What Can We Do Today? Rain or shine, you will not be short of ideas for fun things to do!


Explore and discover


Set along the historic Jurassic Coast and nestled in the tranquil East Devon countryside in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Donkey Sanctuary’s working farm is home to donkeys, mules and hinnies, large and small. At the heart of the Sanctuary in Sidmouth, visitors can come and meet around 500 of the donkeys and mules in their care. The resident donkeys love to meet new people and their unique characters and stories are ready to be discovered.


The Donkey Sanctuary was founded as a charity in 1969, by Dr Elisabeth Svendsen MBE. The Sanctuary currently has an incredible 6,800 donkeys in their care throughout the UK and Europe.


Admission and parking is free (donations welcome) and they are open 365 days a year. Dogs are welcome as long as they are kept on a lead, and many of our farm trails are bike-friendly.


Discover how chillies are grown in south Devon and how they are used to create delicious award-winning sauces, preserves and chocolates – try the free samples, available all day, every day.


Devon’s hot spot


Pick up a lovely gift or some artisan foods. If you want to have a go at growing your own chilli plants, you can find everything you need along with expert


advice. Chilli seedlings and plants are available from April.


From June to November, you can wander through a fascinating Chilli Collection with over 100 varieties of chilli. During the summer months there are free guided tours and a chilli challenge – how hot can you go! (phone to check dates and times).


The farm café serves great food - some hot, some not! including classic Devon Cream Teas and Savoury Cream Teas with their delicious Chilli Jam!


For children, there is an outdoor play area as well as quiz and colouring activities – especially handy when the weather is wet. South Devon Chilli Farm really does have something for all the family. Tel 01548 550782 or take a virtual tour at: www.sdcf.co.uk


Art with fun


Open Daily


10 - 4.30 (except Xmas)


Chilli Sauces and Chocolates Free sampling every day Cafe with lovely views Plant display (Jun - Nov) Kids activities + Play Area Tours+chilli challenge (seasonal)


The South Hams has many wonderful coarse fishing venues but, nestling in a secluded valley on the outskirts of Kingsbridge, Coombe Water Fishery is regarded by many to be one of the best.


Coarse fishing at its best


Established over 30 years ago it consists of three lakes; two an acre each and a smaller one of around a third of an acre. The two larger lakes are stocked with plenty of carp, bream and roach, with double figure carp and roach up to 1.5lbs. The smaller lake has roach, carp and some bream/roach hybrids which give the young, and not so young, fisherman a good days sport.


There is ample parking and loos are provided. Wheelchair access to the lakes is very good.


Prices range from £8 per day for adults, £6 per day for OAP’s to £4 per day for under 16’s.


For further details contact Jonathan Robinson on 07971 077 980 or visit www.coombefarm-devon.co.uk


Come and wash the dust off in our creative haven, The Art Cafe. We are a family run business and have been trading for 3 years and are very child friendly.


Why not come and paint ceramics or have a go at decoupage. It's not just something to do – it's therapy! We want to share with you our tips and techniques for creating something amazing. Whilst here why not have one of our top-notch hot or cold drinks with a slice of homemade cake, or if you are hungrier, we also serve baguettes and paninis.


The turnaround time for firing ceramics is two to five days. Don't worry about enough time to take your artwork home as we can post ceramics home if you're on holiday.


We are open Monday – Saturday 10.00 a.m until 5.00 p.m but booking is advisable especialy on wet days and during the school holidays as we do get very busy. Call us on 01548 852802.


And for those of you who say you can't paint, here's some advice from Vincent Van Gough: 'If you hear a voice within you say, 'you cannot paint', then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced'.


Loddiswell, Devon TQ7 4DX www.sdcf.co.uk tel: 01548 550782


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