Welcome to Thorne Farm
Sightseeing
Approximately one hours drive from Stoodleigh. Voted the number one beach in the UK by trip advisor. Three miles of golden sands, safe family swimming and surfers come from all over the country to enjoy the great waves and clean water.
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Woolacombe
Approximately one hours drive from Stoodleigh. Voted the number one beach in the UK by trip advisor. Three miles of golden sands, safe family swimming and surfers come from all over the country to enjoy the great waves and clean water.
Is a lovely secluded beach at the far east end of Woolacombe with rock pools ideal for children. The beach is only accessible between low and mid tide. Parking is above on the cliffs, there is steep steps down to the beach, so it may not be suitable for everyone.
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Combesgate Beach
Is a lovely secluded beach at the far east end of Woolacombe with rock pools ideal for children. The beach is only accessible between low and mid tide. Parking is above on the cliffs, there is steep steps down to the beach, so it may not be suitable for everyone.
Is situated two miles to the west of Ilfracombe. At low tides it remains a tranquil spot with many rock pools and sandy beach accessed through a secret rocky passageway. But check tide times as it floods at high tide.
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Lee
Is situated two miles to the west of Ilfracombe. At low tides it remains a tranquil spot with many rock pools and sandy beach accessed through a secret rocky passageway. But check tide times as it floods at high tide.
Is a beach near the English village of Saunton on the North Devon coast near Braunton, popular for long board surfing.
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Saunton Sands
Is a beach near the English village of Saunton on the North Devon coast near Braunton, popular for long board surfing.
Is on the south side of Woolacombe and being farther away from the hotels, shops and cafes which means that the beach is usually quieter than neighbouring beaches. The golden long sweeping sands are renowned for their cleanliness and beauty.
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Putsborough Beach
Vention LaneIs on the south side of Woolacombe and being farther away from the hotels, shops and cafes which means that the beach is usually quieter than neighbouring beaches. The golden long sweeping sands are renowned for their cleanliness and beauty.
This ancient clapper bridge across the river Barle in the Exmoor national park is less than 30 minutes drive from the estate. It is located in a national nature reserve about 2.5 miles south east of Withy pool and 4 miles north west of Dulverton.
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Tarr Steps
This ancient clapper bridge across the river Barle in the Exmoor national park is less than 30 minutes drive from the estate. It is located in a national nature reserve about 2.5 miles south east of Withy pool and 4 miles north west of Dulverton.
Is at the summit of Dunkery hill. Is the highest point on Exmoor and in Somerset. The sand stone hill rises to 1705 feet and provides views over the surrounding moorland, the Bristol channel and hills up to 86 miles away.
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Dunkery Beacon
Is at the summit of Dunkery hill. Is the highest point on Exmoor and in Somerset. The sand stone hill rises to 1705 feet and provides views over the surrounding moorland, the Bristol channel and hills up to 86 miles away.
Known as the capital of Exmoor. It is a small town and a civil parish in West Somerset near the border with Devon. Full of independent small shops from shooting & walking attire to cafes & local markets in the town hall. Definitely worth a visit.
It is 30 minutes drive from the estate.
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Dulverton
Known as the capital of Exmoor. It is a small town and a civil parish in West Somerset near the border with Devon. Full of independent small shops from shooting & walking attire to cafes & local markets in the town hall. Definitely worth a visit.
It is 30 minutes drive from the estate.
Dunster castle is a former motte and bailey castle, now a country house in the village Dunster. The castle lies on a steep hill called the Tor and has been fortified since the late Anglo Saxon period.
It is 50 minutes drive from the estate & you will drive past Dulverton.
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Dunster
Dunster castle is a former motte and bailey castle, now a country house in the village Dunster. The castle lies on a steep hill called the Tor and has been fortified since the late Anglo Saxon period.
It is 50 minutes drive from the estate & you will drive past Dulverton.
These walks follow the Tiverton waterways and are beautiful. A 20 minute drive from the estate.
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Grand Western Canal
These walks follow the Tiverton waterways and are beautiful. A 20 minute drive from the estate.
Formally known as the Cathedral church of Saint Peter at Exeter is well worth a visit. The present building was complete by the 1400 and has several notable features.
Exeter is 40 minute drive from the estate.
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Catedral de Exeter
1 The CloistersFormally known as the Cathedral church of Saint Peter at Exeter is well worth a visit. The present building was complete by the 1400 and has several notable features.
Exeter is 40 minute drive from the estate.
The nearest National trust property can be found at Knighthayes Court (6 miles) EX16 7RQ 01884 254665
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Knightshayes Court
The nearest National trust property can be found at Knighthayes Court (6 miles) EX16 7RQ 01884 254665
Gold award winner North Devon journal 'Best Country House and garden in North Devon'. EX39 6DT
A beautiful place to visit & well worth the hours drive.
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Hartland Abbey
Gold award winner North Devon journal 'Best Country House and garden in North Devon'. EX39 6DT
A beautiful place to visit & well worth the hours drive.
Rhs Rosemoor is an enchanting 65 acre garden which offers year round interest, there is something for everyone to enjoy from the stunning gardens to the woodland walks, there is a family picnic area and activity area in the woods along with a range of seasonal children's trails.
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Jardín RHS Rosemoor
Rhs Rosemoor is an enchanting 65 acre garden which offers year round interest, there is something for everyone to enjoy from the stunning gardens to the woodland walks, there is a family picnic area and activity area in the woods along with a range of seasonal children's trails.
Is a 20 acre private garden with 3 lakes set in a valley tucked away in north Devon. EX31 4EA
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Marwood Hill Gardens
Is a 20 acre private garden with 3 lakes set in a valley tucked away in north Devon. EX31 4EA
Is an early 18th century landscape park and woodland of around 225 hectares, with 20 hectares of beautiful gardens and pleasure grounds. EX320RH it is 20 minutes from the estate.
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Castle Hill
Is an early 18th century landscape park and woodland of around 225 hectares, with 20 hectares of beautiful gardens and pleasure grounds. EX320RH it is 20 minutes from the estate.
Bickleigh Mill was built in the late 18th century and was milling corn until the devastating floods of the 1960s. The mill workings and water wheel are still on display.
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Bickleigh Mill
Bickleigh Mill was built in the late 18th century and was milling corn until the devastating floods of the 1960s. The mill workings and water wheel are still on display.
Orginally built in 1106 by order of Henry 1 and later rebuilt and much enlarged in the 13th and 14th centuries. Tiverton was once the home of the powerful medieval Earls of Devon.
It is 20 minutes from the estate.
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Tiverton Castle
Park HillOrginally built in 1106 by order of Henry 1 and later rebuilt and much enlarged in the 13th and 14th centuries. Tiverton was once the home of the powerful medieval Earls of Devon.
It is 20 minutes from the estate.
2 Paris Street, Exeter, 01392 265695, were built to house the pipes that brought clean drinking water into medieval Exeter. A guided tour of Exeter's underground passages is a memorable event narrow, dark, interesting and excited.
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Underground Passages
2 Paris St2 Paris Street, Exeter, 01392 265695, were built to house the pipes that brought clean drinking water into medieval Exeter. A guided tour of Exeter's underground passages is a memorable event narrow, dark, interesting and excited.
Free admission, gives visitors a taste of old Dulverton, a main exhibition which changes either annually or every two years & a varied program of short term exhibitions. The shop sell locally crafted souvenirs & crafts.
It is located on Dulverton Main Street.
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Dulverton Heritage Centre
Fore StreetFree admission, gives visitors a taste of old Dulverton, a main exhibition which changes either annually or every two years & a varied program of short term exhibitions. The shop sell locally crafted souvenirs & crafts.
It is located on Dulverton Main Street.
Food scene
It has a lovely cafe in summer months. Selling ice cream and snacks. From early evening (providing the weather is good) they sell authentic Sri-Lankan curries. You are also permitted to bring your own beverages. This is well worth a visit if you are at Woolacoombe Beach.
1 hours drive from Thorne Farm
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Barricane Beach
It has a lovely cafe in summer months. Selling ice cream and snacks. From early evening (providing the weather is good) they sell authentic Sri-Lankan curries. You are also permitted to bring your own beverages. This is well worth a visit if you are at Woolacoombe Beach.
1 hours drive from Thorne Farm
Award winning Michelin star, Great British Chefs & Trench mans Guide. Located in the small hamlet of Knowstone, on Exmoor Devon.
The 13th century pub with beamed bar & frescoed restaurant serves hornet British/French dishes.
Mark & Sarah Dodson offer exceptional local cuisine using only the finest ingredients presented with taste & style.
To compliment Real Ales & Champagne is served by the glass with wine list to suit all tastes.
https://www.masonsarmsdevon.co.uk/
01398 341231
This is one of the best restaurants in the SW so you need to book in advance.
10 minutes drive from Thorne Farm ( 5 miles)
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The Masons Arms, Knowstone
Award winning Michelin star, Great British Chefs & Trench mans Guide. Located in the small hamlet of Knowstone, on Exmoor Devon.
The 13th century pub with beamed bar & frescoed restaurant serves hornet British/French dishes.
Mark & Sarah Dodson offer exceptional local cuisine using only the finest ingredients presented with taste & style.
To compliment Real Ales & Champagne is served by the glass with wine list to suit all tastes.
https://www.masonsarmsdevon.co.uk/
01398 341231
This is one of the best restaurants in the SW so you need to book in advance.
10 minutes drive from Thorne Farm ( 5 miles)
Won many awards, AA four star Gold Classic English Country Inn, Featured in top 50Gastro pubs ( came in at 20),
Uses best dishes with seasonal & regional ingredients.
It is situated in the heart of Bampton & is the oldest pub in Bampton.
https://theswan.co/
01398 332248
20 minutes drive from Thorne Farm
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The Swan
Station RoadWon many awards, AA four star Gold Classic English Country Inn, Featured in top 50Gastro pubs ( came in at 20),
Uses best dishes with seasonal & regional ingredients.
It is situated in the heart of Bampton & is the oldest pub in Bampton.
https://theswan.co/
01398 332248
20 minutes drive from Thorne Farm
Situated in the heart of Dulverton, it has won many Gastro Pub awards.
English food paired with a continental twist, crests inspiring dishes full of locally sourced produce.
Sit by the warmth of the open fires & get a taste of local dining.
https://www.woodsdulverton.co.uk/
01398 324007
20 minutes drive from Thorne Farm
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Woods Bar & Restaurant
4 Bank SquareSituated in the heart of Dulverton, it has won many Gastro Pub awards.
English food paired with a continental twist, crests inspiring dishes full of locally sourced produce.
Sit by the warmth of the open fires & get a taste of local dining.
https://www.woodsdulverton.co.uk/
01398 324007
20 minutes drive from Thorne Farm
Rustic & Informal restaurant near Tiverton, uses seasonal & local produce.
https://www.lostkitchen.co.uk/
01884 242427
20 minutes drive from Thorne Farm
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Lost Kitchen Devon
Rustic & Informal restaurant near Tiverton, uses seasonal & local produce.
https://www.lostkitchen.co.uk/
01884 242427
20 minutes drive from Thorne Farm
Delightful restaurant located in 17th century grade 2 listed building full of charm & atmosphere, mixed with simple 1920’s Paris bar decor
https://www.froufroubistro.com/
01884250544
20 minutes drive from Thorne Farm
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Frou Frou
43 Gold StDelightful restaurant located in 17th century grade 2 listed building full of charm & atmosphere, mixed with simple 1920’s Paris bar decor
https://www.froufroubistro.com/
01884250544
20 minutes drive from Thorne Farm
Lovely friendly cafe in Bampton with delicious food, breakfast, brunch & coffee top rate !
9:30am to 3pm
https://speltbampton.co.uk/about/
01398 331044
20 minutes from Thorne Farm
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Spelt
42 Brook StLovely friendly cafe in Bampton with delicious food, breakfast, brunch & coffee top rate !
9:30am to 3pm
https://speltbampton.co.uk/about/
01398 331044
20 minutes from Thorne Farm
Lovely friendly Devon cafe in the Centre of Bampton serving delicious Breakfasts, Brunch’s & lunches.
Open daily for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, eat-in & takeaway.
9am-3pm
http://toucanrestaurant.co.uk/
01398 331777
20 minutes from Thorne Farm
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Toucan Cafe Bistro
2 Brook StLovely friendly Devon cafe in the Centre of Bampton serving delicious Breakfasts, Brunch’s & lunches.
Open daily for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, eat-in & takeaway.
9am-3pm
http://toucanrestaurant.co.uk/
01398 331777
20 minutes from Thorne Farm
Great local independent deli cafe on Gold Street in Tiverton . Serves breakfasts, brunches, lunches, bespoke coffee, hot & cold drinks, yummy homemade cakes, 9am -3pm
Delicatessen cafe shop & Take Away
01884 242661
20 minutes from Thorne Farm
The Flying Pickle
40 Gold StGreat local independent deli cafe on Gold Street in Tiverton . Serves breakfasts, brunches, lunches, bespoke coffee, hot & cold drinks, yummy homemade cakes, 9am -3pm
Delicatessen cafe shop & Take Away
01884 242661
20 minutes from Thorne Farm
Our local pub which is 5 minutes drive & 30 minutes walk due to the hills.
It does serve pub food but please phone first & check they are open for food. The pub is run by Lizzie who is a great local character & friend. Serves local drinks & a great atmosphere.
01398 351357
The Stoodleigh Inn
Our local pub which is 5 minutes drive & 30 minutes walk due to the hills.
It does serve pub food but please phone first & check they are open for food. The pub is run by Lizzie who is a great local character & friend. Serves local drinks & a great atmosphere.
01398 351357
Leisure
Tiverton 01884 234900 is open daily. Has two pools a main and a learner swimming pool. Which is shallow and ideal for young children.
Exe Valley Leisure Centre
Bolham RoadTiverton 01884 234900 is open daily. Has two pools a main and a learner swimming pool. Which is shallow and ideal for young children.
Are you looking to play tennis? Come and play at our friendly tennis club, meet people, get fit and have fun. All age and abilities are welcome.
Dulverton Tennis Club
Millham LaneAre you looking to play tennis? Come and play at our friendly tennis club, meet people, get fit and have fun. All age and abilities are welcome.
Fore Street, Tiverton. 01884 25555. Larger cinemas can be found at Taunton (Odeon 0333 014 4501) or Exeter (The Vue 0345 308 4620)
Tivoli Cinema Tiverton
23 Fore StFore Street, Tiverton. 01884 25555. Larger cinemas can be found at Taunton (Odeon 0333 014 4501) or Exeter (The Vue 0345 308 4620)
Is renowned for its excellent surfing. The best beaches for surfing are: Woolacombe, Croyde Bay, Saunton Sands and Westward Ho. The are outlets at each beach where you can hire surf gear.
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North Devon District
Is renowned for its excellent surfing. The best beaches for surfing are: Woolacombe, Croyde Bay, Saunton Sands and Westward Ho. The are outlets at each beach where you can hire surf gear.
Brompton Regis, Somerset, 01398 371460. Nestled in the hills of Exmoor national park. You can try canoeing, fishing, kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding and wind surfing.
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Wimbleball Lake
Brompton Regis, Somerset, 01398 371460. Nestled in the hills of Exmoor national park. You can try canoeing, fishing, kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding and wind surfing.
01884 252187. Strongly recommend that you ring the club to check what days and times are advisable to play.
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Tiverton Golf Club
Post Hill01884 252187. Strongly recommend that you ring the club to check what days and times are advisable to play.
The Wharf, Canal Hill, Tiverton Devon EX16 4HX 01884 253345. Offers horse drawn barge down the very picturesque grand western canal. It is highly recommended , you can hire canoes and rowing boats.
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Tiverton Canal Co
Canal HillThe Wharf, Canal Hill, Tiverton Devon EX16 4HX 01884 253345. Offers horse drawn barge down the very picturesque grand western canal. It is highly recommended , you can hire canoes and rowing boats.
Oakford, Tiverton, The fishery consists of 5 lakes in the most picturesque setting in 40 acres of rolling Devon shire heart land countryside.
Bellbrook Valley Trout Fishery
Oakford, Tiverton, The fishery consists of 5 lakes in the most picturesque setting in 40 acres of rolling Devon shire heart land countryside.
Bickleigh, Near Tiverton, 01884 855671, boasts a range of indoor and outdoor railway themed attractions. These provide fantastic entertainment in all weathers.
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Devon Railway Centre
Bickleigh, Near Tiverton, 01884 855671, boasts a range of indoor and outdoor railway themed attractions. These provide fantastic entertainment in all weathers.
South Molton, 01769 572401. Visit the worlds largest Honeybee exhibition. The interesting displays and exhibits will teach you fun facts about the honeybee before you can take closer look inside and working hives. Also at the Quince Farm there is a large indoor soft play area. This is where you will find the cafe offering homemade food and their special Devon shire cream tea with honey.
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Quince Honey Farm
South Molton, 01769 572401. Visit the worlds largest Honeybee exhibition. The interesting displays and exhibits will teach you fun facts about the honeybee before you can take closer look inside and working hives. Also at the Quince Farm there is a large indoor soft play area. This is where you will find the cafe offering homemade food and their special Devon shire cream tea with honey.
Near Dulverton TA22 9QE (01398 323093) situated in the heart of beautiful Exmoor national Park, the Exmoor Pony Center is a small charity run business, owned by Moorland Mousie Trust, working to promote & protect the endangered rare breed Exmoor Pony . They do offer riding experiences to experience & competent riders.
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The Exmoor Pony Centre
Near Dulverton TA22 9QE (01398 323093) situated in the heart of beautiful Exmoor national Park, the Exmoor Pony Center is a small charity run business, owned by Moorland Mousie Trust, working to promote & protect the endangered rare breed Exmoor Pony . They do offer riding experiences to experience & competent riders.
Sidmouth Road, Exeter, 01395 233200, offers maximum fun whatever the weather. The Devon's number one family attraction features an exciting calendar of events, live shows and over 60 amazing rides and attractions. The multi award winning family attraction is located just minutes from junction 30 off the M5, with free ample parking.
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Parque Temático y Resort Crealy
Sidmouth RoadSidmouth Road, Exeter, 01395 233200, offers maximum fun whatever the weather. The Devon's number one family attraction features an exciting calendar of events, live shows and over 60 amazing rides and attractions. The multi award winning family attraction is located just minutes from junction 30 off the M5, with free ample parking.
near Barnstaple, 01271 328328. There are tubes, slides, bumpy slides, crawl tubes, ball cannons, rope bridge, spider webs, dangly snakes, gliders, scramble nets ball pools, log ramps, punch bags, edu blocks and so much more including a specially dedicated area for the under 3's to enjoy.
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Funder Zone
near Barnstaple, 01271 328328. There are tubes, slides, bumpy slides, crawl tubes, ball cannons, rope bridge, spider webs, dangly snakes, gliders, scramble nets ball pools, log ramps, punch bags, edu blocks and so much more including a specially dedicated area for the under 3's to enjoy.
Verbeer Manor, Willand, Collumpton, 0871 227 7007. Located in Collumpton, just a few minutes drive from the M5. You can enjoy an excellent family day at Diggerland. As you would expect the Devon park has all the same rides as the other UK Diggerland parks.
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Diggerland
Verbeer Manor, Willand, Collumpton, 0871 227 7007. Located in Collumpton, just a few minutes drive from the M5. You can enjoy an excellent family day at Diggerland. As you would expect the Devon park has all the same rides as the other UK Diggerland parks.
Heron gate, Taunton, 0844 826 1471. Or Tenpin Exeter, Water Lane Exeter, 0871 222 3675
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Hollywood Bowl Taunton
Heron GateHeron gate, Taunton, 0844 826 1471. Or Tenpin Exeter, Water Lane Exeter, 0871 222 3675
The ultimate fun filled, all weather experience for the whole family, featuring a beautiful farm location with the Adventure Area, Indoor soft play, Water pursuits, Tractor Tracks, Animal Zone, Miniature Railway and much more. There is also an onsite Puxton Farm shop & award winning cafe.
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Puxton Park
Cowslip LaneThe ultimate fun filled, all weather experience for the whole family, featuring a beautiful farm location with the Adventure Area, Indoor soft play, Water pursuits, Tractor Tracks, Animal Zone, Miniature Railway and much more. There is also an onsite Puxton Farm shop & award winning cafe.
Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, 01884 230878. Explore the museum's large, outstanding collections and trace the fascinating history of Mid Devon.
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Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life
Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, 01884 230878. Explore the museum's large, outstanding collections and trace the fascinating history of Mid Devon.
Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3RX, 01392 265858. There's more to Exeter's award winning museum than you might imagine. Its 16 galleries of display take visitors on a voyage of discovery from pre history to present day and from Exeter to all the world.
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Museo Memorial Royal Albert
Queen StreetQueen Street, Exeter, EX4 3RX, 01392 265858. There's more to Exeter's award winning museum than you might imagine. Its 16 galleries of display take visitors on a voyage of discovery from pre history to present day and from Exeter to all the world.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Taxis
Local taxis: Frankies- 01884 255334, TK Taxis- 07759 544586, Liz Cabs- 07898 903314, A2B Taxis- 07553 371809.
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Local Food Delivery
Bampton Fresh- 01398 331204, Bampton Butchers- 01398 331208, Corks & Cru- 01398 392302, all of these can be delivered by Bampton Fresh if you give them a call.