Explore East Devon
We are enviously located in a beautiful part of the quiet English countryside, and within a stone’s throw from a plethora of activities for all generations to visit. Below are a few
recommendations from our visitors during their stays that we want to share with you. And take a look at our page What if it rains? for ideas if you don’t fancy being exposed to a particularly grey day!
Fun with the kids
Jurassic Coast
We are very lucky to be within easy reach of the coast, after a short drive you will have a fantastic choice of beaches to choose from; Lyme Regis, Sidmouth, Charmouth, Seatown, Branscombe, Seaton and Beer all make a lovely days out. Finding fossils, swimming, building sand castles, fishing, coastal path walking and much more.
Remember to bring a hammer and goggles for fossil finding. You may be lucky enough to find an ammonite already exposed but otherwise join the other families cracking open the beach rocks.
Axe Valley Wildlife Park
Just an example, please choose 2 more experiences for families with kids on sunny days
Seaton Tramway
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At one with nature
Blackdown Hills
Dartmoor National Park
Gardens
Burrow Farm gardens are within the foot path walk no. 4 on the Circular walks in and around Dalwood. So a visit not to be missed. 13 Acres of heaven, now in their 50th year.
If you come in a gardening group of 10 or more Mary can arrange a tour, around the different design styles that make up the colour from 1st April to the end of October. Wild flower meadow, Azalea Glade, Terrace, Rose, The Millennium Garden and more to see. There is a Cafe and a Nursery, dogs are allowed on leads. Open 10am - 6pm.
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens are 45 minutes drive. Open every day from 10.00am. At 63 acres, there is lots to see and explore for all the family. Italian garden, American and Stream gardens, Mediterranean and Rose gardens. The Fernery and Shell House. The Hermitage garden. the Pinetum and Arboretum, and much more.
Childrens outdoor and indoor play, a woodland railway, a countryside museum, this is a full day out for all.
Dogs on leads, postcode EX9 7BG
If you would like to see the smaller local gardens there are many that open up for the National Garden Scheme, it is really worth going as they may only open for a few days in the year when they are at their best, all the money goes to good charities
Dark Skies
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Towns/Cultural experiences
Dalwood
Winery
Lyme Bay Winery is the home of LBW Drinks. Our small, dedicated drinks company is full of people who are passionate about producing delicious and award-winning English Wine, Fruit Wine, Mead, Liqueurs and Spirits from our home in Devon’s beautiful Axe Valley.
Here we combine our knowledge and love of flavours and ingredients with our wine-making skills to craft award-winning traditional drinks, tailored to the 21st-century palate Each of these amazing products is fermented, blended and aged, as appropriate, right here at the Winery under the supervision of our experienced team.
Ford Abbey & Gardens
Ford Abbey and Gardens are just over the border into Dorset, but only 30 minutes from Hawley farm holiday cottages, founded by monks 800 years ago. Thirty acres of all year round interest. From 1st March, the fountain is on three times a day, 12noon, 1.30 and 3pm. A working kitchen garden, spring bulbs, herbaceous borders along the canal, a bog garden and arboretum. Good autumn colours.
A plant Nursery and a food and gift shop. Dog friendly on leads and mobility scooters for hire if booked. The House and Gardens are open all days except Mondays and Saturdays from 10am. to 5.30 info@fordabbey.co.uk tel no. 01460221290 postcode TA204LU