BROOMHILL ART HOTELSculpture Gardens, Art Gallery and Restaurant lies in one of the most glorious valleys in North Devon surrounded by hundreds of acres of woodland and bound by its own stream. 300 sculptures by over 60 sculptors are sited in 10 acres of garden that present a wonderful balance between art and nature.
THE BIG SHEEP has everything devoted to sheep. Trials, shearing, races, lamb feeding and EWEtopia, a massive indoor play area suitable for any age.
Set into a steep hillside, CLOVELLY is one of the most famous villages in the world. The single cobbled high street winds its way down the hillside through traditional whitewashed cottages festooned with fuchsias and geraniums. The high street drops 122m (400ft) in 0.8km (half a mile) through the 16th century cottages to a small harbour.
DARTINGTON CRYSTAL The hand blown glass, made in Great Torrington, is famous throughout the world, the factory and shop is open for most of the year. A tour of the factory provides a fascinating insight into glass making and the skills of blowing red hot molten glass. The finished fine crystal ware can be purchased from the factory shop.
Family Friendly Local Attractions
Lying in the heart of North Devon countryside, Glebe Cottage is only a short car ride away from the historic coastal towns of Barnstaple and Bideford with beautiful North Devon beaches up and down the coastline. There are many attractions for you to enjoy - whether you wish to relax in glorious surroundings; immerse yourself in history; explore on foot, bicycle or in the car; or scare yourself witless on a white knuckle ride.
Keep scrolling down this page and click on the links to discover the best that North Devon has to offer ...
POTS 'n' PAINTSPottery Painting Studio - on site here at Glebe Farm. Brilliant opportunity to paint your own souvenirs which are glazed and fired in our own kiln. Open daily by appointment. Great fun for all the family whatever the weather.
Make sure you fit in a visit and take a look here for inspiration!
THE TARKA TRAIL, over 180 miles in length takes a looping route through North and Mid Devon, from the rugged Atlantic Coast, the Estuaries of the Two Rivers of Tarka the Otter fame, the Rivers Taw and Torridge through rural Devon Countryside onto the Northern Slopes of Dartmoor, and the source of the River Taw. The Trail between Barnstaple, down the Taw, upriver to Bideford, following the Torridge to Torrington takes the route of a disused railway line and is particularly suited for both cyclists and walkers.
The Tarka Trail can be accessed from the Puffing Billy which is the former Southern Railways station at Great Torrington.
To arrange cycle hire and collection at the Puffing Billy ready for your day on the Trail, contact Torridge Cycle Hire, Station Yard, Torrington, tel: 01805 622633
RHS GARDEN ROSEMOORSet deep in the lovely North Devon countryside just 2 miles from Glebe Cottage, RHS Garden Rosemoor has now come of age as a garden of national importance. Lady Anne Berry gifted Rosemoor to the RHS 11 years ago, since when the original eight acres have been greatly developed. To the huge range of plants collected by Lady Anne, the RHS has added features such as the Formal Garden, extensive herbaceous borders, herb and cottage gardens, a potager, the Foliage and Plantsman's Garden and extensive stream and lakeside plantings. Recent additions include the Mediterranean and semi-tropical plantings which have been thriving during the recent long hot summers and the newly planted Winter Garden. But what is perhaps the most popular feature of this delightful garden is the extensive rose garden, proving beyond doubt the lie that the West Country cannot produce beautiful roses.
TORRINGTON 1646This is history as never before as we travel back to 1646 and meet the characters who populated Torrington, North Devon 's forgotten site of the last major battle of the English Civil War. Learn about life in the 17th Century. There are opportunities to try on the armour and clothing of this period in history and to watch daily weaponry displays, all amid much fun and laughter.
NORTH DEVON BEACHES Seemingly endless stretches of sandy beaches with extraordinary dune systems make North Devon's coastline one of the finest in the world. Many have been awarded Blue Flag status ensuring excellent facilities and water quality for surfers, divers, anglers and bathers alike. For complete information on North Devon's Beaches and much, much more, log on to
THE MILKY WAY Adventure Park - North Devon's Great Adventure with lots of things to do. Live shows, space and rides. Fun for all the family in Devon.
ATLANTIC VILLAGE offers a unique blend of outlet shopping and exciting visitors attractions, in the Atlantis Family Adventure Park, with over 35 outlet shops.
TARKA COUNTRY Nearly 70 years ago, the novelist Henry Williamson drew on his intimate knowledge of the beautiful north Devon countryside to provide the setting for one of the best-loved of all nature stories, 'Tarka the Otter'. The Torridge valley, with its intimate wooded banks, was Tarka's home territory. His fictional birthplace was amid the roots of an riverside oak close to Canal Bridge which can be seen from the Tarka Trail. Well worth exploring on or off the Trail!
QUINCE HONEY FARMin South Molton, founded in 1949, has grown over the years until today it is the largest honey farm in the country.
