Browsing local attractions within 10 miles of Brightlycott Cottage

Higher Leigh, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 0NG, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01271 882486, Email, www.wildlifedinosaurpark.co.uk

The valley that time forgot. A subtropical paradise with an abundance of birds and animals, and animatronics dinosaurs, so real they're alive!

Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9SL, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01271 867474, Email, www.watermouthcastle.com

One of the West Country's premier Family Tourist Attractions where you can enjoy, a Victorian Castle full of eclectic treasures, nostalgic displays and curios, a theme park including rides and play areas, and beautiful landscaped gardens.

North Road, South Molton, North Devon, EX36 3AZ, (10 miles, 16kms), 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.

Ilfracombe Aquarium, The Old Lifeboat House, The Pier, Ilfracombe Harbour, Ilfracombe, EX34 9EQ, (8 miles, 14kms), Tel: 01271 864533, Email, www.ilfracombeaquarium.co.uk

Award winning, all weather family attraction provides a fascinating journey of discovery into the aquatic life of North Devon.

Arlington, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4LP, (4 miles, 6kms), 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.

Church Lane, Parracombe, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4RJ, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 0117 9291766, Email, www.visitchurches.org.uk/Ourchurches/Completelistofchurches/St-Petrocks-Church-Parracombe-Devon/

A legendary moorland church with a perfect interior and a musical history… Set in glorious countryside on the edge of Exmoor this medieval hilltop church enjoys stunning views across open moor.

South Stowford, Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4SG, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 01598 763352, Email, www.exmoorzoo.co.uk

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

Church Lane, Parracombe, Barnstaple, EX31 4RJ, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 0117 9291766, Email, www.visitchurches.org.uk

The Churches Conservation Trust is the national charity protecting historic churches at risk. Our unique collection of English parish churches is free to visit and includes irreplaceable examples of architecture, archaeology and art.

Westleigh, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 4NT, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01271 860528, Email, www.tapeleygardens.com/

Tapeley-or Tapelia as it is known in the Doomsday Book- has for over 1000 years held the fantastic elevated position overlooking the River Torridge. The views stretch as far as the Island of Lundy and fade into the horizon over the Atlantic

Filleigh, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 0RQ, (7 miles, 12kms), 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.

Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, EX31 4RA, (10 miles, 15kms), Tel: 01598 763487, Email, www.lynton-rail.co.uk

Visit the legendary Lynton & Barnstaple Railway at Woody Bay Station. A mile of the original route has been reopened with a steam train service. The route offers stunning views of the Bristol Channel.

The Square, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 8LN, (2 miles, 3kms), 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.

Caen Street car park, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1AA, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 01271 815155, Email, www.museumofbritishsurfing.org.uk

Welcome to the award-winning Museum of British Surfing - the charity preserving our surfing heritage, celebrating current achievements and helping to shape the future of surfing in Great Britain.

9 The Quay, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9EQ, (8 miles, 14kms), Tel: 01271 879727, Email, www.ilfracombeprincess.co.uk

Spectacular wildlife and coastal cruises aboard one of the most technologically advanced passenger vessels in the UK. Frequent sights of seals, porpoises and dolphins. Come and enjoy one of the most dramatic coastal landscapes in England!

The Bakehouse Centre, Caen Street, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1AA, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 01271 816688, Email, www.devonmuseums.net/Braunton-and-District-Museum/Devon-Museums/

Braunton Museum has lots of interest for all ages, with displays based around Braunton’s agricultural, maritime and social history. With documents and photographs of the history of Braunton and the surrounding area.

Marwood, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4EB, (3 miles, 4kms), 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.

Braunton, North Devon, EX33 2AA, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 01271 816400, Email, www.brauntontic.co.uk

Braunton Marsh was reclaimed from the sea in the 19th centry with the building of massive banks & a network of delphs. An outstanding community of marshland plants, insects & related wildlife can be seen.

Taw Estuary, Northam, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 1XS, (10 miles, 15kms), Tel: 01237 479708, www.torridge.gov.uk

The Northam Burrows is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is about 253 hectares of grassy coastal plain with salt marsh, sand dunes and generally unimproved grasslands.

Room 508, Barnstaple Civic Centre, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX322SB, (10 miles, 15kms), Tel: 01271 816400, Email, www.northdevonbiosphere.org.uk/

Lying at the entrance to the Taw-Torridge Estuary, Braunton Burrows is one of the most important sand dune systems in Britain and forms the core of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.