The Devon area has plenty to offer, not just a turning course or two! So why not treat the whole family to a short break in our stunning countryside - discover great days out, explore our towns and cities and indulge yourself with local food and drink!
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Farmers' Market, Axminster Arts Centre & Café, Axminster Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth Escot Gardens, Nr Exeter Exeter Cathedral, Exeter Killerton House, Exeter National Marine Aquarium River Cruises & Fishing Seaton Tramway, Seaton Pecorama, Beer Motoring Memories Museum Bicton Gardens, Otter Valley |
Held every Thursday Exhibits by local artists on display www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk www.escot-devon.co.uk www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk www.national-aquarium.co.uk www.stuartlinecruises.co.uk www.tram.co.uk www.peco-uk.com www.motoringmemories.com www.bictongardens.co.uk |
This is just a small selection of the many attractions that are waiting for you in the area! For more suggestions, please visit the local Tourist Information websites for the latest news & seasonal events:
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Visit Devon Essential Devon This Is Devon |
www.visitdevon.co.uk www.heartofdevon.com www.thisisdevon.co.uk |
From quality coffee shops in small villages to brand-name shopping in bustling cities, Devon caters for everyone's taste! Here are just a few of the towns and cities within travelling distance of Axminster and the Skill Centre:
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Beer (1) Branscombe (2) Exeter (3) Exmouth (4) Honiton (5) Lulworth Cove / Durdle Door (6) Lyme Regis (7) Seaton (8) Sidmouth (9) Taunton (10) |
www.beer-devon.co.uk www.devonguide.com www.thisisexeter.co.uk www.exmouth-guide.co.uk www.honiton.com www.lulworthonline.co.uk www.lymeregis.org www.eastdevon.net www.visitsidmouth.co.uk www.tauntontowncentre.co.uk |
Whether you are looking for a quick bar snack at a friendly pub or meal with a variety of courses, there are plenty of pubs, restaurants and bistros in the area. Here are a few ideas, visit www.yell.com to find more!
The Canteen at River Cottage, Trinity Square, Axminster. t - 01297 631862 *
Browns Wine Bar & Bistro, 33 Fore St, Sidmouth. t - 01395 516724
Bowd Inn, Bowd Cross, Sidmouth. t - 01395 513328
Ask, 5 Cathedral Close, Exeter. t - 01392 427127
La Rosetta, High Street, Newton Poppleford. t - 01395 568136
Masons Arms, Branscombe. t - 01297 680300
The Sidmouth Arms, Upottery, Honiton. t - 01404 861252
Steamers Restaurant, Beer. t - 01297 22922
Wheelwright Inn, Colyford. t - 01297 552585
Jurassic Seafood Wine Bar, Lyme Regis. t - 01297 444345
* various events are held during the day and evening, including courses and meals (view their events calendar for details). To enjoy lunch or dinner here booking in advance is highly recommended.
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