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Bideford  | Just what you want in a seaside village - whitewashed cottages, higgledy-piggledy narrow lanes, a quaint harbour and plenty of cosy pubs and cafes to linger in. |
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RHS Rosemoor
Set deep in the north Devon countryside, The Rosemoor estate was once the home of Lady Anne Palmer. Lady Anne developed a passion for plants when she met noted plantsman Colllingwood Ingram while recuperating from measles in Spain. Over the next 30 years, she travelled the world to collect specimens for her garden, which she gave to the Royal Horticultural Society in 1988. The estate now comprises 65 acres of land, which includes rose gardens, a winter garden, a fruit and vegetable garden, a for
www.rhs.org.uk/whatson/gardens/rosemoor
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MS Oldenburg
A day trip to Lundy Island to amble around its its pristine shoreline, 13th Century castle and lighthouse is a lovely way to spend the day. Cruise over on Lundy's own ship, the MS Oldenburg. Everything you need is on board: bar, buffet, shop and information centre. From Bideford and Ilfracombe the sailing time is under two hours.
www.lundyisland.co.uk
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North Devon Maritime Museum
Charting the long and illustrious seafaring history of north Devon with plenty of curiosities and fascinating artefacts to examine.
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Skern Lodge
Bridge jumping, rafting, high ropes, zip wires - whatever activities you fancy trying, Skern Lodge will put together a family day for you.
www.skernlodge.com
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Tarka Cruises
Wildlife viewing boat trips along the Torridge Estuary.
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The River Torridge
An inland route along the River Torridge, start from Castle Hill in Great Torrington, looking across the valley towards the RHS Rosemoor Garden in the distance. Walk to the Waterloo Obelisk, built to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo, and explore the path returning to the town through the Commons, 350 acres of land donated to the public in the 12th Century.
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Westward Ho!
Westward Ho! is one of possibly only two place names in the world that features an exclamation mark; it’s almost impossible to say it without breaking into a smile. Once dominated by holiday camps, Westward Ho! has been updated in recent years and although it remains a lively resort, it now has a thriving permanent population. The big draw, of course, is the beach – two miles of sand stretch into the distance, backed by a pebble ridge that forms a dividing line between the beach and Northam Burr
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