The Donkey Sanctuary
19 April 2026
The focus here is on the animals, so there are no rides or play parks, just rescued donkeys to see and stroke. The Donkey Sanctuary is dog-friendly and admission is free.
Places To Visit near Sidmouth
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The Donkey Sanctuary
The focus here is on the animals, so there are no rides or play parks, just rescued donkeys to see and stroke. The Donkey Sanctuary is dog-friendly and admission is free.
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Bicton Park Botanical Gardens
There's plenty to keep you busy here, with 63 acres of stunning gardens, historic glass houses and a woodland railway. Not to mention an Italian garden, Mediterranean and rose gardens, fernery, hermitage garden, pinetum and arboretum. Bicton also boasts 25 champion trees - the tallest/largest of their kind in Britain. At a dizzying 41m, the Grecian fir is the tallest ever recorded. Outdoor and indoor play areas, mini golf, a restaurant, shop and garden centre make it a great day out for all the family. Accepts Tesco Clubcard Days Out Vouchers.
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Connaught Gardens
In a lovely setting overlooking Sidmouth and the bay, these gardens offer a fine range of plants which thrive in the temperate climate. A leafet with a guided walk is available from the attached Web site. The Clock Tower Cafe serves light refreshments throughout the day.
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Branscombe Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge
This cluster of pretty, thatched buildings date back over 200 years. See the blacksmith at work in the forge, stroll along the mill stream at the restored water mill and round off the day with a cream tea at the Old Bakery.
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Beer Quarry Caves
Part of a Natural World Heritage Site. Marvel at the vast underground caverns created by cenuries of quarrying the famous Beer Stone. First worked by the Romans, the underground quarry supplied stone for 24 cathedrals, including Exeter and St Pauls. Quarried by hand, the smallest blocks weighing four tons, the stone was carted on horse-drawn wagons by barges from Beer beach to its destination, sometimes involving journeys of several hundreds of miles. Conducted tours last an hour.
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Blackbury Camp
Dating from the Iron Age, this hillfort with its striking ramparts is situated amongst a wealth of woodland. There is plenty of space for children to burn off their energy and for families to enjoy a picnic with a view.
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Brook Gallery
A prestigious gallery selling a wide range of work from many well-known artists.
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Otterton Mill
Set beside the River Otter in one of Devon's most beautiful valleys, Otterton Mill is an altogether different kind of experience. There is a centuries old working watermill, a famous bakery and shop full of superb local produce, a fabulous restaurant serving food to die for and a gallery selling work from a selection of the best artists from Devon, Dorset and Somerset. The Mill boasts four superb resident artists who can be visited working in their own studios.
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Sidbury Manor
Since being built in the 1870's this house has been owned by the Cave family. The house stands in parkland in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and limited tours are now available. Use the contact details via the attached Website to book your place!
Places To Visit near Sidmouth
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Bicton Park Botanical Gardens
4 November 2024
There's plenty to keep you busy here, with 63 acres of stunning gardens, historic glass houses and a woodland railway. Not to mention an Italian garden, Mediterranean and rose gardens, fernery, hermitage garden, pinetum and arboretum. Bicton also boasts 25 champion trees - the tallest/largest of their kind in Britain. At a dizzying 41m, the Grecian fir is the tallest ever recorded. Outdoor and indoor play areas, mini golf, a restaurant, shop and garden centre make it a great day out for all the family. Accepts Tesco Clubcard Days Out Vouchers.
Connaught Gardens
26 August 2023
In a lovely setting overlooking Sidmouth and the bay, these gardens offer a fine range of plants which thrive in the temperate climate. A leafet with a guided walk is available from the attached Web site. The Clock Tower Cafe serves light refreshments throughout the day.
Branscombe Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge
29 September 2019
This cluster of pretty, thatched buildings date back over 200 years. See the blacksmith at work in the forge, stroll along the mill stream at the restored water mill and round off the day with a cream tea at the Old Bakery.
Beer Quarry Caves
7 July 2010
Part of a Natural World Heritage Site. Marvel at the vast underground caverns created by cenuries of quarrying the famous Beer Stone. First worked by the Romans, the underground quarry supplied stone for 24 cathedrals, including Exeter and St Pauls. Quarried by hand, the smallest blocks weighing four tons, the stone was carted on horse-drawn wagons by barges from Beer beach to its destination, sometimes involving journeys of several hundreds of miles. Conducted tours last an hour.
Blackbury Camp
Dating from the Iron Age, this hillfort with its striking ramparts is situated amongst a wealth of woodland. There is plenty of space for children to burn off their energy and for families to enjoy a picnic with a view.
Brook Gallery
A prestigious gallery selling a wide range of work from many well-known artists.
Otterton Mill
Set beside the River Otter in one of Devon's most beautiful valleys, Otterton Mill is an altogether different kind of experience. There is a centuries old working watermill, a famous bakery and shop full of superb local produce, a fabulous restaurant serving food to die for and a gallery selling work from a selection of the best artists from Devon, Dorset and Somerset. The Mill boasts four superb resident artists who can be visited working in their own studios.
Sidbury Manor
Since being built in the 1870's this house has been owned by the Cave family. The house stands in parkland in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and limited tours are now available. Use the contact details via the attached Website to book your place!