The Devon and Cornwall Area & Things To Do
GREAT TORRINGTON
This historic town, situated in the heart of Tarka Country, is just one and a half miles drive. It is a friendly traditional market town with its recently refurbished Victorian Pannier Market. In the centre of town is Torrington 1646, which reconstructs the 17th century town at the time of the Battle of Great Torrington. It is also the home of Dartington Crystal with its guided tours and factory shops with a wide range of glass, china, clothes and gifts. Great Torrington web site - Visit Great Torrington
ROSEMOOR GARDENS
These renowned RHS Gardens are but 5 minutes drive and situated in the beautiful Torridge Valley and provides something for all tastes at every season of the year. RHS Rosemoor Gardens web site
TARKA COUNTRY
Torrington Commons surrounds Great Torrington with its 365 acres of unspoilt countryside and 20 miles of footpaths. Take one of its circular walks and enjoy the magnificent views of the Torridge Valley which inspired Henry Williamson to write "Tarka the Otter". Alternatively walk or cycle along the Tarka Trail to Bideford, Instow, Barnstaple or Meeth, along the old railway line. Cycle hire nearby.
CLOVELLY
Step into the past and visit this beautifully preserved village with its resident donkeys, pretty cottages and cobbled street winding down to the harbour. Clovelly web site
BIDEFORD
A small market town with fishing and cargo vessels alongside the quay which is the departure point for the MS Oldenburg taking passengers for day trips to Lundy Island. Bideford web site
ATLANTIC VILLAGE
Visit this factory shopping outlet on the outskirts of Bideford with famous names at bargain prices. Atlantic Village web site
BARNSTAPLE
About 30 minutes drive with its wide range of shops and winning floral displays. Barnstaple web site
APPLEDORE
A quaint fishing village with narrow streets and a history of shipbuilding. Appledore web site
WESTWARD HO!
A coastal resort with its sandy beach, famous pebble ridge and golf course. Westward Ho! web site
BUDE
Another coastal resort with its canal and interesting shops. Bude web site
EXMOOR AND DARTMOOR
Explore theses vast areas of moorland which are within easy reach on a day trip. Visit Exmoor
THE MILKY WAY & THE BIG SHEEP
Great attractions for families with many undercover activities. The Milky Way web site - The Big Sheep web site
HARTLAND ABBEY
Historic family home and walled garden. Hartland Abbey web site
ARLINGTON COURT
National Trust Historic house and gardens with carriage collection. Arlington Court web site
MARWOOD GARDENS
North of Barnstaple with over 18 acres of landscaped gardens and lakes. Marwood Hill Gardens
COASTAL WALKS
Walk along the rugged coastal path through North Devon and North Cornwall and enjoy magnificent views, coves and pituresque harbours.
QUINCE HONEY FARM
Learn all about this fascinating subject in South Molton. Quince Honey Farm
EDEN PROJECT
A day trip to this 21st Century garden is one and a half hour's drive. Eden Project web site
Gardens to visit while in the area
- RHS Rosemoor Gardens
- Marwood Hill Gardens
- Docton Mill Garden
- Hartland Abbey
- Clovelly Court Gardens
- Winsford Walled Garden
- Castle Hill Gardens
- Broomhill Sculpure Garden
- Heddon Hall
Garden Centres and Restaurants
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