Medieval Dartmoor Longhouse

Higher Uppacott, Poundsgate, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7PD

Description

This Grade I listed building survives very unaltered and provides a fascinating insight into Dartmoor's past and a medieval farmhouse and associated farmyard.

Directions

Meet at Bel Tor Corner car park. 5 m NW of Ashburton (NGR 695 732). Check "Travelline" 0871 200 2233 for bus times.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: 1400-1600
Fri 10 Sept: 1400-1600
Sat 11 Sept: 1400-1600
Sun 12 Sept: 100-1200 & 1400-1600

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Pre-book on 01822 890414.

Organised By

Dartmoor National Park Authority

St Lawrence's Chapel

St Lawrence Lane, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7DD

Description

Chapel of St Lawrence & Old Grammar School - School Archives and Memorabilia. Special events - trips to top of tower, exhibition of old photographs of Dartmoor area, DVD of Chapel & ex-students' reminiscences compiled by students of South Devon College. Children's quiz with small prize on completion - plus a look at a very old school with many famous ex-pupils including William Wills.

Directions

Ashburton off A38 btw Exeter and Plymouth. Please park in the town centre car park - 3 mins walk. BUS - services from Exeter or Plymouth.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1600
Sun 12 Sept: 1300-1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

PDA - There is no wheelchair access to the tower, but the rest of the building is accessible - entry from Woodlands Road, behind the site. Tower trips not recommended for young children.

Organised By

Guild of St Lawrence

Anderton House

Goodleigh, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7NR

Description

Anderton House is an exceptional example of 1970s design. The inspiration for its profile is taken from the longhouses of Devon and its simple materials, practicality and open plan rooms are evocative of the Seventies. It is furnished with contemporary curtains, furniture, ceramics and paintings. Young Landmarker's activity sheets available.

Directions

In Goodleigh approx 2.5m E from Barnstaple.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1600
Sun 12 Sept: 1000-1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

PDA - very steep drive and gravel path - would need help - but once in house disabled access to all property.

Organised By

The Landmark Trust

Arlington Characters Come to Life Arlington Court

Arlington Court, Arlington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4LP

Description

Meet a cast of characters from 1883 who lived and worked on the Arlington Estate. From gamekeeper to coachman they all have an interesting story to tell.

Directions

9 miles NE of Barnstaple on A39. Large visitor car park, 100m from Visitor Centre. BUS - TW Coaches 309 Barnstaple to Lynton passes 1 mile from property entrance, only runs twice a day. RAIL - Nearest station is Barnstaple town, 9 miles away.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1030-1700, Tours 1130, 1230 & 1430

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

Tour fully accessible by wheelchair however steep slopes mean it is hard work (but possible) to push a manual wheelchair. Electric wheelchairs are not a problem. Small car park next to Visitor Centre.

Organised By

National Trust

Barnstaple Guildhall

Butchers Row, Barnstaple, Devon

Description

Built in 1826 in the Greek revival style by architect Thomas Lee. The clock came from the Bluecoat School. The Mayor's Parlour used to be part of a police station and the Council Chamber contains many portraits of former burgesses. Guided tours available.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: 1000-1430
Fri 10 Sept: 1000-1430
Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1430

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Organised By

Barnstaple Town Council

Barnstaple Heritage Centre

Queen Anne's Walk, The Strand, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1EU

Description

Barnstaple Heritage Centre: Journey Through Time - an exciting, interactive experience for the whole family! On Saturday entry will be free for all. Touch screens, audio and visual effects.

Directions

BUS - close to local bus service.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Organised By

Barnstaple Town Council

St Anne's Chapel

Paternoster Row, Barnstaple, Devon

Description

14th century, originally a chantry chapel, in the 16th century it became the town's grammar school until 1910.

Opening Times

Fri 10 Sept: 1000-1430, 1900-2030
Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1430

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Barnstaple Town Council

Meet the Pots

Burton Art Gallery & Museum, Kingsley Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QQ

Description

A chance to view some of the pieces from our ceramics collection currently not on display. These informal and friendly drop in sessions are designed to help you meet and handle the pots up close, whilst learning more about the heritage and importance oft he local ceramics industry. These sessions will be led by volunteers who have worked closely with the collection and the Learning and Development Officer. All welcome from 5 to 75+ years old. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Art materials will be available on the day for you to try to create your own designs.

Directions

Please see our website www.burtonartgallery.co.uk The Burton Art Gallery and Museum is in central Bideford and is well served by public transport links.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1030-1230 & 1400-1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Organised By

Burton Art Gallery & Museum

Brixham Battery Group - Meet the Home Guard

Brixham Battery Heritage Centre Museum, Battery Gardens, Fishcombe Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8RU

Description

Visit Brixham Battery Heritage Museum and grounds. A 14 acre Scheduled Monument Site consisting of both Victorian and WWII 'Emergency Coastal Artillery' remains. Meet the 'Home Guardsmen' on duty as stewards who will show you around our military museum and give you a guided tour of the WWII battery site. One of only 7 left intact out of the 116 built against threatened Nazi invasion in 1940. Family questionnaire.

Directions

From Brixham Harbour follow the South West Coast footpath signs to Battery Gardens. The Heritage Centre is at the bottom of Fishcombe Road. Motor vehicles follow signs to Fishcombe Cove from Brixham Town. Bus from Brixham Town centre to Fishcombe Road.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: 1330-1630
Fri 10 Sept: 1330-1630
Sat 11 Sept: 1330-1630
Sun 12 Sept: 1330-1630

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

Good wheelchair access to Heritage Centre and park.

Organised By

Brixham Battery Group reg. charity no. 1082171

Brixham Heritage Museum

New Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8LZ

Description

Museum exhibiting the heritage of Brixham - its fishing industry, connections with the forts of Berry Head, and the development of the town. Quizzes and competitions for children. Activity tables and a puppet theatre, with clothes for dressing up.

Directions

Central traffic lights at Bolton Cross; on the left as you travel from Torquay. BUS - No. 12 from Torquay. FERRY - from Torquay.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

PDA - The museum is on 2 floors, so disabled access is for the ground floor only, where disabled toilet is situated.

Organised By

Torbay Heritage Forum

Brixham Theatre Tours

Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8TA

Description

Take a tour of this historic Victorian theatre including backstage. Favourite theatre of John Slater, popular TV actor. Tours last approx 1 hour.

Directions

Main entrance in Bolton Cross. BUS - No. 12 to Brixham Terminal.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: Tours 1000 & 1400
Fri 10 Sept: Tours 1000 & 1400
Sat 11 Sept: Tours 1000 & 1400
Sun 12 Sept: Tours 1000 & 1400

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Please pre-book on 01803 858394.

Additional Information

PDA - the theatre is wheelchair accessible via a lift. Backstage is not accessible.

Organised By

Torbay Heritage Forum

Brokenbury Waste Water Treament Works

Brokenbury Quarry, Dartmouth Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LL

Description

Built in March 2002, Brokenbury provides full biological sewage treatment and ultra violet disinfection for the whole of Torbay including Torquay, Paignton and Brixham – an area described as “The English Riviera” because of its attractive sandy beaches. Brokenbury is a state-of-the-art treatment works and has vastly improved bathing water quality by removing the need for crude sewage outfalls within the area. Visitors will be shown the various stages of the treatment process, including preliminary treatment, to remove screening, grit and grease, primary settlement to separate the solids from the liquid and a secondary biological process where naturally occurring organisms break down the organic material. This process is followed by a tertiary stage where the final effluent is disinfected by passing flows under ultra violet light to reduce any remaining bacteria.

Directions

A379 from Torquay to Brixham. At Windy Corner take A3022 to Brixham. Sewage treatment works situated half a mile on the left of Dartmouth Road. Parking space for a max of 10 vehicles.

Opening Times

Fri 10 Sept: Tour 1000 & 1200
Sat 11 Sept: Tour 1000 & 1200

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Please contact the communications team at South West Water on (01392) 443020 to book a place.

Additional Information

Visitors will need to climb stairs to complete tour and should therefore be comfortable they can do so.

Organised By

South West Water

St Lawrence's Chapel

Threshers, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3NL

Description

A multi-use building if ever there was one - this recently restored chapel was once an anchorite's cell, part of Crediton's medieval hospital, later three cottages, and most recently, a school chapel.

Directions

Turn off 377 to Yeoford, fork right immediately and the chapel is up an alley on the right.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1700
Sun 12 Sept: 1400-1700

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

PDA - level access over cobbled path.

Organised By

Governors of Crediton Parish Church

Spiceland Quaker Meeting House

Prescott, Uffculme, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 3AZ

Description

The oldest Quaker Meeting House in Devon, complete with thatched Linhay and burial ground, in delightful grounds and rural setting. Exhibition of Quaker history and work.

Directions

Isolated property nr hamlet of Prescott, btw Uffculme (1m) & Culmstock (1 1/2 m). Also signposted off A38, 5 m W of Wellington. Parking on all-weather area in adjacent field as directed. Tiverton Parkway Station 4 miles. Buses along A38 from Wellington and station. Alight Culmstock stop - 2 miles walk.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1400-1700
Sun 12 Sept: 1400-1700

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

PDA: gravel drive, ramp to Meeting House, adapted toilet. Homemade teas.

Organised By

Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Spiceland Preparative Meeting

St Mary's Church, Hemyock

The Square, Hemyock, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 3QS

Description

Small historic flint church in pretty surroundings (in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). There will be talks, painting, sewing displays, historic documents and organ music throughout the day.

Directions

5 ml from Wellington, 10 ml from Honiton, 10 ml from Cullompton, 14 ml from Tiverton. Church adj to small castle. Plenty of parking in village. No public transport.

Opening Times

Sun 12 Sept: 1230-2030

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

Toilets are in the village about 100 yards away. There are baby changing facilities there.

Organised By

St Mary's Church, Hemyock

Brimpts Tin Mines, Dartmeet - A Short Guided Walk

Brimpts Farm, Dartmeet, Dartmoor, Devon, PL20 6SG

Description

Set amid stunning Dartmoor scenery at Brimpts Farm, the Brimpts Tin Mines trail was created by volunteers for public use. During a short guided walk around part of the trail, visitors will hear about the history of tin mining at Brimpts Farm and how tin was extracted and processed. The walk will be led by volunteers who have worked on the conservation of this site, and on-site information panels provide additional interpretation and information. Easy walking near the farm, but there is one hilly section so please wear stout footwear.

Directions

Brimpts Farm is situated 1/2 m W of Dartmeet, and is signposted from the B3357. Grid Reference: 6684073870

Opening Times

Fri 10 Sept: Walk 1400-1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

PDA - Uneven ground makes the walk very difficult for wheelchairs and pushchairs. A Trail Guide (£1) is available to buy, providing additional interpretation and information. For information about refreshments visitors should phone Brimpts Farm directly on 01364 631450. Should you have any queries please contact Anne Whitbourn on 01752 696257 or annetimw@btinternet.com.

Organised By

Dartmoor Tinworking Research Group

Salem Chapel and Schoolroom

Vicarage Road, East Budleigh, Devon, EX9 7EF

Description

Access to view interior, chapel archives, and an exhibition of Budleigh Salterton and Winston Churchill.

Directions

At N end of village, close to Bicton Gardens and Otterton Cross. Limited parking on street outside, can use car park by church in the village. BUS - Sidmouth-Exmouth 157. Grid Reference: SY070851

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1700
Sun 12 Sept: 1000-1700

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

Ramp available, but useful to phone in advance on 01395 445236.

Organised By

Historic Chapels Trust

Exbourne Exhibition and Village Walk

Village Hall, Exbourne, Devon, EX20 3RP

Description

Located in the Village Hall, the exhibition will contain photographs and memorabilia of the village. The Village Walk will last about an hour pointing out places of interest, beginning at the Village Hall.

Directions

Exbourne is S of Winkleigh & N of Okehampton. Just off the A3072 (btwn Hatherleigh & North Tawton), on B3217 Rd.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: Exhibition 1400-1830, Village Walk 1500

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

Pub snacks available at Red Lion from 1200. Cream teas available at the exhibition.

Organised By

Exbourne Local History Group

21 The Mint

(Exeter Historic Buildings Trust), Off Fore Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3BL

Description

An opportunity to view this unique, restored refectory building, in which the Benedictine monks of St Nicholas's Priory once dined. Restoration revealed a host of historic & architectural features, including Norman stonework, a superb 15th century arch-braced roof and Tudor panelling. The cloister garden is an additional pleasure to explore.

Directions

The Mint is a turning off Fore Street in Exeter city centre. Frequent park and ride services operate from sites at Honiton Road, Matford and Sowton to the city centre.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: 1100-1600, Tours 1130 & 1400
Fri 10 Sept: 1100-1600, Tours 1130 & 1400
Sat 11 Sept: 1100-1600, Tours 1130 & 1400
Sun 12 Sept: 1100-1600, Tours 1130 & 1400

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

Wheelchair access to ground floor level only.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Barnfield Theatre

Barnfield Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1SN

Description

A one-hour behind the scenes tour of this late Victorian Theatre which still functions as a community theatre. Discover the history of this theatre and learn about some of it's myths and legends.

Directions

From city centre walk through Princesshay to Southernhay onto Barnfield Road. Walking distance from Exeter High Street and Central Bus Station.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: Tour 1100 & 1300

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Booking essential, call 01392 270891.

Additional Information

Wheelchair access to foyer and auditorium, but no access to backstage area. Minimum age 5 years. Cafe selling drinks, light refreshments situated in the theatre foyer.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Bill Douglas Centre for the History of Cinema & Popular Culture

The Old Library, University of Exeter, Prince of Wales Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4SB

Description

Guided tour of the displays and collections of the Bill Douglas Centre for the History of Cinema and Popular Culture. This is a public museum on the University of Exeter campus with a unique collection of artefacts telling the story of cinema and its predecessors from the 17th century to the present day. Handling collection for children and families.

Directions

From city centre to end of Queen St at Clocktower, L onto New N Rd 1/2 m, turn R to Streatham Drive, turn R onto Prince of Wales Rd. Catch the D bus from the city centre. Approx. 10 minutes walk from St. David's station.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: 1000-1700 Guided tour 1100
Fri 10 Sept: 1000-1700 Guided tour 1100

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Booking required for tour, please call 01392 724321. Booking available from 1st September (0900 - 1700 Monday - Friday)

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Bowled Over - Belmont Bowling Club

Blackboy Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6ST

Description

Visit one of Exeter's longest standing bowling greens. Discover some of the clubs memorabilia, and have a go at the game that has captivated the city since the 1600s. Family bowls lessons. Discussion of historic and club memorabilia.

Directions

Blackboy Road, opposite the Bowling Green Public House. P, K,T PR2.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: 1100-1300

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Castle Drogo

Drewsteignton, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6PB

Description

Come and visit the Castle and grounds for free once more as Drogo takes part in the Heritage Open Day Scheme, which celebrates England's architecture and culture. Tours of the garden will be available. Castle quiz (free).

Directions

5 miles south of A30 Exeter - Okehampton. Take A382 Whiddon Down - Moretonhampstead road and turn off at Sandy Park. Approach lane is narrow with tight corners. Free parking approx. 400 yds from castle entrance. BUS - Stagecoach Devon 173 Exeter - Moretonhampstead service. Runs Mondays - Saturdays and stops at the bottom of the drive.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1100-1700

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

Access to castle limited as many flights of stairs and different levels. Only Hall and Library fully accessible. Why not take advantage of our behind the scenes roof tours and discover the hidden Drogo? Tours every half an hour from 1100 - 1630. Max 20 people per tour. Tickets available on the day only, from Visitor Reception, £1.50 per person, including NT Members. The property is situated at a height of nearly 300 metres within Dartmoor National Park and can experience extreme weather conditions. Appropriate clothing and footwear are recommended.

Organised By

National Trust

County Hall

Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4QW

Description

A 2-hour guided tour of County Hall and its grounds. County Hall is a Grade II listed building set within landscaped grounds. Also in the grounds is 'Bellair', a II* listed early 18th century house. Events organised by Devon County Council.

Directions

County Hall is on Topsham Road about 1 mile from the city centre. Free parking on-site. Bus services K, R,S & T from Exeter High Street.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: Tour 1000

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Booking essential, call 01392 382246. Bookings available from 1st September (Mon-Fri 0930-1630).

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Cricklepit Mill

Devon Wildlife Trust, Commercial Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AB

Description

Cricklepit Mill, home of the Devon Wildlife Trust, is a working watermill close to Exeter city centre. The Mill's two waterwheels will be running and we will be grinding corn.

Directions

RAIL - Exeter St David's station - 20 min walk, Exeter Central station - 15 min walk. BUS - services A, B, E, F, G, K, P, R, S, T, PR5 - 5 min walk.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: CANCELLED

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Phone 01392 279244 or email contactus@devonwildlifetrust.org to book.

Additional Information

PDA - Access to ground floor. Partial access to first floor via lift/separate entrance.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Custom House

Exeter Quay, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AN

Description

Constructed in 1680-1, Exeter's Custom House is believed to be one of England's oldest purpose built custom houses. Used by Customs and Excise until 1989, the building has an impressive sweeping staircase and ornamental plaster ceilings, some of the only documented work of John Abbott of Frithelstock. It is now home to Exeter City Council's Archaeological Field Unit, Exeter Archaeology.

Directions

Lower combe Street turning off Western Way. Follow signs to Exeter Quayside. Nearest parking is Cathedral & Quay car park or Haven Road. G Bus to Exeter Quayside.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: Tours 1000 & 1100 & 1200 & 1300 & 1400 & 1500

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

Wheelchair access to majority of building.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Danes Castle Fire Station

Howell Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4LP

Description

Open day at this new fire station, opened earlier this year, built on the site of the original 1930s Danes Castle Fire Station. An opportunity to explore a fully operational fire station. Displays about community safety. This is a fully operational fire station and care must be taken whilst on site. Meet at the rear of the Fire Station.

Directions

From Exeter High Street, walk along Queen Street to the Clock Tower. Take 3rd exit off roundabout onto Elm Grove Road. At end turn right onto Howell Road. Buses to City Centre.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1300
Sun 12 Sept: 1000-1300

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Devon & Exeter Institution

7 Cathedral Close, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1EZ

Description

Guided tours of this Regency library c.1815. Two galleried reading rooms with cupola. 16th century room with Elizabethan plaster ceiling. Unchanged 19th century Gentleman's library/club.

Directions

Follow signs to Cathedral Close. Located opposite north tower of the cathedral. Centre of city. Close to all routes and near main bus station/terminal.

Opening Times

Sun 12 Sept: 1000-1600

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Call 01392 274727 to pre-book.

Additional Information

The greater part of the ground floor is on one level. No one under 18 years.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Devon Archaeological Society

Berkeley House, Dix's Field, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1PZ

Description

Open Day at the Devon Archaeological Society. The Society plays an important part in the protection and management of the the county's archaeological sites and historic buildings. It has a wide range of publications. Visit the the Society's Offices to find out more.

Directions

Exeter City Centre. City centre buses. Close to bus station.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1430

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

Site is not wheelchair accessible.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Devon Record Office

Great Moor House, Bittern Road, Sowton, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7NL

Description

Join archivists for a 90-minute behind the scenes tour of the Devon Record Office. Discover treasures from the archive, historically important documents and ancient maps.

Directions

M5, A30, follow signs to Sowton Industrial Estate and Great Moor House. PR2 bus from Paris Street or H1 bus from St David's Station to the Met Office. The Devon Record office is situated next to the Honiton Park & Ride car park.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: 1100
Fri 10 Sept: 1100 (BSL interpreted)

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Please ring the Devon Record Office to pre-book on 01392 384253 or email katherine.weston@devon.co.uk

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

The site is fully accessible to wheelchair users. Please note: the tour on Thursday at 1100 will be BSL signed.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Exeter Castle - Courtyard Tours

Exeter Castle, Castle Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3PN

Description

Tours of the grounds and battlements of Exeter Castle, the gatehouse is one of the oldest surviving pieces of Norman architecture remaining in England.

Directions

From High Street, walk to end of Castle Street from Castle Square. Bus and Trains to Exeter city Centre.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: 1100 & 1200
Fri 10 Sept: 1100 & 1200

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

Access to Courtyard only.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Exeter Cathedral - 'Grandisson - The Man and his Chapel'

Exeter, Devon, EX1 1HS

Description

A 45-minute guided tour to learn about our famous Bishop Grandisson who was instrumental in revising the important services of the Cathedral and completing the rebuilding in Gothic style. Meet inside the Cathedral main entrance.

Directions

M5, A38, A30, then fllw signs to the city centre.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: Tour 1130
Fri 10 Sept: Tour 1130
Sat 11 Sept: Tour 1130

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Booking essential, call 01392 285983 (leave message). Bookings available from 1 September (0900-1630 Mon-Fri)

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Exeter Cathedral Library & Archives - Exhibition 'Our Past and Our Future'

West Wing of Bishops Palace, Off Palace Gate, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1HS

Description

The Cathedral has had a library and archives since 1050. It is the oldest library in the city and county. The exhibition will tell the story and show some of the documents relating to key events in its 960 year history as well as plans of what is going to happen during 2011.

Directions

West wing of Bishops palace, Off Palace Gate. City Centre.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: 1000-1600
Fri 10 Sept: 1000-1600
Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

Temporary ramp into exhibition. Library access only by stairs.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club

Sandy Park Stadium, Sandy Park Way, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7NN

Description

Exeter Chiefs have recently been promoted to the Guinness Premiership. A one-hour tour of the playing and training facilities, pitch and conference and banqueting suites of Exeter Chiefs' new home. Meet at entrance foyer.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: Tour 1600

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Booking essential, call 01392 265613. Bookings available from 1 Sept (9am–4.30pm, Mon -Fri)

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Exeter City Football Club

St James Park, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6PX

Description

Tours of St James Park, home of Exeter City Football Club. Crowds have been watching football here for over 100 years. Tour the grounds, changing rooms and behind the scenes in the sponsors' and executive suites. Meet at main club reception.

Directions

From City Centre walk to end of Sidwell Street. Turn left on to Old Tiverton road, then left onto Stadium Way. E, F1 & F2 from City centre.

Opening Times

Fri 10 Sept: Tour 1000

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Please call 01392 413954 or email andy.gillard@exetercityfc.co.uk. Bookings available from September 1st (Mon-Fri 0900-1700)

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Exeter Civic Society Walk

Friars Gate, Exeter, Devon

Description

From Friars Gate a one-hour walk along Colleton Crescent and onto the Quay. Discover about the importance of the woollen cloth trade on Exeter's Quayside. Walk finishes at the former site of the Southgate.

Directions

Meet at Friars Gate- Just off the top end of Holloway Street.

Opening Times

Fri 10 Sept: Tour 1030

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Exeter Guildhall

High Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3EB

Description

Medieval hall still in use as council chambers. Prison cells, civic regalia and city silver on display.

Directions

Park and Ride to city centre or local bus routes to High Street. Close to Exeter Central station.

Opening Times

Fri 10 Sept: 1100-1300 & 1400-1600
Sat 11 Sept: 1100-1300 & 1400-1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

Access to main hall ground floor only.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Exeter Synagogue

Synagogue Place, Mary Arches Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3BA

Description

Dating from 1764 this plain Georgian building hides a beautiful, classic Synagogue. The third oldest in the country, its continuous use says much for the stability of Exeter's Jewish community over the years since they settled in Exeter shortly after Oliver Cromwell allowed Jews to return to England in 1666.

Directions

Synagogue Place adjacent to St Mary Arches car park close S end of High Street. Buses to city centre.

Opening Times

Sun 12 Sept: 1000-1700

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

Only the ground floor is accessible.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Exeter's Underground Passages

2 Paris Street, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1GA

Description

Guided tours of medieval vaulted passages that stretch out beneath the streets of Exeter. Also visit the visitor centre packed full of interactive exhibits. Tours are not suitable for sufferers of claustrophobia or the under 5s. Pushchair and wheelchair access to exhibition only. Meet at the entrance on Paris Street 10 minutes before the start of your tour. Improved interpretation.

Directions

New entrance located on Paris St near Exeter bus station. Located in city centre. 10 minutes from Exeter central train station.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: Tours 1000 & 1100 & 1200 & 1300 & 1400 & 1500 & 1600
Fri 10 Sept: Tours 1000 & 1100 & 1200 & 1300 & 1400 & 1500 & 1600
Sat 11 Sept: Tours 1000 & 1100 & 1200 & 1300 & 1400 & 1500 & 1600
Sun 12 Sept: Tours 1100 & 1200 & 1300 & 1400 & 1500

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Booking essential, call 01392 665832. Bookings available from Wednesday, 1 September.

Additional Information

Wheelchair access to Heritage Centre only. No children under the age of 5 allowed.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Heraldry Tour

West Front of the Cathedral, Exeter, Devon

Description

An introduction to heraldry and a tour discovering heraldry on display throughout the city centre with Exeter's Red Coat Guides.

Directions

Meet at the W front of the Cathedral, city centre.

Opening Times

Fri 10 Sept: Tour 1430

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Booking essential, call 01392 265613. Bookings available from 1 September (0900-1630, Mon-Fri)

Additional Information

Use park & ride or city centre car parks. Tour lasts 90 mins. No dogs allowed.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Industrial Exeter and the West Quarter

Cathedral West Front, Exeter, Devon

Description

Discover Exeter's industrial past and life in the West Quarter on this special Red Coat Guided tour.

Directions

M5, A30, A38, follow signs to city centre.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: Tour 1100

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Booking essential, call 01392 265613. Bookings available from 1 September (0900-1630, Mon-Fri)

Additional Information

90 minute tour.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Killerton

Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3LE

Description

Killerton is an elegant 18th century house with a fascinating Victorian laundry. The new fashion exhibition for 2010 is 'Elegance!'- Dressing to Impress from 1770s to 1970s. Killerton is home to the famous hill side garden with rare shrubs and trees, beautiful herbaceous borders, an ice house and a rustic bears hut. Killerton is a huge agricultural and wooded estate with walks through parkland, woods and glorious Devon countryside. Demonstrations on the day of conservation work in the house and of mounting the costumes.

Directions

6 miles NEof Exeter, off the B3181. Also close to M5 J28 Southbound and exit 30 northbound via Pinhoe and Broadclyst. Full visitor car park will be open. Stagecoach 1 a & b Exeter to Cullompton/Tiverton then 10 min walk across field to Killerton - look out for footpath once over the motorway bridge to avoid walking along the narrow section of road.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1100-1630

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

PDA - upstairs to the costume collection not accessible as several stairs and no lift available. Two tea rooms on the property - one in the stables and the other at the back of the house. Adapted toilets available in the house and off main car park. Toilet outside the house is more spacious and easier to use.

Organised By

National Trust

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office Room

Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3LW

Description

A charming example of a 1950s post office room with a cottage garden. This small thatched cottage housed in the village Post Office. Outside are a wash house, double-seated privy, pigsty and chicken house, a garden with a vegetable plot, cottage garden and herb garden.

Directions

Off Exeter-Cullompton road (B3181); from M5 northbound, exit 30 via Pinhoe and Broadclyst; from M5 southbound exit 28. Limited parking on site, 10yrds. Ample parking at Killerton 800yrds. BUS: Stage coach in Devon 1/A/B Exeter. RAIL: Tiverton Parkway, Exeter St Davids, Exeter central, Whimple and Pinhoe.

Opening Times

Sun 12 Sept: 1400-1700

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

National Trust

Killerton: Clyston Mill

Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3EW

Description

Water- powered grain mill in working order. Dating back to the 19th century, Clyston Mill is in an idyllic setting by the River Clyst surrounded by farmland and orchards.

Directions

Parking only available in the village of Broadclyst. BUS to Broadclyst village and follow the water mill signs through the church yard to the mill.

Opening Times

Sun 12 Sept: 1400-1700

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

Toilets available near village car park. Find out about the mill boy who worked at the mill. Limited disabled parking and access - mill has 3 floors with steep steps.

Organised By

National Trust

Killerton: Markers Cottage

Markers Cottage, Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3HR

Description

Thatched medieval cob house with interesting interior. Constructed of cob (a mixture of clay and straw), the house contains a screen decorated with painted decorative 'grotesque' work and a landscape scene with St Andrew. In the garden is a cob summerhouse.

Directions

Road: In the village of Broadclyst. Park in the village car park. Leaving car park by vehicle entrance, turn left, then right and turn right onto Townend. Marker's Cottage is second cottage on the left. BUS: Stagecoach in Devon 1/A/B Exeter. RAIL: Tiverton Parkway, Exeter Central, Exeter St David's, Pinhoe, Whimple.

Opening Times

Sun 12 Sept: 1400 -1700

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

National Trust

Materials Reclamation Facility

Oakwood House, Exton Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8NR

Description

The Materials Reclamation Facility (MRF) is the sorting plant for recycling collected from domestic properties in Exeter. Come and see how much 'waste ' is sorted into useful materials for reprocessing.

Directions

NE corner of Marsh Barton Industrila Centre. Near the Devon County Council Recycling Centre. PR 5 (Matford park and Ride) passes the main entrance of the facilty. Catch from bus from South Street in the City centre.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: Tour 1340
Fri 10 Sept: Tour 1000

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Pre-booking essential, please call 01392 665027. Bookings available from 1 September (Mon-Fri 0900-1700)

Additional Information

Stairlift to training room. No wheelchair access to sorting plant. No children under 16.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Met Office

FitzRoy Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3PB

Description

Would you like to find out about the variety of work done at the Met Office? To learn more about weather forecasting and climate research come on a guided tour of our modern headquarters in Exeter. Tours last approximately 2-2 1/2 hours including a visit to the National Metereological Library. Proof of ID will be required on the day.

Directions

Hust off Junction 29 of the M5 on the way to Exeter. PR 2 to Honiton Road from Exeter City Centre. The 56,B, H1/H2 buses also stop nearby.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: Tours 0900& 1030 & 1200 & 1330 & 1500

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Booking essential, please call 01392 886285 or 01392 884784(Mon-Fri 9am- 5pm). Bookings available from Mon 23 August.

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

Child minimum age 10. Met Office Cafe will be available for use after tours.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Oakwood House

Exton Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8EQ

Description

A half hour tour of this recently built (2006), environmentally friendly, 'green' oriented building, now home to many of Exeter City Council's frontline services.

Directions

From city centre, Alphington Road, Marsh Barton industrial estate. Report to Reception. Park & Ride bus - PR5 - departs from South Street and runs along Exton Road past Oakwood House.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: Tour 1315
Fri 10 Sept: Tour 0930

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Booking essential, call 01392 665027. Bookings available from 1 September (0900-1700, Mon- Fri).

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

No children under 16.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Old Countess Wear

St Luke's Church, Countess Wear Road, Countess Wear, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6LG

Description

A guided walk around the old village of Countess Wear to see thatched cottages, the village green, Mount Wear House, Countess Wear House, the Old Mill and mill-stream. Notable graves in St Luke's churchyard, 17th & 18th century houses. Meeting point at St Luke's Church.

Directions

Walk along school lane, turn left at the Tally Ho! public house, St. Luke's church is on the left. Nearby on-street parking. K or T bus from Exeter City Centre to School Lane. Grid Reference: SX940903

Opening Times

Sun 12 Sept: Tour 1430

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Booking essential, call 01392 265613. Bookings available from 1 September (9am-5pm Mon- Fri).

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

Two steep hills. Could be muddy in places.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Poltimore House

Poltimore, Exeter, Devon, EX4 0AU

Description

Historic house dating from the 16th century, Bampfylde family home for over 350 years. Poltimore College was based here during 1920s & 1930s and it served as a home to Dover College during World War II, later becoming a post-war hospital and nursing home. BBC2's 'Restoration' regional winner 2003. See the effects of fire, water and vandalism and hear the history and discover the restoration plans. Exhibition of historic fan collection.

Directions

From city centre, 4 miles north of Exeter just off B3181. Between Pinhoe and Broadcylst. Turn left at sign for Poltimore. Free parking on site.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1100-1630
Sun 12 Sept: 1100-1630

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

Assistance and ramps available to ground floor of House.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Princesshay - Upstairs-Downstairs

Princesshay Shopping Centre, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1EU

Description

A tour of Princesshay, both its public areas and the parts of the centre that the public do not get to see. The tour will feature public art installations and the centre's underground service areas where many of the activities which make Princesshay work take place. Meet on Bedford Street, adjacent to the Nationwide Building Society.

Directions

Meet on Bedford Street, adjacent to the Nationwide Building Society. Use Exeter High St. Buses, Central Station by rail.

Opening Times

Fri 10 Sept: Tours 1000 & 1200 & 1400 & 1600
Sat 11 Sept: Tours 1000 & 1200 & 1400 & 1600
Sun 12 Sept: Tours 1000 & 1200 & 1400 & 1600

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Booking essential, call 01392 459838. Bookings available from 1 September (0930-1630 Mon-Fri).

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

There is a ramp where assistance may be required for a wheelchair user.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Reed Hall - University of Exeter

Streatham Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4QR

Description

A one hour guided tour of this Victorian Italianate House, built in 1865. Also see the landscaped gardens.

Directions

University of Exeter - Streatham Campus - Streatham Drive. 20 minute walk from St. Davids Railway station. Regular bus onto campus - closest stop 5 minutes walk.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: Tour 1030

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Booking essential call 01392 725219. Bookings available from 1st September (0900-1630 Mon - Fri).

Additional Information

PDA - Wheelchair access to ground floor only.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Sidwell Street Methodist Church

Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon

Description

This property is a dramatic Edwardian Church with a unique architecture and construction. Seating over 600 people it has an apparently unsupported balcony. Unusually for a Methodist Church it also has elaborate woodwork and stained glass.This Grade II* listed Edwardian chapel was built for the Wesleyan Methodists 1902-1905. It was designed by Commin, a local architect, and constructed by a French contractor, Paul Cottincin, who used reinforced brickwork and dressings of precast concrete, a unique form of construction. The building has recently been completely renovated.

Directions

Follow signs to city centre. From High St continue into Sidwell Street. Church is close to Duke of York pub and the Odean cinema. Frequent buses from High Street.

Opening Times

Fri 10 Sept: 1000-1600
Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1600
Sun 12 Sept: 1400-1700

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

Wheelchair access is by the side entrance. Tea, coffee, biscuits.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Southernhay United Reformed Church

Dix's Field, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1QA

Description

Victorian tower and spire. 1950s church with stained glass windows and some carved oak.

Directions

On corner of Dix's Field and Southernhay and close to Princesshay shops and High Street.Opposite Exeter Tourist Information Centre. Buses to High Street or Bus Station.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: 1100-1300
Fri 10 Sept: 1100-1300
Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1500

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

Wheelchair access for main entrance.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

St Clement's Church - Powderham

Powderham, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8JJ

Description

St Clement's Powderham celebrated its 750th anniversary of its founding last year (2009). Founded in 1259 the Earls of Devon have worshipped here from those earliest times to the present day in their family pew. Courtenay family memorabilia can be seen in the church.

Directions

6 miles south of Exeter on A379. Before village of Kenton turn left following signs to Starcross Yacht club. Train or bus to Star cross. 2 mile walk from Star Cross.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1600, Tours 1130 & 1430
Sun 12 Sept: 1200-1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

Steps to the chancel and altar. Cream teas and refreshments available .

Organised By

Exeter City Council

St Mary Steps Church

West Street, Exeter, Devon

Description

A one-hour talk inside this 15th century parish church with fine Norman font, medieval wagon roofs and bosses, painted screen and fine 19th century furnishings. Also a picturesque clock with automata.

Directions

Westgate in city centre. Parking available at Quay & Cathedral car park.

Opening Times

Sun 12 Sept: Talk 1500

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Exeter City Council

St Michael's & All Angels' Church

Dinham Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4EE

Description

Open day at this magnificent Victorian Church, intended as an almshouse chapel but built on the scale of a cathedral at the expense of William Gibbs of Tyntesfield. Superb carvings, furnishings and stained glass. Exhibition of drawings and vestments. Guided tour at 1430.

Directions

Leave Exeter City Centre by the Iron Bridge and turn left into Mount Dinham. 'M' bus to Mount Dinham. 10 mins from Exeter Central Station, or 15 mins from Exeter St David's Station.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1630, Tour 1430

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

Wheelchair access is possible to most of the church except the chancel (ramp provided at North Tower) . Tea /coffee/ soft drinks.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

St Nicholas Priory - A Tudor Home

The Mint, Off Fore Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3BL

Description

900 year old guest wing of former Benedictine Priory. Now adorned with quality replica furniture and painted with the bright colours of the Tudor period. The former home of the wealthy Hurst Family. Drop into St Nicholas Priory for free and get to know this stunning Elizabethan town house a little better as part of the national Heritage Open Days initiative.

Directions

From the city centre High Street proceed into Fore Street. Half way down Fore Street turn right into pedestrianised passage. Priory is on the left handside. Trains to Exeter Centre or Exeter St David's. Buses and coaches to city coach station or Park & Ride services to city centre.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: 1000-1600
Fri 10 Sept: 1000-1600
Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1600
Sun 12 Sept: 1000-1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

Wheelchair access to ground floor only. Floors uneven.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

The Horticulture of Northernhay Gardens

Northernhay Place, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3QE

Description

Veitch historian and published author, Caradoc Doy, will host the 'Horticulture of Northernhay Gardens'. The gardens are home to a number of established specimens of plant species introduced to England by Veitch Nursery plant hunters in the 1800s. This hour long tour will explore the links between the gardens' current plant collection and Exeter's plant hunting past.

Directions

Meet at High Street out side Boots the chemist. Buses to city centre.

Opening Times

Fri 10 Sept: Tour 1300

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

The Merchant's Tale

Cathedral West Front, Exeter, Devon

Description

A Red Coat guided tour exploring the story of the merchants involved in Exeter's woollen cloth trade. Finishes at the Quayside.

Directions

Meet at W front of the Cathedral, city centre.

Opening Times

Sun 12 Sept: Tour 1300

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Booking essential, call 01392 265613. Bookings available from 1 September (0900-1630, Mon-Fri).

Additional Information

Use park and ride or city centre car parks. No dogs allowed.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

The X-Centre

Commercial Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AD

Description

One of the oldest buildings in Exeter dating from 1740. Now converted to a community learning centre. The building was once part of the important woollen cloth industry on the old Cricklepit Mill site. The building has interpretation boards displaying its links to the woollen industry. Come and see real "tenter hooks".

Directions

Follow signs to Historic Quayside. Nearest car park Cathedral & Quay. G Bus service to Quayside. Or alight at High Street and follow footpath signage to the Quay.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: 0930-1630
Fri 10 Sept: 0930-1630

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Topsham Museum

25 The Strand, Topsham, Exeter, Devon, EX3 0AF

Description

Topsham's Golden Age focussing on the development of town and trade following the restoration. Featuring the 17th century Merchant's house. Two lectures on Thursday 9th at 1100 and 1800. Activities throughout the day.

Directions

200 yards from Topsham Quay. Train from Exeter to Topsham. Bus 57 & T route from Exeter.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: 1230-1700 Lectures 1100 & 1800
Sat 11 Sept: 1400-1700
Sun 12 Sept: 1400-1700

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

Access to river gallery, exhibition, lecture gallery and sail loft. No wheelchair access to period house. No children under 15 unaccompanied. Afternoon tea (including cream teas) 1400-1630.

Organised By

Exeter City Council

Tuckers Hall

140 Fore Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3AN

Description

15th century chapel, converted to meeting hall in 16th century, oak panelled walls (1634-1638). Original fine wagon roof.

Directions

Half way down Fore St Hill. Close to McCoys Arcade. 10 min walk from centre of High Street. Buses pass building.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: 1030-1230 Talks 1100 & 1200
Fri 10 Sept: 1030-1230 Talks 1100 & 1200
Sat 11 Sept: 1030-1530 Talks 1100 & 1200 & 1400 & 1500
Sun 12 Sept: 1030-1230 Talks 1100 & 1200

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Exeter City Council

A La Ronde

Summer Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BD

Description

This unique sixteen-sided house, described by Lucinda Lambton as having 'a magical strangeness that one might dream of only as a child', was built for two spinster cousins, Jane and Mary Parminter, on their return from a grand tour of Europe in the late 18th century. It contains many objects and mementoes of their travels. The extraordinary interior decoration includes a feather frieze, gathered from native game birds and chickens, laboriously stuck down with isinglass, and a fragile shell-encrusted gallery, said to contain nearly 25,000 shells, which can be viewed in its entirety on closed-circuit television. Additional events on the day.

Directions

2 miles north of Exmouth on A376. BUS - Stagecoach in Devon 57 - Exeter to Exmouth, alight at Courtlands Cross, within 0.25 mile. RAIL- Lympstone Village 1.25 mile. Grid Reference: SY004834

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1100-1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

National Trust

Great Torrington Town Hall

High Street, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8HN

Description

Grade II listed building set at the heart of this small market town. Formerly the centre of community, civic, commercial and judicial life of this area. There has been a guildhall on the site for several centuries. The present building was restored in 1761 (rear only) and 1861 (front only). Little has happened to the building since. For HODs the beautiful oak-panelled Council Chamber will be open for viewing. The local heritage museum will also be putting on a display of local material within the building.

Directions

Very easy to find - in the centre of the town. The main door will be open and visitors may come and go freely. Ample car parking within 500 yds. Limited on street parking. Two bays for the disabled outside the building. BUS - fairly frequent services from Bideford and Barnstaple and a through services from Plymouth to Barnstaple.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1100-1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

Refreshments available at Green Lantern Cafe next door. Unfortunately, there is no wheelchair access. There is a stair lift on a short flight of stairs leading to the Council Chamber which is on the 1st floor.

Organised By

Great Torrington Buildings Preservation Trust

Hemyock Castle

Culmstock Road, Hemyock, Devon, EX15 3RJ

Description

Remains of moated medieval castle, surrounding older manor house. Displays showing history of site. History closely linked with nearby St Mary's Church.

Directions

Beside St. Mary's Church. Entrance on Culmstock Rd. See www.hemyockcastle.co.uk/travel.htm Some free level parking.

Opening Times

Sun 12 Sept: 1400-1700

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

PDA - Mostly flat & level. Mostly accessible. All parking nearby. Children must be accompanied at all times. Teas usually available nearby at St. Mary's church. Disabled toilet nearby, in Hemyock village.

Organised By

Hemyock Castle

Erme, a Prehistoric River

Ivybridge, Devon

Description

A guided four-hour walk across moorland, a wonderful way to explore the remains left by our prehistoric ancestors. The River Erme is the focus of many Bronze Age settlements with the remains of round houses, enclosures and walls. It is also the location of the longest prehistoric stone row in the world.

Directions

Meet at Ivybridge train station, park and ride car park (SX 647 565) Check traveline 0871 200 2233 for bus and train times.

Opening Times

Fri 10 Sept: 1400-1800

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Dartmoor National Park Authority

Coleton Fishacre

Brownestone Road, Kingswear, Devon, TQ6 0EQ

Description

Travel back in time to the age of jazz at the holiday home of the D'Oyly Carte family. You can lose yourself in the magical garden and enjoy yourself in the light joyful atmosphere of the 1920s Arts and Crafts style house where music echoing the family's connections to Gilbert and Sullivan fills the saloon. Children's trails and quizzes available.

Directions

BUS - Stagecoach in Devon route 120 from Brixham - Kingswear. RAIL - Paignton 8 miles; Kingswear (Paignton & Dartmouth steam railway) 2.25 miles by footpath, 2.5 miles by road.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1030-1700 (last admission 1630)

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

Sloping garden with steep paths in places.

Organised By

National Trust

Mary Tavy Hydro Electric Power Station

Mary Tavy, Devon, PL19 9PR

Description

Mary Tavy hydro electric power station is the biggest renewable energy site belonging to South West Water and produces one third of its renewable energy; enough to serve 2,500 properties or a town the size of Crediton. There has been a form of hydro power generated at Mary Tavy since 1932. During the last 75 years, the primitive mill wheels have gradually been replaced with the latest technology. Now Mary Tavy is a highly effective hydro electric power station, with six turbines and a combined capacity of 2,610 kilowatts. The turbines are powered by river water, collected in two reservoirs on Dartmoor and then sent via gravity down two pipelines to feed the hydro turbines. The company now generates 5.73 Mega Watts of energy through hydro electric power and 1.46 Mega Watts through CHP–biogas. This combined energy production is enough to power a town the size of Bideford or Ivybridge, both with a population of over 12,000 people. For HODs you can book a visiting session to the site, where there will be information displays and staff on hand to answer questions and provide tours as required.

Directions

On the A386 Okehampton to Tavistock, on the outskirts of Mary Tavy, turn down by the Mary Tavy Inn signposted Horndon. At the bottom of the hill just over the bridge, turn right, past the Church and follow the lane, through the wooden gate to the right. Limited parking available.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: Sessions 0900, 1030, 1230 & 1400
Fri 10 Sept: Sessions 0900, 1030, 1230 & 1400

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Due to limited site capacity visitors must pre-book, please contact the South West Water Communications Team on (01392) 443020 with the session time you are interested in. Sessions last approx 1.5 hours.

Organised By

South West Water

Grimspound Bronze Age Settlement and Hambledon Down

Shapley Common, Moretonhampstead, Devon

Description

Grimspound is probably the best known Bronze Age settlement on Dartmoor, with a stone wall surrounding the remains of 24 round houses. Join us in a 4 3/4 hour guided moorland walk to and from Grimspound; it will also take in other prehistoric settlement and burial sites.

Directions

Meet at Car Park on north side of B3212 between Moretonhampstead and Postbridge SX 698 834. Check traveline 0871 200 2233.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: Walk 1000-1445

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Dartmoor National Park Authority

Old Forde House

Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4XX

Description

The present house bears the date 1610 and is built in the shape of the letter E, commonly thought to be in honour of Queen Elizabeth I who had just died. The main features of interest inside are the carved panelling, massive oaken doors and staircase, and above all the finely decorated plaster ceilings - many of which are extremely beautiful.

Directions

A380 to Newton Abbot, at Penn Inn r'about take A381/Torquay Rd, 1st R. RAIL - Close to Newton Abbot Rail Station (10 mins walk). BUS - services from Newton Abbot and Torquay are readily available.

Opening Times

Sun 12 Sept: 1000-1600, Tours 1100 & 1400

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

Old Forde House has many rooms which are only accessible via a no. of stairs. There is no lift. Teignbridge District Council is committed to making its services fully accessible to all service users in line with the Disability Discrimination Act.

Organised By

Teignbridge District Council

St Leonard's Tower

Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12

Description

Grade I listed building/tower, first mentioned in documents in 1350. It is all that remains of the 15th century St Leonard's church and near by stands the base of the old market cross where William of Orange first announced his Declaration of Intention to be King in 1688.

Directions

At the crossrds of the main shopping area near Austins.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1300 & 1400-1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Newton Abbot Town Museum

Whiteway House

Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 0DY

Description

Largely built in 1770s for the first Lord Borrington with early 19th century alterations. Fine house with a notable interior.

Directions

Limited on-site parking.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: 1000-1600
Fri 10 Sept: 1000-1600
Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1600
Sun 12 Sept: 1000-1600

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Pre-book by email william@williamdartmouth.com

Organised By

Whiteway House

Finch Foundry

Sticklepath, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2NW

Description

Finch Foundry is the last working water powered forge in England. Come and see the three huge water wheels driving the historic machinery. Experience the sight and sound of the enormous trip hammers and marvel at the power that heralded the coming of the industrial revolution. Regular talks and demonstrations of the water powered machinery (at 1/4 past each hour). Quiz sheets and activity sheets available.

Directions

3 m E of Okehampton, in the centre of Sticklepath village. Free parking at rear of property. BUS - Western Grayhound 510 Exeter-Okehampton. First X9. CYCLE - on the West Devon Cycle Route.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1100-1700

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

PDA - Steps make total access problematic, we will ensure though that our less mobile visitors receive assistance.

Organised By

National Trust

Lydford Gorge

Lydford, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4BH

Description

3 mile circular walk through lush oak wooded steep-sided river gorge, with its fascinating history and many legends. See the spectacular White Lady Waterfall, pass over the tumbling water at Tunnel Falls and watch the river bubble in the Devil's Cauldron. There's an abundance of wildlife to spot, including woodland birds, dragonflies darting above the river and trout swimming in the quieter stretches.

Directions

7 miles south of the A30. Halfway between Okehampton and Tavistock, 1 mile from the A386 opposite the Dartmoor Inn. Car parks at both entrances to the gorge. BUS: route 86 Plymouth to Tavistock. 118 Beacon Bus Tavistock to Okehampton.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1700 (last admission 1630)

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

Gorge is not accessible except the old GWR railway path to the bird hide (1/4-mile long) Tea-rooms at both entrances to the gorge serving light lunches, afternoon teas and ice-cream.

Organised By

National Trust

Okehampton Battle Camp

HQ Dartmoor Training Area, Okehampton Battle Camp, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1QP

Description

Okehampton Battle Camp, built c.1892-1895 to support military training on Dartmoor, opens to the public, with a wide variety of events, displays and attractions to interest all ages. Attractions include WWII military vehicles, Corps of Drums, model displays, competitions, militaria sales, soldiers explaining how they train and use Dartmoor, 3 hour guided walk onto moor at 1400, historic barrack blocks and stables, staff describing the history of the Camp and care of Dartmoor and much more. Laser battles, obstacle course, rifle range, command tasks, military bands, historic military vehicles, model makers.

Directions

1m S of Okehampton on edge of Dartmoor. Plenty of free parking, just turn up for an activity filled day. Dartmoor Railway http://www.dartmoorrailway.co.uk/

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1700, Moor walk 1400 (last entry 1600)
Sun 12 Sept: 1000-1600, Moor walk 1400

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

Most buildings accessible by wheelchair but Camp is on side of steep hill. Char and wads (tea and food) available in Junior Ranks Club. For further information about this site, visit http://dartmoor-ranges.co.uk and the PastScape website at http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1352346

Organised By

Dartmoor Training Area

Guided Tours of the Palace Theatre, Paignton

Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HF

Description

Theatre built 1890 - Victorian facade. Internally refurbished but retaining interesting historic features. Backstage/ technical tours with displays depicting history of the theatre.

Directions

On leaving bus station walk up Palace Avenue - 5 mins to theatre. BUS - services to Paignton Bus Station.

Opening Times

Fri 10 Sept: 1100-1600, Tours on the hour
Sat 11 Sept: 1100-1600, Tours on the hour

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Organised By

Torbay Heritage Forum

Kirkham House

Kirkham Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3AX

Description

This late medieval stone house, afterwards split into three cottages, was restored in the 1960s. Furnished with modern furniture, illustrating traditional craftsmanship and the original use of the rooms.

Directions

In Kirkham St, off Cecil Rd, Paignton. RAIL - Paignton Station 1/2 mile away. Grid Reference: SX885610

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1100-1600
Sun 12 Sept: 1100-1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

PDA - Limited ground floor only.

Organised By

English Heritage

Oldway Mansion

Torquay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ32TE

Description

Historic home of the Singer family, built originally by Isaac Singer in 1873, and adapted by his son Paris Singer to its current form circa 1900. Landscaped gardens designed by Duchesne in 1900.

Directions

Limited parking available in front of the mansion. Bus stop Oldway Mansion on the main Torquay Road. 15 minutes' walk from Paignton train station.

Opening Times

Sun 12 Sept: 1000-1500

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Three guided tours offered. Please book in advance on 01803 546022 or paul@saveoldway.com

Organised By

Torbay Heritage Forum

20th Century Heritage Walking Tour

Plymouth, Devon

Description

Plymouth City Centre is the greatest built example of Post-War British planning and architecture. Jeremy Gould, the leading expert on Post-War architecture in Plymouth, will be leading a special walking tour around the City Centre. Discover why Plymouth has the greatest number of listed Post-War buildings outside London and why it represented the architecture of the future – clean, bright, democratic and, most of all, optimistic. This activity is linked to Ambulation, an exhibition at Plymouth Arts Centre, which brings together specially commissioned and past works by artists who use journeying and walking as an artistic practice.

Directions

The location of the start of the tour is in Plymouth City Centre and will be confirmed once a place is booked. Booking is essential as we cannot allocate places on the day.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: FULLY BOOKED

Pre-Booking Required

Yes

Organised By

Architecture Centre Devon and Cornwall and Plymouth Arts Centre

Behind the Scenes Tours

Plymouth and West Devon Record Office, Unit 3, Clare Place, Coxside, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 0JW

Description

Take a fascinating tour of the Strongroom at the City Archives led by members of the Record Office team. Admission is free and there is no need to book in advance. There is free parking next to the Record Office. Free tea and coffee will be provided after the event and a selection of documents from the archives will also be out on display.

Directions

Follow signs for the city centre and then the National Marine Aquarium (on to Sutton Street). Once past the Premier Inn on the right, take a left on to Clare Place (last left turning before the traffic lights). The Record Office is at the end of the road. There is a free car park next to the Record Office. For details of bus services to stops in the Coxside area please call 01752 662271 (Plymouth CityBus).

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: 1530-1630
Fri 10 Sept: 1630-1730

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Organised By

Plymouth City Council

Contemporary and Stained Glass Tours

Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AJ

Description

Enjoy a guided tour of Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery's contemporary glass commission, 'Lens', followed by some of the stained glass windows in St Andrew's Church by artist, Glenn Carter. Places are free but advance booking is requested on 01752 304774. You can call us on the day to see if any last-minute places are available - although we cannot guarantee any will remain!

Directions

On the edge of the city centre, just up the hill from the Drake Circus Shopping Centre, next to the Central Library and right opposite the University of Plymouth. Bus services to stops near the Museum are fast and frequent. Park and Ride stops, the main bus and coach station and the train station are all a 10-minute walk away.

Opening Times

Fri 10 Sept: CANCELLED

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Pre-book on 01752 304774.

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

Entrance for wheelchairs from the rear of the Museum on Tavistock Place. Disabled toilets are on our ground floor. Toilets with baby changing facilities on the ground floor.

Organised By

Plymouth Citiy Council

Elizabethan House

32 New Street, The Barbican, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 2NA

Description

Go back in time to Drake's Plymouth and see how a merchant or sea captain might have lived in the 1600s. Spiral stairs, sloping floors, period furniture and fabrics, plus restored gardens and kitchen give you a real feeling of history. A family friendly trail and replica costumes are also available to add to your experience.

Directions

Turn off A38 at Marsh Mills. Follow signs for city centre, then the Barbican. The house is right turning from end of Southside Street, opposite the Barbican glassworks.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1700

Pre-Booking Required

No - Groups encouraged to pre-book on 01752 304774.

Organised By

Plymouth City Council

Japanorama

Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AJ

Description

Come along to our family-friendly creative sessions in connection with our major 'Japanese Sashiko Textiles' exhibition. Have a go at haiku, get creative with colourings and transform yourself into a Samurai with our sword and helmet-making activity. Places are free but advance booking is requested on 01752 304774. You can call us on the day to see if any last-minute places are available - although we cannot guarantee any will remain!

Directions

On the edge of the city centre, just up the hill from the Drake Circus Shopping Centre, next to the Central Library and right opposite the University of Plymouth. Bus services to stops outside the Museum are fast and frequent. Park and Ride services to the city centre are a 10-minute walk. The train, bus and coach station are a 10-minute walk too.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1100-1200 & 1330-1430 & 1500-1600

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Please call to reserve your places on 01752 304774.

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

Disabled access is available from the rear of our building on Tavistock Place. Toilets are on our ground floor - each with baby changing facilities.

Organised By

Plymouth City Council

Living in Plymbridge Woods

Plym Valley, Plymbridge Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4SR

Description

Come and meet Mr and Mrs Gullet who lived and worked in Plymbridge Woods in the late 1800s. Meet characters from the past. Listen to their stories.

Directions

On the outskirts of Plymouth. Contact the Plym Valley office for further information. On National Cycle route 27. BUS: no.51. Grid Reference: SX524585

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1100-1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

National Trust

Merchant's House

33 St Andrew Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 2AH

Description

See four mini museums under one roof in this former home of a famous Elizabethan privateer. Old curiosities, a Victorian schoolroom, Blitz room and pharmacy will provide you with a fascinating snapshot of Plymouth's recent past. A family friendly trail and replica toys are also available to add to your experience.

Directions

Turn off A38 at Marsh Mills. Follow signs for city centre, then the Barbican. House is 4th Right turning off Notte Street/ behind the city Magistrates Court.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1700

Pre-Booking Required

No - Groups encouraged to pre-book on 01752 304774.

Organised By

Plymouth City Council

Mothecombe House

Holbeton, Plymouth, Devon, PL8 1LB

Description

Grade I listed Queen Anne House and contents.

Directions

Will be provided on booking.

Opening Times

Sun 12 Sept: Tours 1000 & 1300

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Bookings to be made in advance to Anthony Mildmay-White in writing. Postal address: Mothecombe House, Holbeton, Plymouth, Devon, PL8 1LB.

Additional Information

No children under 16 years.

Organised By

Mothecombe House

Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery - 'Japanorama'

Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AJ

Description

Join us for national Heritage Open Days and a chance to have some Japanese-themed fun in connection with our major 'Japanese Sashiko Textiles' exhibition. Have a go at haiku, get creative with colourings and transform yourself into a Samurai – the most noble warriors of Japan – with our sword and helmet-making activity.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1100, 1330, 1500

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - to pre-book please call 01752 304774.

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

Mainly suited for child aged 5 to 11 years but younger children can join in. On site cafe.

Organised By

Plymouth City Council

Plymouth Proprietary Library Open Day

Alton Terrace, 111 North Hill, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8JY

Description

Plymouth Proprietary Library stock a wide range of books to explore; biographies, fiction/ non-fiction, history, pre-1914 books, periodicals, and a Devon & Cornwall section. This is our Bicentenary year, as one of Plymouth's oldest, historic institutions, founded in 1810. Originally situated in the centre of the city, moved to present location in North Hill, Plymouth after being bombed in WWII. Book sale. Supporting Cancer Research.

Directions

Next to Plymouth Girl's High School, near Motley Plain. Public transport runs frequently from the city centre.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

PDA - ground floor only. Light refreshments will be available.

Organised By

Plymouth Proprietary Library

Saltram House

Saltram, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, Pl7 1UH

Description

Magnificent Georgian house with opulent Robert Adam interiors, gardens, follies and landscaped parkland. Meet the Georgian inhabitants of Saltram, admire their beautiful clothes and discover their extravagant lifestyle. Enjoy some music and have a go at dressing up yourself! Odd Objects Game in the House. Dressing up and Games in the Activities Rooms. Explorer packs available for the Garden.

Directions

3.5 miles E of Plymouth City Centre. If arriving by road leave A38 by exit signed Plymouth City Centre/Plympton/Kingsbridge. Follow brown signs. Large car park close to entry point. BUS: Plymouth Citybus 22 alight Merafield Rd.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1200-1630

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

PDA - access to gardens and most of ground floor rooms. Park Restaurant serving a wide range of snacks and meals. 6 disabled car parking spaces available in the tarmac car park.

Organised By

National Trust

Smeaton's Tower

The Hoe, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 2NZ

Description

Experience life at the top with a visit to our landmark lighthouse - which celebrated its 250th birthday in 2009. A centrepiece on Plymouth Hoe, Smeaton's Tower was originally built on the Eddystone reef in 1759. It was taken down in the early 1880s and moved stone by stone to its current resting place. Once visitors reach the top it offers fantastic views of Plymouth Sound and beyond.

Directions

Turn off A38 at Marsh Mills, fllw signs for city centre then Barbican. Turn L onto Southside St, fllw road to Hoe.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1200 & 1300-1600 (Last entries 30 mins before advertised admission times)

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Plymouth City Council

Theatre Royal Plymouth

Royal Parade, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 2TR

Description

This is a wonderful opportunity to come and look at the largest and best attended regional producing theatre in the UK. Planned in partnership with the Architecture Centre Devon and Cornwall and linked with Plymouth Arts Centre, exhibition 'Ambulation' which brings together specially commissioned and past works by artists who use journeying and walking as an artistic practice. The Theatre Royal Plymouth is also a featured building in the Heritage Lottery funded Plymouth: 20th Century City project – www.20thcenturycity.org.uk. There will be a free 'behind the scenes' tour of the Theatre Royal and Drum Theatre to give you a unique look at this busy and distinctive building in Plymouth. As well as a Q&A with Adrian Vinken, Chief Executive of the Theatre Royal Plymouth. Pre-booking is essential. Later in the day at TR2 (the Theatre Royal award winning Production and Creative Learning Centre) there will also be a led tour of the building (pre-booking is required). Visitors booked on both tours are encouraged to walk along the South West Coastal Path - www.southwestcoastpath.com or cycle to TR2 for the afternoon tour.

Directions

The Theatre Royal is situated at the Derry's Cross end of Royal Parade in the city centre. There is a taxi rank opposite the theatre, alongside Derry's department store. BY CAR: From Exeter - Leave the A38 at Marsh Mills Roundabout and follow the signs for the city centre. At Charles Cross Roundabout, (has a bombed church in the centre), take the second exit and at the following roundabout take the third exit onto Royal Parade. Proceed to the end of Royal Parade and the Theatre is on your left. Take first exit at the roundabout for parking at the rear. From Tavistock - Follow the signs to Plymouth city centre (A386) passing EDF and Morrisons on your left. The city centre road bears to the left after Plymouth Argyle Football Ground (Home Park). Continue following signs for the city centre. At traffic lights, with Toys R Us on your right, turn left into Union Street and you will see the Theatre Royal across the roundabout. Take the third exit to park at the rear of the theatre. From Cornwall - On the Devon side of the Tamar Bridge on the A38 (The Parkway), follow the signs all the way in for the city centre. At traffic lights with Toys R Us on your right, turn left into Union Street and the Theatre Royal can be seen across the roundabout. Take the third exit for parking at the rear of the theatre. Parking is at the rear of the Theatre, please refer to the Plymouth City Council website for further details - www.plymouth.gov.uk BY TRAIN: The Theatre Royal is a 15 min walk from Plymouth Rail Station (sign posted through the city centre). BY BUS: Many Plymouth CityBus and First Western National services stop on Royal Parade. Brentonside bus station (for National Express services) is a 10 min walk from the Theatre.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: Tour 1100

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - The Theatre Royal Plymouth is open to the public from 1030, but booking for the tour is essential as we cannot allocate places on the day. Please email Marie Sellars - marie.sellars@acdandc.org.uk.

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

The Theatre Royal Coffee Bar is situated in the stalls foyer on the ground floor serving light snacks, pastries, teas & coffees. Open from 1030. Stalls Bar The Stalls Bar is situated in the Stalls Foyer on the ground floor, serving wines, spirits, beers & soft drinks. Open from 11am. Circle Bar The Circle Bar can be found in the Circle Foyer on the Second floor, serving wines, spirits, bottled beers & soft drinks. Open on performance days from 12pm. There will a room available on the day to eat packed lunches. DP in Theatre Royal car park behind building. Please visit www.plymouth.gov.uk for further information.

Organised By

Architecture Centre Devon and Cornwall and Theatre Royal Plymouth

TR2

12 Neptune Park, Cattedown, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 0SJ

Description

The Theatre Royal Plymouth in partnership with the Architecture Centre Devon and Cornwall and linked with Plymouth Arts Centre exhibition 'Ambulation' are providing the opportunity to come and look around a truly unique building, TR2. TR2 is the Theatre Royal's production and education centre. It sits on the banks of the River Plym in Plymouth and has been constructed on reclaimed land. There will be a free tour to see the backstage work of the Theatre Royal and this architecturally award-winning building which contains the Theatre's set, costume, prop-making and rehearsal facilities. The Theatre Royal Plymouth will also be opening its doors and running a tour earlier in the day (see separate entry). Visitors booked on both tours are encouraged to walk along the South West Coastal Path - www.southwestcoastpath.com or cycle to TR2 for the afternoon tour.

Directions

Free parking on-site.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: Tour 1400

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - The Theatre Royal Plymouth is open to the public from 1030, but booking for a tour at one or both buildings is essential as we cannot allocate places on the day. Please email Marie Sellars - marie.sellars@acdandc.org.uk

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Organised By

Architecture Centre Devon and Cornwall and Theatre Royal Plymouth

Overbeck's

Sharpitor, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8LW

Description

Luxuriant coastal garden surrounding elegant Edwardian house with diverse collections. Travel round the globe without ever leaving Overbeck's. Treasure Hunt trail.

Directions

Follow the brown signs from Salcombe. Parking available in small car park and on the drive. Access is not suitable for motor homes, caravans or large vehicles due to narrow steep lanes. 3 disabled parking spaces by the main gate.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1100-1700

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

Steep paths and gravel pathways in places.

Organised By

National Trust

Kilworthy Farm Buildings

Kilworthy Farm, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0JN

Description

Guided talks and tours of Victorian farm buildings, exhibition of local artists, craftsmen and musicians. Nature trail for children.

Directions

From tavistock town square take Brentor/ Chillaton Road between the banks, go under the viaduct up the hill and take the turning right on the brow of the hill marked Rugby Club, through the row of Victorian houses, up the hill and continue approx. 2 miles until you reach Kilworthy Farm. Parking on adjoining field available.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: 1000-1900
Fri 10 Sept: 1000-1900
Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1900
Sun 12 Sept: 1000-1900

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

Granary up a flight of stairs some ground uneven. Morning teas/coffee, homemade cakes, light lunches, afternoon teas/cream teas, hot suppers.

Organised By

Kilworthy Traditional Farm Buildings

The New Perseverance Ironworks

Parade Business Park, Pixon Lane, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9RQ

Description

Steam rollers/ traction engines will be in steam at the front of the building. Other road engines and stationary engines will be on display with some demonstrated working. Preservation work on two road engines and at least one stationary engine will be shown. All manufacturered by Robey of Lincoln. Photographic exhibition from yesteryears of steam engines at work.

Directions

Turn off Pixon Lane in Tavistock at the Blue sign for "Kings", go through the parking area keeping to the right hand side, take the road to the extreme right at the junction. You will see the works entrance infront of you at the point where this road swings to the left. BUS - nos. 83 & 86 to Texaco Garage/ Plymouth Rd Tavistock. Pixon Lane is about 100m nearer Tavistock Town. Also no. 84 to Cattle Market/ Down Rd. Pixon Lane is 20m going away from Tavistock Town.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1100-1700
Sun 12 Sept: 1100-1700

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

PDA - All displays are at one level but space btwn some stationary engines is restricted.

Organised By

The Robey Trust Ltd

Ayshford Chapel

Ayshford, Tiverton, Devon

Description

Grade I listed 15th century private chapel. Conservation campaign 2001/2002. Limewashed salmon-pink interior with striking 'Art Deco' type glass of 1848. Medieval screen/monuments. Owned by Friends of Friendless Churches.

Directions

Walk from Tiverton Parkway station, on far side of Grand Western Canal. Please do not block farmyard entrance when parking.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: 0900-1800
Fri 10 Sept: 0900-1800
Sat 11 Sept: 0900-1800
Sun 12 Sept: 0900-1800

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

Access is across a field. No dogs in field please.

Organised By

Friends of Friendless Churches

Knightshayes Court - Heritage Seeds

Bolham, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7RQ

Description

One of the finest surviving Gothic Revival houses, built in the lush landscape of mid Devon, Knightshayes Court is a rare example of the work of the eccentric and inspiring architect William Burges. Built for the grandson of pioneer lace-maker John Heathcoat in 1869, the house is an exciting architectural experience, with extraordinary 'medieval' romantic interiors, rich decoration and ceramics. The vast garden, which was the Heathcoat Amory family's great passion, is renowned for its rare trees, shrubs and seasonal colours. The restored and fully productive organic kitchen garden is a treat for everyone who enjoys local produce. For HODs expert Brendan Kelly will give a talk in the kitchen garden about the many heritage varieties of fruit and vegetables which we grow at Knightshayes.

Directions

7m from J27 M5. 2m north of Tiverton. Turn off the A396 at Bolham and follow signs. BUS - First 398 Tiverton-Minehead, alight Bolham, then 0.75m walk. RAIL - Tiverton Parkway, 8m.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1100-1700, Heritage Seeds Talk 1400-1500

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

No wheelchair access to first floor of house.

Organised By

National Trust

St George's Church Open Day, Tiverton

Fore Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6LN

Description

A 'Wren' designed church described as 'probably the finest example of Georgian church architecture in Devon' by architect John James.

Directions

In centre of Tiverton, close to town hall. If travelling by car, approach church from A396, to the S of the church where there is adequate parking. BUS - Tiverton bus station 100m away. Grid Reference: SS 95463 112465

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: 1000-1200
Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1630

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

Wheelchair access via Extension entrance at SE corner of main church.

Organised By

St Georges Church, Tiverton

Tiverton Methodist Church

St Peter Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NZ

Description

Church built in 1814 in traditional non-conformist design with curved gallery on three sides. Fine organ installed around 1910. Ancillary buildings mainly 1875-1904 but recently upgraded. There will be volunteers to show visitors around and an organist playing during the day.

Directions

From the town centre, the church is on the R hand side of St Peter Street. 1 min from the Market car park. COACH - 5 mins walk from coach station. Grid Reference: 114126954

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1030-1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Organised By

Tiverton Methodist Church

Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life

Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7PJ

Description

One of the largest museums covering social history in Mid Devon, illustrating the district from Roman times to the present day. The museum houses a large collection of agricultural equipment with a nationally important collection of farm waggons. 15 galleries cover civic displays, costume, domestic artefacts, toys and dolls, a 1960s room, and there is a gallery dedicated to John Heathcoat's lace-making machines. The transport gallery includes loco. No 1442 'the Tivvy Bumper' and other GWR memorabilia. Free quiz for all the family about the museum and its locality.

Directions

In the town centre nr the Beck's Square car park. Multi-storey car park 2 mins walk away. BUS - Near bus station. RAIL - Nearest station is Tiverton Parkway (7 miles).

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1630
Sun 12 Sept: 1000-1630

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

Light refreshments available.

Organised By

Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life

A Fete Worse Than Death

Palk Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EL

Description

The annual Agatha Christie festival starts here with a 1920s/30s style garden fete. Situated beside her statue on the Torquay seafront and next to the pavilion where she met her first husband, the fete will be officially opened at 1300 by her grandson, Matthew Prichard. Sideshows, Punch & Judy, rides.

Directions

Beside Torquay Pavilion at Torquay Harbour. BUS - services stop at Princess Gardens or by harbour.

Opening Times

Sun 12 Sept: 1000-1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

Site is surrounded by cafes and adjacent to public toilets.

Organised By

Torbay Heritage Forum

Celtic Fun Day

Torrre Churchyard, Lucius St / St Efrides Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5UP

Description

Go back to the ancient past of this site, and join in our Celtic Fun Day. Become part of the village, create a myth with the Keeper of Memories then re-enact it around the churchyard, try your hand at traditional Celtic crafts, or make a Green Man mask. Maybe you would just like to experience the magic of this beautiful site with its avenue of limes, ancient oak and mystical yews. There is also the medieval church, now leased by the Greek Orthodox Community. Celtic crafts, gory stories, tasting strange foods, getting soaked in the stocks!

Directions

The churchyard is found at the jct of Tor Church Road and St Efrides Road, at the end of the Lucius Street shops, near Torquay town centre. It is easily identifiable by the white memorial crosses in front of the church. It can also be accessed from Church Street by the church path, which runs right through the churchyard. BUS - stop in nearby Lucius Street. RAIL - 15 min walk from Torquay Station.

Opening Times

Sun 12 Sept: 1000-1500

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

All access is level.

Organised By

Torbay Heritage Forum

Cockington Court

Cockington, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6XA

Description

Heritage & history walking tour of court, grounds, church & crafts. Cockington Court is steeped in history, in a unique setting with horse drawn carriages, a variety of crafts with working crafts people and 460 acres of parkland, including a series of lakes.

Directions

Cockington Village is 1 M from seafront at Torquay. Accessible on foot, by bus or car. Cockington Court & Country Park is a very short walk from the village centre. BUS - No. 62 bus to heart of village. Dial-a-bus. RAIL - Cockington is 20 mins walk from Torquay Station. Grid Reference: SX893639

Opening Times

Fri 10 Sept: 1000-1600

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Please pre-book. Call 01803 607230 or email events@cockingtoncourt.org.

Additional Information

PDA - The court is a listed building and unfortunately some areas are not accessible to wheelchairs. Cafe on-site.

Organised By

Cockington Court

Flower Festival

All Saints Church, Bampfylde Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5AY

Description

This church was endowed by Agatha Christie's father and she was christened in it. A flower festival , 'Countries of the World' is taking place, and the parishioners will be happy to give you a guided tour of the church.

Directions

Bus stops in nearby Lucius Street.

Opening Times

Fri 10 Sept: 1000-1900
Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1900
Sun 12 Sept: 1000-1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

Wonderful homemade cakes and refreshments will be on sale.

Organised By

Torbay Heritage Forum

St Matthias's Church

Babbacombe Road, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon, TQ11NW

Description

St Matthias's Church was dedicated in October 1858 and is Grade II listed. It has many fine features, including mosaic flooring and chancel walls, a beautifully carved font and pulpit. The stained glass windows have all been fully restored and look tremendous. It has a very fine William Hill 3 manual organ which was completely restored in 2008, the church's 150th anniversary year. It serves the community of Wellswood and is a much used House of God with its own Pre-School and links with the two local church schools, Ilsham and Warberry. We hope that you will pay us a visit and share with us the peace and the presence of the Holy Spitit. 'Spot the items listed in the church guide' competition.

Directions

Leave Torquay inner harbour at the clock tower by Torwood Street which becomes Babbacombe Road roughly 1.5miles and the church is on the right just past the turning to Kents Caves. Limited space available, but plenty of 'on road' parking around the church. A regular bus service leaves the Strand Torquay and passes the church.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: 1000-1430 Organ recital by Jonathan Watts 1930
Fri 10 Sept: 1000-1430
Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1430
Sun 12 Sept: 1430-1630

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

Via the ramp to the 'Link Way' between the church and Halls. One disabled toilet on street level.

Organised By

St Matthias' PCC, Torquay

Torquay Harbour Historical Walk

Starts from Princess Theatre Steps, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EZ

Description

Join one of the South West's most experienced guides for a stroll back through time around the harbour area. Learn about the medieval fish quay, the original market, reclamation of land, Georgian and Victorian development, the Agatha Christie connection, and the WW2 D Day slipways.

Directions

Theatre is in Princess Gardens on Torquay Seafront. Buses stop near the theatre.

Opening Times

Sun 12 Sept: 1100-1230

Pre-Booking Required

Yes - Please pre-book. Phone 01803 389288 or email fhamilton@hotmail.com.

Additional Information

No children under 16.

Organised By

Torbay Heritage Forum

Torre Abbey

The King's Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

Description

Free entry to the Abbey for all!

Directions

Torre Abbey is just one block back from Torquay's main beach, Abbey Sands Beach). A good landmark is the hot air balloon which is tethered in the gardens to the East of the Abbey and for pedestrians, pleasant pathways lead through the neighbouring gardens to the Abbey. Torre Abbey is only a 5 min walk from Torquay Railway Station. The Abbey can also be accessed by using the following bus services: Nos: 32 (Bustops in Falklands Rd & Walnut Rd; 12/ 12a/ X46 / 200 all travel along the seafront on Torbay Rd which is just in front of the Abbey.

Opening Times

Sun 12 Sept: 1000-1700, Free tours 1130 & 1430 & 1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

Parking is available to blue badge holders in front of the Spanish Barn. Access is via the swan-topped gates off a complex crossroads of The Avenue, Falklands Rd, Walnut Drive and Chestnut Drive. Follow the drive past the front of the Clock Tower and park in front of the Spanish Barn.

Organised By

Torre Abbey

WWII D Day Slipways

Beacon Quay, Torquay Harbour, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2BG

Description

Two large concrete D-Day slipways known to U.S forces as 'Hards'. They were built in 1943 by British Royal Engineers who later financed the nearby D Day embarkation wall depicting the invasion.

Directions

300 yds from clock tower via Victoria Place. Council car park nearby. BUS - services stop on the Strand nearby (400 yards).

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: 1000-1600
Fri 10 Sept: 1000-1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

No children under 11 years.

Organised By

S.Devon-Torbay Normandy Veterans

Dartington Eco-Home

28 Droridge, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6JQ

Description

1970s dormer bungalow converted by present owners in a variety of ways to achieve 96% carbon reduction. 4.4KW PV, Solar-thermal hot water system, wood fired boiler, roof insulation, cavity wall insulation, partial floor insulation, low energy lights, wood stove, double glazing (much 'A' rated), vegetable garden. Swings and climbing frame in garden.

Directions

From Totnes follow signs to Dartington. When you reach the mini roundabout by the Cider Press Craft Centre, go straight over taking the road signed to Plymouth. Pass the PO and Jet garage on your left and then the little industrial units. Take the second road left – this is just over the brow of the hill. It is called Droridge Lane. Go up Droridge Lane and take the 2nd left again into Droridge. We are about half way down on the left. 165 Country Bus, Stagecoach 88 and First X80 all run to within a 5 minute walk of the property. 1.5 miles from Totnes train station.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: 1800-2100
Fri 10 Sept: 1000-1300
Sun 12 Sept: Tour 1100 & 1400 & 1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Old Home SuperHome Network

St Mary's Church

High Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NN

Description

Ancient Parish & Priory Church of St Mary, built in 15th century, with fine stone screen, Willis organ, stained glass windows and other interesting features. Quiz for children.

Directions

Town centre.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: 1000-1600
Fri 10 Sept: 1000-1600
Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

Parking, cafes, toilets all close by.

Organised By

St Mary's Church, Totnes

Totnes Eco-Homes Open Weekend

11 Hunter's Moon, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6LT

Description

Part of the Hunter's Moon Transition Streets group. Passivhaus refurbishment planned.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1300 & 1400-1700

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Transition Town Totnes

Totnes Eco-Homes Open Weekend

46 Copland Meadows, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6ER

Description

Part of Transition Streets group with high level of take-up of PV panels. Also cavity wall insulation and other energy efficiency measures.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1400-1700
Sun 12 Sept: 1400-1700

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Transition Town Totnes

Totnes Eco-Homes Open Weekend

4 Droridge, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6JQ

Description

Extended bungalow incorporating extensive insulation and energy saving measures. Also taking part in the Devon Open Artists event so artist's workshop also open to view.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1300 & 1400-1700
Sun 12 Sept: 1000-1300 & 1400-1700

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Transition Town Totnes

Totnes Eco-Homes Open Weekend

19 Droridge, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6JQ

Description

1960's home retro-fitted with solar thermal water heating, solar photovoltaic micro-generation and ground sourced heat pump. This home is also part of the Old Homes Superhomes network.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: Tours 1400, 1500 & 1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Transition Town Totnes

Totnes Eco-Homes Open Weekend

28 Droridge, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6JQ

Description

Modern homes retro-fitted with extensive insulation, solar thermal water heating, solar photovoltaic micro-generation and wood burning stoves. This home is also part of the Old Home Superhome network.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: Tour 0900, Open 1800-2100
Fri 10 Sept: Tour 1000, Open 1000-1300
Sat 11 Sept: Tours 1100 & 1400 & 1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Transition Town Totnes

Totnes Eco-Homes Open Weekend

8 Belmont Terrace, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5QB

Description

100 year old solid walled house with a number of energy efficiency improvements including refurbished sash windows. Part of a Transition Streets group.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1300 & 1400-1700

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Transition Town Totnes

Totnes Eco-Homes Open Weekend

The Cob House, Staple Hill, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6GZ

Description

Cob earth construction new build home using local natural materials including cob earth walls, thatch roof, lime plaster, natural earth paints. Includes underfloor heating and plans for an earth floor. Self built by owners.  

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1400-1700
Sun 12 Sept: 1000-1300

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Transition Town Totnes

Totnes Eco-Homes Open Weekend

Apple Tree Corner, Forder Lane, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6HT

Description

Historic solid limestone wall outbuilding recently converted into an office/guest space. High levels of internal wall insulation. Air-tight sealed. Green-double glazing. Removal of asbestos slate roof and replacement with reclaimed natural slate.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1400-1700
Sun 12 Sept: 1400-1700

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Transition Town Totnes

Totnes Eco-Homes Open Weekend

22 Droridge, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6JQ

Description

1970s built home with green features including recently installed Transition Streets supported solar PV system.

Opening Times

Sun 12 Sept: 1000-1300 & 1400-1700

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Transition Town Totnes

Totnes Eco-Homes Open Weekend

Dartington Tweed Mill, Ashburton Road (A385), Dartington, Totnes, Devon

Description

1930s Grade II listed building recently renovated including hydro power, producing 3 kWp electricity to supply offices using wheel originally used to power looms.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1300
Sun 12 Sept: 1000-1300

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Transition Town Totnes

Totnes Eco-Homes Open Weekend

15 Plantation Way, Follaton, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5FE

Description

Part of very active and enthusiastic Transition Street group.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1400-1700

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Transition Town Totnes

Totnes Eco-Homes Open Weekend - Hood Barton

Hood Barton House, Velwell, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6AB

Description

Victorian farmhouse with many energy efficiency improvements installed over a 10 year period. A 'Transition Streets' household with solar PV installed recently.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1000-1300 & 1400-1700

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Transition Town Totnes

Totnes Elizabethan House Museum

70 Fore Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5RU

Description

Town museum in a Tudor Merchant's house. Built in 1575, restored in 1962 it is home to the collective attic of Totnes and district. Features Charles Babbage, Victorian inventor of the first computer, Tudor Kitchen and much more with over 5000 years of Totnes history.

Directions

From the bottom of the town (The Plains) go straight up the main street towards the East Gate arch across the street. The museum is on the left hand side just before the arch in a typically Tudor building. Bus and train according to national and local timetables.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1030-1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Totnes Museum Trust

Totnes Guildhall

Ramparts Walk, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5QH

Description

Ancient Guildhall of Totnes dating from 1088 housing former gaol, court and council chambers. Still used for council meetings to this day.

Directions

From the bottom of the town (The Plains) go straight up the main street to the East Gate Arch bridging the street. Steps under the arch on the right hand side lead along the former ramparts to the Guildhall which is situated behind the main parish church of St Marys. Regular train and bus service to the town.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1030-1600

Pre-Booking Required

No

Organised By

Totnes Town Council - The Guildhall

Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel Grounds

Trimstone, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 8NR

Description

Come and view our redundant water wheel and the idyllic spot in which the property sits. The grounds will be open to visitors to enjoy. Trimstone is mentioned in the Domesday Book and a farmstead goes back centuries. Our rare breed poultry (and the not so rare!) will be open for visitors to see.

Directions

FROM BARNSTAPLE, travel to and through Braunton, towards Ilfracombe. You will travel through Knowle and eventually, 4.5 miles past Braunton, you will see the brown Hotel signs and the main direction signs. Turn right and the property is 300 yards down the rd. FROM ILFRACOMBE ETC, at Mullacott Cross take the Braunton exit & approx 0.5 m on, at the brow of the hill, turn R where the brown hotel signs direct. Ample parking at the main property is available and if numbers demand, overflow parking is available in the sloping field beyond the Hotel - directions will apply. BUS - A bus stop is right at the top of the lane on the A361, the main Ilfracombe/Braunton/Barnstaple route so services are very good. The property is only 300 yards from the main road.

Opening Times

Thurs 9 Sept: 1100-2000
Fri 10 Sept: 1100-2000
Sat 11 Sept: 1100-2000
Sun 12 Sept: 1100-2000

Pre-Booking Required

No

Full Wheelchair Access?

Yes

Additional Information

Hotel facilities for lunches and refreshments, ices, etc will be open too. The fine cuisine evening restaurant is available subject to bookings.

Organised By

Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel

Buckland Abbey

Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6EY

Description

Come and discover the 700 years of history at the home of Sir Francis Drake. Childrens trails around the Abbey and the Estate.

Directions

6 miles south of Tavistock, 11 miles north of Plymouth: turn off A386 0.25 mile south of Yelverton. Follow the brown roadsigns. Free to use on site parking. BUS - DAC 55 from Yelverton (with connections from Plymouth ) Monday–Saturday; First 48 from Plymouth Sundays. RAIL - Plymouth 11 miles.

Opening Times

Sat 11 Sept: 1030-1730

Pre-Booking Required

No

Additional Information

Fully licenced restaurant available.

Organised By

National Trust