Some
of the other local attractions you may wish to visit during your stay are
listed below:
- Babbacombe Model Village
Award-winning gardens, unique by day and night - a photographer's paradise.
Marvel at the Village when the sun has set - thousands of lights create
an entrancing spectacle.
- Becky
Falls
Cascading Waterfalls & Woodland Estate 750 feet above the sea, high
on Dartmoor, and ancient unspoilt secluded wooded valley with waterfalls
tumbling over huge granite rocks.
- Buckfast Abbey
A living Benedictine Monastery, destroyed by Henry VIII, but rebuilt
by the monks themselves in the earlier part of this century. Tranquil
gardens, gifts, Tonic Wine and honey made at the Monastery.
- Buckfast Butterflies & Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary
Discover a different world. "Tropical rain forests" with ponds and waterfalls,
tropical plants & flowers, exotic fruits. Landscaped Otter Sanctuary,
with plenty of water features.
- Cardew
Teapottery
Home of the world's most collectable teapots at Bovey Tracey. See the
teapots being painstakingly produced on a nine acre woodland site minutes
from the A38. Fascinating free factory tour.
- Crealy
Park
M5 Exit 30 - Bumper Boats, Relax at the Lake, Travel on Trains, Encounter
Animals, Go-Karts, Pony Rides, Bubbling Pools, Picnic Meadows, steep
and scary slides and lots more - Party Time!
- Dartmoor
Wildlife Park
Over 1000 incredible creatures in 30 acres of beautiful Devon countryside
- falconry centre, flying displays, big cat feeds, seal feeds, licensed
restaurant, gift shop, picnic area, adventure playground.
- Paignton
& Dartmouth Steam Railway
Travel behind classic steam engines through spectacular countryside.
- English
Heritage
Explore and enjoy the Castles of Devon. 1,000 years of history, Norman
times to World War II, Dark deeds, Heroic exploits, Dartmouth, Okehampton,
Totnes and Berry Pomeroy Castles.
- Exeter
Tourist Information
Cathedral, Historic Quayside, St.George's Hall/Market, Spacex Gallery,
St Nicholas Priory, Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery,
Underground Passages, Phoenix Arts Theatre and lots more.
- Hedgehog
Hospital
Prickly Ball Farm, as seen on national TV. Hands-on conservation environment
preservation. Hedgehog Village, Hospital, Friendly Garden. Meet, touch,
learn. Pigs, Ducks, Donkeys, Chicks.
- Kents
Cavern
Britain's oldest scheduled ancient monument, site of the earliest evidence
of humans in Britain. Dramatic Sound & Light Show, Stone Age Remains,
Cave by Firelight, Cave Exhibition.
- Paignton
Zoo
Meet the stars of the BBC series "Zoo Keepers". See Flamingo Lagoon,
Brook-Side Aviary, Big Cat Forest (featuring lions and tigers.), Ape
Centre, Savannah home for elephants and giraffes.
- National Marine Aquarium
The World of Seahorses, Coastal Waters, Coral Seas, Sharks, Moorland
Stream, Shop, Cafe. A complete day of discovery. Expert talks &
presentations.
- Quaywest
Get Wet Go Wild. Thrilling waterslides & pools, Go-Karts, Amusement
Rides, Beach Sports, Bumper Boats, Crazy Golf and lots more at Goodrington
Sands
- Torre
Abbey
Historic House, Ancient Monastery, Beautiful Gardens, Famous Paintings,
Special Exhibitions, Antiques Hunt, by the seafront in Torquay - 800
years of history!
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