Exeter & East Devon

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.

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.

Crealy Park

Sidmouth Road, Clyst St. Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DR
Tel: 01395 233200
E-mail: catchall@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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

Grand Western Canal Country Park

The Moorings, Canal Hill, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4HX
Tel: 01884 254072

Once used largely for the carriage of limestone, the canal is now a tranquil recreational waterway for walking, boating and fishing (permits are required for the latter 2 activities). Meandering 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.

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Grand Western Canal Country Park

The Moorings, Canal Hill, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4HX
Tel: 01884 254072

Once used largely for the carriage of limestone, the canal is now a tranquil recreational waterway for walking, boating and fishing (permits are required for the latter 2 activities). Meandering 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.

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.