CANONTEIGN
FALLS
Chudleigh EX6 7NT Tel 01647 252434 Fax 01647 52617
Description:
A very beautiful site with woodlands, waterfalls and
lakes.
Location
About 5 miles NE of Newton Abbot off the A38 at Chudleigh
and onto B3193. Signed
Opening Times:
Ar-Oct 10-6 daily Nov-Mar 10-4 Sunday only
Disabled Access
Partial only
Admission Prices:
Adults £2.50 Children £1.50
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CASTLE DROGO
Drewsteignton near Exeter EX6 6PB Tel 01647 433186
Description:
The granite castle is the work of Sir Edwin Lutyens. It
stands over 300 metres above sea level overlooking the wooded gorge
of the River Teign with beautiful views of Dartmoor. Delightful rose
garden and herbaceous borders. Spectacular walks through surrounding
243 ha estate
Location
At Drewsteignton (between Oakhampton and Exeter) 5 mile
south off A30. Rail: Yeoford 8 miles
Opening Times:
Ar-Oct 11-5.30 (closed Fri) garden 10-30
Disabled Access
Limited access to parts of the castle. Garden accessible.
Facilities.
Admission Prices:
Unconfirmed NT
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THE CHURCH
HOUSE
Newton Abbot TQ13 7TA Tel 01364 621321
Description:
Originally a brewhouse dating back to 1537
Location
In centre of Dartmoor, N of Ashburton
Opening Times:
Apr-Sep 10-4 Thur only
Disabled Access
Ground floor only
Admission Prices:
Free
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COLDHARBOUR MILL WORKING WOOL MUSEUM
Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme EX15 3EE Tel 01884 840960
Description:
Very old wool mill in this formally important wool valley.
Closed in 1981, now a working museum where all aspects of the wool
making process can be seen.
Location
At Uffculme, east Devon. Come off M5 jun 27. Then follow
signs.
Opening Times:
Apr-Oct daily 10.30-5 Nov-Mar Mon-Fr 10.30-4
Disabled Access
Not suitable at present, but lift being installed
Admission Prices:
£5
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COLETON
FISHACRE GARDEN
Coleton, Kingswear, Dartmouth TQ6 OEQ 01803 752466
Description:
8 ha garden in a stream-fed valley set within spectacular
scenery of National Trust coast. The garden has a wide variety of
uncommon trees and rare and exotic shrubs.
Location
Between Dartmouth and Brixham 3 miles from Kingswear. At
Kingswear take Lower Ferry road and turn off at toll house. Or
Bayline 22 Brixham- Kingswear with connection at Paignton Station
Opening Times:
Apr-Oct Wed-Sun 2-5
Admission Prices:
Unconfirmed
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COMPTON CASTLE
Marldon, Paignton TQ4 7EU Tel 01803 527936 Fax 01803 523457
Description
A fortified manor house with curtain wall built at three
periods 1340, 1450 and 1520. It was the home of Sir Humphrey Gilbert,
coloniser of Newfoundland and the family still lives there.
Location
At Compton 3 miles west of Torquay. From A381 turn left at
Ipplepen. Rail Torquay 3 miles
Opening Times:
Apr-Oct Mon, Wed, Thu 10-12.15 and 2-5
Disabled Access
Limited access for wheelchair users
Admission Prices:
Unconfirmed NT
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CREALY
ADVENTURE PARK
Sidmouth Rd Clyst St Mary EX5 1DR Tel 01395 233200
Description:
Bundles of family fun to include: Animals to feed and
hold, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, racetracks, bumper
boats,riveride fields.
Location
Ju t west of Exeter. M5 jun 30. Signed. Rail. Exeter
Opening Times:
Ar-Nov daily 10-6 Dec-Mar 10.30-5
Disabled Access
Good
Admission Prices:
£3.75 per person rising to £4.50 on April 1
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