21 THINGS TO DO
crustaceans in the rock pools. There is a nominal fee of £3 for adults and £2 for children. The marine centre is also worth a look in too to complete your visit. Check the website for ramble dates at www.wemburymarinecentre. org
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Or for a slice of local history explore Agatha Christie’s beautiful georgian mansion at the National Trust’s
GREENWAY. The world famous author’s extensive collections fill the house and there are wonderful views of the river from the house and gardens. Every day there are free tours of the garden, which last for 30 to 40 minutes. Join them to find out what’s in flower and the history of the gardens. There is limited parking which must be booked in advance but arriving by other means – including a vintage bus or greenway Ferry – is all part of the magic of the place. For more information on opening times and details of how to get there visit
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway/
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If you’re looking for something a little different on a balmy summer’s evening then head to Totnes
Tourist Information Centre to meet up for a TOTNES GHOST WALK. Wander the streets and byways of this historic town, hear about its ghosts and legends, and maybe even see something strange along the way… No need to book, just turn up on a Tuesday evening at 8pm. The walk finishes at approximately 9.30pm at The Bay Horse Inn at the top of the town. Adults cost £5, children £3 and walks for large parties of ten or more can be arranged at other times. For more details phone Bob on 01803 847930.
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START POINT LIGHTHOUSE is on one of the most exposed peninsulas on the english
Coast, running sharply almost a mile into the sea on the south side of start Bay, near Dartmouth. The Lighthouse, sited at the very end of the headland, has guided vessels in passage along the english Channel for more than 170 years. It is the only lighthouse open to the public in Devon and well worth a look. Tours last 45 minutes and no booking is required. Children must be 1.1m tall and physically capable of ascending/descending the stairs unaided and cannot be carried (this includes babies). Car parking is nearby (not at the Lighthouse itself) and other conditions apply – make sure you visit www.
startpointdevon.co.uk for details and opening times.
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BLACKPOOL SANDS, set in a sheltered bay surrounded by evergreens and pines, is one
of Devon’s most beautiful beaches. This is a Blue Flag awarded, exceptionally clean, family beach, with fantastic facilities. These include the Venus Café, which sells delicious organic burgers, a beach shop, kayak, board and wetsuit hire and showers. Despite its historical name it is in fact a shingle beach but the owners have installed sand pits for the complete beach experience. It is lifeguard
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