Local Attractions
Plough Arts Centre    
       
  Housed in a listed building, this thriving centre provides a cross section of cultural activity for the whole family to enjoy....blockbuster and art-house films, popular and fringe theatre, gigs and regular folk nights. On the first floor is one of the leading galleries in the South West with an ever changing exhibition programme. Many are by acclaimed local artists, but periodically international exhibitions can be seen.      
       
Queens Theatre    
       
  The Queen's Theatre in Barnstaple continues a long tradition of festival and theatre in the 'capital' of North Devon. Open all year round and offers a varied programme which includes drama, dance, opera, jazz, folk, blues, classical music and children's shows.      
       
Quince Honey Farm    
       
  Here in our world famous Honey Farm you can stand and watch these wild and wonderful creatures from the distant past.
The unique design of the indoor apiary allows close up viewing in complete safety. The glass booths expose the working colonies of honeybees without interfering with their natural lifestyle.
     
       
RHS Gardens Rosemoor    
       
  Rosemoor is a garden that grows and develops around its special attractions including the lake, arboretum, fruit and vegetable garden, picnic area and displays. Its 40 acres are designed to delight and inspire a wide range of visitors, from novice to professional, and its fascinating explorer trails are popular with children.      
       
The Royal North Devon Golf Club    
       
  The oldest seaside links in England, the Royal North Devon is steeped in history. The clubhouse with its golfing museum offers a warm welcome to golfers today, as it has done for more than a century. Spectacular views over Bideford Bay and the Lundy Island on the horizon.

Handicap requirements: Certificate preferred.
     
       
Tapely Park Gardens    
       
  With four distinctly themed areas, much of it worked on organic principles and set in a thirty-five acre site, Tapeley Garden is home to a rich and fascinating variety of flowers, shrubs, vegetables and wildlife.      
       
Torrington 1646    
       
  This is history as never before as we travel back to 1646 and meet the characters who populated Torrington, North Devon 's forgotten site of the last major battle of the English Civil War.
See how they lived, loved, laughed and lied their way through the English Civil War. Try on the armour and clothing of this period in history and to watch daily weaponry displays, all amid much fun and laughter.
     
       
Watermouth Castle    
       
  One of the West Country's premier tourist attractions. Within the splendid castle itself there is an indoor heated swimming-pool, a museum, a choice of theme attractions, and some fascinating water displays. Outside, the castle's 50-acre estate features wonderful landscaped gardens, with plenty of space for strolling and relaxing, and glorious woodland walks.      
       
Waverly Pleasure Steamers    
       
  Sail back in time aboard a wonderful Historic Passenger ship.  enjoy this unique chance to relax aboard WAVERLEY - the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world. Soak up the stunning scenery of some of the most picturesque parts of the UKs coastline. Trips to Lundy Island sail from Bideford and Ilfracombe.      
     

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