Guidebook for Devon
Arts & Culture
It has great exhibitions, fantastic shop and a really good CCafe de parc next door!
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The Burton Art Gallery and Museum
Kingsley RoadIt has great exhibitions, fantastic shop and a really good CCafe de parc next door!
Damien Hirst's sculpture is a must see when in the town. Reminscent of a Degas ballet dancer she stands proudly guarding the harbour entrance with her scales and sword. Gets people talking whether they love her or hate her.
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Verity
Damien Hirst's sculpture is a must see when in the town. Reminscent of a Degas ballet dancer she stands proudly guarding the harbour entrance with her scales and sword. Gets people talking whether they love her or hate her.
Food Scene
The Thatched Inn
Hillsborough RoadIt does great burgers and homemade curries
Fantastic restaurant run by a lovely couple serving first class food in beautiful surroundings.
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La Gendarmerie
63 Fore StFantastic restaurant run by a lovely couple serving first class food in beautiful surroundings.
Amazing fish and seafood restaurant (with good non fish selection for those who want meat!) run by fabulous couple. Lovely outdoor area and fantastic wines
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Espresso Seafood Bar and Grill
1 St James PlAmazing fish and seafood restaurant (with good non fish selection for those who want meat!) run by fabulous couple. Lovely outdoor area and fantastic wines
Sightseeing
Amazing little island - exciting boat trip to get there to then see the seals, puffins and sheep.
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Ilfracombe - Lundy Island
Ilfracombe - Lundy IslandAmazing little island - exciting boat trip to get there to then see the seals, puffins and sheep.
Fascinating house and gardens with wider woodland walks for those who want to explore. National carriage collection.
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Arlington Court
Fascinating house and gardens with wider woodland walks for those who want to explore. National carriage collection.
Exciting funnicular railway that transports you from Lynmouth down by the sea up to Lynton 500m above on the cliff top. Walk on to Valley of the Rocks for its stunning scenery and amazing geology.
Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway
Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff RailwayExciting funnicular railway that transports you from Lynmouth down by the sea up to Lynton 500m above on the cliff top. Walk on to Valley of the Rocks for its stunning scenery and amazing geology.
Local group of enthusiasts have recreated part of the old railway line and run a steam train along it daily. The hobby is out of control as there are plans afoot to reinstate the railway from Barnstaple to Lynton - watch this space!
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Woody Bay Station
Local group of enthusiasts have recreated part of the old railway line and run a steam train along it daily. The hobby is out of control as there are plans afoot to reinstate the railway from Barnstaple to Lynton - watch this space!
Eccentric and fascinating museum - very small but unmissable. You will love it.
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Ilfracombe Museum
Wilder RoadEccentric and fascinating museum - very small but unmissable. You will love it.
Parks & Nature
Heddons Mouth is a magical valley tucked deep within hanging oak woods. Stop at the Hunters Inn pub for refreshment and then stroll along the valley floor watching out for deer as you go. The meandering river leads you to the beach with its limekiln still standing.
Heddon's Mouth Wood
Heddons Mouth is a magical valley tucked deep within hanging oak woods. Stop at the Hunters Inn pub for refreshment and then stroll along the valley floor watching out for deer as you go. The meandering river leads you to the beach with its limekiln still standing.
Glorious 3 mile sandy beach with great surfing. Hire a wetsuit and jump in or shelter in the sand dunes for some sunbathing.
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Woolacombe
Glorious 3 mile sandy beach with great surfing. Hire a wetsuit and jump in or shelter in the sand dunes for some sunbathing.
Because not only is it an idyllic beach where you can collect conchie shells brought in by the currents from far across the globe it also has a mobile Goan curry hut offering the most delicious curries to eat on the beach. Take your own booze.
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Barricane Beach
Because not only is it an idyllic beach where you can collect conchie shells brought in by the currents from far across the globe it also has a mobile Goan curry hut offering the most delicious curries to eat on the beach. Take your own booze.
RHS Rosemoor showcases the RHS skills in this beautiful gardens - flowers, vegetables, trees and great cafe and shop.
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RHS Garden Rosemoor
RHS Rosemoor showcases the RHS skills in this beautiful gardens - flowers, vegetables, trees and great cafe and shop.
Entertainment & Activities
Magical victorian castle and gardens with antique fairground rides, turn of the 19th century slot machines, antique unusual musical organs. Fascinating hotchpotch of eccentricity. You will definitely want to return!
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Ikhastithi ye-Watermouth
Magical victorian castle and gardens with antique fairground rides, turn of the 19th century slot machines, antique unusual musical organs. Fascinating hotchpotch of eccentricity. You will definitely want to return!
Smallest aquarium you will have been in but worth a visit. Well thought out and great for small kids
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The Ilfracombe Aquarium
The QuaySmallest aquarium you will have been in but worth a visit. Well thought out and great for small kids
Everything Else
Victorian bathing beaches - great for rock pooling and taking a dip but also wonderful indoor play area that serves great coffee for the parents. Extremely well done.
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I-Tunnels Beaches
Bath PlaceVictorian bathing beaches - great for rock pooling and taking a dip but also wonderful indoor play area that serves great coffee for the parents. Extremely well done.