Browsing local attractions within 10 miles of North Cliff Hotel

Arlington, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4LP, (9 miles, 14kms), 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.

Higher Leigh, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 0NG, (8 miles, 12kms), 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!

Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, EX31 4RA, (3 miles, 5kms), 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.

Church Lane, Parracombe, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4RJ, (4 miles, 6kms), 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.

Church Lane, Parracombe, Barnstaple, EX31 4RJ, (4 miles, 6kms), 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.

South Stowford, Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4SG, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01598 763352, Email, www.exmoorzoo.co.uk

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

Exmoor National Park, Dulverton, Somerset, North Devon, EX35 6HW, (0.2 miles, 0.2kms)

The valley is believed to owe its existence to the dissection by coastal cliff recession of a former extension of the valley of the East Lyn River which now meets the sea at Lynmouth.