17 wooden barrels are coated in tar, set alight and carted shoulder-high through the streets of the town. Yes, on fire. It's been a tradition since 1605-ish and probably started to brace the town for the imminent invasion of the Spanish Armada.
Take a walk up the hill to the Iron Age hill fort and enjoy spectacular views across the Devon countryside. The walk to the top is steep but then flattens out near the top. Take a picnic, take the dog (on a lead) it'll be worth the effort. Parking is free at Dumpton Hill car park.
Weather not up to scratch? Get your skates on. There's an indoor synthetic ice skating rink here, along with a cafe, bar and restaurant. Perfect for the children on a rainy day.
Fun for all the family. See red squirels, the bug playground, wild boar and linx, to name a few. Plently to do and Coach House restaurant is perfect for refuelling. This is a charitable organisation (Wildwood Trust) blending education and fun.
'Enjoy fun Days Out near Honiton with all the family with our long list of 4 things to do with the children, as recommended by people who have been there.'
10 January 2011
17 wooden barrels are coated in tar, set alight and carted shoulder-high through the streets of the town. Yes, on fire. It's been a tradition since 1605-ish and probably started to brace the town for the imminent invasion of the Spanish Armada.
Take a walk up the hill to the Iron Age hill fort and enjoy spectacular views across the Devon countryside. The walk to the top is steep but then flattens out near the top. Take a picnic, take the dog (on a lead) it'll be worth the effort. Parking is free at Dumpton Hill car park.
Weather not up to scratch? Get your skates on. There's an indoor synthetic ice skating rink here, along with a cafe, bar and restaurant. Perfect for the children on a rainy day.
Fun for all the family. See red squirels, the bug playground, wild boar and linx, to name a few. Plently to do and Coach House restaurant is perfect for refuelling. This is a charitable organisation (Wildwood Trust) blending education and fun.