Places To Visit near Hartland

Docton Mill Gardens

24 February 2009

These unique gardens include wild flowers, a riverside walk and an unusual bog garden. Catch the spectacular display of narcissi in spring when bluebells carpet the woods, or come in summer to see the rosebanks in full bloom. Treat yourself to an award-winning cream tea at the Docton Mill Tea Room, voted Best Cream Tea in Devon at the 2007 North Devon Food & Drink Awards, or try some of the local homegrown produce - the Brixham crab sandwiches and homemade chutneys are firm favourites. Open March to October.

Clovelly Court Garden

24 February 2009

This Victorian walled kitchen garden has magnificent greenhouses where melons, apricots, figs, peaches and nectarines grow. Take a stroll on the terraced lawns for fantastic views out to Lundy Island, or take a longer walk through the rhododendrons and woodlands to Clovelly village. The herbaceous borders are ablaze with colour in midsummer. Open March to October.

The Milky Way Adventure Park

9 November 2008

Five major rides, plus loads of shows, including Merlin from Britain's Got Talent with his death-defying escapology act, make the Milky Way an excellent family day out in North Devon. Ride Devon's biggest roller coaster, pilot the droid destroyer dodgems and brave the Clone Zone interactive alien ride. There's plenty for the little ones too, including the Big Apple rollercoaster, plus soft play, ball pools, and mini ride-on tractors. Take a leisurely trip on the Milky Way Railway or have hours of fun on the slides and assault course in the Time Warp, the area's biggest indoor adventure play area. Challenge the family to archery, golf and laser shooting or just kick back and enjoy the amazing bird of prey displays. There's lots to see and do here, and all the rides and shows are included in the entrance fee.

Hartland Abbey and Gardens

Set in stunning countryside, Hartland Abbey has a deer park within which peacocks, donkeys and guinea fowl roam and graze.