PAIGNTON & DARTMOUTH STEAM RAILWAY
Queens Park Station, Torbay Rd, PaigntonTQ4 6AF Tel 01803
555872
Description:
Relive the Great Age of Steam along the spectacular Torbay
coastline to Dartmouth. Combined river excursions available. Call for
special events
Location
In Paignton at above address
Opening Times:
Jun-Sep 9-5.30. Call for details of selected days in
winter.
Disabled Access
Facilities, yes
Admission Prices:
Call
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PAIGNTON ZOO
Totnes Rd, TQ4 7EU Tel 01803 527936 Fax 01803 523457
Description:
Now bigger and improved (75 acre environmental park) with
over 70 threatened species amongst the exotic range of animals. Also
miniature railway.
Location
About 1 mile outside Paignton on the A385. Signed by brown and white elephants. Free car park
Opening Times:
10-6 summer 10-dusk winter
Disabled Access
Mainly accessible, but some steep hills. Reduced disabled
price and helpers free
Admission Prices:
Unconfirmed
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PAPERWEIGHT CENTRE
4 Buckland Ter, Leg O'Mutton, Yelverton PL20 6AD Tel 01822
854250
Description:
An impressive display of over 800 glass paperweights. Wide
range for sale. Also paintings and art including scenes of Dartmoor
Location
Signosted from A386 at Yelverton (about 11 miles north of
Plymouth).
Opening Times:
Mon- Sat 10-5 summer Wed & Sat only in winter
Admission Prices:
Free
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PECORAMA
PLEASURE GARDENS
Underrleys Beer EX12 3NA Tel 01297 21542
Description:
On the hillside overlooking the pretty fishing village of
Beer the pleasure gardens offer a variety of attractions including a
miniature railway with spectacular views over the bay, crazy gold and
various railway related exhibits. Also entertainment during high
season
Location
Beer is on Devon south coast near the border of Dorset. From A3052 Sidmouth Lyme road, take B1374 and follow brown signs.
Disabled Access
Steep parts but most areas accessible. Facilities.
Opening Times:
East-Oct Mon-Fri 10-5.30 Sat 10-1
Admission Prices:
Adults £3.10 Children £1.60 Disabled Helpers free
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PLYMOUTH DOME
The Hoe Plymouth PL1 2NZ Tel 01752 603300
Description:
Award winning high tech experiential adventure of the epic
story of Plymouth. Elizabethan recreation and two shows including
Captain Cook
Location
Plymouth Hoe
Opening Times
Daily 9-5.30
Disabled Access
Full access unconfirmed. Facilities, yes
Admission Prices:
Adults£3.95 Children £2.50
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POWDERHAM
CASTLE
Powderham EX6 8JQ Tel 01626 890243
Description:
Grand well preserved early 15c house, ancestral home of
Earls of Devon set in parkland and gardens with views over the Exe
estuary. Conducted tours around the house.
Location
South Devon coast on the A379 between Exeter and Dawlish
Opening Times:
Apr 5 - Oct 10-5 (closed Sats)
Disabled Access
Three steps onto the ground floor of castle - help
available.
Admission Prices:
Adults £4.95 Children £2.35
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