Things To Do and See

Appledore - a delightful unspoilt fishing village of pretty narrow cobbled lanes with fascinating little shops, inns and art & craft galleries.

	Barnstaple- the oldest and largest market town in North Devon, nestling in the Taw valley. The modern Green Lanes Shopping Centre complements the traditional Pannier and Craft Markets held since 1855.	Nearby Saunton Sands - miles of sand!

Bideford - a thriving medieval market town, full of charm and history, offering a selection of both specialised and more general shops. There are many narrow streets, largely untouched by time, and both guided tours and individual walking trails are available. www.bidefordswebsite.co.uk

		Clovelly - one of Britain's prettiest villages with its tumbling cottages lining the famous cobbled streets which lead to its quaint 14th century harbour. www.clovelly.co.uk

Gardens - RHS Garden Rosemoor at Great Torrington; Tapeley Park, Bideford; Marwood Hill Gardens near Barnstaple; Docton Mill & Gardens, Hartland; and Hartland Abbey (see separate entry below).

Great Torrington - a market town with spectacular views, swathed with Civil War History as depicted in 'Torrington 1646', a costume re-enactment and exhibition. www.great-torrington.com

	Hartland - stunning cliff top walks along the South West Coast Path. Hartland Abbey - historic family house within wonderful grounds and gardens. www.hartlandabbey.com Hartland Golf and Country Club - located beside hundreds of acres of woodland with lakes and streams.

Holsworthy - a historical market town dating from Saxon Times with lively markets on Wednesdays. www.holsworthy.co.uk

Killarney Springs - a day of family entertainment at fun park. www.chycor.co.uk/tourism/killarney_springs/killarney_springs.htm

Lundy - an island twelve miles from the North Devon coast, a haven for bird watchers and nature lovers, renowned for its puffins and seals. www.lundyisland.co.uk

Milky Way - one of Devon's largest Adventure Playgrounds plus The North Devon Bird of Prey Centre. www.themilkyway.co.uk

	Westward Ho! - vast expanses of golden sand - shallow water safe for paddling - and a two mile pebble ridge which acts as a barrier between the sea and the Country Park behind.