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Crealy Adventure Park, Devon
Crealy Adventure Park is one of Devon’s major family attractions a few miles east of Exeter with a range of rides and activities set across 100 acres with easy access and ample parking. Some of Devon’s largest rides can be … Continue reading
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St Marys Bay, Brixham
St Mary’s Bay is another of South Devon’s harder to reach beaches offering picturesque surroundings for more able bodied beach lovers. Located a mile or so from Brixham centre, the beach is flanked by steep cliffs which provide the scenic … Continue reading
Torquay beaches – Meadfoot
Free and Pay and Display parking. Rockpooling and safe bathing. Manor Gardens park area nearby. Around a mile away from Torquay harbour around the coastline, Meadfoot Beach has an attractive mix of facilities, safe bathing and (some) free parking. Meadfoot … Continue reading
The Devon County Show (part 2 of 2)
The Devon County Show is big. It’s a full pack your walking boots day out with something for everyone. The show spans over acres and acres around the showground with such a wide range of sights and sounds, it’s difficult … Continue reading
The Devon County Show (part 1 of 2)
The Devon County Show takes place over three days in mid-May, typically a week before the Spring bank holiday weekend. There’s so much going on at the show it’s too much for one blog posting so here we are looking … Continue reading
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Views of Brixham – the Inner Harbour
The inner harbour is the hub of Brixham, where colourful cottages line the natural harbour. There are cafe’s, take-aways and gift shops as well as the lifesize replica of the Golden Hind which you can board. Brixham is one of … Continue reading
Views of Brixham – Battery Gardens
Around a 10 minute walk from the centre of Brixham, this is a great viewpoint overlooking the outer harbour and across the bay to Torquay, along the coast to Lyme Bay and Portland on a clear day. Battery Gardens lead … Continue reading
Dartmouth Restaurants and Food & Drink
The town of Dartmouth has built up a strong reputation for ‘foodie holidays’ with the two celebrity restaurants on the waterfront; The New Angel, previously owned by John Burton-Race and now re-opened as Angelique and Mitch Tonks’ Seahorse restaurant. Less … Continue reading
Shops in Dartmouth
Dartmouth is popular with both holiday visitors and those visiting for the day from the region. Even in the winter months, the weekends can be busy in the centre. Most of the shops are local or niche chains – the … Continue reading
Dartmouth on a budget
The picture postcard town of Dartmouth offers a couple of walks around the mouth of the River Dart which lead to stunning views and peace and quiet. On the Dartmouth side of the river, you can walk up to the … Continue reading