building, a range of collections and a local history archive. Each one of these would be worth visiting on its own, but to experience the three is exceptional. The collections are displayed over 9 galler...
Get ready! With nine NEW Attractions for 2012, visit the land of Devon's Crealy. Complete with wild rides, masses of indoor entertainment, the region's friendliest animals and brand NEW attractions, you'll take home more precious memories than ever b...
The Fort at Crownhill is the best preserved of Lord Palmerston's Ring of Fire which surrounded Plymouth in Victorian times, protecting the Royal Dockyard at Devonport from French attack and bombardment. Crownhill represented the cutting edge of fortr...
Dartmoor National Park covers an area of 368 square miles - the largest and wildest area of open country in southern England. Throughout the year Dartmoor is an exceptionally beautiful place to visit, with deep wooded gorges, beautiful lake-like rese...
Dartmoor Zoological Park is set in 33 acres of beautiful parkland, offers a wide array of animals ranging from the small spiders to massive lions, tigers and bears, and along with a 200 seater restauarant, shop and picnic areas the facilities are enj...
One of the most picturesquely- sited fortresses in England. For over six hundred years Dartmouth Castle has guarded the narrow entrance to the Dart Estuary and the busy, vibrant port of Dartmouth.
This fascinating complex of defences was begun in...
A small and unusually interesting Museum housed in an old Merchants House, dated 1640. The Museum houses marine and local artefacts, including a superb collection of ships in bottles and an extensive photographic archive of the local area,shipbuildin...
Knowle House was built as a gentleman's residence in 1805, and has been used for various purposes since. It now houses Dawlish Museum.
The aim of the Museum is to preserve and display the history of Dawlish through it's artefacts, which have be...
Devon Railway Centre is a popular Devon tourist attraction which offers a unique railway experience and boasts a host of attractions in one location. We offer an interactive fun filled day out. Our railways give unlimited train rides around the centr...
Diggerland guarantees a fun filled, exciting, action packed day out for kids and adults of all ages.
Children (and adults if they wish) have the opportunity to ride in, and drive, different types of construction machinery including Dumper Trucks,...
The Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre is proud to present the National Fairground Collection. It is a facility unique in the UK, designed to capture the magic of a bygone age through exhibits, vintage engineering and stunning artwork displays.
T...
The Wild Flower Gardens theme is to make everything as natural as possible. In spring there are displays of narcissi, primulas, camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas with bluebells covering the woods. In summer the garden abounds with roses, there is a r...
On Plymouth's historic Barbican, you'll find an ancient doorway that takes you back in time to Drake's Plymouth.
Down panelled hallways and up spiral stairs, you'll find yourself in the furnished home of an Elizabethan merchant or sea captain.
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For all lovers of Nature, Escot is a totally new gardens experience. It is uniquely attractive to garden enthusiasts and families alike. Here are champion trees and elegant shrubs amidst woodland paths, picnic spots and forest playgrounds. As the his...
A huge sweep of grazing marsh on the banks of the Exe, bounded by city and sea. The Exe Estuary nature reserve is two areas of coastal grazing marsh that are on opposite sides of the river, not far from the historic city of Exeter. One side of th...
Pilgrims and visitors have been making their way to Exeter Cathedral since medieval times. It is one of the most visited places in the west country. Built in the decorated gothic style, it has the longest uninterrupted medieval gothic vaulting in the...
Dating from 14th century, these medieval passages under Exeter High Street are a unique ancient monument: no similar system of passages can be explored by the public elsewhere in Britain. They were built to house the pipes that brought fresh water to...
Exmoor Zoo has always specialised in smaller animals in the past, providing 'natural' living spaces for many creatures no longer seen in the city zoos. The careful planting of shrubs and trees as they have matured, will keep you wondering what is nex...
Exmouth Museum was first opened in 1985 and is housed in a 19th century building which was the Council Stables together with the adjoining foremans cottage. It is now divided into three galleries, two on the ground floor and one on the first floor. T...
Exmouth Model Railway is probably the Largest '00' Gauge Model Railway in the World.
You can also have light refreshments in our Railway Carriage Cafe were we serve coffee, tea, light snacks and cream teas....
Fairlynch Museum is an early 19th century house which was built by a local shipowner and is probably the only thatched museum in the UK. He added the turret to watch for his ships coming in.
The garden was lovingly restored to feature plants cont...
Fascinating 19th-century water-powered forge in working order. In its heyday the foundry produced agricultural and mining hand tools. Regular demonstrations throughout the day show the three waterwheels driving the huge tilt hammer and grindstone and...
The house and gardens are open to the public on specific afternoons between Easter and the end of August .
Fursdon is one of Devon's oldest family homes. 23 generations of the family have lived on this site. 2009 marks the 750th anniversary of the...
Go Ape's first foray in the South West! Just 15 minutes from Exeter, Go Ape at Haldon and experience two incredible Zip slides flying you from hilltop to hilltop!...
Grand Pier offers the usual amusements and attractions inside the pavilion. The deck and children's rides will be open in time for Easter. And for the whole Easter Weekend we are open until 9pm!
Teignmouth's Grand Pier is situated in the middle of...
The Grand Western Canal meanders through beautiful mid-Devon countryside and quiet villages between Tiverton and Lowdwells (near the Somerset border). Declared a Country Park in 1971 and a Local Nature Reserve in 2005, the Canal is a wonderfully ...
Torrington boasts a wonderful selection of visitor attractions, quite a coup for a town of this size. From internationally renowned Dartington Crystal Ltd, producing clear, contemporary glassware to export around the world to the beautiful Royal Hort...
This is an extraordinary glimpse into the private holiday home of the famous and much-loved author Agatha Christie and her family. The relaxed and atmospheric house is set in the 1950s, and contains many of the family's collections, including archaeo...
The best known of many Dartmoor prehistoric settlements, Grimspound dates from the late Bronze Age. The remains of 24 stone houses survive within a massive boundary wall....
Haldon Belvedere / Lawrence Castle is a landmark on the Devon skyline which is visible from miles around. It was originally built by Sir Robert Palk, a past Governor of Madras who was reputed to be one of the richest men in England in the late 1700's...
Only one mile from Hartland Quay, Hartland Abbey lies across a narrow, sheltered valley which winds its way to the spectacular Atlantic Coast. Within a designated ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ visitors may wander around the beautiful garde...
Late 18th century house, the neatly rendered austere exterior of which belies a warm, comfortable interior with Georgian elegance overlaid by Victorian solidity. Naval and military mementoes of the Woollcombes, including a model of HMS Victor(1820's)...
Medieval Hemyock Castle is situated in the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The remains may be seen of the gatehouse, part moat and site of other towers around the rectangular plan. There is a small display of pottery shards du...
International Modernist 1930s building with period furniture. 2010 includes exhibition Sense of Place: an installation of contemporary artworks and music by tapestry weaver Jilly Edwards and composer Nigel Morgan, running alongside history of textile...
Here at the High Moorland Visitor Centre you will find extensive, modern, interpretative displays that provide wonderful insights to Dartmoor, its history, culture and wildlife, as well as a gallery with regularly changing exhibitions and a small aud...
The museum is housed in part of a building which is in itself a museum piece; a small manor house dating from the 17th century which was used as a parsonage in 1724.
There are five separate rooms, individually themed, which cover the history of H...
The remains of four 13th - century stone farmsteads, on land originally farmed in the Bronze Age. This isolated Dartmoor hamlet was probably abandoned in the early 15th century....
This exciting, award winning, all weather, educational attraction provides a fascinating insight into the watery world around North Devon. The aquarium houses a diverse collection of local aquatic life in beautifully recreated natural habitats. The e...
A glimpse of the museum from Runnymede Gardens, which is situated next to The Landmark Theatre on Ilfracombe's seafront. A fascinating place to visit come rain or shine and one of the best value for money attractions in North Devon.
The Main Gall...
Kents Cavern in Torquay is a protected European Prehistoric Stone Age cave with an extensive labyrinth of spectacular and easily accessible caverns. The oldest human fossil ever found in northwestern Europe was found in this cave making Kents Cavern ...
Fine 18th-century house with costume collection, hillside garden and estate. Built for the Acland family in 1778, the house is furnished as a comfortable home. The Paulise de Bush collection of 18th- to 20th-century costume is displayed in period roo...
Charming example of a 1950s Post Office Room with cottage garden. This small thatched cottage housed the village post office. Outside are a wash-house, double-seated privy and chicken house....
Water-powered grain mill in working order. Believed to date from the early 19th century, the mill is in an idyllic setting by the River Clyst....
Thatched medieval cob house with interesting interior. Constructed of cob (a mixture of clay and straw), the house contains a cross-passage screen decorated with painted decorative 'grotesque' work and a landscape scene with St Andrew. In the garden ...
Kirkham House is a late medieval stone house, afterwards split into three cottages, was restored in the 1960s. Kirkham House is furnished with modern furniture, illustrating traditional craftsmanship and the original use of the rooms. Guided t...
Discover Knightshayes, a gothic Victorian mansion set in the heart of the rolling mid Devon countryside. There’s plenty to see from looming gargoyles, imaginative carvings including the ‘seven deadly sins’ and the medieval great hall comple...
Lee Ford is a small country estate close to the sea near the picturesque town of Budleigh Salterton. It began life as a small farm and developed through the centuries. The original Queen Ann house was extended in both the 18th and 19th centuries, the...
Torquay's coastal zoo is a wildlife oasis set on the town's bustling waterfront. Mingle with the perky penguins and watch the fur seals at play, then head off to see the puffins, wading birds and sea ducks. Discover beaches with gently lapping waves,...
17th-century Baptist meeting house. Around 1653 the Baptist congregation of the nearby village of Kilmington constructed this simple building dug into the hillside. They attended services here at the risk of imprisonment or transportation. The interi...
Lukesland has 24 acres of woodland gardens, with flowering shrubs, trees and a wealth of wild flowers. It is in the beautiful setting of a small valley with a brook cascading from its source on Dartmoor through ponds and over waterfalls towards the R...
Unspoilt island, home to a fascinating array of wildlife amidst dramatic scenery. Undisturbed by cars, the island encompasses a small village with an inn and Victorian church, and the 13th-century Marisco Castle. Of interest to nature-lovers are the ...
Beautifully sited on the fringe of Dartmoor, Lydford boasts three defensive features. Near the centre is a 13th-century tower keep on a mound, later a prison notorious for harsh punishments - 'the most annoyous, contagious and detestable place within...
Spectacular river gorge and waterfall. This famous gorge is 1 miles long and can be viewed from a circular walk, which starts high above the river and passes through attractive oak woods before dropping down to the dramatic 30m-high White Lady waterf...
A charming small museum with collections of agricultural and domestic tools from Lynton and Exmoor. Also maritime, railway, and natural history. Unique pictures of the Lynmouth Flood, and a Victorian dolls' house.
Housed in Lynton's oldest surviv...
At Marwood Hill there are over eighteen acres of landscaped gardens with a large collection of trees, shrubs, herbaceous and alpine plants. The gardens were started in the 1950s by the present owner, Dr Smart. At that time they consisted of a neglect...
A historic building tucked away down one of the city's oldest streets - the Merchant's House is Plymouth's finest surviving example of a 16th/17th century residence. During the 17th century it was home to three Plymouth mayors including privateer Wil...
Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement are now the remains of a Bronze Age settlement, side by side with a 'ritual landscape' of sacred sites - three stone rows, a stone circle, standing stones and burial cairns - probably constructed over a long period be...
If you're looking for fun days out and things to do in Devon, The Milky Way Adventure Park has it all! Ride the Cosmic Typhoon Devon's tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster. Have a wild time in North Devon's biggest indoor adventure play area w...
A truly captivating family attraction in Devon, with miniature ponies and much, much more. Set in an idyllic setting in the heart of scenic Dartmoor, there is plenty of beautiful countryside to explore including: - Paddock view café & gift shop ...
An award-winning, evocative museum and visitor centre in the heart of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site and Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just four miles west of Tavistock the historic port, mine work...
A visit to the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon is the perfect way to get to know the area's landscape, wildlife, history and culture. In The Story of North Devon special effects and hands on activities help you find out about life from prehistor...
Museum of Dartmoor Life offers exhibitions, functions, conference facilities and has a loop system for those with hearing difficulties. It is based on rural life on Dartmoor 100 Years Ago....
The National Marine Aquarium was the first aquarium in the United Kingdom to be set up solely for the purpose of education, conservation and research. It remains one of Britain's foremost aquarium with stunning exhibits and a reputation for excellenc...
The museum reflects the history of this important market town and brings alive the characters and institutions of the past. See the working signal box in the Great Western Railway Room, for a unique hands-on experience for young and old alike. Do not...
The Northam Burrows is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is about 253 hectares of grassy coastal plain with salt marsh, sand dunes and generally unimproved grasslands.
The Burrows provides one of the access points for the two miles of We...
Occombe Farm, on the outskirts of Paignton in Devon, is an organic public open daily throughout the year for the public to visit. You can see taste the best of local food and drink in the Bakehouse Café, purchase a hamper of Westcountry wares from ...
The remains of the largest castle in Devon, in an outstandingly picturesque setting on a wooded spur above the rushing River Okement. Begun soon after the Norman Conquest as a motte and bailey castle with a stone keep, it was converted into a sumptuo...
The Old Corn Mill, an oasis in the corner of Hele Village.
Unique in North Devon, is a 16th Century Watermill with an 18ft. Overshot wheel. This magnificent restoration from dereliction contains a wealth of information and interesting machinery. <...
We took over Otterton Mill in April 2008, having returned to our home county of Devon in the previous year. We had fallen in love with the Mill and feel privileged to have the opportunity of running such a special place. For us, the Mill represents a...
Elegant Edwardian house with diverse collections and luxuriant coastal garden. This beautiful garden offers spectacular views over the Salcombe estuary and surrounding coast. The 2.75-hectare (7-acre) garden has an intimate and informal atmosphere an...
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 through the wooded slopes bordering the Dart estuary to Kingswear. The s...
Great Amusements with the Latest Machines, Mega Slide, Crazy Golf, Beach Shop, Orbiter Dodgems, Cafe, Takeaway, Ice Cream, Rock and Sweet Shop, Ten Pin Bowling, Trampolines, Bouncy Castle, Snack Bar, Seafood Kiosk, Fresh Donuts, Burgers and Chips, Ho...
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park's 80 acres of lush landscaped grounds are home to some of the planet's rarest and most amazing animals. Discover all your favourites, like gorillas and orang utans, elephants and giraffes, lions, tigers and rhinos. And...
Parke Estate is a peaceful retreat set within the beautiful Devon countryside, with the River Bovey meandering through wildlife-rich woodlands.
The walled garden dates back to the 1800s, when it would probably have supplied mainly soft fruit for ...
Our Edwardian building, which opened in 1910, houses collections of art, history and natural science. Visit us to experience our temporary exhibitions, permanent collections and regular special events. Our packed programme includes talks, workshops, ...
Built in 1391 by Sir Philip Courtenay it has remained in the same family to this day, currently home to the 18th Earl of Devon. Having survived a great deal of damage during the Civil War, the Castle was restored and altered in later centuries. These...
Prysten House is a late 15th century house with well and courtyard. closely linked with St Andrew's Church. Oldest domestic dwelling in Plymouth, which now also houses Tanners restaurant on the ground floor....
The Quay House was re-built in 1680-1 at the height of Exeter's woollen cloth industry.
New Quay House Visitor Centre pic The building was used to store cloth and other goods before they were loaded and transported down the canal. It also had an o...
Here in our world famous Honey Farm you can stand and watch these wild and wonderful creatures from the distant past.
The unique design of the indoor apiary allows close up viewing in complete safety. The glass booths expose the working colonies ...
River Link, the trading name of Dart Pleasure Craft Limited,is the largest operator of vessels on the River Dart. Our fleet comprises of five main vessels plus ferries ranging from 150 to 400 seats and all carry the latest safety equipment required b...
Rosemoor has something for everyone - from fruit and vegetables to woodland, formal gardens to wildflower meadows and water features to foliage. We also hold more than 100 events each year for all ages and interests, and don't forget to pay a visit t...
RAMM cares for a wonderful and diverse collection consisting of over one and a half million individual objects and specimens from all over the globe. They are divided into the following curatorial departments: Antiquities; Ethnography; Natural Histor...
A dramatic 17th-century fortress built to defend the coastline from the Dutch, and still in use by the military today. Viewing is only by weekly tours led by Blue Badge Guides....
Salcombe museum was established in 1975. Temporary exhibitions were arranged each summer mainly with items which were loaned. Since 1991 the museum has occupied the ground floor of the former council offices and the collections have expanded to fill...
Magnificent Georgian house with Adam interiors, gardens and landscaped parkland. Saltram stands high above the River Plym in a rolling and wooded landscaped park that now provides precious green space on the outskirts of Plymouth. The house, with its...
We have always been famous for our open top trams, but we also have three enclosed single-deck saloons. So visit any time of the year - we have a tram for all seasons!
Seaton Tramway operates narrow gauge heritage trams between Seaton, Colyford an...
Shaldon Wildlife Trust is set in an acre of woodland garden above the attractive coastal village of Shaldon, we look after, and help preserve, some of the rarest and most endangered animals in the world....
Medieval manor house with later architectural features. Shute Barton is one of the most important surviving non-fortified manor houses of the Middle Ages. Begun in 1380, completed in the late 16th century, then partly demolished in the late 18th cent...
Situated in the Regency Cottage by the Parish Church just a few yards from the Market Square the Museum reflects the history of Sidmouth and the Sid Valley and is the starting point for regular Guided Strolls around this unique town.
Sidmouth is...
You can easily spend the whole day on the South Devon Railway because we're far more than a train ride!
The line, which is operated mainly by dedicated volunteers, runs for seven miles from Buckfastleigh to Totnes in South Devon along the stunnin...
Here at South Molton and District Museum you can discover the true spirit of the characters from South Molton's past, through the exhibits and interactive displays.
The collections reflect the life and times of the town and the surrounding country...
Spacex is a public-funded contemporary art space and registered educational charity. It works to encourage public engagement with the latest developments in contemporary art through commissioned projects, exhibitions, events, talks and activities for...
Adorned with quality replica furniture and painted in the bright colours of the period, the Priory is presented as the 1602 home of the wealthy Hurst family. The display of Elizabethan items from the city's collection, the addition of modern amenitie...
Teignmouth and Shaldon Museums are beautiful. They are not, however, just pretty places! Products of a turbulent past and the strivings of succeeding generations, Teignmouth and Shaldon have colourful and absorbing stories to tell. The stories are to...
When you're looking for things to do in Devon, The BIG Sheep is a great day out for the whole family. With so much to offer, everyone will enjoy their day out. As well as childrens' activities there's fun for adults too. There's a brewery for Dad, ga...
The Brixham Aquarium houses fish and other specimens found in Britains' waters, including octopus and conger eels....
Fine two-storey granite building dating from c.1540. Originally a place where 'church ales' were held in the 16th and 17th centuries ('ales' being parish festivities raising funds for the church), the building later became almshouses, a school and a...
'The Deep' is an unforgettable nautical adventure, a 'walkthrough visitor experience and a must for a day out. 'Dive to the depths and see the fish and sharks in our ''bathysphere'; explore the sunken pirate ship, walk the ' decks and see the ghostly...
The Devon Guild of Craftsmen is an acclaimed exhibition space for contemporary craft and design as well as a leading charity for craft education in the South West region. Located in Bovey Tracey, this large craft centre offers inspiring exhibitions, ...
Brass rubbing for all the family with materials and friendly guidance provided. One of the largest selections, also includes a selection of modern plates and local scenes. Always adding to our collection. Entrance free, you only pay for brass rubbing...
The Garden House is a magical place: a place designed to meld with its surrounding landscape to create an almost ethereal beauty; a place where luxuriant, brilliant colour creates unforgettable panoramas; a place where the past meets the present and ...
The Norman Lockyer Observatory in Sidmouth, Devon is a historic working optical observatory and an educational centre for science, especially astronomy, meteorology, amateur radio and sciences of the coast and countryside. The Society promotes public...
The Rock Gardens, set in the picturesque setting of the old Palace Quarry. There are about 8 acres of wild gardens, ponds, a Rock Walk with lovely views from the top and a small, but attractive illuminated cave with interesting formations, all for yo...
Tiverton and Mid Devon Museum is believed to contain the largest social history collection in the South West. It was founded in 1960 with extensive redisplays taking place in 2001 and 2006 following successful lottery bids.
A Museum for the Whole ...
Indulge your senses and relax on this rare Horse-Drawn Barge, now one of only 6 in Great Britain. Experience this gentle journey that will take you back in time to memories of yesteryear, as you travel through the beautiful Devon countryside. Quiet a...
Few buildings evoke such a feeling of history as venerable Tiverton Castle. Originally built in 1106 by order of Henry I, and later rebuilt and much enlarged in the 13th and 14th centuries, it was once home of the powerful medieval Earls of Devon an...
Topsham Museum is housed in one of a group of late 17th century buildings overlooking the Exe Estuary. Following completion of a stunning new River gallery, the Museum was 'long-listed' for the Art Fund Prize in 2008.
Part of the Museum's focus i...
Torquay Museum is Devon's oldest established Museum still operating. Founded in 1844 by the Torquay Natural History Society, which was renamed Torquay Museum Society in 2003, the Society celebrated its 160th birthday in 2004.The current Museum buildi...
Torre Abbey is the oldest building in Torquay. It has a story spanning 800 years and was once the most important Abbey of its kind in England, the brothers who lived here then were known as the White Canons. Following a massive three-year restoration...
'Torrington 1646 is a historical tourist attraction that will be enjoyed by all ages. Travel back to the 17th Century to meet the characters in Torrington during the last battle of the English Civil War - and experience history as never before! Peopl...
A classic Norman motte and bailey castle, founded soon after the Conquest to overawe the Saxon town. A well-preserved later shell-keep crowns its steep mound, giving sweeping views across the town rooftops to the River Dart....
Totnes Cosume Museum features an exhibition of amazing costumes and accessories from the 'The Age of Victoria 1837 - 1901' exhibit on display in Bogan House, one of Totnes' oldest and most interesting Tudor houses....
Totnes Museum is contained within an authentic Elizabethan Merchant's House, built around 1575 for the Kelland family. The house retains many features dating back to the Elizabethan period and has been painstakingly restored. Collections, dating from...
Tuckers Maltings is one of only a handful of floor Maltings that produces malt in the traditional way and we are the only traditional Maltings in England that is open to the public for guided tours.
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Ugbrooke is set in a tranquil Devon valley landscaped by Capability Brown. It has a history covering 900 years, featuring in the Domesday book of 1086, and exhibiting a fascinating variety of alterations made over the centuries.
Robert Adam and C...
Some 300 Bronze Age and medieval sites, covering 15.5 square kilometres (6 square miles) of Dartmoor landscape, 4 miles E of Yelverton....
Watermouth Castle is a popular family attraction including Mechanical Music Demonstrations, Musical Water Show, Dungeon Labyrinths, Victorian Displays, Bygone Pier Machines, Animated Fairy Tale Scenes, Tube Slide, Mini Golf, Childrens Carousel, Swing...
19th-century former fishing lodge in a picturesque setting. Built c.1832 in a valley at the confluence of the East Lyn and Hoar Oak Water, the house now serves as a NT shop, with refreshments and information. The site has been a tea-garden since 1901...
A coastal village with a small, pretty beach and a charming 19th-century mill, which is now a tea-room. With beautiful views, excellent rock pooling and a great starting point for coastal and inland walks, Wembury, near the Yealm estuary, is a popula...
Winsford Walled Garden is home to the best, most innovative and most ornate Victorian greenhouses anywhere in the SOUTH WEST of ENGLAND - and they're made from 130 year-old Burmese teak - so no painting required. Unlike many gardens, visitors to Win...
Unique combination of indoor and outdoor attractions. 60 acres of exhilarating Watercoasters, Toboggan Run, Arctic Gliders and waterzapping Bumper Boats plus 15 playzones designed for all ages. The biggest indoor venture zone in the U.K. with rides a...
Here at World of Country Life Amusement Park, you will have value for your money, since it's a park for both young and old.
For the adults (and some children) we have the largest collection of Vintage Vehicles, Motorcycles and Steam Engines in Exm...
Please note: Yelverton Paperweights Centre has now ceased trading and is closed Yelverton Paperweights Centre Exhibits hundreds of glass paperweights, antique and modern. The collection contains examples of the work of glass artists from ...
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