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a field covered in lines of mature lavender bushes in full bloom

Cheristow Lavender

Admission Free
Higher Cheristow, Hartland, Bideford, EX39 6DA. Tel: 01237 440101.
Website: www.cheristow.co.uk

Visitors are welcome to wander around the lavender garden and rose garden. The gardens are high up - you can see for miles around. Cheristow (award-winning) Tea Room, tables inside and outside, overlooking the lavender, for morning coffee, light lunches and afternoon teas.
Opening Times: 1Apr-31Oct, 1100-18.00; please telephone if you wish to visit the shop before April.
Admission Charges: Free
Dogs admitted: Yes (outside only) - on a lead.


a brown and a white donkey side by side on the cobbled main street at clovelly

Clovelly Village

 
Clovelly, Bideford, EX39 5TA. Tel: 01237 431781.
Website: www.clovelly.co.uk

Unspoilt fishing village on north Devon coast with steep cobbled street and no vehicular access. Donkeys and sledges only means of transport. Visitor centre, cafe and two pubs.
Opening Times: Apr-Jun, Oct, 0930-1730; Jul-Sep, 0900-1800; Nov-Feb, 1000-1600.
Admission Charges: Adult: £5.95 Child (7-16inc.): £3.75 Under 7s: free Family (2+2): £15.90
Groups of 20+:
Adult: £4.70+? Child: £3.40+?
Dogs admitted: Yes.


ancient docton mill - now famed for its gardens and teas

Docton Mill Gardens

 
Spekes Valley, Hartland, Bideford, EX39 6EA. Tel: 01237 441369.
Website: www.doctonmill.co.uk

Working watermill of Saxon origin, 8 acres of woodland, lawns and streams. Coastal waterfalls and beach within 1400 yds of gardens.
Opening Times: 1 Mar-31 Oct, daily, 1000-1800.
Admission Charges: Adult: £3.25 Child: £1.00 Concession: £3.00
Dogs admitted: Yes - on a short lead.


ann atkin and some of the little people who lurks in the woods and garden of the gnome reserve

The Gnome Reserve

 
West Putford, Holsworthy, EX22 7XE. Tel: 01409 241435.
Website: www.gnomereserve.co.uk

Over 1,000 gnomes and pixies in woodland garden with stream. Wild flower garden with 250 species of wild flowers. Studio making pottery pixies, hand-painted garden gnomes.
Opening Times: 21 Mar-31 Oct, daily, 1000-1800. Gift shop also open 1 Nov-20 Mar, daily, 1000-1600.
Admission Charges: Adult: £2.95 Child 3-16yrs: £2.50 Child under 3yrs: Free Concession: £2.75
Dogs admitted: Yes - on lead with 'pooper-scooper'.


hartland abbey from the east

Hartland Abbey

 
Hartland, Bideford, EX39 6DT. Tel: 01237 441264.
Website: www.hartlandabbey.com

Monastery founded in AD1160. Survived the Dissolution of Henry VIII longer than any other monastery. Major rebuilding in Queen Anne and Georgian periods.
Opening Times: 1 Apr-30 Sep, Wed, Thu, Sun, Bank Hol Mon, 1400-1730; Tue, Jul-Aug. Garden: 1 Apr-31 Oct, Sun-Fri, 1400-1730.
Admission Charges: House, gardens and grounds Adult: £4.50 Child: £1.50; Gardens and grounds Adult: £3.00 Child: £0.50
Dogs admitted: Yes - only in the grounds.


the hartland quay hotel and museum  from above - showing the treacherous rocky shore on three sides of 'em

Hartland Quay Shipwreck Museum

 
Hartland, Bideford, EX39 6DU. Tel: 01288 331353.
Website: www.hartlandquayhotel.com/Shipwreck-Museum.htm

Coastal museum with exhibitions on shipwrecks, natural history, coastal trades, geology and history of Hartland Quay. Superb coastal views and cliff walks from the museum. Picture is an aerial photo of Hartland Quay area (the rocky Atlantic shore, cliffs, carpark and tavern)
Opening Times: 12 Apr-22, daily, 1100-1700; 27 May-30 Sep, 1100-1700.
Admission Charges: Adult: £1.00 Child: £0.50 Concession: £0.50
Dogs admitted: No.


a busy day at the museum in holsworthy

Holsworthy Museum

 
Manor Offices, Holsworthy, EX22 6DJ. Tel: 01409 254397.
Website: Holsworthy Museum

The Museum of Rural Life is housed in part of a building which is in itself a museum piece; a small manor house dating from the 17th century. In 1724 it was used as a Parsonage. There are five separate rooms, individually themed, which cover the history of Holsworthy, local trademen's tools, medical and apothecary items, World War II and a kitchen with its original cobbled floor, copper and fireplace.
Opening Times: A.
Admission Charges: Adult: £1.00 Child: £ Concession: £
Dogs admitted: No.


an advertising compilation assure the visitor of "big thrills" at the milky way in north devon

Milky Way

 
Downland Farm, Clovelly, Bideford, EX39 5RY. Tel: 01237 431255.
Website: www.themilkyway.co.uk

All weather family attraction featuring Clone Zone - Europe's first interactive adventure ride, Time Warp indoor adventure play area, pets' corner, toddlers' area.
Opening Times: Apr-Oct, daily, 10.30-18.00; Nov-Mar, Sat-Sun, 11.00-17.00
Admission Charges: Adult: £10/£11/£12. Child over 3yrs: £10/£11/£12. Child under 3yrs: Free. Senior: £7.50/£8.50/£9.50. Reduced charges in winter months.
Dogs admitted: Yes - not at live shows.


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