| Arlington House |
Nestling in the thickly wooded valley of the River Yeo lies the 2700 acre Arlington Court estate. At its centre stands the home of Miss Rosalie Chichester, who lived here for 84 years until 1949. Crowded with treasures amassed from her travels, the house contains model ships, tapestry, pewter and shells. In the basement, from May to September, visitors can view Devon’s largest colony of Lesser Horseshoe bats via the ‘batcam’. The stable block houses one of the best collections of 19th-century horse-drawn vehicles in the country and offers carriage rides around the grounds. The 30 acre gardens are largely informal but include a small Victorian garden with conservatory and ornamental pond, leading to a partially restored walled kitchen garden. Wonderful walks take in historic parkland grazed by Jacob sheep and Shetland ponies, leafy woodlands and a lake with a heronry and bird hide.
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| Broomhill Sculpture Gardens Barnstaple |
| Broomhill lies in a glorious valley surrounded by hundreds of acres of beautiful wooded grounds and bound by its own stream. |
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| Castle Hill Gardens Barnstaple |
| Built in 1730, Castle Hill was the family home of the Earl Fortescue. The inspiring grounds comprise of grass terraces, a river & lake. |
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| Cobbatton Combat Collection |
| This military museum covers mostly World War Two, but with exhibits from the Boer War up to the Gulf War. This collection ranges from military surplus tanks, guns, helmets, artillery, grenades, and bombs, to Home Front ration books, gas masks, ARP and Home Guard uniforms, and blackout lamps. In 1981 Preston Isaac's runaway hobby was opened to the public, and just keeps growing. |
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| Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park |
| A fun park for family outings with indoor and outdoor activities. |
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| Dartington Crystal |
No trip to Devon is complete without a visit to Dartington Crystal Factory Experience. See first hand how crystal is hand crafted with skill and care from the blowing of the
molten glass through to the final finishing. There's lots more to see and do that will make your visit truly memorable.
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| Dunster Castle |
Dramatically sited on a wooded hill, a castle has existed here since at least Norman times. The 13th-century gatehouse survives, and the present building was remodelled in 1868–72 by Antony Salvin for the Luttrell family, who lived here for 600 years. The fine oak staircase and plasterwork of the 17th-century house he adapted can still be seen. A sheltered terrace to the south is home to palms, subtropical plants, a variety of citrus trees, and the National Collection of Strawberry Trees (Arbutus). There is a pleasant walk beside the River Avill.
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| Exmoor Zoo |
Exmoor Zoo is a unique and unusual zoo. The zoo specialises in smaller animals, providing living spaces for many creatures no longer seen in the city zoos. The careful planting of shrubs and trees as they have matured, keep the visitor wondering what is next and provide a relaxing and natural atmosphere within the park.
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| Lundy Island |
| Lundy lies off the coast of North Devon, a granite outcrop, three and a half miles long and half a mile wide. In the hubbub of the modern world it is a place apart, peaceful and unspoilt. |
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| Lyn and Exmoor Museum |
| A charming, rural museum with a collection of agricultural and domestic tools from Lynton and Exmoor. |
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