Exeter

Exeter

Exeter is an historic city with over 2,000 years of history. Its proximity to the Jurassic coast and the rolling countryside make it a beautiful location. The local Cathedral is a magnificent example of gothic architecture complete with extensive underground passages. For the more adventurous types you can take to the sea with one of the many watersports clubs. 

From Exeter you are only a short distance away from some of the most beautiful and remote moorlands in the country - Dartmoor and Exmoor. There are plenty of activities to undertake there and many school groups come from across the country to undertake their Duke of Edinburgh award activities on the moorlands. Make sure you are all fully prepared, though, as the weather can change at any time up on the moors. Visit Dunsland, Combe Wood or Hemyock Castle or Castle Drogo.

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Farms for City Children - Nethercott House

Children’s author Michael Morpugo and his wife Clare founded Farms for City Children in 1976. The charity now owns three farms in the west country of which Wick Court is one. We welcome around 3,200 children and 400 teachers a year.

Nethercott House is a traditional mixed dairy, beef and sheep farm in the heart of Devon..

Ashbury and Manor House Hotels

We are a sport and craft hotel complex like no other. With unrivalled indoor and outdoor facilities we are the ideal place for your next activity holiday.

The Donkey Sanctuary

Our mission is to transform the quality of life for donkeys, mules and people worldwide through greater understanding, collaboration and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually life-enhancing relationships.

Allhallows Museum

Our museum building is the oldest in Honiton with an interesting history. Documents show  a chapel called Allhallows existed here before 1327. From the 16th century the building was used by Allhallows School until 1938 when the school moved to Rousdon. The chancel of the old chapel is now the Murch Gallery which houses many items of local interest. 

Devon County Council

Shute Barton

Medieval house with later architectural features

Discover Shute Barton, a medieval house with royal connections. A building of battlements and towers set in the rolling east Devon countryside, this historic house is the perfect place to stay for an unforgettable holiday and is available to hire all year round.

Liquid Motion Watersports

Point Breaks

We are experienced in dealing with big school and scout groups and offer great discounts.

St. George's House Christian Outdoor Centre

We are an Outdoor Centre that has been running for over 30 years set up to provide great activities in a friendly environment, staffed by Christians but available to all.

We have accommodation for up to 50 young people and only host one group at a time.

Blackbury Camp

An Iron Age hillfort with impressive ramparts, now surrounded by woodland.

Blackbury Camp, or Castle, is one of many similar sites across southern Britain dating from the period known as the Iron Age (from about 800 BC to the 1st century AD).

Fairlynch Museum

Fairlynch Museum and Arts Centre is one of the very few thatched museums in the UK. The building, a typical example of a 'marine cottage orné' and Grade II listed, dates from 1811.

The museum opened in 1967. It aims, for educational and general interest to exhibit artefacts and information about the history and development of Budleigh Salterton and the Lower Otter Valley. 

Crediton Area History And Museum Society

Most of the Society’s archive is housed, by kind permission of the family of the Boer War hero, General Sir Redvers Buller, at their home, the historic Downes, on the edge of the town. Access to this is by appointment only and material is usually brought to the museum in High Street for examination.

Topsham Museum

Topsham Museum is housed in one of a group of late 17th century buildings overlooking the Exe Estuary. Following completion of a stunning new River Gallery, the Museum was 'long-listed' for the Art Fund Prize in 2008.

Woolacombe, Mortehoe and Ilfracombe

Spectacular coastline of cliff, coves, beaches, dunes and headlands

Stretching from the rocky headland of Baggy Point at Croyde to the rugged heights of the Tors of Ilfracombe, explore the best of North Devons beautiful beaches and coastline.

Climb or coasteer on Baggy Points dramatic cliffs. Swim and surf in the shadow of dramatic hills at the popular three mile stretch of Woolacombe Beach.

Watersmeet

Dramatic river gorge, ancient woodlands, tea garden and shop in stunning surroundings

Take a stroll around the 2,000 acres of Watersmeet and Countisbury, a haven for wildlife and breathtaking views.

On Exmoor, Watersmeet is the meeting place of the East Lyn river and Hoar Oak Water.

Explore the rich woodlands of the Lyn Valley and stroll along the riverside at Lynmouth, Combe Park and Rockford.

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

The eclectic collection at Arlington Court tells the story of a family who lived on the estate for more than 600-years. Discover for yourself the museum-like hoard amassed by Miss Rosalie Chichester, during her 84-years living at Arlington. 

Baggy Point

The impressive headland at Croyde with crashing waves and dramatic cliffs

Baggy Point overlooks Croyde with one of the best surfing beaches in North Devon. It has stunning coastal views, great walks along the South West Coast Path and opportunities to climb, surf and coasteer, it's a must-do destination for anyone visiting North Devon.

Bideford Bay and Hartland

Miles of unspoilt coastline that inspired Rudyard Kipling

A quiet but most beautiful stretch of rugged cliffs, sheltered valleys and ancient woodlands.

Explore Brownsham and Hartland which has miles of unspoilt cliffs, bays and waterfalls with woodland valleys and grassland.  

When visiting the historic fishing village of Clovelly, make your way to the small leafy park of Mount Pleasant with fantastic views across Bideford Bay.

A la Ronde

Quirky 18th-century house with fascinating interior decoration and collections

This unique sixteen-sided house was described by Lucinda Lambton as having 'a magical strangeness that one might dream of only as a child'.

It was built for two spinster cousins, Jane and Mary Parminter, on their return from a grand tour of Europe in the late 18th century. It contains many objects and mementoes of their travels.

Sidmouth Countryside

Gentle countryside walks and coastal hikes

Above the bustling seaside town of Sidmouth is Salcombe Hill which has amazing views of the town and out across the Jurassic cliffs.

For the more adventurous, join the South West Coast Path and explore Salcombe Mouth, and the pretty but steep valleys of Lincombe and Duscombe.

Axe Valley Heritage Centre and Seaton Museum

The Axe Valley and Seaton museum has many varied collections concentrating on the history and events of the local area, with many photographs, from Victorian times, of Seaton, Beer and Axmouth.

Bill Douglas Centre for the History of Cinema and Popular Culture

Founded in memory of the British film-maker Bill Douglas in 1994, this museum on Exeter University campus contains an enormous collection relating to the history of film and optical entertainment. 

St. George's House Christian Outdoor Centre

We are an Outdoor Centre that has been running for over 30 years set up to provide great activities in a friendly environment, staffed by Christians but available to all.

We have accommodation for up to 50 young people and only host one group at a time.

Coldharbour Mill

Coldharbour Mill, built in 1799 as the first Spinning Mill in the South West, preserves a collection of Victorian Spinning Frames for the Worsted process & Hattersley Looms, still in use to produce Knitting Yarns, Tartan Cloth and Stair Runners.

Museum of Dartmoor Life

Housed on three floors in a 19th century granary building in the centre of Okehampton, the museum tells the story of how people have lived, worked and played on and around Dartmoor through the centuries. It shows how the moors have shaped their lives just as their work has shaped the moorland.

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