Heritage
Francis Drake was a surprisingly busy fellow. When he wasn’t chasing Spanish sailors on the seas he was getting married in Plymouth, building a manor house, constructing waterways and more . . .
It’s an old, old story Try something different
SO, it’s heritage that you’re after, is it? Well, you’ve come to the right place here and no mistake. We’ve got more heritage than you can shake a stick at (though why you’d want to do such a thing is a mystery to us).
Here in the west country you will find history galore – and it can come at you in the most surprising of places.
Try visiting a little market town and, suddenly, you’ll find yourself looking at the entrance to Squeezebelly Lane. Turn a corner in another place and there’s the
quay which the Pilgrim Fathers walked along on their way to found the New World.
Francis Drake was a surprisingly busy fellow. When he wasn’t chas- ing Spanish sailors on the seas he was getting married in Plymouth, building a manor house or con- structing waterways to supply the growing towns of Devon. But there’s more to this place than Drake. There’s churches and castles and manor houses, little cottages steeped in history. And pixies too, if you’ve a mind – but that’s another story . . .
FANCY doing some- thing completely differ- ent this summer?
Start Point Light- house is situated at the end of one of the most exposed peninsulas on the South Devon coast and is the only light- house open to the pub- lic in Devon. Come and see how it works!
Follow the brown tourist signs from Stokenham on the A379 and park in Start Point car park (charges apply
April-September). From there, walk down the road to the lighthouse looking out for the ruins of Hallsands village, the magnificent views across Start Bay and the treacherous tidal race tumbling around the point. The white tower stands 28 metres high and the lantern still guides ships up and down the English Channel although there are no longer Light- house keepers on duty.
Inspirational surroundings
BUCKFAST Abbey is a Benedictine monastery on the edge of Dartmoor that is visited by almost half a million people a year. Visitors come for both the tranquil atmosphere and inspirational story sur- rounding St Mary’s Abbey.
Today Buckfast Abbey is the only English medieval monastery to have been restored and used again for its original purpose. The monks here pray and work in the exact same spot and in the same ways that their predecessors did nearly a thousand years ago.
Visitors are welcome in the church, grounds and outer buildings, although the monastic enclosure is private. The Church is the central point for every monastery. It is here that the monks gather for prayer at regular intervals throughout the day. Today visitors can come to Buckfast Abbey and enjoy the magnificent Abbey Church, tranquil gar- dens, large restaurant, three unusual shops and a video presentation. The site is open all year round with free entry and parking.
Easter-September 9-5.30, Restaurant open 10-5; October-Easter 9-5, Restaurant 10-4. For further information contact 01364 645500.
www.buckfast.org.uk
Discover secret doors and haunted landings
THERE is so much to see and do at Powderham Castle beginning with an entertaining guided tour around the Castle that takes you through secret doors and even across a haunted landing! Outside there are acres to explore and dis- coveries to be made. Earn yourself a Powderham medal on the nature trail, visit the Walled Garden Play Area and Pets Corner, home to their friendly pets and adventure play castle. Get close to the deer on a deer park safari or simply take time to relax and enjoy the stun- ning views. Don't miss the themed weeks in the school holidays with their very own Willy Wonka, Capt Jack Sparrow and even the Mad Hatter. Every season there’s a rea- son to visit and now Powderham Castle is open most Saturdays in the school holidays too! Call 01626 890243 or go to
Earn yourself a medal on the Powderham nature trail
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Your Tour Guide will recount tales of evil storms and terrifying shipwrecks while you climb to the top and see the revolving light. Marvel at how the 40 men built the tower in 1836 - an enlightening experience! You might be lucky enough to see the grey seals basking on the rocks.
Don’t forget to use
your voucher for dis- counted entry. The Lighthouse looks for- ward to meeting you! Information/mes- sage line: 01803 771802 Please note: Children must be able to ascend the stairs unaided and cannot be carried. Flip- flops and open sandals can be exchanged for canvas shoes for the visit.
www.startpointdevon.co.uk
MARCH (12 noon - 5pm) Easter: Fri 29th - Mon 1st April
APRIL (12 noon - 5pm) Every Weds & Sun plus Easter Monday 1st
MAY (12 noon - 5pm) Every Weds & Sun Bank Holiday Monday 6th Half Term: Mon 27th – Fri 31st
JUNE (12 noon - 5pm) Every Weds, Thurs & Sun
JULY (11am - 5pm) Every day except Fri & Sat
AUGUST (11am - 5pm) Every day except Sat
SEPTEMBER (12 noon - 5pm) Every Weds, Thurs & Sun
OCTOBER (12 noon – 5pm/dusk) Sun 20th, Weds 23rd & Thurs 24th Half Term: Sun 27th – Sat 2nd Nov
£1 OFF a Family
Ticket when presenting this voucher in 2013
See website for: admission charges, entry restrictions and more information.
www.startpointdevon.co.uk
Information Line: 01803 771802
Dates & times are subject to weather conditions and Trinity House operating requirements.
Start Point Lighthouse 2013 Opening times
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