What shall we do today? 2016 GUIDE

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Helpful Holidays 2016 Guide “What shall we do today?” Have a great time! We hope this guide will help. Time on holiday is precious and the choices can be bewildering. You don’t want to waste valuable holiday time on research. Impartial recommendations can help you make the most of your stay and guide you to places you might otherwise overlook. So here are places and things that we recommend. None of the attractions included pay us to be in this booklet; we recommend them on the basis of merit and their willingness to provide you, our customers, with an offer on their charges. Cut out the vouchers you want to use from this booklet (they’re listed by county) and present them at admission. We hope you enjoy them.

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Helpful Holidays Top 10s

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Top 10 walks

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Top 10 beaches

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Top 10 places to eat

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Top 10 gardens and houses

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Top 10 attractions for children

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Top 10 West Country wonders

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Farmers’ markets Your guide to the attractions

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Cornwall special events 2016

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Cornwall guide

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Devon special events 2016

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Devon guide

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Somerset special events 2016

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Somerset vouchers Dorset special events 2016 Dorset guide Dorset vouchers Gift vouchers, win a holiday and advanced booking

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Top 10s... Selected by our team, our ‘Top 10s’ always prove very popular. A little bit of local knowledge goes a long way, so here’s our own selection for the West Country. By their nature, the recommendations are personal, but we hope you like them. If you find places or things to do that we haven’t mentioned but you think we should, please do let us know.

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Top 10 PLACES TO EAT... We’re truly spoiled in the West Country - each year brings more great places to eat. We like good food and a pleasant, not overpowering, ambience or hearty, honest fare in a welcoming pub or lovely locations with a warm welcome and a good view. We’ve found these places great...

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CORNWALL Special Events 2016 Aug 13

Camelford Agricultural Show

Feb 1 – 28

Ice Skating at Eden Project

June 3 – 5

Charles Causley Festival, Launceston

Aug 14 – 20

Fowey Regatta and Carnival Week

Feb 8

Hurling the Silver Ball, St Ives

June 9 – 11

Royal Cornwall Show, Wadebridge

Aug 15

Bude Carnival

Feb 21

Point to Point, Liskeard

June 11

Murdoch Day, Redruth

June 17 – 19

Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival

Aug 21

Cornwall Air Ambulance Family Fun Day, Bodmin

June 17 – 19

Falmouth Classics Regatta

Aug 24 – 26

Morval Vintage Steam Rally, Looe

June 18

Cornwall Armed Forces Day

Aug 27

Portscatho Regatta

June 18 – 25

Polperro Music and Arts Festival

Aug 29

Newlyn Fish Festival

June 18 – 25

St Austell Feast Week

Aug 30 – Sept 2

Bude Jazz Festival

June 18 – 27

Golowan Festival, Penzance

SEPTEMBER

June 23 – 26

St Merryn Steam and Vintage Rally

Sept 3 – 4

Newquay Ladies Pilot Gig Championships

June 25 – 26

Looe Food Festival

Sept 4

World Bellyboard Championships, St Agnes

June 25 – 26

Saltash Regatta and Waterside Festival

Sept 9

Polo on the Beach, Newquay

June 26 – July 2

Mevagissey Feast Week

Sept 9

Mining and Pasty Festival, Redruth

Sept 10 – 16

South East Cornwall Walking Festival

Sept 10 – 24

St Ives September Festival

Sept 16 – 18

Newquay Fish Festival

Sept 23 – 25

Looe Music Festival

Sept 23 – 25

Cornwall Food and Drink Festival, Truro

FEBRUARY

JUNE

MARCH Mar 1 – 6

St Piran’s Day – celebrated throughout Cornwall

Mar 5

World Pasty Championships, Eden Project

Mar 10 – 28

Falmouth Spring Festival

Mar 18 – 20

The Cornish Arms Beer and Mussel Festival, Padstow

Mar 21 – Apr 3 Truro Festival Mar 25 – 27

Oyster Gathering and Cornish Produce Festival, Falmouth

Mar 26 – Apr 3 St Endellion Easter Music Festival APRIL Cornwall Spring Flower Show, Lostwithiel

JULY

Apr 16 – 17

Open Weekend at Tregothnan Garden

July 1 – 3

Padstow Vintage Rally and Country Fair

Apr 16 – 17

Porthleven Food Festival

July 2

Bodmin Heritage Day

Apr 16 – 22

Boscastle Walking Week

July 6 – 9

Penzance Literary Festival

Apr 30

Trevithick Day, Camborne

July 9

Liskeard Show

Apr 30 – May 2 English Surfing Championships, Newquay

July 11

Stithians Agricultural Show

MAY

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Rock Oyster Festival

May 1

Feast of Beltane, throughout Cornwall

July 16

Camborne Show

May 1 – 4

Art 8, Newquay Arts and Culture Festival

July 23

Bude and Stratton Heritage Day

Giant Bolster Festival, St Agnes

July 24 – Aug 1 Looe Carnival Week

May 6 – 8

Thundercat National Championships, Newquay

July 26 – Aug 7 St Endellion Summer Music Festival July 28

RNAS Culdrose Air Day

May 7

Helston Flora Day

July 28

Launceston Show

May 7 – 14

Fowey Festival of Words and Music

July 28 – 31

Port Eliot Festival, St Germans

May 14 – 15

St Ives Food and Drink Festival

July 29 – 31

Boconnoc Steam Fair, Lostwithiel

Apr 2 – 3

May 2

May 14 – 21

St Ives Literature Festival

AUGUST

May 20 – 22

Tunes in the Dunes, Perranporth

Aug 5 – 14

Falmouth Week

Aug 6 – 8

Tregony Heavy Horse Show and Country Fayre

Aug 12 – 14

Cornish Steam and Country Fair, Penryn

May 20 – 22

Penryn Arts Festival

May 21 – 30

Fal River Festival

May 27 – 30

Bude and Stratton Folk Festival

May 28 – Jun 5 Cornwall Open Studios

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Boscastle Food, Arts and Craft Festival

Oct 5

Callington Honey Fair

Oct 8 – 9

British SUP Championships, Newquay

Oct 13 – 16

Falmouth Oyster Festival

Oct 20 – 23

Falmouth Beer Festival

Oct 27 – 30

Calstock Jazz and Blues Festival

NOVEMBER Nov 2 – 6

Lowender Peran Festival

Nov 5

Rotary Firework Display, Penzance

Nov 12

St Austell Torchlight Carnival

Nov 16

Truro City of Lights

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Padstow Christmas Festival

CORNWALL Award-winning beaches

Walking

These beaches were awarded a prestigious international ‘Blue Flag’ in 2015, meaning they met strict criteria of cleanliness, water quality and environmental issues: Porthminster Carbis Bay Porthtowan Gyllyngvase Trevone Bay Polzeath Widemouth Bay Porthmeor

For a good website with detailed guides to walks in Cornwall, we recommend www.iwalkcornwall. co.uk. If you prefer a printed guide, the AA has a useful little book, ‘50 Walks in Cornwall’ available from www.amazon.co.uk.

These beaches are RNLI lifeguarded: Polzeath Black Rock Porth Beach Boobys Beach Porthcothan Carbis Bay Porthcurno Chapel Porth Porthkidney Constantine Bay Porthleven Crackington Haven Porthmeor Crantock Porthminster Crooklets Porthtowan Fistral North and South Portreath Freathy Praa Sands Godrevy Sandymouth Great Western Sennen Cove Gunwalloe Sharrow Gwenver St Agnes Gwithian Summerleaze Gyllyngvase Tolcarne Harlyn Bay Towan Hayle Towans Trebarwith Strand Holywell Bay Tregantle Kennack Trevone Bay Marazion Treyarnon Bay Mawgan Porth Upton Towans Mexico Towans Watergate Bay Perran Sands Widemouth Beach Perranporth Poldhu Cove For more information, visit www.goodbeachguide.co.uk and www.rnli.org.uk

These are some of the trails in Cornwall which are good for exploring: The Saints’ Way - Padstow to Fowey (28 miles) St Michael’s Way - Lelant to Marazion (12 miles) Tinners’ Way - Cape Cornwall to St Ives (18 miles) The Camel Trail - Padstow to Bodmin (19 miles) Two Castles Trail - Okehampton, Devon to Launceston (24 miles) South West Coast Path - All around the coast from Minehead, Somerset to Poole Harbour, Dorset (630 miles).

Pubs and Restaurants These are some of the best eating places in Cornwall, including some restaurants with AA rosettes and Michelin stars. For more information, visit www.sugarvine.com. Penzance area: 2 Fore Street, Mousehole 01736 731164 Ben’s Cornish Kitchen, Marazion 01736 719200 Harris’s Restaurant, Penzance 01736 364408 Kota Restaurant, Porthleven 01326 562407 The Logan Rock Inn, St Levan 01736 810495 Tolcarne Inn, Newlyn 01736 363074 Victoria Inn, Perranuthnoe 01736 710309 St Ives area: Alba, St Ives 01736 797222 Porthgwidden Beach Café, St Ives 01736 796791

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Porthminster Beach Café, St Ives 01736 795352 The Halsetown Inn, St Ives 01736 795583 Falmouth area: Giuseppe’s, Mawnan Smith 01326 250714 Hooked on the Rocks, Swanpool 01326 311886 New Yard Restaurant, Mawgan 01326 221595 Pandora Inn, Mylor Bridge 01326 372678 Samphire, Falmouth 01326 210759 The Ferry Boat Inn, Helford Passage 01326 250625 Truro area: Hotel Tresanton, St Mawes 01326 270055 Saffron, Truro 01872 263771 Tabb’s Restaurant, Truro 01872 262110 The Quarterdeck, Veryan-in-Roseland 01872 500000 Newquay area: Little Kahuna, Newquay 01637 850440 Rick Stein Fistral, Newquay 01841 532700 Venus Café, Tolcarne Beach 01637 876028 Venus Café, Watergate Bay 01637 860297 Zacry’s, Watergate Bay 01637 861231 Padstow area: No 6, Padstow 01841 532093 Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen, Port Isaac 01208 881183 Rick Stein’s Café, Padstow 01841 532700 Rojano’s in the Square, Padstow 01841 532726 Surfside Café and Bar, Polzeath 01208 862931 The Ship Inn, Wadebridge 01208 813845 South East Cornwall: Asquiths, Lostwithiel 01208 871714 Langmans Restaurant, Callington 01579 384933 Talland Bay Hotel, Looe 01503 272667 The Springer Spaniel, Launceston 01579 370424 The View Restaurant, Millbrook 01752 822345 Waves Bar, Seaton 01503 250065

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DISCOUNT: 3 Half price panning at Tolgus Stream Panning OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Peak season: Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 5.30pm. Sun & Off peak: 10am to 4.30pm. Some units’ hours may vary or be closed subject to seasonal variations and Sundays. The Bear Works, Paint and Create and Pick a Pearl are open all year round. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Voucher to be given up on purchase 3. Photocopies not accepted 4. One voucher per customer 5. Please call to check opening times before visiting

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Cornwall Gold, Tolgus Mill, Redruth, Cornwall TR16 4HN Tel: 01209 203280 [email protected] www.cornwall-gold.com

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AK Wildlife Cruises Falmouth Premier Marina, North Parade, Falmouth TR11 2TD Tel: 01326 753389 [email protected] www.akwildlifecruises.co.uk

Trebah Garden, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5JZ Tel: 01326 252200 [email protected] www.trebah-garden.co.uk

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open daily TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Sea safaris are subject to weather and availability 3. Pre-booking is essential 4. Voucher valid until 31st December 2016

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Voucher valid until 30th September 2016 2. No cash alternative 3. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer

Orca Sea Safaris Events Square, Discovery Quay, Falmouth TR11 3QY Tel: 01326 214928 [email protected] www.orcaseasafaris.co.uk

South West Lakes www.outdoorandactive.uk.com

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/cornwall for opening times and prices TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer (SWHHD) 2. No alternative cash values and photocopies not accepted 3. Valid during normal opening hours only 4. Excludes event days

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Not to be used on bank holidays Trelissick Feock, Nr Truro, Cornwall TR3 6QL Tel: 01872 862090 [email protected] www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Valid at St Mawes, Pendennis, Launceston, Restormel and Tintagel castles from 25th March 2016 to 31st March 2017 English Heritage Tel: 0370 333 1181 www.english-heritage.org.uk/cornwall

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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King Harry Ferry and St Mawes Ferry 2 Ferry Cottages, Feock, Truro, Cornwall TR3 6QJ Tel: 01872 861910 [email protected] www.falriver.co.uk

Lappa Valley Steam Railway and Leisure Park St Newlyn East, Nr. Newquay, Cornwall TR8 5LX Tel: 01872 510317 [email protected] www.lappavalley.co.uk

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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St Michael’s Road, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 1RA T: 01637 873379 E: [email protected]

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GARDENS OPEN DAILY • Tea-Room • Farm Shop T: 01726 73500 Easy to find on the A390 at Holmbush, St Austell, Cornwall (SAT NAV PL25 3RQ)

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On the A3058, nr. Newquay, TR8 5AA

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DISCOUNT: £5 off when you spend £10 or more at any of our cafés, takeaways, beach shops or Venus Riders OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Blackpool Sands: Open daily* 8.30am to 5pm (9pm July & August) The Shops at Dartington: Open daily* 8.30am to 5pm Bigbury-on-Sea: Open daily* 10am to 5pm (9am to 6pm July & August) East Portlemouth: Open daily Easter to October Watergate Bay: Open daily Easter to October (selected winter opening) Tolcarne: Open daily Easter to October. *Excludes Christmas Day TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Photocopies not accepted 3. Valid until 31st December 2016

DISCOUNT: 10% off full price admission for up to 6 people

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open all year, please see website for dates and times TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount 2. This voucher is valid for use by up to six people 3. This voucher is not valid for special events 4. Offer valid until 28th October 2016 5. Photocopies not accepted Pirate’s Quest St Michael’s Road, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 1RA Tel: 01637 873379 [email protected] www.piratesquest.co.uk

The Venus Company Ltd., Halwell, Nr Totnes, Devon TQ9 7LQ Tel: 01803 712648 www.lovingthebeach.co.uk

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: 10% off full price admission for up to 6 people

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Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: £1.50 off standard admission price for each person

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open every day, 10am to 6pm, except 25th and 26th December. Last entry 4.30pm

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open 21st March to 30th October inclusive, 10am to 5pm. The indoor play area, ‘The Bull Pen’, is also open during winter school holidays and every Thursday to Sunday out of season. Call 01872 510246 for details

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount 2. This voucher is valid for use by up to 6 people 3. This voucher is not valid for special events 4. Offer valid until 28th October 2016 5. Photocopies not accepted

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount 2. Voucher valid until 30th October 2016 Dairyland Farm World Summercourt, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 5AA Tel: 01872 510246 www.dairylandfarmworld.com

Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens Holmbush, St Austell, Cornwall PL25 3RQ Tel: 01726 73500 [email protected] www.pinetumpark.com

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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• Adventure, discovery & fun for EVERYONE, even the dog! • EXPLORE 26 acres of ancient buildings & grounds • ENJOY woodland walks or cycle trails • SEE Cornwall’s largest working waterwheel • DISCOVER Pit View - monstrous machines in action • Children’s CHALLENGE trail FAMILY • Plus CAFÉ, GIFT SHOP SAVERS & much more! ET

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Sat Nav: PL26 8XG

midway Bodmin to Wadebridge Family owned Grade 2* Listed garden: Find an Iron Age fort, Victorian rockery, Italian gardens, ice house, lakeside and woodland walks for your dogs off leads. You can also visit the fine Georgian house with its superb collections of paintings, furniture, porcelain and antique dolls. Tea rooms, childrenʼs area, shop, dog walks. See over for opening hours.

Tel: 01208 841369

www.pencarrow.co.uk

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DISCOUNT: 10% discount on up to 2 full-price day tickets bought in one transaction

DISCOUNT: £1 off admission per person for up to 6 people

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Usually open daily all year round (except 25th Dec). Open from 10am, general closing is 6pm with last entry at 4.30pm. Please visit www.edenproject.com in advance to confirm opening times and prices

OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open daily from 17th January to 23rd December 2016. Winter opening 10am to 4pm. Summer opening 10am to 5pm

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Valid until 31st December 2016 2. Voucher must be presented upon entrance into the Eden Project and surrendered to the ticket seller 3. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 4. For full terms and conditions of the offer, please visit www.edenproject.com/helpfulholidays

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or family saver ticket 2. No photocopies accepted 3. Valid until 23rd December 2016 Wheal Martyn Carthew, St Austell, Cornwall PL26 8XG Tel: 01726 850362 www.wheal-martyn.com

Eden Project, Bodelva, St Austell, Cornwall PL24 2SG Tel: 01726 811911 www.edenproject.com

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: 18 £1 off per person for the Leisure Park OPENING DATES AND TIMES: For opening times and prices, please visit www.trethorneleisure.com, or phone 01566 86324 TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. One voucher for a maximum of 6 people 3. Photocopies not accepted 4. Valid until 30th October 2016 5. Voucher to be used for Leisure Park admission only

DISCOUNT: £1 off per person

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: House open 20th March to 29th September 2016, Sunday to Thursday. Guided tours - first tour 11.15am then every 45 minutes till 3pm. Gardens open 1st March to 31st October 2016, every day 10am to 5.30pm. House, shop and café closed Fridays and Saturdays TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer Pencarrow Washaway, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 3AG Tel: 01208 841369 [email protected] www.pencarrow.co.uk

Trethorne Leisure Park Kennards House, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 8QE Tel: 01566 86324 [email protected] www.trethorneleisure.com

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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DEVON Special Events 2016 May 19 – 21

Devon County Show, Exeter

Aug 5 – 7

Torbay Steam Fair

Feb 1 – 12

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Festival, Exeter

May 28 – 29

Brixham Heritage Sailing Regatta

Aug 6

Shaldon Water Carnival

Feb 1 – 28

Snowdrop Valley, Wheddon Cross

May 28 – June 1 Brixfest, Brixham

Aug 6 – 7

Clovelly Lifeboat Weekend

Feb 13

Teignmouth Folk Concert

May 27 – 30

Aug 6 – 14

Paignton Regatta

Feb 13

The Met Office Revealed, Exeter

JUNE

Aug 7 – 12

Salcombe Yacht Club Regatta

Feb 17 – 20

Animated Exeter

June 3 – 5

Kingsbridge Food and Music Festival

Aug 9 – 13

Dartmouth Shakespeare Week

Feb 22 – 24

RSPB Avocet Cruises on Exe Estuary

June 10 – 12

Contemporary Craft Festival, Bovey Tracey

Aug 13 – 20

Dawlish Carnival Week

June 11 – 19

Ilfracombe Victorian Celebrations

Aug 16 – 17

British Fireworks Championships, Plymouth

Aug 18

Chagford Show

Aug 19 – 21

Beautiful Days Festival, Escot Park

Aug 19 – 24

Torbay Royal Regatta

Aug 25 – 27

Dartmouth Royal Regatta

FEBRUARY

MARCH

Hunting of the Earl of Rone, Combe Martin

Mar 4 – 6

Teignmouth Classic Music Festival

June 12

Seaweed Festival, Clovelly

Mar 5 – 6

Star Trek Exmoor Charity Night Walks, Ilfracombe

June 16 – 19

Shaldon Music Festival

Mar 8 – 12

Dartmouth Comedy Festival

June 17 – 19

Goldcoast Oceanfest, Croyde

Mar 11 – 13

Ilfracombe Film Festival

June 17 – 19

18th Teignmouth Folk Festival

Mar 19 – 20

Rock Solid Race, Escot, Ottery St Mary

June 18

Brixham Trawler Race

June 25

Armed Forces Day, Plymouth

June 26

North Devon Marathon, Woolacombe

June 26

Dartmoor Classic Cycling Race, Newton Abbot

Mar 25 – Apr 10 Babbacombe Model Village Easter Egg Trail Mar 25 – Apr 10 Easter Fun at Coleton Fishacre Mar 27

Torbay Motor Show, Paignton

JULY

APRIL

SEPTEMBER Sept 3

Kingsbridge Show

Sept 4

Lobster and Crab Feast, Clovelly

Sept 10

Fishstock, Brixham

Sept 10 – 25

Devon Open Studios

July 8 – 16

Budleigh Salterton Music Festival

Sept 13

Widecombe Fair

July 8 – 18

Way with Words Festival, Dartington

Sept 14 – 18

Agatha Christie Festival, Torquay

July 9 – 10

European Grand Prix Rugby 7s, Exeter

Sept 16 – 18

Budleigh Salterton Literature Festival

July 15

Lammas Fair Procession, Exeter

Sept 23 – Oct 2

Appledore Book Festival

July 16 – 23

Kingsbridge Fair Week

OCTOBER

Exeter Open Studios

July 17

Clovelly Maritime Festival

Oct 1 – 2

Powderham Food Festival

Apr 29 – 30

Toby Buckland’s Garden Festival, Powderham Castle

July 22 – 23

Chagstock Music Festival, Chagford

Oct 12

Goosey Fair, Tavistock

July 23

Mid Devon Show, near Tiverton

Oct 20 – 29

Two Moors Festival, Dartmoor and Exmoor

Apr 29 – May 1

Motorbike Festival, Paignton

July 23 – 31

Torbay Carnival Week, Paignton

Oct 21 – 23

Dartmouth Food Festival

Apr 30 – May 1

Brixham Pirate Festival

July 26

Honiton Hot Pennies Day

Oct 22

Honiton Carnival

Apr 30 – May 1

North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival

July 29 – Aug 5

Sidmouth Folk Week

NOVEMBER

July 30

South West Birdman, Ilfracombe

Nov 5

Tar Barrels, Ottery St Mary

July 31

Totnes Show

Nov 5

Warm up to Christmas Market, Tavistock

July 31 – Aug 6

Salcombe Town Regatta

Nov 19

Totnes Christmas Market

Nov 20

Clovelly Herring Festival Candlelit Dartmouth

Apr 14 – 16

Tuckers Maltings Beer Festival, Newton Abbot

Apr 17

Plymouth Half Marathon

Apr 22 – 24

Budleigh Salterton Jazz Festival

Apr 22 – 24

Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink

Apr 23 – 26

MAY May 1

International Worm Charming Festival, Blackawton

May 1

Salcombe Crabfest

May 7 – 13

Dawlish Country and Western Festival

May 13 – 15

Crediton Folk Weekend

May 13 – 15

Dart Music Festival, Dartmouth

AUGUST Aug 3

North Devon Show, Umberleigh

Nov 25 – 26

Aug 4

Honiton Show

DECEMBER Dec 4

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DEVON Award-winning beaches

Walking

These beaches were awarded a prestigious international ‘Blue Flag’ in 2015, meaning they met strict criteria of cleanliness, water quality and environmental issues:

For a good website with detailed guides to walks in Devon, we recommend: www.walkingindevon. co.uk. If you prefer a printed guide, the AA has a useful little book, ‘50 Walks in Devon’ available from www.amazon.co.uk.

Blackpool Sands Challaborough Dawlish Warren Meadfoot Beach, Torbay Oddicombe Beach, Torbay Sandy Bay South Sands, Salcombe Westward Ho! These beaches are RNLI lifeguarded: Bantham Blackpool Sands Burgh Island Challaborough Croyde Dawlish Warren Exmouth Hope Cove Sandy Bay, Exmouth Sandymere Slapton Teignmouth - North and South Thurlestone Westward Ho! Woolacombe For more information, visit www.goodbeachguide.co.uk and www.rnli.org.uk

These are some of the trails in Devon which are good for exploring: Dart Valley Trail – Dartmouth to Totnes (17 miles) Templer Way – Haytor to Shaldon (18 miles) Grand Western Canal – Tiverton to Taunton (30 miles) Granite Way – Okehampton to Lydford (11 miles) West Devon Way – Okehampton to Plymouth (35 miles) East Devon Way – Exmouth to Uplyme (40 miles) Exe Valley Way – Starcross to Exford (45 miles) Dartmoor Perambulation – Cosden Beacon (circular, 50 miles) Two Moors Way – Ivybridge to Lynmouth (102 miles) Tarka Trail – Barnstaple (circular, 181 miles) South West Coast Path – All around the coast from Minehead, Somerset to Poole Harbour, Dorset (630 miles) Two Castles Trail – Okehampton to Launceston, Cornwall (24 miles) McMillan West Way – Barnstaple to Castle Cary, Somerset (102 miles)

Pubs and Restaurants These are some of the best eating places in Devon, including some restaurants with AA rosettes and Michelin stars. For more information, visit www.sugarvine.com. South Hams: Anchorstone at Sharpham Vineyard, Totnes 01803 732178

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Dick and Wills Brasserie, Salcombe 01548 843408 River Cottage Canteen, Plymouth 01752 252702 Rockfish, Plymouth 01752 255974 The Millbrook Inn, South Pool 01548 531581 The Winking Prawn, Salcombe 01548 842326 Venus Beach Cafés, Blackpool Sands 01803 770209 Bigbury-on-Sea 01548 810141 East Portlemouth 01548 843558 Dartington 01803 863926 Dartmoor: Gidleigh Park, Chagford 01647 432367 The Cornish Arms, Tavistock 01822 612145 The Horn of Plenty, Gulworthy 01822 832528 The Treby Arms, Sparkwell 01752 837363 The Tradesman’s Arms, Scorriton 01364 631206 2 Rivers, Okehampton 01837 52981 North Devon: The Black Venus Inn, Challacombe 01598 763251 The Boathouse Restaurant, Instow 01271 861292 The Masons Arms, Knowstone 01398 341231 The Pig on the Hill, Westward Ho! 01237 459222 The Swan, Bampton 01398 332248 Exmoor: Ralegh’s Cross Inn, Brendon Hill 01984 640343 The Café, Porlock Weir 01643 863300 The Exmoor Beastro, Dulverton 01398 323172 Torbay: Beamers Restaurant, Brixham 01803 854777 Elephant Restaurant, Torquay 01803 200044 Ode, Shaldon 01626 873977 The Cary Arms, Babbacombe 01803 327110 The Orange Tree, Torquay 01803 213396 East Devon: Boston Tea Party, Exeter 01392 201181 Jack in the Green Inn, Rockbeare 01404 822240 The Masons Arms, Branscombe 01297 680300 The Nobody Inn, Doddiscombsleigh 01647 252394 The Salty Monk, Sidmouth 01395 513174 The Salutation Inn, Topsham 01392 873060 The Gallery, Topsham 01392 876078 Les Saveurs, Exmouth 01392 281000

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We’re just off A30 near Lifton, Devon, PL16 0AT, Tel 01566 783425 See our website or leaflet for details of special events and fur further information.

www.fairground-heritage.org.uk Operated by the Fairground Heritage Trust | Registered Charity 293579

2 FsiorneewKitihdsevery admis adults ! 2 YOUR BEST VALUE DAY OUT

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All rides, shows and play areas included in your ticket

Tel: 01237 431255 [email protected]

www.themilkyway.co.uk

Open Daily from 19th March to October 30th. Visit website for winter opening. Only 10 minutes from Bideford on the A39 near Clovelly, Devon

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DISCOUNT: One free admission with 2 full paying adults or children

DISCOUNT: Two children admitted free when accompanied by 2 full paying adults

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open 21st March to 31st October, 10am to last admission 5pm

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open daily from 18th March to 30th October, 10am to 5pm

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other discount or offer

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. One voucher per family 3. Photocopies not accepted 4. Valid until 30th October 2016

The Gnome Reserve West Putford, Bradworthy, North Devon EX22 7XE Tel: 01409 241435 [email protected] www.gnomereserve.co.uk

Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre Milford, Lifton, Devon PL16 0AT Tel: 01566 783425 [email protected] www.fairground-heritage.org.uk

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: 22 Save £7.50 (£1.50 off standard per person price for up to 5 people) whenever you visit OR 1 child under 5 years goes FREE with 2 full paying adults/children aged 3 years+ during Devon school term times

DISCOUNT: One child admitted free with each paying adult OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open 11.30am to 5pm (House open 2pm to 5pm). 25th March to 2nd October Sundays to Thursdays & BHs. Easter Egg Hunts 28th, 29th March. Bluebell Sundays 17th, 24th April. Hartland Hartbreaker Charity Run 1st May. Outdoor Theatre Season - see website for details. Exhibition: William Stukeley - Saviour of Stonehenge

OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open every day Easter to end of October. Please call or visit our website for details and winter opening times TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Not valid with family tickets or internet/advanced tickets

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Voucher must be submitted 3. Photocopies not accepted

The Milky Way Adventure Park on A39, Nr Clovelly, Bideford, North Devon EX39 5RY Tel: 01237 431255 [email protected] www.themilkyway.co.uk

Hartland Abbey and Gardens Hartland, Nr Bideford, Devon EX39 6DT Tel: 01237 441496 www.hartlandabbey.com

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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A Victorian castle full of treasure including a family theme park nestled in our fantastic gardens

Visit this homely Regency house and rambling estate to enjoy a great day out: See the eclectic collections of the hichester famil . Visit the gardens to see how we grow our own produce.  alk the estate to nd the old Lake ilderness and ird hide Arlington Court, Arlington, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4LP Open 12 March—30 October, NEW for 2016 Visit our exhibition: ‘Happily 11am-5pm. NT members free ever after?’ and discover the Adults £11, children £5.50 deadliness of Victorian homes Family £27.50

FAMILY THEME PARK AND CASTLE

Ilfracombe, North Devon EX34 9SL Tel: 01271 867474 www.watermouthcastle.com

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DISCOUNT: 2 for 1 Adventure Golf Funder Island

DISCOUNT: £2 off cycle hire, surfboard hire and kayak hire

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open daily from 10am till late, 25th March to 31st October

OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open every day, all year, 9am to 5pm

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Offer valid on adventure golf only 2. Voucher applies to lowest priced entry 3. One voucher per person 4. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer 5. Defaced/damaged/photocopied vouchers will not be accepted 6. Open daily from 10am till late, weather permitting

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other discount or offer

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Bideford Cycle, Surf and Kayak Hire Torrington Street, East the Water, Bideford, Devon EX39 4DR Tel: 01237 424123 [email protected] www.bidefordbicyclehire.co.uk

Funder Island, Barton Road, Woolacombe, Devon EX34 7BA Tel: 01271 870088 www.funderisland.co.uk

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: Free entry for 1 child when accompanied by a full paying adult or National Trust adult member

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: £2 off per person (maximum of 6 people)

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open from Easter to the end of October

OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open daily from 12th March to 30th October 2016 The whole property, house, carriage museum, gardens, tearoom, shop and bat-cam open 11am to 5pm (last admission 4.30pm)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Voucher valid for 2016 season only

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other discount or offer 2. Voucher to be used once and once only

Watermouth Castle and Family Theme Park Nr Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 9SL Tel: 01271 867474 www.watermouthcastle.com

Arlington Court Arlington, Nr Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4LP Tel: 01271 850296 [email protected] www.nationaltrust.org.uk/arlington-court

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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National Trust Carriage Museum

An intriguing collection of over 40 carriages, ranging from state coaches, to humble carts.  Experience which carriage would have been most comfortable.  Visit the gilded Speaker’s State coach on loan from London.  Explore our range of carriages used from the cradle to the grave.

OPEN DAILY 10.00 0am – 6.30pm

Unit 4, Barnstaple Trade Centre Whiddon Drive, Barnstaple,

National Trust Carriage Museum Arlington, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4LP Open 12 March—30 October, 11am-5pm. NT members free

North Devon EX32 8RY

01271 328328 www.funderzone.co.uk

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DISCOUNT: £1 off kids’ entry at Funderzone

DISCOUNT: Free entry for 1 child when accompanied by a full paying adult or National Trust adult member

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open every day 10am to 6.30pm

OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open daily from 12th March to 30th October 2016 The whole property, house, carriage museum, gardens, tearoom, shop and bat-cam open 11am to 5pm (last admission 4.30pm)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. £1 off child’s admission when accompanied by a full paying adult 2. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer 3. Defaced/damaged/photocopied vouchers will not be accepted 4. Valid during 2016 only

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other discount or offer 2. Voucher to be used once and once only

Funderzone, Unit 4, Barnstaple Trade Centre, Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 8RY Tel: 01271 328328 www.funderzone.co.uk

National Trust Carriage Museum Arlington, Nr Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4LP Tel: 01271 850296 [email protected] www.nationaltrust.org.uk/arlington-court

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: 10% off the cost of admission for each adult or child OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open daily except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day 15th February to 30th May, 10am to 5pm 31st May to 15th September, 10am to 6pm 16th September to 2nd November, 10am to 5pm 3rd November to 14th February, 10am to 4pm TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount or saver ticket 2. Offer valid until 31st December 2016

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Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: 10% off the cost of admission for each adult or child

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open February half-term then weekends only to 12th March, thereafter daily to 30th October 10am to 5pm, last admission 3pm TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. No cash alternative Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park Combe Martin, Devon EX34 0NG Tel: 01271 882486 [email protected] www.wildlifedinosaurpark.co.uk

Exmoor Zoological Park South Stowford, Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4SG Tel: 01598 763352 www.exmoorzoo.co.uk

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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SOUTH WEST COUNTRY TOURS.CO.UK daRTmooR ~ exmooR ~ JuRassic coasT

hoRse Riding | Racing | Fishing | shooTing | hawking | coRpoRaTe days

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Tel: 07817 103357 email: [email protected]

Castles of Devon Experience a day out with a difference at the Castles of Devon.

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DISCOUNT: Free drink during the day and 10% discount if booked in advance

DISCOUNT: £1 off per person or £3 off family ticket

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open daily 25th March to 10th April, 25th May to 4th September (closed Mondays in June) and 22nd October to 30th October. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 4th to 22nd May and 7th to 30th September, 10.30am to 5pm

OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open all year TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used with any other offer or discount 2. Voucher valid until 31st December 2016 3. Offer only valid on presentation of this voucher

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used with any other discount or offer 2. Valid until 30th October 2016 3. Photocopies not accepted

South West Country Tours Crediton, Devon EX17 4LZ Tel: 07817 103357 [email protected] www.southwestcountrytours.co.uk

Devon Railway Centre, Bickleigh, Tiverton, Devon EX16 8RG Tel: 01884 855671 [email protected] www.devonrailwaycentre.co.uk

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: Free entry for one person when accompanied by a full paying adult

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Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: Free admission for up to 3 accompanied children with each full paying adult

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open 25th March to 29th October, Monday to Friday 10.15am to 4.15pm, Saturdays 10.15am to 1pm. For group, school and winter visits, please call 01837 52295

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/devon for opening times and prices TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer (SWHHD) 2. No alternative cash values and photocopies not accepted 3. Valid during normal opening hours only 4. Excludes all event days

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Not valid in conjunction with internet voucher Museum of Dartmoor Life 3 West Street, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1TE Tel: 01837 52295 [email protected] www.museumofdartmoorlife.co.uk

Valid at Okehampton, Berry Pomeroy, Totnes and Dartmouth castles from 25th March 2016 to 31st March 2017 English Heritage Tel: 0370 333 1181 www.english-heritage.org.uk/devon

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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waterfalls Explore this magical gorge and its wildlife. Visit the beautiful Whitelady waterfall and step out over the bubbling Devil's Cauldron. 01822 820320 nationaltrust.org.uk/lydford-gorge

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Lydford Gorge, nr Tavistock

DISCOUNT: Group rate admission for adults: £6.30 instead of £8.20

DISCOUNT: £1 off each bicycle hire for a full day on presentation of this voucher

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open Easter to the end of September and school half-terms. Please phone if you require bikes outside of these times and they will be happy to help. Closed Wednesdays during term time (DCC school dates apply)

OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Gorge walks, shop and tearoom, 5th March to 30th October, daily, 10am to 5pm. October 4pm. Waterfall walks, shop and tearoom also open weekends during winter months. Check website for further details TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. This offer is valid at published opening times; a charge may be made for special attractions which are not part of the property 2. This offer is non-transferable against the cost of membership

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount 2. Voucher must be presented to qualify for discount 3. Photocopies not accepted

Lydford Gorge, Lydford, Okehampton, Devon EX20 4BH Tel: 01822 820320 [email protected] www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lydford-gorge

Devon Cycle Hire Limited Sourton Down, Nr Okehampton, Devon EX20 4HR Tel: 01837 861141 www.devoncyclehire.co.uk

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: 10% off instruction and guiding

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Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: £1 discount for every adult admission OR for families, free children’s admission with full paying adults OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open seven days a week, from 12pm to 6pm. Garden open all year round. Sculpture Exhibition from May to October. See website for further details, including map and directions TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Photocopies not accepted 3. May not apply for certain special events 4. Maximum of 4 children admitted free per family

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: All year round TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. See www.flyfishingdevon.co.uk or phone for standard pricing Fly Fishing Devon Tel: 01647 433373 or 01752 893382 Mobile: 07749 867393 [email protected] www.flyfishingdevon.co.uk

Stone Lane Gardens Stone Farm, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8JU Tel: 01647 231311 www.stonelanegardens.com

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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Animals Pony Rides Activities Education Adventure Please visit our website for opening times and more details at:

miniatureponycentre.com • 01647 432400 2miles west of Moretonhampstead, B3212, Dartmoor, Devon TQ13 8RG

activities included in the admission price

Stunning woodland walks Feed the animals in the petting zoo  FREE ANIMAL SHOWS Animal Encounters of the Scary Kind

 

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(Daily July - August, weekends & school hols)

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Open Daily 10am

Feb half term to end Oct half term. Winter & Xmas opening subject to weather - please check website.

www.beckyfalls.com

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DISCOUNT: 10% off the cost of admission for each person

DISCOUNT: Group rate admission for adults: £8.35 instead of £9.95

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open daily from 11am to 5pm (last admission 4.30pm). Castle open 7th March to 30th October. Visitor centre, café, shop, garden open all year 10am to 5.30pm. Check website for winter opening times

OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open from 16th March to 30th October 2016, 10.30am to 4.30pm TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other discount or offer 2. Discount only valid between 16th March and 30th October 2016 3. Voucher valid for up to 4 persons

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. This offer is valid at published opening times; a charge may be made for special attractions which are not an integral part of the property itself 2. This offer is non-transferable against the cost of membership

Miniature Pony Centre Wormhill Farm, North Bovey, Devon TQ13 8RG Tel: 01647 432400 www.miniatureponycentre.com

Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, Devon EX6 6PB Tel: 01647 433306 [email protected] www.nationaltrust.org.uk/castle-drogo

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: 10% off main meals from the menu and specials board

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Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: Save £2 on a Double Adult or Family ticket

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm Sunday

OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open every day from 13th February to 30th October 2016 from 10am until 5pm, with last admission at 4pm

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. This voucher is valid for 2016 between 12pm and 3pm 3. Valid 7 days a week excluding bank holidays 4. Photocopies not accepted, voucher is retained after use 5. Not valid for use with sandwiches and side dishes

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Voucher valid for single use and one car occupancy only 3. Offer valid until 30th October 2016 Becky Falls Woodland Park Manaton, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 9UG Tel: 01647 221259 www.beckyfalls.com

The Old Pottery Restaurant at The House of Marbles Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9DS Tel: 01626 835285 www.houseofmarbles.com

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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DISCOUNT: Free cake and hot drink on a half-day walk/e-bike ride Free packed lunch on a full-day walk/e-bike ride

DISCOUNT: One person admitted free with 2 paying adults

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open from Easter to the end of September, 9.30am to dusk

OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open all year TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other discount or offer 2. Offer only valid on presentation of this voucher

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other discount or offer 2. Offer only valid on presentation of this voucher 3. Photocopies not accepted 4. Voucher valid until 31st August 2016

Dartmoor Walks and Rides This Way 10 Roborough Lane, Ashburton, Devon TQ13 7BA Tel: 07914 184220 [email protected] www.dartmoorwalksthisway.co.uk

River Dart Country Park Holne Park, Ashburton, Devon TQ13 7NP Tel: 01364 652511 [email protected] www.riverdart.co.uk

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: £1.50 off per person

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Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: £1 off adult and 50p off children’s tickets

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open 13th February to 30th October 2016, every day 10am to 5pm

OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open 18th March to 1st November Check website for details

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other discount or offer

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Voucher valid for a maximum of 6 people

Pennywell Farm Buckfastleigh, Devon TQ11 0LT Tel: 01364 642023 www.pennywellfarm.co.uk

South Devon Railway The Station, Buckfastleigh, Devon TQ11 0BZ Tel: 01364 644370 [email protected] www.southdevonrailway.org

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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Exotic butterflies from around the world, free flying in a tropical landscaped garden. The otter sanctuary has 3 species of otter to be seen including our native British otter. Underwater viewing areas, feeding 3 times daily. Buckfastleigh, Devon Tel: 01364 642916 www.ottersandbutterflies.co.uk

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DISCOUNT: £5 off when you spend £10 or more at any of our cafés, takeaways, beach shops or Venus Riders OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Blackpool Sands: Open daily* 8.30am to 5pm (9pm July & August) The Shops at Dartington: Open daily* 8.30am to 5pm Bigbury-on-Sea: Open daily* 10am to 5pm (9am to 6pm July & August) East Portlemouth: Open daily Easter to October Watergate Bay: Open daily Easter to October (selected winter opening) Tolcarne: Open daily Easter to October. *Excludes Christmas Day TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Photocopies not accepted 3. Valid until 31st December 2016

DISCOUNT: Party rates for individuals

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open daily from 1st April to end of October TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Offer not applicable to family tickets Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary Buckfastleigh, Devon TQ11 0DZ Tel: 01364 642916 www.ottersandbutterflies.co.uk

The Venus Company Ltd., Halwell, Nr Totnes, Devon TQ9 7LQ Tel: 01803 712648 www.lovingthebeach.co.uk

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: Save £25 off a full day’s tour

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: 10% discount or one free place for groups of more than 10 people

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open every day all year

OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open 1st April to 31st October, 10am to 4pm

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Voucher is not redeemable for cash 3. All tours must be booked in advance

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Please quote voucher code BSSW2013 2. Payment to be made at time of booking 3. 48 hour cancellation/rearrangement policy 4. Full T&Cs provided upon booking Beach Schools South West Plymouth Science Park, 1 Davy Road, Plymouth PL6 8BX Tel: 07824 388079 [email protected] www.beachschoolssouthwest.co.uk

Dartmoor Safaris Plymouth, Devon PL2 1HS Tel: 01752 500567 [email protected] www.dartmoorsafaris.co.uk

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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Taste the Experience! Fine English wine & cheese, produced from our Estate on the banks of the River Dart. Tours are available which include a wine tasting. Alfresco dining in summer.

01803 732203

www.sharpham.com

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a great day out Coleton ishacre tep back in time to the 1 20s at Coleton ishacre, where the a age is still swinging. Explore the art deco interiors of the house, and lose yourself in the exotic garden which drifts down towards the sea.

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embers and under 5s go free. 01803 842382 nationaltrust.org.uk/coleton-fishacre

DISCOUNT: 10% off Gold Trek & Taste Tour (applies to 2 standard adult tickets)

DISCOUNT: 20% off standard individual admission

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: March to April: Monday to Saturday, 11am to 5pm May to September: Monday to Sunday, 11am to 5pm October to December: Monday to Saturday, 11am to 3pm

OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open from 18th March to 30th October 2016 daily from 9.30am. Also open weekends and Devon school holidays during the winter. No discount off winter rate

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Photocopies not accepted 3. Valid until 23rd December 2016

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Valid until 30th October 2016 2. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 3. No photocopies and not redeemable for cash 4. Discount off standard individual admission price only

Sharpham Wine and Cheese Sharpham Estate, Ashprington, Totnes, South Devon TQ9 7UT Tel: 01803 732203 [email protected] www.sharpham.com

Woodlands Family Theme Park, Blackawton, Totnes, Devon TQ9 7DQ Tel: 01803 712598 [email protected] www.woodlandspark.com

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: Group rate admission for adults, £9.60 instead of £11.40

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Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: 10% off in paint-your-own ceramic studio

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open 7 days per week, 10.30am to 5pm from 13th February to 1st November 2016. 11am to 4pm, Saturdays and Sundays November and December weekends. 11am to 4pm, 27th to 31st December

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open all year, 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4.30pm on Sundays. Christmas opening times may vary TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Voucher valid in ceramic studio only 3. Not valid on school or bank holidays

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. This offer only valid for published opening times 2. Groups must be booked in advance and consist of 15+ people 3. This offer is non-transferable against cost of membership

China Blue Station Road, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5JR Tel: 01803 860908 [email protected] www.china-blue.co.uk

Coleton Fishacre Kingswear, Devon TQ6 0EQ Tel: 01803 842382 [email protected] www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coleton-fishacre

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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Discover over 2,000 animals Get stuck into feeding times Run wild in play areas

Over 80 acres

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Registered Charity No. 1099076

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DISCOUNT: 25% off adult, senior and child rates

DISCOUNT: £1.50 off per adult and £1 off per child, senior citizen or student

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open all year. Times may vary, see website for details

OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open daily (except Christmas day) from 10am. Closing times vary throughout the season, so please check before each visit

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Offer only valid for full adult, senior and child rates 2. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount or annual passes 3. Voucher valid to 31st December 2016

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. The discount only applies to full priced tickets 2. Not valid with any other discount or offer 3. Valid from 1st April to 31st December 2016

Babbacombe Model Village Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon TQ1 3LA Tel: 01803 315315 [email protected] www.model-village.co.uk

Paignton Zoo Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7EU Tel: 01803 697500 [email protected] www.paigntonzoo.org.uk

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: £1 off per adult and 50p off per child, senior citizen or student

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Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: 10% off adult, senior, student and child

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open all year from 10am

OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open daily (except Christmas Day) from 10am. Closing times vary throughout the season, so please check before each visit

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Discount valid for Kents Cavern Heritage Tour and Evening Summer Ghost Show 2. Not valid in conjunction with any other promotion 3. Not valid if paying with Tesco Deal Tokens 4. Photocopies not accepted 5. Voucher valid for up to 6 visitors

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. The discount only applies to full price tickets 2. Not valid with any other discount or offer 3. Valid from 1st April to 31st December 2016 Living Coasts Torquay Harbourside, Beacon Quay, Torquay, Devon TQ1 2BG Tel: 01803 202470 [email protected] www.livingcoasts.org.uk

Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves Cavern House, Ilsham Road, Torquay, Devon TQ1 2JF Tel: 01803 215136 [email protected] www.kents-cavern.co.uk

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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Award winning Unique Devon Tours organises fascinating and entertaining guided tours for small groups, making the most of the wonderful array of activities, attractions and things to do in this beautiful part of England. Tours include: The Ultimate Dartmoor Experience, The Agatha Christie Full Day Tour, The Hound of the Baskervilles Tour, and the Wine Lover’s Triple Vineyard Tour, or a tailor made tour can be created to suit the group’s preferences.

www.uniquedevontours.com tel: 01803 812556

Tel: 01626 890243

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DISCOUNT: 10% off standard group price

DISCOUNT: 53 One free photograph with this voucher (worth £10) with a flight OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open every day, 9.30am to 5pm TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Voucher valid for 1 person only 2. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 3. Voucher is not redeemable for cash 4. Minimum age 12, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult 5. Participants must have reasonable mobility and fit standard airline seat 6. All flights must be booked in advance

OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open all year except Christmas Day TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Offer only valid on presentation of this voucher 3. Advance booking recommended 4. Valid until 31st December 2016 Unique Devon Tours Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 6EU Tel: 01803 812556 [email protected] www.uniquedevontours.com

Virtual Jet Centre Unit 1&2, Xpressway Business Park, Chudleigh, Devon TQ13 0FJ Tel: 01626 852119 [email protected] www.virtualjetcentre.co.uk

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: One free child’s ticket when an adult ticket is purchased (limited to one per voucher)

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DISCOUNT: 20% off admission

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open 24th March to 31st October 2016, Sunday to Friday, 11am to 4.30pm (to 5.30pm from 17th July to 29th August). Also open Saturday 26th March and 27th August

OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Sailing throughout the year TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Advanced booking essential 3. Valid on River Exe Cruise only 4. Not valid for special events

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Only one voucher per transaction/family 3. Excludes special events or additional paid for attractions 4. Valid until 31st October 2016

Stuart Line Cruises Exmouth Docks, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1DS Tel: 01395 222144 [email protected] www.stuartlinecruises.co.uk

Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon EX6 8JQ Tel: 01626 890243 [email protected] www.powderham.co.uk

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/visit 01392 285983

Bike, canoe and kayak hire for all ages, plus Quay bike sales and repairs from Exeter Quay Open 9am – 6pm everyday (closed Weds in term time between Nov-Apr)

off 10% ith w hire ad this

900 Years of History • Free Guided Tours • Special Events Cream Teas • Audio Guide The perfect base for your Exeter Adventure! www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/visit

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DISCOUNT: 2 for 1 admissions

DISCOUNT: 10% reduction on presentation of this voucher

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open all year round. Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 11.30am to 5pm. (There may be times when we have to close at short notice. Please check our website before travelling or telephone 01392 285983)

OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open all year, 9am to 6pm, closed on Wednesdays in term time in the winter months (November to Easter). Canoe/kayak hire available 10am to 5pm, bike hire 9.30am to 5.30pm

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. This offer applies to Day Tickets for 2 people - adults, seniors or students 2. The cheaper ticket will be free on presentation of this voucher 3. This offer does not apply to additional fees including (but not limited to) Tower Tours and Roof Tours

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. All canoe or kayak users must be able to swim a minimum of 25m unaided. No exceptions 2. A valid security deposit is required for all hires: credit or debit card, passport or photo driving licence 3. Advanced booking is recommended, particularly in school holidays Saddles & Paddles No.4 Kings Wharf, The Quay, Exeter EX2 4AN Tel: 01392 424241 [email protected] www.sadpad.com

Exeter Cathedral, 1 The Cloisters, Exeter, Devon EX1 1HS Tel: 01392 285983 www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: £1 off admission to the House and Gardens for up to 4 people

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: 10% off all day ticket prices for up to 6 people on production of this voucher - see website for details

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Every Friday, 2pm to 5pm, between 6th May and 30th September 2016. Cadhay is also open 2pm to 5pm, for the late May and August Bank Holiday weekends (Saturday, Sunday and Monday). Last house tour - 4pm

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open 13th February 2016 for half term and then open weekends until 12th March, then open daily until 30th October 2016 TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Voucher valid until 30th October 2016 3. Photocopies not accepted

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Valid until 30th September 2016

World of Country Life Sandy Bay, Littleham, Exmouth, Devon EX8 5BY Tel: 01395 274533 [email protected] www.worldofcountrylife.co.uk

Cadhay Ottery St Mary, Devon EX11 1QT Tel: 01404 813511 www.cadhay.org.uk

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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OPEN DAILY: 13th - 21st Feb 2016, 19th March - 30th Oct 2016, 27th & 31st Dec 2016, 1st & 2nd Jan 2017 OPEN WEEKENDS: 27th Feb - 13th March 2016 SPECIAL EVENTS: Bird Watching, Branch Line Tours, Dinosaur TrainTM , Tram Driving Experiences & The Polar ExpressTM FIND US:

Harbour Road, Seaton, Devon EX12 2NQ

T: 01297 20375 E: [email protected]

Easy Access Trams Available, please ask for more information

www.tram.co.uk

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COLDHARBOUR MILL Uffculme, Devon EX15 3EE

Experience the sights and sounds of the industrial revolution and see this unique working mill take wool to cloth exactly as in Victorian times. Steam and Water Powered Exhibits The Story of Puttees and WW1 Culm Valley Model Railway Exhibition Dolls House Display Hot & Cold Refreshments Gift Shop Children under 5’s go free

See our website for our special events WWW.COLDHARBOURMILL.ORG.UK

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Registered Charity No. 1123386

DISCOUNT: One child admitted free of charge with every 2 full paying adults

DISCOUNT: One child free entry with 2 adults buying Bargain or Premium Tickets

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open daily: 13th to 21st February 2016, 19th March to 30th October 2016, 27th and 31st December 2016, 1st and 2nd January 2017. Open weekends: 27th February to 13th March 2016

OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open daily from 21st March to 29th October TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Not valid for any special event days

Pecorama Beer, Devon EX12 3NA Tel: 01297 21542 www.pecorama.info

Seaton Tramway Harbour Road, Seaton, Devon EX12 2NQ Tel: 01297 20375 [email protected] www.tram.co.uk

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: 10% off all shop purchases

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Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: 62 20% off standard admission for a maximum of 6 full paying visitors OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open most weekends, bank holidays and school holidays between February and November 2016. Please check the website for full details prior to visiting TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount, experience, group/ school booking 2. Voucher cannot be used against online ticket entry. Voucher is valid only when you pay on the day 3. Only one voucher per person/family/group 4. Photocopies will not be accepted 5. Height restrictions apply on all rides and drives, please check height chart on website prior to visiting 6. Voucher valid until 31st October 2016. Voucher code: 30188

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: From Good Friday - School Holidays: Tuesdays to Sundays Term-time: Friday, Saturdays and Sundays - 10am to 4pm. Group tours available on other days if pre-booked TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not valid with any other offer 2. Valid until 31st December 2016 Coldharbour Mill Uffculme, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 3EE. Tel: 01884 840960 [email protected] www.coldharbourmill.org.uk

Diggerland, Verbeer Manor, Cullompton, Devon EX15 2PE Tel: 0871 2277007 [email protected] www.diggerland.com

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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SOMERSET Special Events 2016 FEBRUARY

Apr 30 – May 8

North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival

Feb 1 – 28

Snowdrop Valley, Wheddon Cross

MAY

Feb 2 – 9

Snowdrops at East Lambrook Manor

May 1

Minehead Hobby Horse Celebrations

Feb 6 – 7

Classic Motorcycle Show, Shepton Mallet

May 6 – 7

Wells May Charter Fair

Feb 12 – 13

Bath Cider Festival

May 8

Frome Blues Festival

Feb 14

Sherborne Garden Open Day

May 20 – 30

Bath International Music Festival

Feb 16 – 20

Snowdrops and Steam, West Somerset Railway

May 28

Meet Paddington Bear, West Somerset Railway

Feb 18 – 20

Bath Bachfest Music Festival

May 31

Learn to be a Knight, Dunster Castle

Feb 20

Model Show and Flying Display, Fleet Air Arm Museum

JUNE

Feb 26 – Mar 6

Bath Literature Festival

Feb 27

Exmoor Train and Toy Fair, Taunton

Feb 27

Glastonbury Calling

MARCH Mar 6

Mothering Sunday Afternoon Tea Special, West Somerset Railway

Mar 10

Hestercombe Gardens Open Day

Mar 10 – 13

Spring Steam Gala, West Somerset Railway

Mar 13

Bath Half Marathon

Mar 18 – 20

Bristol Jazz and Blues Festival

Mar 19 – 20

West Country Game Fair, Shepton Mallet

Mar 20

Yeovil Half Marathon

Mar 25

Easter Scrumpy Special, Frome

Mar 25 – Apr 5

Easter Egg Trail, Dunster Castle

APRIL

Aug 13 – 14

Bridgwater Classic and Vintage Show

Aug 20 – 21

Yesterday’s Farming Show, Haselbury Plucknett

Aug 21

Mid Somerset Show, Shepton Mallet

Aug 26 – 28

Somerset Rocks, Taunton

Aug 26 – 28

Watchet Music Festival

Aug 27 – 29

Mendip Mower Racing and Beer Festival

SEPTEMBER Sept 3

Shaun the Sheep, West Somerset Railway

Sept 11

Classic Bus Rally, Weston-super-Mare

Sept 16 – 18

Priston Festival, near Bath

Sept 17 – 18

Sealed Knot Civil War Battle Re-enactment, Weston-super-Mare

June 1 – 4

Royal Bath and West Show

June 8 – 10

Priddy Folk Festival

June 10 – 12

Home Farm Music Festival, Chilthorne Domer

Sept 24

Wellington Carnival

June 12

Beachside Classic Vehicle Show, Brean

Sept 24 – 25

Somerset Festival of Transport, Wincanton

June 12

Green Scythe Fair, Thorney Lakes

OCTOBER

June 17 – 18

Garden Opera Weekend, Crowcombe Court

Oct 1

Ilminster Carnival

June 18

Fireman Sam, West Somerset Railway

June 18

Leigh on Mendip Summer Fair

Oct 6 – 9

Autumn Steam Gala, West Somerset Railway

June 18 – 19

Weston Air Festival, Weston-super-Mare

Oct 8

Chard Carnival

June 22 – 26

Glastonbury Music Festival

Oct 15

Taunton Carnival

June 26

Ironman Exmoor, Wimbleball Lake

Oct 20 – 29

Two Moors Festival

June 26 – 28

West Somerset Folk Festival

Oct 30

Halloween Open Cockpit Day, Helicopter Museum, Weston-super-Mare

JULY July 1 – 10

Frome Festival

July 2

RNAS Yeovilton International Air Show, Yeovil

NOVEMBER Nov 5

Bridgwater Carnival

Nov 7

Burnham-on-Sea Guy Fawkes Carnival

Nov 11

Weston-super-Mare Carnival

Nov 13

North Petherton Carnival

Nov 14

Midsomer Norton

Barrington Court Open Gardens

Nov 16

Shepton Mallet Carnival

Summer Jazz Weekend, Dunster

Nov 18

Wells Carnival

July 24 – Aug 28 Scott May’s Daredevil Stunt Show, Brean

Nov 19

Glastonbury Carnival

AUGUST

DECEMBER

Apr 1 – 10

Bath Comedy Festival

Apr 2 – 5

Archery and Pistol Shooting, Dunster Castle

July 2 – 10

Frome Open Studios

Apr 3

Family Fun Day, Helicopter Museum, Weston-super-Mare

July 3

North Somerset Model Show, Helicopter Museum, Weston-super-Mare

Apr 8 – 9

Yeovil Beer Festival

July 16

Apr 10

WWII Living History Day, Helicopter Museum, Weston-super-Mare

July 22 – 25

Apr 21 – 24

Creative Crafts Show, Shepton Mallet

Apr 23

Yeovil Town Criers Competition

Apr 29 – May 2

Abbey Hill Steam Rally, Yeovil

Apr 30

Peppa Pig Day, West Somerset Railway

Apr 30

Civil War Weekend, Dunster Castle

Aug 5 – 6

Taunton Flower Show

Dec 2 – 3

Dunster by Candlelight

Aug 5 – 7

Outcider Festival, Compton Martin

Dec 2 – 3

Dunster Specials, West Somerset Railway

Aug 7 – 14

Music Week, Dunster

Dec 29 – Jan 1

Mince Pie Specials, Lynton and Barnstaple Railway

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SOMERSET Walking For a good website with detailed guides to walks in Somerset, we recommend www.walkinginsomerset .co.uk. If you prefer a printed guide, the AA has a useful little book, ‘50 Walks in Somerset’ available from www.amazon.co.uk. These are some of the trails in Somerset which are good for exploring: Leland Trail – Alfred’s Tower to Ham Hill (28 miles)

The Luttrell Arms, Dunster 01643 821555 The Olive Mill, Bridgwater 01278 722202 The Queens Arms, Corton Denham 01963 220317 The Rising Sun Inn, West Bagborough 01823 432575 The White Horse, Haselbury Plucknett 01460 78873 The Willow Tree Restaurant, Taunton 01823 352835 East Somerset: Firehouse Rotisserie, Bath 01225 482070 Goodfellows, Wells 01749 673866 Montague Inn, Shepton Montague 01749 813213

Liberty Trail – Ham Hill to Lyme Regis (28 miles)

The King William Pub and Dining Rooms, Bath 01225 428096 The Northey Arms, Bath 01225 742333 The Oak House, Axbridge 01934 732444 The Old Spot, Wells 01749 689099 The Olive Tree, Bath 01225 447928 The Pony and Trap, Chew Magna 01275 332627 The Pilgrims Restaurant, Lovington 01963 240597 The Queens Arms, Corton Denham 01963 220317 The Swan, Wedmore 01934 710337 The White Hart, Somerton 01458 272273 Woods, Bath 01225 314812

Limestone Link Path – Cold Aston, Glos to Shipham (36 miles) Quantock Greenway – Triscombe (circular, 36 miles) River Parrett Trail – Cheddington, Dorset to Bridgwater Bay (50 miles) Blackmore Vale Path – Blandford Forum (circular, 71 miles) Coleridge Way – Nether Stowey to Porlock (36 miles) South West Coast Path – All around the coast from Minehead, Somerset to Poole Harbour, Dorset (630 miles).

Pubs and Restaurants These are some of the best eating places in Somerset, including some restaurants with AA rosettes and Michelin stars. For more information, visit www.sugarvine.com. West Somerset: Augustus, Taunton 01823 324354 Little Barwick House, Barwick 01935 423902 The Café, Porlock Weir 01643 863300 The Globe, Milverton 01823 400534 The Langford, Lower Swell 01460 282020

Cheddar Gorge

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smelling the flowers Dunster Castle and Gardens Discover 1000 years of history. Explore the Castle, sub-tropical gardens and working watermill whilst admiring the breath-taking views of the Bristol Channel and Exmoor National Park.

TAKE A STEAM JOURNEY THROUGH THE QUANTOCK HILLS AND ALONG THE BRISTOL CHANNEL COAST.

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Abbeys of Somerset Don’t just visit, live it. See history come alive at Cleeve and Muchelney Abbey.

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DISCOUNT: Group rate (usually for 15 or more people) of £9.20 for individual adults

DISCOUNT: 64 Buy one Rover ticket get one half price OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open on various dates throughout the year, please check our website www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk for full details of opening times and train runnings TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Only valid for standard travel 3. Not valid for galas and special events 4. Voucher valid until 31st October 2016 5. Present this voucher at booking office to gain discount

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Grounds and Garden open 5th March to 30th October, 10am to 5pm, Castle open 11am to 5pm. 31st October to 3rd March 2017, Garden open 11am to 4pm, excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Voucher valid for one visit only 3. This offer is non-transferable against the cost of membership Dunster Castle and Gardens Dunster, near Minehead, Somerset TA24 6XL Tel: 01643 821314 [email protected] www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunster-castle

West Somerset Railway The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset TA24 5BG Tel: 01643 704996 [email protected] www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: Free admission for up to 3 accompanied children with each full paying adult

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open every day from 7th February to early November, 10.30am to 5pm For details of winter weekend opening please call or visit the website

OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/somerset for opening times and prices TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer (SWHHD) 2. No alternative cash values and photocopies not accepted 3. Valid during normal opening hours only 4. Excludes event days

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Voucher valid until 31st December 2016 Tropiquaria Washford Cross, Watchet, Somerset TA23 0QB Tel: 01984 640688 www.tropiquaria.co.uk

Valid at Cleeve and Muchelney Abbey from 25th March 2016 to 31st March 2017 English Heritage Tel: 0370 333 1181 www.english-heritage.org.uk/somerset

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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One of England’s best loved gardens, created by the late Margery Fish. A garden of immense charm, now Grade 1 listed and renowned as the premier example of the English cottage gardening style. Featured on BBC2’s Great British Garden Revival in 2013 and home to the Margery Fish Plant Nursery. 4 minutes from the A303 at South Petherton near Yeovil

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DISCOUNT: One child admitted free with 1 full paying adult

DISCOUNT: One child admitted free with 2 full paying adults

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open from 10am. Last admissions April to October 5pm, November to March 4pm. Only open weekends and school holidays during December and January. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day

OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open all year, Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5.30pm (closing 4.30pm from November to March). Open bank holidays, and 7 days a week during Easter fortnight and mid July to the end of August

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Present this voucher on entry to gain discount 2. Voucher valid until 28th February 2017 3. Only one voucher per transaction 4. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 5. Defaced, torn or photocopied vouchers will not be accepted 6. Not valid for special events, season tickets or exchangeable for cash

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer The Helicopter Museum Weston Heliport, Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS24 8PP Tel: 01934 635227 www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk

Wookey Hole Caves, Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset BA5 1BB Tel: 01749 672243 www.wookey.co.uk

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: Kids go free - 1 child admitted free with a full paying adult

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

DISCOUNT: Two admitted for the price of 1. Under 16s free (Adults £5.75, Seniors £5.25)

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open every day from 2nd March to 28th October, 9.30am to 5.30pm. Open Monday to Sunday from 29th October to 1st March, 9:30am to 4.30pm. Closed 24th to 26th December and 1st January

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open Tuesday to Saturday and Bank Holiday Mondays from February to October plus Sundays in February, May, June and July, 10am to 5pm

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount or ticket 2. Not available on event days, bank holidays and bank holiday weekends 3. No cash alternative 4. Voucher valid until 28th February 2017

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Excludes days the garden is open for charity, 7th February, 14th May and 5th June East Lambrook Manor Gardens East Lambrook, South Petherton, Somerset TA13 5HH Tel: 01460 240328 [email protected] www.eastlambrook.com

Haynes International Motor Museum Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 7LH Tel: 01963 440804 www.haynesmotormuseum.com

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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DORSET Special Events 2016 FEBRUARY Feb 1 – 29 Feb 5 – 6 Feb 6/7 – 27/28 Feb 9 Feb 12 – 21 Feb 13 – 20 Feb 13 – 21 Feb 14 – 27 MARCH Mar 3 – 6

Kingston Lacey Snowdrops Dorchester Beerex Festival Snowdrop Weekends, Forde Abbey Wimborne Minster Pancake Race Snowdrop Festival, Shaftesbury Zip Wire Challenge, Corfe Castle Desert Warfare Tank Talks and Demos, The Tank Museum, Bovington Purbeck Literary Festival

Swanage Blues Festival Spring Lambing Weekend, Kingston Maurward Gardens Mar 5 – 13 Crocus Week, Forde Abbey Weymouth Leviathan, Maritime Poetry and Mar 12 – 13 Literature Mar 19 – 20 Purbeck Strings Festival, Swanage Giant Easter Egg Hunt, Abbotsbury Mar 25 – 28 Subtropical Gardens Mar 26 Lyme Regis Beer Festival Mar 27 Easter Bonnet Parade, Lyme Regis Mar 30 – Apr 3 Film Festival, Bridport APRIL Apr 16 – 17 Weldmar’s Colour Run, Weymouth Apr 23 Powerstock Cider Festival, near Bridport Apr 23 – 24 Thundercat Racing, Bournemouth Apr 24 Swanage Classic Car Rally Apr 24 Dorset Bike Ride, Wimborne Apr 29 – May 1 Lyme Regis Fossil Festival Apr 29 – May 3 Sherborne Abbey Music Festival Apr 30 Tiger Day, The Tank Museum, Bovington Apr 30 – May 2 Craft and Garden Fair, Sherborne Castle MAY May 1 Blessing of the Boats, Lyme Regis Dorset Knob Throwing and Frome Valley Food May 1 Festival, Dorchester May 1 May Day Fair, Lyme Regis May 2 Lyme Regis Food Festival Tank Experience Day, The Tank Museum, May 13 – 14 Bovington Mar 5 – 6

Mid-May onwards May 20 – 22 May 27 – 30 May 28 – June 12 May 29 May 29 May 30 JUNE June 3 – 5 June 3 – 5 June 10 – 12 June 11 – 12 June 12 – 18 June 17 – 25 June 18 – 20 June 19 June 19 June 25 – 26 JULY July 2 July 2 – 3 July 3 July 8 – 10 July 9 July 9 – 10 July 10 July 13 – 17 July 15 – 17 July 16 – 17 July 17 July 22 – 23 July 28 – 31 July 30 – Aug 6 AUGUST Aug 7 Aug 7 Aug 12 – 21

Baby Swans Hatching, Abbotsbury Swannery Poole Harbour Boat Show Lyme Regis Jazz and Blues Festival Purbeck Art Weeks Bridport Dog Show Pirates Day, West Bay Sherborne Castle Country Fair Bournemouth Wheels Festival Wessex Folk Festival Wimborne Minster Folk Festival Vintage Tractor and Stationary Engine Rally, Bridport Bridport Food and Beer Festival Bournemouth Food and Drink Festival Weymouth and Portland Forces Celebration Bridport Gig Regatta Race for Life, Sherborne Castle Tankfest 2016, The Tank Museum, Bovington Bridport Charter Fair Jousting Tournament, Sherborne Castle Gold Hill Fair, Shaftesbury Swanage Jazz Festival Jurassic Fields Music Festival, Bridport Dorset Seafood Festival, Weymouth Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim Larmer Tree Festival, near Blandford Tolpuddle Martyr’s Festival Midnight Charity Walk, Weymouth Classics at the Castle, Sherborne Castle Beer and Bluegrass Festival, Branksome Camp Bestival, Lulworth Swanage Carnival and Regatta West Bay Day Poole Carnival Swanage Lifeboat Week

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Aug 16 – 17 Aug 17 Aug 18 – 21 Aug 21 Aug 21 Aug 25 Aug 25 – 28 Aug 25 – 29 Aug 27 – 28 SEPTEMBER Sept 3 Sept 3 – 4 Sept 3 – 11 Sept 9 – 11 Sept 9 – 11 Sept 10 – 11 Sept 17 – 25 Sept 25 Sept 30 OCTOBER Oct 1 Oct 1 Oct 6 – 9 Oct 10 – 16 Oct 12 – 16 Oct 14 – 16 Oct 26 NOVEMBER Nov 5 Nov 6 – 13 Nov 27 DECEMBER Throughout Dec Dec 25 Dec 25

Weymouth Carnival Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show Bournemouth Air Festival Bridport Torchlight Procession Buckham Fair, Beaminster Melplash Show Purbeck Folk Festival The Great Dorset Steam Fair, Blandford Forum Oak Fair Country Show, Sturminster Newton Bridport Hat Festival Dorset County Show, Dorchester Gillingham Walking Festival Lyme Regis Folk Weekend Swanage Folk Festival Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival Swanage and Purbeck Walking Festival Heavy Horse Show and Country Fair, Shaftesbury Tank Experience Day, The Tank Museum, Bovington Shaftesbury Carnival Tank Experience Day, The Tank Museum, Bovington Swanage Blues and Roots Festival Bridport Open Book Festival Sherborne Literary Festival Autumn Steam Gala, Swanage Railway Access All Areas, The Tank Museum, Bovington Fireworks Extravaganza, Sherborne Castle Bridport Literary Festival Christmas Market, Weymouth Santa Specials, Swanage Railway Charmouth RNLI Christmas Day Swim Christmas Day Harbour Swim, Weymouth

DORSET Award-winning beaches

Walking

Pubs and Restaurants

These beaches in Dorset were awarded a prestigious international ‘Blue Flag’ in 2015, meaning they met strict criteria of cleanliness, water quality and environmental issues:

For a good website with detailed guides to walks in Dorset, we recommend www.walkingindorset. co.uk. If you prefer a printed quide, the AA has a useful little book, ‘50 Walks in Dorset’, available from www.amazon.co.uk.

These are some of the best eating places in Dorset, including some restaurants with AA rosettes and Michelin stars. For more information, visit www.sugarvine.com.

Bournemouth, Alum Chine Bournemouth, Durley Chine Bournemouth, Fisherman’s Walk Bournemouth, Southbourne Beach Poole, Branksome Chine Poole, Canford Cliffs Poole, Sandbanks Poole, Shore Road Swanage These beaches are RNLI lifeguarded: Alum Chine, Bournemouth Avon Beach, Christchurch Boscombe - East and West Bournemouth - East and West Branksome Chine, Poole Canford Cliffs, Poole Durley Chine, Bournemouth East Cliff, Bournemouth Fisherman’s Walk, Bournemouth Friars Cliff, Christchurch Greenhill, Nr Weymouth Highcliffe Lyme Regis Manor Steps, Bournemouth Sandbanks, Poole Shore Road, Sandbanks Southbourne, Bournemouth West Bay, Nr Bridport Weymouth

These are some of the trails in Dorset which are good for exploring: The Brit Valley Way – West Bay to Cheddington (11 miles) Frome Valley Trail – Evershot to Wareham Harbour (44 miles) Stour Valley Way – Christchurch to Stourhead (64 miles) The Purbeck Way – Wareham to Lulworth Cove (18 miles) South West Coast Path – All around the coast from Minehead, Somerset to Poole Harbour, Dorset (630 miles) The Wessex Ridgeway – Marlborough, Wiltshire to Lyme Regis (137 miles) The Liberty Trail – Ham Hill to Lyme Regis (28 miles) Dorset Jubilee Trail – Forde Abbey to Bokerley Dyke (90 miles) The Hardy Way – Higher Bockhampton to Stinsford (213 miles) The Avon Valley Path – Salisbury to Christchurch (34 miles)

For more information, visit www.goodbeachguide.co.uk and www.rnli.org.uk

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West Dorset: Beaminster Brasserie, Beaminster 01308 862200 By the Bay, Lyme Regis 01297 442668 Crab House Café, Wyke Regis 01305 788867 Hare and Hounds, Waytown 01308 488203 Hive Beach Café, Burton Bradstock 01308 897070 Hix Oyster and Fish House, Lyme Regis 01297 446910 Le Petit Canard, Maiden Newton 01300 320536 Lula, Bridport 01308 459999 Riverside Restaurant, Bridport 01308 422011 The Anchor Inn, Seatown 01297 489215 The Bull, Bridport 01308 422878 The Grange, Oborne 01935 813463 The George Inn, Chideock 01297 489419 The Olive Tree, Bridport 01308 422822 The Stapleton Arms, Gillingham 01963 370396 The Three Horseshoes Inn, Bridport 01308 485328 The White Hart, Bishop’s Caundle 01963 23301 East Dorset: Arbor Restaurant, Bournemouth 01202 498900 Highcliff Restaurant, Bournemouth 01202 557702 The Acorn Inn, Evershot 01935 83228 The Fontmell, Shaftesbury 01747 811441 The Greyhound Inn, Corfe Castle 01929 480205 The Jetty, Christchurch 01202 400950 The Pig on the Beach, Studland 01929 450288 The Ship Inn, West Stour 01747 838640 The Three Horseshoes Inn, Batcombe 01749 850359 The White Lion Inn, Bourton 01747 840866 West Beach, Bournemouth 01202 587785

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Castles of Dorset Don’t just visit, live it. see history come alive at Portland Castle and sherborne old Castle.

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OPEN DAILY ALL YEAR 10AM-5PM (4PM IN WINTER) Eastgate, Dorchester, Dorset. DT1 1JU. 01305 266 040 www.teddybearmuseum.co.uk

DISCOUNT: Free admission for up to 3 accompanied children with each full paying adult

DISCOUNT: £1 off admission per person up to a maximum of 4 people for gardens only OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Gardens open all year, every day, 10am to 4.30pm (last admission). House open from 24th March to 30th October, 12pm to 4pm (last admission) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Voucher valid until 31st December 2016 3. Does not apply to group rates 4. Not valid for special event days Forde Abbey and Gardens, Chard, Somerset TA20 4LU Tel: 01460 221290 [email protected] www.fordeabbey.co.uk

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/dorset for opening times and prices TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer (SWHHD) 2. No alternative cash values and photocopies not accepted 3. Valid during normal opening hours only 4. Excludes event days Valid at Portland Castle and Sherborne Old Castle from 25th March 2016 to 31st March 2017 English Heritage Tel: 0370 333 1181 www.english-heritage.org.uk/dorset

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open all year, every day from 10am to 5pm (10am to 4pm, September to March). Closed 13th to 26th December

OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open all year, every day from 10am to 5pm (10am to 4pm, September to March). Closed 13th to 26th December

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Voucher valid until 28th February 2017

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Voucher valid until 28th February 2017

The Teddy Bear Museum Eastgate, corner of High East Street and Salisbury Street, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1JU Tel: 01305 266040 www.teddybearmuseum.co.uk

The Dinosaur Museum Icen Way, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1EW Tel: 01305 269880 www.thedinosaurmuseum.com

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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The amazing Terracotta Warriors are known as the eighth wonder of the ancient world. Gaze in awe at the Unique life-size museum replicas from China, costumes, armour & cinematic displays

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Tutankhamun’s tomb, treasures & mummy are superbly recreated in this stunning exhibition

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Eastgate, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1JU 01305 266 040

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DISCOUNT: Up to £4 off (50p per full paying person up to a maximum of 8)

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open all year, every day from 10am to 5pm (10am to 4pm, September to March). Closed 13th to 26th December

OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open all year, every day from 10am to 5pm (10am to 4pm, September to March). Closed 13th to 26th December

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Voucher valid until 28th February 2017

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Voucher valid until 28th February 2017

The Tutankhamun Exhibition High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1UW Tel: 01305 269571 www.tutankhamunexhibition.co.uk

The Terracotta Warriors Museum Eastgate, corner of High East Street and Salisbury Street, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1JU Tel: 01305 266040 www.terracottawarriors.co.uk

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open April to September, 10am to 5pm. Closed Saturdays

OPENING DATES AND TIMES: Open 1st April to 31st October 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday. 1st November to 31st March 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer 2. Not valid on Special Event days 3. Valid until 30th September 2016

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Not valid with any other offer Dorset County Museum High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XA Tel: 01305 756827 [email protected] www.dorsetcountymuseum.org

Bennetts Water Gardens Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset DT3 4AF Tel: 01305 785150 www.bennettswatergardens.com

Mill Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AW

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Gift Vouchers

2017 Provisional Booking

If you’re stuck for ideas for a birthday present or special gift, why not treat a friend or relative to a relaxing break away? We offer gift vouchers in a range of denominations from £10 to £500, which are sent, together with our brochure, in a special presentation folder. All the recipient needs to do is browse the brochure or website, select their perfect cottage and then redeem the voucher ER OUCH with their GIFT V booking form. GIFT VOUCHER Simply call us with your credit card details or post a cheque and we’ll send your voucher straight away.

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2016 Art Competition Back to the drawing board again this year! Send us your favourite sketch, drawing or painting lovingly completed whilst on holiday in one of our cottages and you could win a holiday worth £400. Open to all ages, young and young at heart, have a go - we’re not expecting Constables! Entries need to be with us by the end of September 2016 for a chance of winning that holiday.

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