Activities
At Dunscombe Farm
Take a tour of the farm with David and Sarah, or go for a walk and explore the 170 acres of farmland. Maps of the farm are available.
Places to visit
Crediton is an old market town and has lots of interesting period buildings. It has the most beautiful Parish Church which is one of the oldest in the county and was once the cathedral of Devon and Cornwall. Crediton is also on the Tarka Railway Line which is a particularly pretty track.. In one direction you can travel to Barnstaple in North Devon or in the other direction you can go to Exeter or carry on down the coast to Exmouth. There is also a small arts centre which has a variety of shows and displays throughout the year.
Exeter has many attractions including the medieval underground passages, The Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter Cathedral and the Custom House.
Powderham Castle is near Exeter. Open to the public and hosts a variety of events throughout the year.
Fursdon House - Gardens and tea room are open to day visitors on specific afternoons between Easter Monday and the end of September.
Tiverton is the largest town in Mid Devon, about 8 miles from Dunscombe Farm. There are a good number of independent shops and The Tiverton Museum is worth a visit. Tiverton Castle has 3 acres of gardens to explore.
Visit National Trust properties Knightshayes and Killerton.
Local Theatre – Northcott in Exeter and Queens Theatre in Barnstaple.
Crediton Leisure Centre
The Tivoli Cinema in Tiverton.
Outdoor & Active
Explore the local footpaths from Dunscombe Farm.
Tiverton Canal – great walking and the opportunity to go on the horse drawn barge.
Dartmoor and Exmoor are both the same distance away in opposite directions, excellent for walking, horse riding and exploring small moor villages.
The coastal towns of Exmouth and Dawlish are the closest beaches, which are on the South Coast.
Saunton Sands on the North Coast is excellent for surfing. There is also Westward Ho! near Bideford.