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Exeter City Centre Street Map and Guide
Buckfast Abbey:
Buckfast (20 miles from Exeter on the A38). Tel: 01364 642519.
A living Benedictine monastery in the beautiful surroundings of the Dart
valley, with tranquil gardens, a restaurant, and three unusual shops. Open
daily all year. Admission is free.
Crealy Park:
Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon EX5 1DR.
Tel: 01395 233200, Fax: 01395 233211.
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A great day out for all the family.
Escot Country Park and Gardens:
Situated off the A30 Exeter to Honiton road. Tel: 01404 822188.
A specialist pet centre with otters, wild boar, birds of prey displays,
woodland walks, a childrens' forest playground, all set in acres of
parkland with a lake and gardens. Restaurant.
Open every day from 10am (last admission 5pm).
Powderham Castle:
Dawlish Road (the A379), Kenton, Nr. Exeter, Devon (10 minutes from
Exeter).
The historic family home of the Earl of Devon. Powderham Castle is a
medieval fortress set in acres of ancient deer park. There is plenty for
the children to do, including walks in the grounds and the animals in
"The Secret Garden". With a lakeside picnic area, a restaurant
serving delicious lunches and cream teas, and a gift shop.
Open from March to November at 10am every day except Saturdays. There
are guided tours every half hour until 5pm.
TOPSHAM:
Topsham Museum:
25 The Strand, Topsham, Nr. Exeter, EX3 0AX. Tel 01392 873244.
Topsham Museum is located in a 17th century furnished house with exhibits
on maritime trade, shipbuilding and the wildlife of the Exe Estuary.
There is also a garden and shop, and home-made teas are available.
Open March to October 2pm-5pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, and
also on Sundays from end-May to end-September. Admission �1.50 for
adults.
For further information about Exeter, including a free visitor
pack, please contact the
Exeter Tourist Information Centre.
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