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Devon Holiday Guide
What's On Diary 2009 - Exeter
May
CREALY ADVENTURE PARK, Clyst St Mary, Exeter - telephone: (01395) 233200. Fast expanding, family day out, all year, any weather rides, slides, indoor play, toddler zones, animals, seasonal events, special guest stars, local food, shop etc.
From 10am-6pm, you can enjoy the most exciting rides, make friends with the cutest animals, explore over 75,000 sq ft of indoor play area, gift shop once in the park. Entry Adults £13.95; Infants less than 92cms tall free.
EXETER UNDERGROUND PASSAGES: Discover medieval passageways that stretch under the city’s streets at this visitor attraction in the heart of the city centre.
A visit to Exeter’s Underground Passages is a most unusual event and one of the most exciting things available for young people in the City of Exeter. Dating from 14th century, these medieval passages under Exeter High Street are a unique ancient monument: no similar system of passages can be explored by the public elsewhere in Britain. They were built to house the pipes that brought fresh water to the city. Open: All year, admission charge £4.90 adults, £3.40 children (concessions and family rate available). Days and times: June to September and school holidays, Monday -
information with respect to group visits, please call: (01392) 665832. Children under five years old are not permitted on tours. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour starts.
Killerton House, Broadclyst, Exeter. Glorious landscape garden surrounded by parkland, fine 18th-century house with renowned historical fashion collection.
The ancestral home of the Aclands, with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Internationally renowned historical collection of fashion on display. Delightful hillside garden, featuring rhododendrons, magnolias, and rare trees. Stunning ancient parkland with walks all year round. House: open March 11 - July 24 11am - 5pm Monday, Wednesday, Sunday; July 25 - August 31 11am - 5pm Monday - Sunday; September 1 - November 1 11am - 5pm Monday, Wednesday, Sunday. Park and Garden: Daily all year 10.30am - 7pm. Last entry 30 minutes before closing. Cost, £7.80 Adults, £3.90 children, Free to National Trust members.
HALDON GRANGE. Dunchideock EX6 7YE Ted Pythian Tel: (01392) 832349. 12-acre well-established garden with camellias, magnolias, azaleas and rhododendrons; rare and mature trees; small lake and ponds with river and water cascades as a feature.
POWDERHAM CASTLE. Powderham Castle is located in a unique, picturesque setting beside the Exe estuary. Six hundred years of history are contained within the walls of one of England’s oldest family homes. Outside there are acres of space to discover and explore too. The Castle is set in the middle of a deer park, which is home to around 600 fallow deer. April 5 until October 30 daily (except Saturdays). 11am to 4.30pm. 11am to 5.30pm (July 19 - August 31). Day Ticket Admission (Includes the Secret Garden and Courtenay Fort)
Adult: £8.95; Senior: £7.95; Child (5-14): £6.95; Family: £25.50; Under 5s FREE.
Sundays SHERWOOD, Newton St Cyres, Exeter, EX5 5BT. John and Prue Quick. Tel: (01392) 851216. 15 acres steep wooded valleys. Wild flowers, especially daffodils, extensive collections of magnolias, camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas, berberis, heathers, maples, cotoneasters, buddleias, hydrangeas and late summer flowering perennials. Woodland garden with shade-loving perennials and epimediums. National collections of magnolias. Knaphill azaleas and berberis. Limited wheelchair access. Steep slopes, deep ponds. Admission £3 - children free.
Sundays BICKHAM HOUSE, Kenn, EX8 7XL. John and Julia Tremlett. Tel: (01392) 832671. Seven acres in secluded wooded valley; lawns, mature trees and shrubs, naturalised bulbs, mixed borders with unusual perennials, wild flower banks for butterflies. Edwardian conservatory, small formal parterre with lily pond. One-acre walled kitchen garden with profusion of vegetables, fruit and flowers, palm tree avenue leading to Millennium summerhouse. Lakeside walk. Admission £3.50 - children free.
May 4 GREAT WEST RUN. www.thegreatwestrun.co.uk
May 21-23 DEVON COUNTY SHOW. Westpoint, Exeter. The Devon County Show is the largest event in the county calendar and is the perfect place to enjoy a tour of rural life. The show is a giant shop window for rural Devon and links consumers with farmers, food producers and others working in the countryside economy. www.devoncountyshow.co.uk
June
CREALY ADVENTURE PARK, Clyst St Mary, Exeter. See May entry.
EXETER UNDERGROUND PASSAGES. See May entry.
Killerton House. Broadclyst, Exeter. See May entry.
POWDERHAM CASTLE. See May entry.
Sundays SHERWOOD. See May entry.
Sundays BICKHAM HOUSE. See May entry.
June 13 - 29 EXETER SUMMER FESTIVAL. A fortnight of fun for the city’s biggest mixed arts festival. Featuring jazz, classical, contemporary and world music with dance, comedy, exhibitions, street arts and entertainment. Over 50 events featuring established names and new talent. Programme available. Tel: (01392) 265200.
July
CREALY ADVENTURE PARK, Clyst St Mary, Exeter. See May entry.
EXETER UNDERGROUND PASSAGES. See May entry.
Killerton House. Broadclyst, Exeter. See May entry.
POWDERHAM CASTLE. See May entry.
Sundays SHERWOOD. See May entry.
Sundays BICKHAM HOUSE. See May entry.
July 6 -13 EXETER RESPECT. The city’s annual celebration of diversity using the full range of performing and creative arts to promote multi-cultural understanding and say no to racism and all forms of prejudice.
August
CREALY ADVENTURE PARK, Clyst St Mary, Exeter. See May entry.
EXETER UNDERGROUND PASSAGES. See May entry.
Killerton House. Broadclyst, Exeter. See May entry.
POWDERHAM CASTLE. See May entry.
Sundays SHERWOOD. See May entry.
Sundays BICKHAM HOUSE. See May entry.
September
CREALY ADVENTURE PARK, Clyst St Mary, Exeter. See May entry.
EXETER UNDERGROUND PASSAGES. See May entry.
Killerton House. Broadclyst, Exeter. See May entry.
POWDERHAM CASTLE. See May entry.
Sundays SHERWOOD. See May entry.
Sundays BICKHAM HOUSE. See May entry.
October
Killerton House. Broadclyst, Exeter. See May entry.
POWDERHAM CASTLE. See May entry.
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