Things to Do
The only museum on mainland Britain solely devoted to dinosaurs
Fossils, skeletons, life-size dinosaur reconstructions, plus hands-on and multimedia displays provide great family fun – part of the Jurassic Coast experience.
One of the Ten Best Bank Holiday outings for Children in the South West 2001
Chilli Show Tunnel and Farm Shop – free to visit.
South Devon Chilli Farm grows a wide range of chillies and produces chilli preserves and sauces on the farm. Their farm shop is open all year, and a show tunnel with 70-80 varieties of chillies is free to visit and admire – best viewed from mid-summer onwards.
HSBC Startup-Stars National Finalist 2005
You don't have to visit Bordeaux to discover more about the magic of wine. Yearlstone is one of England's top 25 wineries, + Vineyard. Take the opportunity to visit our cafe and winebar.
Latitude 50 Degrees 42 Minutes - the Exe Valley lies on an almost identical latitude with the Moselle Valley yet enjoys milder springs, and milder autumns.
Steep and thickly wooded to the north as the River Exe runs off Exmoor, by the time it reaches Bickleigh the Valley opens out into a broad river plain.
Discover this wonderful C17th Castle surrounded by extensive parkland
Walk in the footsteps of Kings and Queens, enjoy the wide open spaces, historic buildings, stunning landscapes and unrivalled views from the Castle Tower. Built as a Hunting Lodge in 1608, this Castle has been owned by the same family for over 360 years.
An Aladdin's cave of fascinating collections in this peaceful country house.
Discover horse-drawn carriages and ride through the beautiful grounds. This Regency house on the edge of Exmoor reveals astonishing collections for every taste.