Browsing local attractions within 10 miles of Castle Hill Gardens

Arlington, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4LP, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01271 851123, Email

Arlington Court is an unexpected jewel: a complete family estate. The intimate Regency house contains treasures for all tastes, from model ships to shells, all collected by the Chichesters.

North Road, South Molton, North Devon, EX36 3AZ, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01769 572401, Email, www.quincehoneyfarm.co.uk

See the living wonder of wild Exmoor honey bees in their various natural habitats & observation hives, also the workings of Britain’s largest honey farm viewed from 300 feet of indoor gallery.

Filleigh, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 0RQ, (0.5 miles, 0.8kms), Tel: 01598 760336, Email, www.castlehill-devon.com

Castle Hill was built in 1730 as the Earl Fortescue's family home in North Devon. The Palladian House, in which his descendants, the Earl and Countess of Arran are living, is set in an 18th century parkland landscape with grass terraces.

The Square, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 8LN, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01271 346747, Email, www.devonmuseums.net/barnstaple

The perfect way to get to know North Devon, its wildlife, coastline, history and heritage. Throughout the year the Museum on the Square organises many special exhibitions of both local and wider interest.

Marwood, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4EB, (10 miles, 16kms), Tel: 01271 342528, Email, www.marwoodhillgarden.co.uk

An 18 acre garden with 3 small lakes, unusual trees and shrubs, bog garden, national collection of astilbes, iris ensata and tulbaghias.

South Stowford, Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4SG, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01598 763352, Email, www.exmoorzoo.co.uk

A unique natural zoo,with a "hands on" informal atmosphere exhibiting the famous Exmoor Beast.