Browsing local attractions within 10 miles of Bay of Bengal

West Putford, Nr Bradworthy, N Devon, EX22 7XE, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01409 241435, Email, www.gnomereserve.co.uk

Set in a beautiful area and encourages the Imagination in a fun loving way half is in a beautiful old beechwood, home to most of the gnomes, the other half is The Wild Flower Garden.

Cookworthy Forest Centre, Beaworthy, North Devon, EX21 5UX, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01409 220009, Email, www.ridetherubycountry.co.uk

Enclosed by the upland expanses of Bodmin, Exmoor and Dartmoor, and to the north by the wild North Devon coast, Ruby Country is very much "undiscovered Devon".

Glebe Farm Barn, West Putford, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7XE, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01409 241989, Email, www.westgallery.co.uk

West Gallery is an exciting new art gallery showcasing art works by some of the best artists and makers in the west of England.

Hope Farm, Ashwater, Beaworthy, North Devon, EX21 5DL, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01409 220216, Email, www.thealpacapark.com

he Alpaca Park in stunning Devon countryside offers a tranquil, uplifting experience for all age groups. The 100 acres are lovingly tended to encourage a peaceful, easy pace of life for its Alpaca, wildlife and visitors.

Fairways, Patchacott, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5AR, (9 miles, 14kms), Tel: 01409 221136, Email, www.lucyturmaine.co.uk

Lucy Turmaine is a professional artist, base in Ruby Country specialising in animal portraiture & paintings. In the past 30 years she has amassed hundreds of satisfied customers both nationwide and on the continent.

Brandis Corner, Holsworthy, North Devon, EX22 7YQ, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 08000 372466, Email, www.dragonarcherycentre.co.uk

Dragon Archery is the "must do" activity in Devon. An awarding winning, all weather archery adventure that has been voted the most loved attraction or day out. Suitable for ages 8+. Advanced Booking Required. The adventure begins!