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Tapeley Park
Tapele y Park situated between Instow and Bideford is one of North Devon’s best kept secrets, Take in the magnificent views over the Torridg e Estuar y to the sea be yond, and on a clear day you can even see Lundy Island from the front lawn e grounds are renowned for their beautiful g ardens, particularly the Italian terraces where you can sit and rela x in the peace and tranquillit y that is Tapele y Park . Wander down to the Permaculture g arden (one of the oldest in the countr y) or take a stroll to the monument with stunning views, just two of the many areas their visitors are able to explore e Histor y Rooms g ives you an insig ht throug h the g enerations of Tapele y from its humble beg inning s to the present day where the current custodian Hector Christie has made Tapele y Pesticide and Herbicide free for over 15 years One of the only g ardens in North Devon that done is.
eir Tea Rooms ser ve snacks and drinks and whenever possible it uses produce grown here at Tapele y from the larg e Kitchen Garden.
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Garden and house tours are also available at an extra charg e. Inspection visits welcome www.christieestates. co.uk/tapeley-park/ half miles long and half a mile wide With the pressures of the modern world, it is a place apart, peaceful and unspoilt
Visit the magnificent Lundy Island
Lundy lies off the coast of North Devon, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Bristol Channel with nothing between it and America , a granite outcrop, three and a
It is difficult to pin down why the island has such an effect on people, what is noticeable is the visitors' enthusiasm It is true that Lundy is different from any other island and that it is in a wonderful part of the countr y. If you want to rela x on holiday and be busy doing nothing , this is the place to be !
With 23 self-catering properties to choose from, Lundy is a unique destination for those special occasions like Christmas and St. Valentines, birthdays, and anniversaries. A warm welcome awaits you in Marisco Tavern, offering a g ood selection of beers and wines, excellent meals using Island produce and a friendly atmosphere.
Travel to the island as a day visitor or for a holiday on the handsome supply and passeng er vessel the MS Oldenburg , the y sail from Bideford or Ilfracombe, sailing s are until the end of October During the winter short breaks are available by Helicopter from November to mid-March, flying Mondays and Fridays from Hartland Point, North Devon. In just six exhilarating minutes, enjoying the aerial views, you can escape the rig ours of mainland life
For more information and bookings please call or visit visit www.lundyisland.co.uk or call 01271 863636.
Unique and unforgettable experience awaits at Quince Honey Farm
A visit to Quince Hone y Farm, the UK’s larg est hone y farm, is sure to be a unique and unforg ettable addition to any tour itinerar y.
Situated just off the A361 North Devon L ink Road, it is ideally located for both tour group visits and quick refreshment breaks, both of which are welcome throug hout the year.
A g uided tour promises to show you the hig hlig hts of Quince Hone y Farm, where the friendly and informative host will talk you throug h the wonder of hone ybees, the beautiful pollinator-friendly g ardens and offer you the chance to do some hone y tasting ! You’ll also be able to visit the Shop and the awardwinning Nectar y Restaurant
If you are simply looking for a great and convenient place to rest a while as you make your way throug h North Devon, then look no further than the farm’s Shop and Restaurant
Free to enter and with ample free parking and toilet facilities, it offers the perfect
Home to four National Plant Heritage collections, this private valley garden spans over 20-acres and showcases three stunning lakes, rare trees & shrubs, and colourful surprises throughout each season Not only a haven for wildlife, the garden is also the perfect environment to explore and be inspired Enjoy inspirational and relaxation for the whole family
Enquiries & Tea Room 01271 342528
Plant Sales & Nursery 01271 342577 e info@marwoodhillgarden co uk w marwoodhillgarden co uk
Marwood Hill Gardens, Marwood, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4EA place to rela x with a hot drink or wholesome homemade lunch. Your group are sure to enjoy a browse in the Shop which stocks the farm’s own rang e of hone y, beeswa x candles, hone y skincare, g is and homeware.
Pre-booking is required for all large groups via hello@quincehoneyfarm.co.uk or 01769 572401. For more information visit www.quincehoneyf arm.co.uk
Bygone Brothel Tours
A foreign visitor to Eng land amazed at how many prostitutes Eng land had once said, you could have any kind of women here, dressed up, bound up, tig ht laced, loose, painted or raw, scented, in silk or wool, with or without sug ar.
I started to research the V ictorian prostitutes because the y were much maligned by histor y so the y were bound to be interesting . I found the y were incredibly brave, resilient, feist y and in the face of the workhouse or star ve
Coldharbour Mill
A unique and rare chance to step back into the early 1800’s and experience the Industrial Revolution in action Immerse yourself at Coldharbour Mill as the y bring the industrial revolution to life. Larg ely untouched since V ictorian times Coldharbour Mill today remains in production using heritag e looms, wool spinning machines, power sources and machiner y to produce beautiful yarns and textiles. Recognised by Historic Eng land as one of the best preser ved textile mill
V ictorian factor y with the opportunit y to trace how wool is turned into yarn and fabrics.
Mill Shop – an opportunit y to browse their yarns, rug s and fabrics. Easy access – just 2 miles / 5 minutes from the M5 Junction 27 And more !
Coach Drivers meal voucher, free access to hot drinks, free admission and £5 voucher to spend in the mill shop and 10% discount in the shop for groups Prices for Groups rang e from £10 00 pp to £15.00 dependant on day of visit, minimum numbers apply Check here for more details www.coldharbourmill.org.uk/ groups centur y plantsman, Dr Smart drew inspiration from his extensive travels to Australia & New Z ealand creating the wonderful g arden we see today
Welcome to Mar wood Hill Garden.
With its own delicious Tea Room, offering a wide selection of homemade and locally sourced food, with stunning views across the g arden, it is the best location for a catch up over coffee and homemade cake or a lig ht lunch
e y also have a plant nurser y where their team of experienced g ardeners are always available to provide support and advice. Many of the plants for sale are propag ated from the rare and unusual specimens admired in the g arden
Enjoy a day of inspiration and rela xation for the whole family www.mar woodhillgarden.co.uk the y chose to g o on the street on their terms. Women looked aer women. e y shared ever ything the y had which was almost nothing at all. A tiny sliver of cracked mirror Half a comb Twent y nine drops of laudanum cost one penny. So a customer had to be ser viced before a g irl could g et some laundanum to make the rest look like Brad Pitt
I tell their oen hilarious and moving stories because each one was someone ’ s daug hter and the y deser ve to be remembered.
Susan Pengelly
07855402410 spengelly60@gmail.com complexes in the countr y, visitors can explore how introducing water and steam power proved to be the turning point in histor y –revolutionising not only production but ever y part of daily life Whether your group is interested in wool, heritag e, steam power, social histor y, cras or militar y histor y the y can promise a visit that your group will love
Tours to include : Reg ular ‘Steam Days’ when the y lig ht the Lancashire boilers and run the mills eng ines and historic Beam Eng ine. (L imited dates, book early to avoid disappointment, see below) Fully working
Nestled in the heart of North De von, Mar wood Hill Garden is a hidden g em. Home to four National Plant Heritag e collections, this private valle y g arden spans over 20-acres and showcases three stunning lakes, rare trees & shrubs, and colourful surprises throug hout each season Enjoy a day of inspiration and rela xation for the whole family. Created by and home to the late Dr Jimmy Smart MBE, VMH, a much-celebrated 20th
