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| Castle Devon, Abbeys and History | ||||||
| Hartland Abbey & Gardens | Arlington Court and Carriage Museum | Barnstaple Heritage Centre and Trail | ||||
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| Hartland Abbey & Gardens, Hartland, Bideford, N.Devon, EX39 6DT | Arlington Court and Carriage Museum, near Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4LP. | Queens Anne`s Walk, The Strand,Barnstaple,EX31 1EU. | ||||
| Hartland Abbey is a 12 C family home. Children can enjoy doing the quiz, exploring house and history, as you walk around and everyone receives a prize. You may see donkeys, black welsh sheep or peacocks in grounds. You can walk to the beach, climb the Gazebo and look out across the Atlantic Ocean. Hartland Abbey & Gardens | Arlington Court is a Regency house containing varied treasures. You can picnic or play in the picturesque garden. The carriage museum has a carriage for every occassion, it is sometimes posible to take a ride in one of these. Arlington Court and Carriage Museum | At Barnstaple Heritage Centre you can journey through time with quizzes, games, brass rubbing and kids costumes in the interactive hands-on exhibition. Then you could explore historic Barnstaple by following the Heritage Trail. The trail booklet can be purchased at the Heritage Centre. Barnstaple Heritage Centre and Trail. | ||||
| Buckfast Abbey | Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle) | Dartmouth Castle | ||||
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| Buckfast Abbey, Buckfast- leigh, Devon, TQ11 0EE. | Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle), Haldon Hill, Dunchideock, EX6 7QY. | Dartmouth Castle, Castle Road, Devon, TQ6 0JN. | ||||
| Experience over 1000 years of history at Buckfast Abbey. Home to benedictine monks, it is open to the public outside of service times. There are beautiful stained glass windows to see and bee-keeping in practice. The gardens provide a pleasant environment for visitors and monks. Buckfast Abbey | Haldon Belvedere, also known as Lawrence Castle, is a triangular tower which stands on Haldon Hill in 5 acres of woodland. A spiral stone staircase leads to the roof terrace where there are spectacular views. Open to public 1:30pm-5:30pm Sun and BH (Feb - Oct). Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle) triangular towers | Dartmouth Castle began in 1388. This fortress has guarded the Dart Estuary for over 600 years. Climb to the top for great views across the estuary. There are guard rooms and a maze of passages to explore. A film recreates a victorian gun firing and there are informational displays along the way. Dartmouth Castle | ||||
| Powderham Castle | Berry Pomeroy Castle | Killerton House & Garden | ||||
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| Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8JQ. | Berry Pomeroy Castle, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6LJ. | Killerton House, Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3LE. | ||||
| Powderham Castle (1391) has some majestic rooms. Deer Safari (ex. charge) in the deerpark, home to 600 fallow deer. Meet the friendly pets at the secret garden or play in the huge adventure play castle. Children can also enjoy the nature trail, win a prize on the treasure trail or ride a pony. Apr - Oct. Powderham Castle | Berry Pomeroy Castle is a 15th Century ruin. It consists of a tudor mansion within the ruins of an earlier castle. The Gatehouse chamber still has a wall painting. The mansion was never completed and the place was abandoned by 1700. Reported to be haunted. Berry Pomeroy Castle | Killerton House has 200 years of century costume on display and a victorian laundry. The beautiful Killerton Gardens contains rhododendrons, magnolias and rare trees. There is a quiz/trail and play area, also orienteering. Dogs on lead welcome in park. and estate walks only. Check open times. Killerton House & Gardens | ||||
| Castle Drogo | Okehampton Castle | A la Ronde | ||||
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| Castle Drogo Devon, Drewsteignton, Near Exeter, Devon, EX6 6PB. | Okehampton Castle, Castle Lane, Devon, EX20 1JA. | A la Ronde, Summer Lane, Exmouth, Devon EX8 5BD. |
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| Castle Drogo was built between 1920 -1930. The granite building contains family keepsakes. Guided tours or an activity possible on most days. There are walks through the gardens, quizzes and trails to do. Dogs on leads welcome on estate and in informal gardens. Castle Drogo Devon | See remains of the largest castle in Devon. Okehampton Castle was probably built after 1068, mentioned in the Domesday book (1086).. You can listen to an audio tour that brings the castle to life. Picnic area and walks in woodland nearby. Stories of ghostly happenings abound. Okehampton Castle | A la Ronde is a unique 16 sided house. Self guided tour and family trail in house. The rooms contain decor and furniture collected by Jane and Mary Parminter. Panoamic view over Exe Estuary. Note rooms are small and bulky items must be left in lockers. Open Feb-Oct. . A la Ronde | ||||
| Finch Foundry | Smeaton`s Tower | Totnes Castle | ||||
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| Finch Foundry, Sticklepath, Okehampton, Devon EX20 2NW. | Smeaton`s Tower, The Hoe, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 2NZ. | Totnes Castle, Devon , TQ9 5NU. | ||||
| The last remaining water-powered forge in England. The foundry used to make 400 tools a day including sickles, scythes and shovels for west country farmers and miners. Watch the water wheels driving the tilt hammer and grindstone. There are regular tours and demonstration of the machinery. Finch Foundry | Smeaton`s Tower is a lighthouse that was originally built on the Eddystone Reef in 1759, but it was moved stone by stone in the 1880`s to the Hoe, as the sea was undermining the rock it was standing on. Fantastic views from the lantern room. Lighthouse has been restored to its former glory. Smeaton`s Tower | This classic Norman Castle was founded soon after the Conquest. It is the focal point of the town and offers superb views of Totnes from the battlements. Since 1984 the castle ha been under the stewardship of English Heritage. Open Easter - Oct. Totnes Castle | ||||
| The Elizabethan House | Buckland Abbey | Totnes Elizabethan House Museum | ||||
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| The Elizabethan House, 32 New Street, The Barbican, Plymouth, Pl1 2NA. | Buckland Abbey, Yelverton, Devon PL20 6EY. | Totnes Elizabethan House Museum, 70 Fore Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5RU. | ||||
| At number 32 New St. you can step back in time. This Elizabethan House was a late 1500`s sea-captains house. It was saved from demolition in 1929 and survives almost complete. Panelled hallways, spiral stairs, low ceilings and creaking sloping oak floors. The Elizabethan House | In the 13th Century Buckland Abbey was a monastry. This later became the home of Sir Francis Drake. The Abbey is now a combination of furnished rooms and interactive museum galleries. Try on a Tudor costume, ask about the tracker pack and quiz and explore the grounds on 1 of the 4 woodland walks. .Buckland Abbey | This authentic Elizabethan Merchants House was built around 1575 for the Kelland family. The house has been restored and retains many Elizabethan features. It is now a museum. Collections dating back to 5000BC and the history of Totnes are displayed. Guessing games, puzzles and a quiz for families. Totnes Elizabethan House Museum | ||||
| Morwellham | Kents Cavern | Instow Signal Box | ||||
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| Morwellham Quay, Near Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8JL. | Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, 91 Ilsham Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JF.
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Instow Signal Box, Marine Parade, Instow, EX31. | ||||
| Morwellham is a historic port and copper mine. You can step inside the over crowded miners cottages and stroll along the original quayside and docks. Group visits (must be with a minimum of 16 people) and include `The Mine Experience`a 45min journey by rail underground and other activities. Morwellham | Kents Caverns tour takes an hour but allowing 2.5 hours for entire visit is advisable. Inside the temperature is a constant 14°C all year. Kids can enjoy the Fun Dig or paint and decorate tribal faces on the walls. Kids can leave a hand print on the wall in stone age style, do some brass rubbing or draw a mammoth on the wall. Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves | Instow signal box is over 130 years old. It is the first grade 2 listed signal box. It used to control the signals at the station and operate the level crossing. You can pull the signal levers and see how the box worked. Now run by volunteers the box is open to the public on occasional Sundays and Bank Holidays. Instow Signal Box | ||||
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| Quay House Visitor Centre, 46 The Quay, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AN. | ||||||
| The history of Exeter`s Quayside is brought to life with displays, illustrations and artefacts. Audio visual presentation highlights Exeter`s history from Roman times to the present day. Free entry. Typicla visit is 30 mins. Quay House Visitor Centre | ||||||
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