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« on: Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 08:46:11 » |
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Off to North Devon for a weeks hols at the end of June and as I haven't been since I was a young lad I am after recommendations for things to do and things to avoid.
I shall have the wife and 4 year old twins in tow so suitable suggestions welcome.
Cheers
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« Reply #1 on: Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 09:02:34 » |
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North or South?
Paignton Zoo is brilliant.
Any of the ferry trips around Dartmouth/Exmouth
Buckets/Spades and beaches.
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« Reply #2 on: Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 09:03:34 » |
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North
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« Reply #3 on: Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 09:19:38 » |
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Theres a fairly decent park in north devon, which I remember enjoying when I was younger. I'm 90% sure it's this one http://www.themilkyway.co.uk/ |
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« Reply #4 on: Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 09:32:27 » |
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Went to Cornwall last weekend. On the way back we stopped in at Lynton / Lynmouth for an hour or so. Was a bit wet on the sunday but looked really nice and will probably go back there sometime. There's a narrow gauge steam railway that runs from there to Barnstable too. Might be good for the nippers....
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« Reply #5 on: Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 09:52:38 » |
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i went there for a school holiday years ago and thought it was excellent. a nice walk is along the river to a point called Waters Meet. there is a lovely cafe there to sit in and enjoy the surroundings. http://www.devon-explorer.co.uk/devon/Watersmeet/Also the museum detailing the history of the flood which killed loads of people is quite interesting too. This is in Lynton/Lynmouth BTW. Also the tram taking you up the hill to the Lynton/Lynmouth (forget which one is higher) is water powered and very steep. worth the trip up |
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« Reply #6 on: Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 11:18:51 » |
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Theres a fairly decent park in north devon, which I remember enjoying when I was younger. I'm 90% sure it's this one http://www.themilkyway.co.uk/I also seem to remember going to the above when I was younger and enjoying it. I loved this place too when I was a little whippersnapper http://www.thebigsheep.co.uk/ |
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« Reply #7 on: Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 12:20:59 » |
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« Reply #8 on: Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 14:54:59 » |
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Croyde Post Office for home made pasties
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« Reply #9 on: Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 18:11:33 » |
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Woolacombe Beach
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« Reply #11 on: Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 20:09:12 » |
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Off to Croyde this coming weekend. The beach there is lovely, as is Saunton Sands a couple of miles further back. Grab a bite to eat in The Thatch in Croyde village - the ribs are excellent. Squires Fish and Chips in Braunton is highly recommended by many foodies, so we'll be trying that this weekend.
Lynton/Lynmouth and Big Sheep already mentioned. Combe Martin might be worth a trip too.
If we find anything else, will report back.
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« Reply #13 on: Wednesday, June 8, 2011, 07:08:16 » |
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Is watermouth castle still going? Bloody loved that place when I was younger
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« Reply #14 on: Wednesday, June 8, 2011, 08:16:20 » |
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Is watermouth castle still going? Bloody loved that place when I was younger
Evidently, yes. http://www.watermouthcastle.com/Whether of course it's the same as you remember it is another thing. Might pay it a visit over the w/e. |
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