Forde Abbey
Splendid house and gardens, a former monastry founded 800yrs ago - rated one of top 10 places in England. Tapestries - commissioned for the Cistine Chapel in Rome. Gardens, lakes, very good restaurant.
www.fordeabbey.co.uk
Barrington Court & Gardens
Tudor manor house and a series of Gertrude Gekyll gardens plus a huge walled kitchen garden.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Montacute House
"A glittering Elizabethan mansion set in beautiful formal gardens and parkland." Portrait gallery, tapestries and samplers.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
10 Gardens in South Somerset
Including some Gertrude Jekyll, a Grade 1 listed cottage garden at East Lambrook and Hestercombe - Jekyll and Lutyens in a 1750's landscape, one of Alan Tichmarsh's favourites.
www.visitclassicgardens.co.uk |
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Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park
Get close up to over 600 animals - specialists in endangered species and conservation, set in beautiful landscaped valley.
Recognise the set from "To the Manor Born."
www.wild.org.uk
Seaton Tramway
Take an open topped tram up 3 miles of unspoilt Axe Valley estuary. Bird watching specials and Events throughout the year.
www.tram.co.uk
Perry's Cider Mills and Rural Museum
traditional working cider mill set in idyllic village. Free tastings, cider brandy, apple juices - drop before you shop!
www.perryscider.co.uk
Fleet Air Arm
Concorde,helicopters, "rides" museum and much more
www.fleetairarm.com |