Places of interest around the West country...

The Barbican, Plymouth, Devon.
Tel: 01752 220084

Inspiring displays of over 3000 animals will take you on a journey beginning high on Dartmoor where a moorland stream bubbles through to a river, then down to the estuary. Then from the shoreline to the continental shelf and beyond to the tropics through ever-changing habitats where a wealth of aquatic life is encountered.

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Becky Falls

Manton, Nr Bovey Tracey, Devon.
Tel: 01647 221259

Escape the hurley burley with a visit to this famous beauty spot where visitors have been welcomed since 1903. Cascading waterfalls, woodland walks and so much more...

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Bicton Park Botanical Gardens

East Budleigh, Devon.
Tel: 01395 568465

Enjoy over sixty acres of beautiful gardens with soft sweeping lawns, elegant water features, fragrant English borders and Formal Gardens.

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Crealy Adventure Park

Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon.
Tel: 01395 233200

The South West's favourite is half-a-dozen parks in one, six different realms from which to choose for magical memories. Award-winning Crealy combines magic, adventure, animals, rides and slides to unforgettable effect, just for you.

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Cricket St. Thomas

Nr Chard, Somerset.
Tel: 01460 30111

In the heart of south Somerset countryside there's a unique place where you can see more than 60 species of animals at close quarters, where you can learn more about what is being done to save endangered species and where you can enjoy an educational and fun day out for all the family.

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Forde Abbey & Gardens

Nr Chard, Somerset.
Tel: 01460 221290

The Roper family welcome you to Forde Abbey, their unique surrounded by over 30 acres of world famous gardens. The Abbey now stands at the heart of a family run estate. Much of the food served in the restaurant is grown in the garden or on the estate.

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The House Of Marbles

Bovey Tracey, Devon.
Tel: 01626 835285

Housing the largest selection of marbles in the world, factory and seconds shop, coffee shop, licensed restaurant, museums, free parking and no entrance charges, The House of Marbles not only offers great entertainment for all the family but great value as well.

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Paignton Zoo

Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon.
Tel: 01749 672243

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is home to some of the world's most endangered plants and animals. As a registered education and conservation charity our role is to conserve plants, animals and their habitats. In so doing we aim to ensure that the world remains as diverse, beautiful and interesting for our children and grandchildren as it is for ourselves.

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Tuckers Maltings

Newton Abbot, Devon.
Tel: 01626 334764

Tuckers Maltings is only one of a handful of traditional malthouses still producing malt. They supply over 30 breweries in the West Country with malt which is the main ingredient for beer. Go and see for yourself the dedication taking place at Tuckers Maltings, using the original Victorian, turning barley into beer and at the same time helping to keep an ancient tradition alive and ensure its survival.

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Wookey Hole Caves

Wells, Somerset.
Tel: 01749 672243

Comfortable self-service restaurant and fully licensed bar, free riverside parking, attractive picnic areas, safe environment for children, mothers and babies room, unusual handmade paper shop and gifts shops all make this a great family attraction.