Places to visit & things to do within half an hour
There are so many places of interest to visit close to Combe House. To give you an idea of the diverse surroundings, here are a few that are a stones throw from us. Devon's history, countryside and coast are all at reach. For a full list, please contact reception. |
Ottery Tar Barrels, Devon 5th November 2010
The West Country has a history of torchlight processions and burning barrels and Ottery was only one of the many towns and villages following an annual tradition containing barrels which were rolled in the streets on November 5th each year. Somewhere along the line someone decided rolling was tame and carrying barrels on your shoulders was far more appealing and so the present tradition was born and now Ottery is the only Town in the country carrying full sized lighted tar barrels through the streets.
It is intended to go ahead as usual with this year's events with our Carnival procession on Saturday the 30th October followed by our Flaming Tar Barrels on Friday November the 5th. Read more
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Beer and the Quarry Caves, Beer. Tel: 01297 20986 or 680282 EX12 3AT
The Quarry Caves were started by the Romans, the stone being used for St. Paul’s, Winchester and Exeter Cathedrals, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, and Hampton Court. Guided tours tell the history of the caves, including the lives of smugglers, fishermen, lace makers and quarrymen. Take a jacket – it gets chilly even in the summer.
www.beerquarrycaves.com |
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Marine House & Steam Galleries, Beer. Tel: 01297 625257 EX12 3ET
Marine House at Beer and Steam Gallery are located in the fishing village of Beer on East Devon’s World Heritage Coast. They form Devon’s leading centre for the fine and applied arts from local and national artists and crafts people.
www.marinehouseatbeer.co.uk |
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Donkey Sanctuary, near Sidmouth. Tel: 01395 578222 EX10 0NU
Founded by Dr. Svendsen in 1969, and now houses 8,000 donkeys throughout the country. Visitors are free to meet the donkeys, take strolls along the field walks or ramble down to the sea. Visit the nature centre and conservation areas along the way. Lovely walks (with dogs). A steep path through scenic National Trust land leads to Weston.
www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk |
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Otterton Mill, Otterton, near Sidmouth. Tel: 01395 68521 EX9 7HG
Working watermill and museum, with lovely river bird watching walks to Budleigh Salterton. Set beside the River Otter in one of Devon's loveliest valleys and just a mile from East Devon's world heritage Jurassic Coast. Regular art and craft exhibitions.
www.ottertonmill.com |
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Bicton Park Botanical Gardens Budleigh Salterton. Tel: 01395 568465 EX9 7BG
Devon’s magnificent Historic Gardens and Museum. Take a 25 minute relaxing train ride around the gardens, or the Bicton Farm Tour, a tractor and trailer tour around Bicton College of Agriculture, a behind-the-scenes view of British agriculture. Bicton Park is close to Otterton Mill and Budleigh Salterton.
www.bictongardens.co.uk |
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Escot Park, Ottery St Mary. Tel: 01404 822188 EX11 1LU
220 acres of 18th century parkland and gardens, originally set out by Capability Brown. Squirrels, otters, birds of prey, pet centre, maze and aquatic centre. Open every day except during the Christmas holidays.
www.escot-devon.co.uk |
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Stuartline Cruises, Exmouth Marina, Exmouth Tel: 01395 222144 EX8 1DS
Discover the history, beauty and wildlife of the Devon Coast. With Stuart Line Cruises you can sail along the coastline while listening to full commentary about the cliff lines. The only way to truly glimpse this ever changing coastline
www.stuartlinecruises.co.uk |
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Seaton Electric Tramway, Seaton. Tel: 01297 20375 EX12 2NQç
Ride on a tram from Seaton along the Axe Estuary to Colyton. See birds on the mudflats and enjoy spectacular views of the Axe and Coly valley from the comfort of a tramcar. The journey takes half an hour from end to end. Open toppers or enclosed saloons operate according to weather conditions.
www.tram.co.uk |
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The Land Rover Experience, Nr Honiton Tel: 0870 2644471 EX14 3NU
West Country’s top 4 x 4 driving centre - just 5 minutes away in Awliscombe.
Whether you just want to see what a real off-road vehicle can do or, develop your driving skills through to advanced level then you are welcome at Land Rover Experience West Country.
www.landroverexperiencewestcountry.com |
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Places to visit & things to do within half an hour
Days Out you will always remember
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