Exmoor National
Park is situated in the counties of Devon and Somerset in South West
England; Exeter is 40 km (30 miles)
to the south and Taunton 20 km (13 miles) from the eastern boundary.
The park contains a variety of magnificent landscapes. Although
it is one of the smaller National Parks
the central plateau of open moorland is remote and spacious. To
the north the moorland terminates in towering cliffs above the
Bristol Channel. Rocky headlands, steep wooded ravines, plunging
waterfalls and jumbled heaps of fallen rock make this an area of
outstanding scenic beauty; it is defined as a Heritage Coast.
Dartmoor
contains the largest and wildest area of open country in the south
of England. By virtue of its outstanding natural beauty it is one of
the National Parks of England and Wales. Dartmoor’s
landscape is of great archaeological importance, with over 10,000 entries
on the County Sites and Monuments Register. There are over 1,000 Scheduled
Ancient Monuments and this figure rises each year. Prehistoric evidence
is everywhere to be seen from standing stones, stone rows, barrows and
kistvaens. Later farming, quarrying and tin mining dramatically changed
the landscape, over printing an archaeological heritage to the area.
There are also over 2,500 buildings which are Listed because of their
architectural or historic interest.
ROSEMOOR - A garden for gardeners, often featured on TV. Displaying
a stunning variety of garden styles, maturity, and planting with all
year round interest, Rosemoor is rapidly evolving into a garden of national
importance. Its 40 acres are designed to delight and inspire a wide range
of visitors, from the novice to the professional, and its fascinating
explorer trails are popular with children.
The Fame of 2000 roses in 200 varieties is spreading - and rightly so,
for they are truly a magnificent sight. There are beds of tender perennials,
a quarter of a mile of herbaceous borders; contrasting beds of hot and
cool colours, a newly planted Winter Garden and spectacular Plantsman's
and Foliage Garden with its bamboos, grasses and carefully selected shrubs
of fine architectural form. There is a stream that rushes through a 'new'
rock gorge planted with ferns and bamboos, then meanders through the
bog garden before tumbling down into a magnificent lake.
KNIGHTSHAYES COURT - Designed
by William Burges and begun in 1869, Knightshayes is a rare survival
of his work. The rich interiors combine medieval romanticism with lavish Victorian
decoration, and the smoking and billiard rooms, elegant boudoir and drawing room
all give an atmospheric insight into grand country house life. The celebrated
garden features a water lily pool and topiary, fine specimen trees, rare shrubs
and delightful seasonal colours. Attractive woodland walks lead through the grounds
Square Gallery - Arts and Craft Gallery
- Winkleigh
The Square Gallery
is in the attractive and historic village of Winkleigh. It is situated
in the main square along with the thatched 13th Centuary 'Kings Arms' Inn
and opposite 'Pophams', one of the South West's top restaurants. The gallery
forms part of a Grade 11 listed 18th Century building, which has three
inglenooks, one of which is in the gallery itself. The woodburning stove
makes it a very warm welcoming place on a cold day.Amongst work displayed are
good quality paintings, ltd edition prints, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery
and textiles.
Chulmleigh
Craft Shed - This gallery houses a range of high quaility
work from over 40 devon based artists. Ceramics, glass, jewellery,
textiles, wood, sculpture, wrought iron, furniture, paper wallhangings
and cards.
Bold Try Stables - Chulmleigh Enjoy
your ride on our well-mannered, well-cared for horses and ponies. Accompanied
rides through varying and beautiful scenic routes. All makes and models
of riders catered for Tel 01769 580366
Chulmleigh Golf Course - Leigh
Road, Chulmleigh Tel 01769 580519
18 hole short par 3 course. 1450yds. Lovely setting in the village of Chulmleigh
surrounded by devons rural countryside. Interesting and testing for the experienced
golfer, yet ideal for those wanting to try the game. Children over 10 welcome
provided they are accompanied. - Reduced rates. (no handicap certificate required)
