History and Heritage in Devon
If you are interested in Plymouth’s history then a visit to the Merchant’s House is a must. Housing a variety of exhibits this historic house has a lot to offer.
Quay House Visitor Centre, Exeter, Devon
Discover the story of Exeter's historic quayside. Free entry.
17th century warehouse, housing a visitor centre that tells the story of Exeter's historic quayside through displays and artefacts. See 'Exeter, 2000 years of history', an exciting audiovisual programme.
Grand Western Canal Country Park, Tiverton, Devon
Eleven and a quarter miles of canal meandering through spectacular countryside
With 16 grade II listed bridges (many designed by John Rennie), 2 grade II listed limekiln complexes (one at either end of the canal), an aqueduct and 9 surviving milestones, the Grand Western Canal has a carefully preserved rich historic inheritance. In recent years the Canal Ranger service and volunteer groups have made great progress in restoring historic structures at the northern end of the canal.
Children love it here
Warren Golf Club, Exeter, Devon
For over one hundred years,players of all abilities have enjoyed the challenge of links golf in this uniquely beautiful place.
Founded by the Earls of Devon in 1892 and situated on a sand spit that seperates the Exe estuary from the sea, our largely level,eighteen hole,duneland course offers views of sea,estuary and rolling hills. Equidistant between the historic cathedral city of Exeter (12 miles), Torquay and the market town of Newton Abbot, the course can be easily reached by car (on course parking), by rail (Dawlish Warren station 100 yards from the first tee) and by a regular and frequent bus service.
Killerton House And Garden, Exeter, Devon
Fine 18th-century house with costume collection set in glorious hillside garden overlooking Devon countryside.
The garden was created in the 1770's by John Veitch, one of the greatest nurserymen and landscape designers of his day. It features rhododendrons, magnolias, herbaceous borders and rare trees.
