Local Activities
Middle Coombe Farm is perfectly situated to explore a number of Devon and Somersets attractions as well as being the perfect base for walking, cycling or simply enjoying the farm.
We list some ideas below, and we recommend visiting the following useful websites:
www.heartofdevon.com
www.lotstodo.co.uk
www.visitdevon.co.uk
www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
Places to Visit
- Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme is a 200 year old spinning mill; there is a licensed café and mill shop that sells many unique products manufactured exclusively by the mill. www.coldharbourmill.org.uk
- Bickleigh Mill, 18th century working water mill. www.bickleighmill.com
- Knightshayes Court, Tiverton. A National Trust Victorian country house with richly decorated interiors and gardens with outstanding plant collection and restaurant on site. Please check website for opening times as they do vary throughout the year. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knightshayes
- Bicton Botanical Gardens, one of Devon’s magnificent historic gardens, museum and children’s play area. www.bictongardens.co.uk
- Grand Western Canal, to be explored by canoe, kayak or horse drawn barge. www.tivertoncanal.co.uk
- Exeter Cathedral. www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk
- Exeter’s Underground Passages. Unique, medieval passages beneath Exeter’s city centre. www.exeter.gov.uk-passages
- Stuart Line Cruises. River or Sea Cruises & Private Charter from Exmouth Marina. www.stuartlinecruises.co.uk
- West Somerset Railway. 20 miles of heritage railway running through Somerset to the coast. www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
Sporting Activities
- Horse Riding
Pine Lodge, Exmoor. www.pinelodgeexmoor.co.uk
For Children
- Crealy Adventure Park, nr Exeter. The South West’s largest theme park. With rides for adults and children alike and other indoor activities this is a great day out for families. www.crealy.co.uk/devon
- Diggerland. Jjust 5 minutes from Bridwell Park, with digger rides and attractions for all ages. You can even drive a digger yourself. www.diggerland.com
- Pennywell Farm Activity Centre, Buckfastleigh. Meet, cuddle, feed, and enjoy a wide range child orientated fun activities in a magical farm setting. www.pennywellfarm.co.uk