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Harbour Point - activities & events
Views, Comfort, Space and so much more .......
Arts & Crafts
Day Trips
Family Attractions
Farm Parks & Zoos
Boating & Cruising
Cycling
Fishing
Historic Houses
and Gardens
Theatre & Cinema
Diving
Golf
Horse Riding
Markets
Railways
Sport & Leisure
Swimming
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Arts & Crafts
- There are
numerous craft galleries, potteries and glass factories in North Devon
Railways
Bideford Railway Heritage Centre,
Devon Railway Centre
Lynton &
Barnstaple Railway
Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff
Railway
Tarka Line
Family
Attractions
  
Sports and Leisure Activities
Boating and Cruising
Cruises to
Lundy Island
are available from Ifracombe. Waverley Paddle Steamers offer trips along the
Exmoor coastline or across to South Wales from May. The Waverley is the last
sea-going paddler.
From Lynmouth there are also
coastal boat trips. Tarka Cruises are run from Appledore
You can bring your dinghy/boat/kyak
with you and park it at Watermouth Cove harbour, using the harbour's
facilities and slipway. Please note jetskis are not permitted in the harbour.
Call the Harbour Master for more information on fees and availability 01271
865422.
Cycling
Many places in
Barnstaple also offer cycle hire. There is the Tarka Trail to enjoy, which
follows an old railway line. It is therefore level and so ideal for cyclists of
all ages and fitness. Drive to Fremington Quay where you can park, hire a bike
from Biketrail Cycle
Hire and have a spot of lunch overlooking the sea and bird sanctuary.
Great for ornithologists too!
Diving
The
North Devon Sub Aqua
Club will take visitors out to Lundy or other areas where diving is
permitted. The region does have strong tides and offers a very different type of
diving to many coastal resorts, so please be sure to discuss your diving
experience with the club.
Golf
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Bideford,
Royal North Devon Golf |
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Chulmleigh : small 9 hole course, very
good for learners |
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Ilfracombe: Superb views of the sea and
Wales |
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Saunton
: championship links course [pictured right] |
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Willingcot
Valley Golf Club, Woolacombe |
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Open Golf Tournament in Ilfracombe early June each year |
Horse Riding
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Bodstone Barton, Berry Down, near Combe
Martin |
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Brendon Manor, near Lynmouth |
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Dean
Riding Centre, Dean, Trentishoe, Parracombe
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Eastacott Farm, Woolacombe |
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Liscombe
Riding Stables, Dulverton |
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Mullacott Equestrian Centre
at Ilfracombe |
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Outovercott, Barbrook, Lynton |
Theatre and Cinema
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Day trips
Markets & Shopping -Small town and village pannier
markets are usually only open mornings. Barnstaple markets are usually open all
day.
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Barnstaple Daily: Pannier market in
the Market Hall opposite Marks & Spencer
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Monday -
Local Crafts, Collectables and General Goods - April to Christmas
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Tuesday -
Local Produce and General Goods - all year round |
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Wednesday -
Antiques, Collectables and Book Market - all year round |
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Thursday -
Local Craft and General Goods - April to Christmas |
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Friday - Local Produce
and General Goods - all year round |
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Saturday -
Local Produce and General Goods - all year round |
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Barnstaple - a
shopping area with a small mall and some of the big names and chain store
brands and a Tesco supermarket |
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Bideford,
Atlantic Village - a good sized shopping mall with some designer outlets |
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Bideford, Pannier Market in town centre Tuesday & Saturday
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Combe Martin
has two small supermarkets and two post offices |
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Ilfracombe has numerous shops, most are individual, family-run stores and a
Tesco supermarket |
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Lynmouth has a
post office and a variety of souvenir shops |
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Lynton has
three small supermarkets and plenty of souvenir shops |
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South Molton -
Pannier Market Thursday & Farmers Market Saturday |
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Torrington - Pannier Market - Thursday & Saturday, antiques on Friday
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Farm Parks and Zoos
Historic houses & Museums
Historic houses
and general interest museums are abundant. The Cobbaton Combat Collection
started as a hobby and is now an exceptional military museum. The Lynmouth Flood
exhibition is also very interesting. At Fremington Quay, there is an RSPB
viewing area and a beach which accepts dogs. Castles, Houses and Gardens. There are more
than 120 Devon gardens to explore, in aid of charities supported by The National
Gardens Scheme. Those closest to the North Devon coast include the following:
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Arlington Court (National Trust property)
near Barnstaple. Rolling parkland, terraced Victoria Garden, fine specimen
trees. |
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Chambercombe Manor, Ilfracombe |
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Clovelly
Court Gardens, near Bideford |
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Cobbaton
Combat Collection |
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Docton Mill
& Gardens, near Hartland |
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Dunster Castle, near Minehead |
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Hartland Abbey
and Gardens |
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Heddon Hall
at Parracombe, 4 acres on edge of Exmoor. |
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The Gate
House near Lee offers 2.25 acres with stream and range of habitats |
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Knightshayes Court, near Tiverton, National
Trust |
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Lynmouth Flood Exhibition, Lynmouth |
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Marwood
Hill Gardens, near Barnstaple |
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Tapeley Park,
Instow |
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Watermouth
Castle
at Watermouth Cove |
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Watersmeet,
near Lynmouth [wonderful for walks - dogs permitted] |
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Westcott Barton, near Barnstaple. 2-acre valley garden with stream, bridge
and bluebell wood |
Fishing
You can take your rods and fish off
the harbour at Lynmouth, or off any of the inlets and bays.
Course Fishing
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Bakers Farm,
Moortown, Torrington |
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Melberry,
near Bideford |
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Mill Park,
Berrynarbor |
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Jennetts,
near Bideford |
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Riverton
House & Lakes, Swimbridge near Barnstaple |
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Wistlandpound, enter via Calvert Trust
Gate |
Deep Sea & Mackerel Fishing
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Boats can be hired at Lynmouth Harbour
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Stillwater Trout
Swimming
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Ilfracombe - public indoor heated
swimming pool. Also Tunnels Beach, a safe, tidal bathing pool available from
May to September. |
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Cascades Indoor Fun Pool, near Croyde.
Flume rides and Jacuzzis |
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Barnstaple -
public indoor heated pool with ocean wave |
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Aqua Splash
at Minehead |
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