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Places To Visit near Ottery St MaryOne of the oldest towns in Devon, Ottery St Mary pre-dates the Domesday Book by some margin. Nestling in the Otter Valley, Devon’s rolling countryside spreads in every direction. Just a few miles to the south are the beaches of the south coast, perfect for days out. Ottery St Mary has a number of mystifying annual celebrations that are always great fun to witness: Tar Barrel Rolling in November (the barrels are on fire!), the spectacular carnival and Pixie Day, when local bellringers are taken captive by ‘pixies’, with a fete, live entertainment and a fireworks display. More »
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50.69712
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Bicton Park Botanical Gardens
There's plenty to keep you busy here, with 63 acres of stunning gardens, historic glass houses and a woodland railway. Not to mention an Italian garden, Mediterranean and rose gardens, fernery, hermitage garden, pinetum and arboretum. Bicton also boasts 25 champion trees - the tallest/largest of their kind in Britain. At a dizzying 41m, the Grecian fir is the tallest ever recorded. Outdoor and indoor play areas, mini golf, a restaurant, shop and garden centre make it a great day out for all the family. Accepts Tesco Clubcard Days Out Vouchers.
www.bictongardens.co.uk
50.671
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Escot
Originally set out by English landscape architect Capability Brown, Escot has more recently come under the green fingers of land artist and television gardener Ivan Hicks. Nature lovers can enjoy the natural historical gardens or the walks and trails in the fantasy woodlands that surround the stately home on this rural Devon estate. Pit your wits in the beech tree maze, see a traditional blacksmith at work, visit the wild boar, the red squirrels or, if you prefer your animals a little fluffier, pay a visit to pets corner. Homemade refreshments are served in the Coach House restaurant. During summer 2010 Escot are running Camp Wild, summer camps for kids. From day camps to five-night stays in the yurt village, children explore the great outdoors in a safe environment with loads of fun adventure activites. Find out more at www.escotcampwild.co.uk.
www.escot-devon.co.uk
50.77693
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Sand Historic House and Gardens
This Elizabethan house and gardens have been in the same family for over 500 years. Take a guided tour with the current resident family members and learn about the history, delights and difficulties of living in and maintaining an historic house. Enjoy a wander in the gardens and a snack in the tea rooms.
www.sandsidbury.co.uk
50.736
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