North Devon

BARNSTAPLE HERITAGE CENTRE

Queen Annes Walk, The Strand, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1EU
Tel: 01271 373003    Fax: 01271 373003
E-mail: dteague.barumheritage@btconnect.com

''Fun, hands-on activities await in our updated exhibition centre...''. Set in the magnificent colonnaded grade I & II listed 'Queen Anne's Walk' building, Barnstaple Heritage Centre awaits the visitor ready to reveal the many fascinating secrets of the town's history. ''A wealth of secrets unfold''. More than just an attraction.... a delightful visual chronicle of life through the centuries. Open all year. Coaches welcome. Group booking discounts.

Hancock's - Devon Cider

Tel: 01769 572678

Hancock Family make traditional Devon Cider with arts handed down from father to son. A look around the mill shows how traditional methods are used each Autumn to produce prize winning cider. Taste the cider before you buy. Also in the shop is other local produce - cheese, clotted cream, butter, honey and mead. Cafe for coffee and light refreshments.

Fremington Quay Visitor Centre

Fremington, Barnstaple
Tel: 01271 378794

Fremington Quay was important in the 19th and early 20th centuries for import and export of china clay, coal and other minerals all over the world. The thriving railway station fell into decline in the 1960s when the rail link was closed. On the site of the old railway station a replica station has been built, housing a visitor centre, café and restaurant and a signal box that allows observation of the varied wildlife. The site is now an RSPB reserve. Many rare species of birds are to be found here and seals are to be seen at high tide. There are permanent displays of Fremington's past, including the rare Fishley pottery, as well as regularly changing exhibitions. The quay is accessed by a resurfaced road running along the side of the estuary. A popular place for fishermen, it has a wonderful sense of isolation, with stunning views across the estuary.

Mortehoe Heritage Centre

Tel: 01271 870028

The Heritage Centre is housed in a National Trust barn situated in the clifftop village of Mortehoe. The exhibition gallery offers fun for all ages: an historical cameo of life in this dramatic coastal setting; a fascinating presentation of maritime history including many local shipwrecks. A unique opportunity to understand the history and culture of this beautiful corner of Britain. Children will love the Centre's 'hands on' games, puzzles and quizzes.

The Gnome Reserve

Tel: 01409 241435

Home to 1000+ gnomes and pixies, ready to welcome you to their delightful beech wood, complete with babbling brook. Wild Flower Garden where around 250 different species of wild flowers, herbs and grasses grow. Gnome hats are loaned free of charge together with fishing rods. Take your cameras and embarrass the family for some truly memorable photos for the family album! See gnomes for the garden and/or pottery pixies being made daily - many gnomes unique to the Reserve. The tiny indoor pixies, individually modelled, fired in the Kiln, in the studio of Ann Atkin, graduate of the Royal Academy of Arts; and hand painted - are symbols of joy in the flowering of human activities at work and at play.

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

The Esplanade, Lynton, Lynmouth, Devon, EX35 6EQ
Tel: 01598 753486

Experience Victorian travel - ride the unique water powered carriage (a cross between a railway and a lift) from Lynmouth to Lynton, enjoying the spectacular views on the way, and then take a leisurely stroll back down through the woods. An experience to remember. Open seven days a week, all year round.

Once Upon A Time

The Old Station, Station Road, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7HH
Tel: 01271 867474

Designed and created specially for today's children, offering hours upon hours of fantasy and fun. They will love playing in the imaginative soft play areas with oceans of plastic balls. Imagination let loose with a puppet show, fairy tales, which come to life and all kinds of rides to thrill and delight. All aboard the train ride then up and away on the whirling barrels. There's the pirate ship ahoy, splashing bumper boats, even a nostalgic carousel.

Exmoor Brassrubbing Centre

Units C & E Woodside Craft Centre, Watersmeet Road, Lynmouth, Devon, EX35 6EP
Tel/Fax: 01598 752529
E-mail: info@exmoorbrassrubbing.co.uk

Discover the simple craft of Brass rubbing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere amongst the breathtaking views of Lynmouth. No experience needed, we provide all quality materials and friendly instruction. Families are especially welcome and our rubbing plates are suitable for all ages from 4 - 94.

Torrington 1646 Civil War Heritage Centre

Castle Hill, South Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8AA
Tel: 01805 626146
E-mail: 1646@great-torrington.com

Why Torrington 1646? The Battle of Torrington was the last major conflict of the English Civil War. Occupied by the Prince of Wales' army led by Lord Hopton, the town was taken by storm on the night of February 6th 1646 by the Parliamentary New Model Army led by Sir Thomas Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell. Lots of fun whatever the weather... Come with us to Torrington in the year of our Lord 1646. Travel our streets on the night of the Great Battle in the goodly fellowship of wantons, wenches and rapscallions as mayhap they shall see thee safe. Visit our famed Physic Garden and learn the secrets of our herbs and potions, while the wondrous views of the Torridge Valley shall alone cure thy ailments. Meet the characters, try their costumes, don their armour.... Relax and sup in our Restoration Coffee Shop or stroll in our Seventeenth Century Rose Garden. A wondrous and entertaining walk through time for all ages.

Quince Honey Farm

North Road, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AZ
Tel: 01769 572401    Fax: 01769 574704
E-mail: info@quincehoney.co.uk

An entertaining education for young and old! Here in our world famous Honey Farm you can stand and watch these wild and wonderful creatures from the distant past. The unique design of the indoor apiary allows close up viewing in complete safety. The glass booths expose the working colonies of honeybees without interfering with their natural lifestyle. Here at the heart of the operation you can closely observe the honeybee colonies, which have taken over a modern chimney, a post-box, roof cavities, straw steps as well as their ancient homes - hollow trees and bushes. Other hives within the Exhibition are designed to open at the press of a button. These innovative designs are acknowledged by experts to lead the world in easy viewing of the most interesting and productive insect the world has got to offer. You can view the complete story of honey production and beeswax from the hive to the finished product. Treat yourself or do your Christmas Shopping in our specialty shop. Our wide range of products ensures you will find something for everyone at sensible prices.

The Big Sheep

Abbotsham Barton, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5AP
Tel: 01237 472366

One of the west country's premiere indoor adventure playgrounds for children of all ages from 1 to 100! A working farm turned wacky tourist attraction. Combining traditional rural crafts, such as cheese making and shearing, with hilarious novelties such as sheep racing and duck trialling. An amusing and witty programme of events throughout the day. Hours of entertainment is guaranteed for all ages whatever the weather - huge undercover areas!

Tunnels Beaches

Bath Place, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8AN
Tel: 01271 879882

An aging holiday resort which was at its best during the Victorian era, although now is beginning to show a new life. The Tunnels are passages hewn through the cliffs to a privately owned bathing beach. The Victorians also built up walls between rocks to make two bathing pools - One for ladies and one for gentlemen. There is a small charge to use the Tunnel.

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The Milky Way Adventure Park

Higher Clovelly, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5RY
Tel: 01237 431255

For the BIGGEST rides and the Best Shows! Acres of outdoor fun and the BIGGEST all weather adventure facilities in the South West. Ride the Clone Zone - An alien encounter awaits you on Europe's first interactive adventure ride, beam aboard... Explore an alien ship... Fly away on the suspended ride... If you dare!! Go wild in our HUGE indoor play area - built for adults as well as children. Watch the amusing and fascinating bird of prey shows. Test your aim at archery and laser target shooting. Amazing new ride "Droid Destroyers". Take a ride on a train. Watch little ones play in safety in toddler town & Fantasy Farm.

Family Leisure

Belgrave Promenade, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9AS
Tel: 01271 866308

Amusement arcade, please telephone for further details.

Harbour Amusements

13 Broad Street, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9EE
Tel: 01271 865610

Amusement arcade, please telephone for further details.

Harry Case

Sunspot, Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8BN
Tel: 01271 863352

Amusement arcade, please telephone for further details.

Once Upon A Time Children's Theme Park

Station Road, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7HN
Tel: 01271 870999

Please telephone for further details regarding opening times etc.

Stardust Leisure

Barton House, Barton Road, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7BA
Tel: 01271 870763

Amusement arcade, please telephone for further details.

Once Upon A Time

The Old Station, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7HH
Tel: 01271 863879

Please telephone for further details regarding opening times etc.

Showboat Amusements

9 The Promenade, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9BD
Tel: 01271 863511

Amusement arcade, please telephone for further details.

Watermouth Castle

Berrynarbor, Devon, EX34 9SL
Tel: 01271 863879

Please telephone for further details regarding opening times etc.

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Heddon Valley Shop

Heddon Valley, Parracombe, Barnstaple, EX31 4PY
Tel: 01598 763402    Warden: 01598 763306    Fax: 01598 763402
E-mail: helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk

DEFRA – Rural Affairs

Tel: 08459 335577
E-mail: helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Web: www.countrywalks.defra.gov.uk

More than 1800 walks etc in the United Kingdom. Simply select your destination and you will be rewarded with mini guides and map references to help you explore the countryside at your leisure.

Combe Walks

Web: www.combewalks.com

Offers easy to follow and accurate self-guided walks around North Devon, Exmoor and Tarka Country. We also provide tailor-made supported self-guided walking holidays along the South West Coast Path and on Exmoor.

Glen Lyn Gorge

Tel: 01598 753207

Designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest, you should not miss a visit to this spectacular gorge, through which poured the waters of the 1952 Lymouth Flood Disaster. There are lovely woodland walks by the waterfalls and well made paths climb this beautiful unspoilt valley. Ideal spot to bring a picnic and sit beside the river. Also Power of Water exhibition showing how some of the water from West Lyn River now produces environmentally friendly hydro-electricity. Children can operate the giant waterwheels and water cannons. Collections of steam engines and water operated models.

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Exmoor Zoological Park

South Stowford, Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4SG
Tel: 01598 763352

Charismatic and charming animal favourites can be seen playing and enjoying themselves in NATURAL surrounding. Organised keeper talks orientated around animal feed times, encounter sessions and displays, - make a relaxed, informative and entertaining day out. Designed for the family, inside the zoo is something for everybody interested in our living world, whether that is Rabbits, Spiders Monkeys or Birds. Exmoor Zoo has character and charm. No massive buildings or concrete structures - but friendly purpose built enclosures that merge into beautiful west country landscape. Come and support us, in our efforts to educate and conserve you'll be glad you did!!

Wildlife & Dinosaur Park

Tel: 01271 882486

Explore 30 acres of sub-tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls and woodland walks with life size animated Dinosaurs. Over 170 species of wildlife many of them endangered and on breeding programmes. The park has been designed for everyone and the kids will feel especially at home with their own zoo, adventure playground, face painting and a magic show.

North Devon Farm Park

Swimbridge, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0QY
Tel: 01271 830265
E-mail: enquiry@farmpark.co.uk

The Farm Park and Rare Breeds Centre is based around a 15th century Devon farmhouse. It is one of the oldest farms in the district and has over 50 acres of countryside and moors to explore. There are lime kilns, rivers and lakes, as well as many animals to see and feed.