Appledore from the River Torridge Sunset view from Pebble Ridge, The Torridge towards Bideford Tarka Morrismen
Westward Ho! on Appledore Quay
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Of course, favourite pastimes for all the family is crabbing from the Quay at Appledore and eating
Hocking's Bronze Medal Winning Dairy Cream Ices
Scrumptious ice-cream from a small long-established Appledore family business - buy it from the van which is usually parked near to the Churchfields Car Park - once tried you'll be back for more!
... but you may also enjoy the options listed below ...
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*** For information on the Appledore Visual Arts Festival, Appledore Book Festival and the Flower Festival - please go to Events *** |
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North Devon Maritime Museum Tel: +44 (0)1237 422064
Open Easter Saturday - end September Appledore is home to the North Devon Maritime Museum, where each room depicts a different aspect of life at sea. |
Tel: +44 (0)1237 473969 website: www.appledorelifeboat.org.uk/ Appledore Lifeboat station is home two two lifeboats. These are an ILB (Inshore LifeBoat) of the Atlantic 75 class and an ALB (All weather LifeBoat) of the Tyne class. |
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The last remaining wooden hull three masted topsail schooner restored and based in Bideford. Open to the public Sat & Sun 1.00 p.m - 4.00 p.m. A member of the crew will be on hand to give you a tour of the ship. The ship is also licensed for civil weddings! |
Torrington Museum High
Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8HN A fascinating Free Museum giving an insight into a small country town in Devon over the centuries. Law & Order. Agriculture. Transport. Old Postcards. Domestic Life. Local Industries. |
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South Molton & District Museum Town
Hall, 5 Broad Street, South Molton, Devon EX36 3AB In 1987 this museum won an illustrated London News award for the best small museum of the year. It displays offer a most coherent story line of the life and times of the town and the surrounding district, with items and photographs depicting domestic activities, trades, industry and farming. Discover a massive cider press with contemporary implements, two fire engines, one Newshams model bought in 1736 for £46 and the second which is horse drawn bearing the date 1886. South Molton Museum also has a unique pewter collection and various displays of minerals, most of which are from local mining works. |
Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon The
Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LN A visit to this museum is the perfect way to get to know the area's landscape, wildlife, history and culture. In The Story of North Devon, special effects and hands-on activity help you find out about life from prehistoric to Victorian times. You can explore Tarka the Otter's riverbanks and go under the sea to meet a giant Leatherback Turtle. Barnstaple's finest products are displayed here, from 17th Century pewter to Art Pottery by Brannam, Baron and Lauder and furniture by Shapland and Petter. Or military displays tell the stories of the Royal Devon Yeomanry and Devonshire Regiment. You can walk through our model Wellington bomber to view Chivenor airfield and find out how the Second World War affected peoples lives. |
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Ilfracombe Museum Wilder
Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8AF Ilfracombe Museum boasts a fascinating collection of over 20,000 items of natural history, Victoriana, maritime, minerals, archaeology, maps, paintings, photos, militaria and costume related to local history, all lovingly gathered by curators and trustees for over 65 years. Ilfracombe Museum also offers a brass rubbing centre. Combe Martin Museum Tel: +44 (0)1271 882636 A fabulous small museum which illustrates Combe Martin's history with artefacts, photographs, maps and pictures of the old village industries in silver mining, lime quarrying and burning, agriculture and horticulture together with details of its maritime history. |
Braunton Museum The
Bakehouse Centre, Caen Street, Braunton, Devon EX33 1AA The Bakehouse Centre was specially converted from a former bakehouse and two cottages to house today's Museum which is reputed to have its own ghost! It reflects the early beginnings of the town from the arrival of St Brannock from South Wales in the 6th Century, through to its agricultural and later maritime heritage. Nearby you will find the Great Field, this is a living example of one of only two early Saxon strip-farming systems remaining in England and it is still operational today. While you are here why not visit the vantage point on Beacon Hill, where you can see wonderful views of the whole area including Braunton Burrows, Appledore and the estuaries of the Taw and the Torridge. |
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The Queen's Theatre in Barnstaple continues a long tradition of festival and theatre in the 'capital' of North Devon Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1SY Enquiries: Tel: +44 (0)1271 324242 Box Office: Tel: +44 (0)1271 324242 Website: www.northdevontheatres.org.uk/ |
The Landmark Theatre in Ilfracombe is both a community theatre attracting major artistes and an ideal entertainment centre for visitors Enquiries: Tel: +44 (0)1271 324242 Box Office: Tel: +44 (0)1271 324242 Website: www.northdevontheatres.org.uk/ |
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Bideford Pannier Market The Pannier Market complex has been in operation since it was built by John Chudleigh of Exeter in 1883/84. It was built at a cost of £4,200 to house a fish market, butchers stalls and a corn exchange. A charter to hold a market was first granted on 25th May 1272 by Henry III, and has been renewed by succeeding Monarchs. Market
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Kingsley Road, Bideford, Devon EX39 2QQ Tel: +44 (0)1237 471455 Fax: +44 (0)+44 (0)+44 (0)1237 473813 Website: www.burtonartgallery.co.uk/ The Burton Art Gallery & Museum comprises exhibition spaces, a museum, craft gallery, shop, workshop and lecture area and Coffee Shop. The Gallery & Museum is wheelchair accessible |
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Puffing Billy & Torrington Station Station Hill, Great Torrington, Devon EX38 8JD Tel: +44 (0)1805 623050 More than a relaxed and friendly pub, restaurant and gardens - perfectly situated, right on the Tarka Trail! Although the last train ran from Torrington in 1982, lots of memorabilia of the local line are on view including a goods brake van, coal truck and buffet carriage on a restored stretch of track, adding to the feel of yesteryear. |
Bideford Railway Museum Sited at the east end of Bideford's historic longbridge next to the Royal Hotel. 28
Stanbridge Park, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3RS Opening
Times: Easter - End of October |
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All Weather Fun for All Ages |
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Visitors to the all weather Big Sheep can learn breeds of sheep, shearing processes, watch sheep dog trials and laugh at our exciting sheep races. Children and adults can cuddle baby animals including puppies and rabbits and treasure magic moments bottle feeding the lambs. |
The Milky Way Adventure Theme Park The Milky Way, North Devon's Great Adventure with lots of things to do, In Devon yet close to Cornwall, it's a great day out for all the family. Its all weather attraction mix of sheer fun, rides, education and live shows make it a must for your family holiday with lots of things to do. |
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Walking & Cycling North Devon has a wealth of routes which pass through some of the most wonderful countryside in England, including England's only International Biosphere Reserve and the Marine Nature Reserve coastline and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Exmoor National Park is also on the doorstep. |
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180 miles in a figure-of-eight in the northern part of Devon based on Barnstaple; a stretch of the route makes use of the Tarka Line railway; the Trail follows the route taken by Tarka the Otter in the book of that name; generally comprehensively waymarked. A great variety of landscapes, including wooded river valleys, rugged moorland, coastal cliffs and sandy bays. Walking varies between easy and strenuous depending on the location. |
North Devon's Biosphere Reserve North Devon has always been one of the finest unspoilt locations in the UK and is now home to Britain's first new style world class UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, where conservation and sustainable development go hand in hand. The UNESCO, accolade has been awarded on the basis that this place can demonstrate a high quality environment where there is a community that is willing to develop in harmony with that environment. |
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Other Outdoor Pursuits North Devon has a wealth of routes which pass through some of the most wonderful countryside in England, including England's only International Biosphere Reserve and the Marine Nature Reserve coastline and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Exmoor National Park is also on the doorstep. |
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Tarka
Cruises from Appledore Neptunia II a 42ft boat licensed for 45 passengers Bookings from the Quay Cabin Gift Shop Tel: +44 (0)1237 477505 |
2 hour fishing trips in the 'Sanderling', catch Bass and Mackerel - fun for all the family! Bookings from the Quay Gift Shop Tel: +44 (0)1237 475096 |
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Provides a racing Pilot Gig for the people of Appledore encouraging young local people to get involved in the internationally fast growing sport of Pilot Gig racing. |
Established in 1971 by a small group of workers from the Appledore Shipbuilding yard in North Devon, ASAC has grown steadily over the years to now include a membership total of 55. Age ranges between 16 and 65 ensure a variety of experience and knowledge. |
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The unique island experience: people return time and again to the simple pleasures offered by peaceful, unspoilt Lundy: a clear sea, spectacular landscape and timelessness. |
operating an Aquastar 33 from Appledore and Clovelly in North Devon, Lundy Charters offers diving, fishing and charter trips around Lundy and the North Devon Coast |
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Skern Lodge Outdoor Activity Centre in Appledore Tel: +44 (0)1237 475992 Provides a range of development training programmes, events and activities, suitable for people of all ages and abilities. |
Surfing lessons, courses and equipment hire from one of the UK's top surfing schools: based at Westward Ho! beach
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Founded in 1864, it is the oldest golf course in the country. The golf course is ranked 61 in Golf Monthly’s Top 120 Course Rankings and features in Golf World’s Top 100 courses in the world that every golfer “must play”. The surroundings of Northam Burrows add to a delightful links experience! |
The Climbers' Club was founded in 1898 and is a national club whose objects are to encourage mountaineering and rock-climbing, and to promote the general interests of mountaineers and the mountain environment. Lundy and Baggy Point are popular North Devon climbing challenges! |
~ If you contact any of the above, please mention that you found them at www.appledore.org. Thanks! ~
Copyright © 2008 Linda Smith
Last Updated
2 October 2008
