TORRE ABBEY HISTORIC HOUSE & GALLERY
The Kings Dr, Torquay TQ2 5JX Tel 01803 293593
Description:
Torbays most historic building. From monastery to mayor's
official residence of today. Picture galleries, historic rooms, abbey
ruins, Agatha Christie room, colourful gardens and palm house and
refreshments in Victorian kitchen
Location
On the seafront next to the Riveria centre.
Opening Times
East-Oct 9.30-6:
Disabled Access
Toilets, yes. Wheelchair access no
Admission Prices:
Adults £2.75 Children £1.50 (under 8 free)
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TOTNES CASTLE
Totnes TQ9 5NU Tel 01803 864406
Description:
A superb motte and bailey castle, with splendid views down
the River Dart. A fine example of Norman fortifaction
Location
In Totnes, on a hill overlooking the town.
Opening Times:
Ar- Oct 10-6 or dusk Nov-Mar Wed-Sun 10-1 and 2-4
Disabled
Unsuitable
Admission Prices
Adults £1.50 Children 80p
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TUCKERS
MALTINGS
Teign Rd, Newton Abbot TQ12 4AA Tel 01626 334734
Description:
Guided tours of the barley to malt production process in
this working malt house. Tastings.
Location
In Newton Abbot. From railway station follow signs. Newton
Abbot is about 5 miles NW of Torquay
Opening Times:
East-Oct 10-5
Disabled Access
Facilities, yes
Admission Prices:
Ring
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UNDERGROUND
PASSAGES
Boots Arcade, High St Exeter EX4 3RZ Tel 01392 265858
Description:
Guided tour of underground medieval water system. Not for
squeamish. Introductory video included.
Location
Exeter
Opening Times:
Tue-Fri 2-5 Sat 10-5 and Jul-Sep Mon-Sat 10-5
Disabled Access
Not suitable
Admission Prices:
Unconfirmed
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WATERMOUTH
CASTLE
Near Ilfracombe EX34 9SL Tel 01271 863879
Description:
Overlooking a spectacular bay this castle is packed with
many unusual collections including mechanical instruments and
bicycles. In the gardens are dozens of performing gnome-like machines
that make you laugh.
Location
On the A339 about 3 miles east of Ilfracombe. Free car
park
Opening Times:
Apr-Oct (most days except Mon. Call to check)
Disabled Access
About 90% Lots of steep paths
Admission Prices:
Adults £4.85 Children £3.85
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WATERSMEET
HOUSE
Watersmeet Road Lynmouth EX35 6NT Tel. 01598 753348
Description:
A fishing lodge c1832 in a picturesque valley. The site
has been a tea garden since 1901 and is a focal point for several
beautiful walks, steep in places
Location
North Devon coast 1.5 mile east of Lynmouth in a valley
east side of A39 Barnstable to Lynmouth road.
Opening Times:
Apr-Oct 10.30-6 (5 in Oct)
Disabled Access
Limited
Admission Prices
Ring
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WOODLANDS
LEISURE PARK
Blackawton Totnes TQ9 7DQ Tel 01803 712598
Description:
Family fun with 12 action packed play zones including
commando course, tornado toboggan and toddlers play village. Also
animal farm complex.
Location
Off the A3122 at Blackawton (between Dartmouth and Totnes)
Opening Times:
15 Nov-15 Mar 9.30-4.30 (weekends only) 15 Mar-15 Nov
9.30-5.30 (later in school holidays)
Admission Prices:
Adults £4.50 Children £4.25
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