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Exeter & East Devon - Tourist Attractions, Amusements,
Theme Parks, Walks, Viewpoints,
Zoos, etc
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This page covers
general Tourist Attractions, including Amusement Parks,
Boat Trips,
Theme Parks, Specialist Shops, factory shops and outlet
villages, Guided Walks, Country Parks,
Viewpoints, Zoos and wildlife parks, etc.
We know that not all the
attractions in Exeter & East Devon are listed.
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missing attractions
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FOREVER ENGLAND
Grenville House, Old Fore Street, Sidmouth,
Devon, EX10 8LP
Tel: 01395 578043
Fax: 01395 389777
E-mail:
mail@foreverengland.net
Web:
www.foreverengland.net
Soft furnishing
collections & interior accessories. We stock a
select collection of bedding & linens.
A wide selection of quilts
& patchwork quilts. We have a wide range of
gift ware, which changes with the seasons.
Mirrors lamps & china also stocked. All the
essential little touches to add to the home. To
mail order telephone 0870 241 6517.
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EXETER RED COAT GUIDES
c/o Exeter Visitor Information & Tickets,
Dix's Field, Exeter, EX1 1GF
Tel: 01392 265203
E-mail:
tic.manager@exeter.gov.uk
Web:
www.exeter.gov.uk
Explore one of the
oldest and most beautiful cities in England with
Exeter’s Red Coat Guides.
Tours are FREE and operate
daily. No booking is required. There are 18 tours to
choose from including Ghosts and Legends,
Exeter’s Historic Quayside and exploring the
Catacomb by torchlight! With a history which
dates back to before the arrival of the Romans,
there’s plenty to discover on a Red Coat Tour.
For more information please contact us or visit
our website.
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PARAGON BOOKS
38 High Street, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8EJ
Tel: 01395 514516
E-mail:
paragonbooks@xln.co.uk
BIG SERVICE FROM A SMALL SHOP... we have
over 5,000 titles in stock, covering a wide
range of adult and children's subjects, local
books, maps and guides & audio books. We operate
a fast and efficient order service, so if the
book you want isn't in stock, we can order it
for you for the following day; depending on the
supplier and availability. We also do mail
order, simply adding the cost of the postage to
the order. We have a small second-hand book
section and operate a second-hand & antiquarian
booksearch service. We accept all major debit
and credit cards and sell and exchange book
tokens.
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EXETER'S UNDERGROUND PASSAGES
2 Paris Street, Exeter, EX1 1GA
Tel: 01392 665887
E-mail:
underground.passages@exeter.gov.uk
Web:
www.exeter.gov.uk/passages
Discover what lies
beneath the streets of Exeter on a guided tour
of Exeter’s Underground Passages.
This unique visitor
attraction re-opened in 2007 with a brand new
exhibition and interpretation centre, packed
full of interactive displays, fascinating
archaeological finds and a full-scale passages
model. Exeter is the only city in
the UK to have underground passages of this type
and guided tours have taken place here since the
1930’s. Today mod cons include hard hats,
lighting and a DVD presentation, but the
passages still hold a fascination to all that
enter. Please contact us for opening times,
prices and access information.
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QUAY HOUSE VISITOR CENTRE
46 The Quay, Exeter, EX2 4AN
Tel: 01392 271611 E-mail:
quayhouse@exeter.gov.uk
Web:
www.exeter.gov.uk/guidedtours
Built in 1680, Exeter’s
Quay House Visitor Centre brings the history of
the Quayside to life through displays and
artefacts. Watch ‘Exeter 2,000 years of History’
a lively audio-visual presentation covering
2,000 years of Exeter’s History in just 15
minutes!
Offering visitor
information, treasure hunts, an accommodation
booking service, plus a gift shop, this Centre
provides an excellent introduction to Exeter’s
Historic Quayside. The Quayside is a must for
all visitors offering level walking and cycling
routes, boat trips, canoe hire, lively events,
unique shopping in converted warehouses and
great places to eat and drink.
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Peak Hill Llamas
4 Lower Brook Meadow, Sidford, Sidmouth, EX10
9PS
Tel: 01395 578697
E-mail:
info@walkingwithllamas.co.uk
Web:
www.walkingwithllamas.co.uk
We offer a selection of escorted walks with
llamas on East Devon's spectacular Jurassic
Coast including a morning walk with tea/coffee
and muffins, and an afternoon Devon cream tea
walk. Llamas are gentle, inquisitive animals and
make ideal walking companions. They carry packs
containing all the food & drink, and we stop
half way for refreshments and to take in the
magnificent scenery. We are very fortunate in
being based on a 330 acre working farm just
outside Sidmouth, and all our walks - including
a section of the South West Coast Path - can be
done without leaving the farm's own land. All
our walks have breath-taking views of the
Jurassic Coastline and surrounding countryside.
Group visits & corporate events also catered
for.
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Crealy Park
Sidmouth Road, Clyst St. Mary, Exeter, Devon,
EX5 1DR
Tel: 01395 233200
E-mail:
catchall@crealy.co.uk
Web:
www.crealy.co.uk
Crealy offers an unforgettable day packed with
magic, fun and adventure for all the family,
with El Pastil Loco Coaster, Queen Bess Pirate
Ship, Techno Race Karts, Bumper Boats, Victorian
Carousel and huge indoor and outdoor play areas.
Visit the New Animal Theatre and Animal Realm to
ride, feed, milk, groom or cuddle the
friendliest animals in Devon. Unearth the
Farming Realm’s original Great Farm Adventures
and lose yourself in our Natural Realm.
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World of Country Life
Westdown Farm, Westdown Lane, Sandy Bay,
Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BU
Tel: 01395 274533 Fax:
01395 273457
E-mail:
worldofcountrylife@hotmail.com
Smugglers Wharf: Experience a pirate adventure
in the covered arena. With an exciting new
pirate ship there's indoor fun for shipmates of
all ages! Transport Centre: Introduce your
family to the transport and agricultural
machinery of yesteryear. Exhibition Hall: Take a
walk down memory lane... wander through a
Victorian street or enjoy the quiet life in the
Keepers Cottage. Call into the dress shop,
browse through the Ironmonger's store, stop off
at the garage or pop into the pub. Step back in
time with our features 'Life in the 20's, 30s's
and 40's', 'Edwardian picnic' and '100 years of
brides'. Pets Centre: Mingle amongst the lambs,
rabbits and chickens in the children's favourite
Pets Centre. Check out the Shetland ponies,
enjoy a close encounter with our exotic rheas
and watch the Jersey cow suckle her calves. Meet
jack and Jenny our resident donkeys and then
take a pygmy goal for a walk on a lead. There's
always so much to see and do at the World of
Country Life. Restaurant: Just a snack or a
three course meal; our delicious home cooked
food is always fresh and always excellent value
for money.
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Canonteign Falls
Chudleigh, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7RH
Tel: 01647 252434
Canonteign, home of England's highest Waterfall
(220 ft), is situated in an area of outstanding
natural beauty. A breathtaking mix of
waterfalls, lakes and cascades, surrounded by
spectacular rock formations in a magnificent
ancient woodland setting. Children and adults
alike enjoy the ambience that is unique to this
visitor attraction. On a hot day you can relax
in the beautiful Victorian Fern Garden or just
take a stroll around the Wetland Nature Reserve.
Youngsters can enjoy the indoor and outdoor play
areas and the Junior Commando Assault Course,
whilst everyone loves the wildfowl and miniature
ponies. Our Woodcutters Café/Restaurant is well
known for its home-cooked fare and delicious
Devon Cream Teas. The Barbecue/Tuck Box is
available for burgers, snacks, sandwiches and
yummy Devon Farmhouse Ice Cream and our
well-stocked Gift Shop will provide you with the
chance of finding an unusual souvenir or gift.
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Pecorama
Underleys, Beer, Seaton, Devon, EX12 3NA
Tel: 01297 21542
E-mail:
Pecorama@amserve.com
Situated on the hillside above the picturesque
fishing village of Beer, East Devon (on the
south-west coast of England), PECORAMA has
something to offer every member of the family.
The attraction, having a railway theme, includes
a fascinating Indoor Exhibition of modelling in
various popular scales, whilst the Gardens are
home to the famous Beer Heights Light Railway.
This 7¼-inch narrow gauge passenger-carrying
line, powered by miniature steam and diesel
locomotives, winds its mile-long way through
tunnels, loops and cuttings giving wonderful
views of Beer and Lyme Bay en-route. Visitors
will find the grounds also offer imaginative
children's' play areas, crazy golf and full
catering facilities.
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Devon Railway Centre
The Old Station, Bickleigh, Tiverton, Devon,
EX16 8RG
Tel: 01884 855671
E-mail:
matt@devonrailwaycentre.co.uk
Welcome to the Devon Railway Centre! We are a
friendly fun packed afternoon out in rural
Devon. We have an operating 2' gauge railway,
and a short 7¼" gauge train ride. There is also
an extensive display of model railways, a crazy
golf course, picnic area and light refreshments
are available.
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Connections Discovery
Centre
Rougemont House, Castle Street, Exeter, Devon,
EX4 3PU
Tel: 01392 265360
Educational resource centre for schools and
groups. Hands-on fun, real objects you can touch
and try on, special displays and interpretive
guides. Assisted visits, special sessions,
whole-day packages.
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Coldharbour Mill
Coldharbour, Uffculme, Cullompton, Devon, EX15
3EE
Tel: 01884 840960
E-mail:
info@coldharbourmill.org.uk
Coldharbour Mill Working Wool Museum, in the
Devon Heartland, houses an impressive array of
working spinning and weaving machines, two mill
engines and an 1888 Lancashire boiler. Also on
site, the giant New World Tapestry, licensed
Waterside Restaurant and Mill Shop.
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EXETER RED COAT GUIDES
c/o Exeter Visitor Information & Tickets,
Dix's Field, Exeter, EX1 1GF
Tel: 01392 265203
E-mail:
tic.manager@exeter.gov.uk
Web:
www.exeter.gov.uk
Explore one of the
oldest and most beautiful cities in England with
Exeter’s Red Coat Guides.
Tours are FREE and operate
daily. No booking is required. There are 18 tours to
choose from including Ghosts and Legends,
Exeter’s Historic Quayside and exploring the
Catacomb by torchlight! With a history which
dates back to before the arrival of the Romans,
there’s plenty to discover on a Red Coat Tour.
For more information please contact us or visit
our website.
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GRAND WESTERN CANAL COUNTRY
PARK
The Moorings, Canal
Hill, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4HX
Tel: 01884 254 072
E-mail:
gwcanal@devon.gov.uk
Web:
www.devon.gov.uk/grandwesterncanal
Once used largely for
the carriage of limestone, the canal is now a
tranquil recreational waterway for cycling,
walking, boating and fishing (permits are
required for the latter 2 activities).
Meander through 11 miles of pleasant mid-Devon
landscape from Tiverton to Lowdswells, just
south of the Somerset border. The scenery is
constantly changing and there is a wealth of
wildlife, including breeding swans. Excellent
for birdwatchers and botanists as well as all
lovers of canals and countryside.
For further information
about Grand Western Canal Country Park Tiverton,
Devon see our website.
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Exe Nature Walks
Flat 3, 89 Magdalen Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4TG
Tel: 01392 211247
Offer a range of guided walks, throughout the
year, along the Exe Estuary and surrounding
countryside. For nature lovers interested in
walking, birdwatching or natural history.
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Skinners Ash Farm
Fenny Bridges, Honiton, Devon, EX14 3BH
Tel: 01404 850231 Fax:
01404 850231
A working 16th century farm, ideally situated
for families to enjoy their holiday, including
our rare breeds, pony rides, and egg collecting.
TV in all rooms. Children welcome. Special diets
catered for. Off road parking available. A
non-smoking establishment. Dogs welcome by
arrangement. Conference facilities. Open all
year round. Call for details of this, and self
catering barns and campsite.
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