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Local Attractions and Activities
The area boasts a range of diverse attractions - the menu on the left allows
you to explore some of them.
In addition:
Tiverton
The nearest town is Tiverton with a wide variety of
shops, a museum, castle, swimming pool, and a cinema. The town is
well known for its Pannier Market which is open 6 days a week: a
flea
market on Mondays, a general market on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays,
and a W.I. market on Wednesdays. Auctions are held on Thursdays,
with
viewing the day before. Every third Wednesday
in the month there is a Farmers' Market, 9am to 2pm.
Tiverton
Museum in St Andrew Street has undergone extensive renovation
work and re-opened in Spring 2001. It contains the largest Social
History collection in the South West, including agriculture, industry,
and transport.
Tiverton Castle
Tiverton Information
Tiverton Town Council |
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Dulverton
This attractive village, close to Bampton, is just at the foot of
Exmoor. More information can be found at Dulverton Town Council website, or at All Saints' Church website. |
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Oakford
This pretty village, close to Bampton, has its own website. |
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Cullompton
Another town a little further away near the M5 with
its own website.
A second website is Cully
Online - Connecting People.
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Wiveliscombe
This village is another near neighbour (you'll hear
Bampton residents taling about 'Tivvy' and 'Wivvy', and just above
we have 'Cully'!) just across the border in Somerset. To find out
more, investigate their website. |
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Bradninch
An attractive village, not far from Cullompton.
Check out their web-site. |
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And some quick links to other diverse activities:
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This is the one and only museum
devoted to bakelite and other vintage plastics in Britain. With thousands
of objects to see, from fans and fruit bowls to radios and toasters,
it is a nostalgic day out.
Orchard Mill, Bridge Street, Williton, Taunton, Somerset
TA4 4NS
Telephone: +44
(0) 1984 632133 |
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Designer Crafts from Dunster. A unique display of the work of local designer craftsmen. For 60 years
the Guild has encouraged the highest standards in both the traditional
and contemporary crafts. This display is a 'must see'.
Dunster Steep, Dunster, Somerset TA24 6SE
Telephone: +44
(0) 1643 821235
Email: cora@designercrafts-dunster.org |
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Exmoor Brass Rubbing Centre. Now the Victoriam Brass-Rubbing Emporium. Fun for all ages.
Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park, North Devon EX34 0NG
Telephone: +44
(0) 1271-882486
Email:brassrubbing@ tintworld.co.uk
www.brassrubbing.info |
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Barometer World
A museum, restoration, and new barometers and replicas
on sale.
Barometer World Ltd., Quicksilver Barn, Merton, Devon
EX20 3DS
Telephone: +44 (0) 1805 603443
Email: barometers@barometerworld.com
www.barometerworld.com |
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Exmoor Zoo
EXMOOR ZOOLOGICAL PARK
South Stowford, Bratton Fleming, Near Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4SG
Telephone: +44 (0) 1598 763352
Email: exmoorzoo@btconnect.com
www.exmoorzoo.co.uk |
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Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park
Combe Martin, North Devon EX34 0NG
Telephone: 01271 882486
http://www.devonthemepark.co.uk/ |
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