Bridge Cottages 
Places to Visit
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| The Donkey Sanctuary | A great day out for all the family located near Sidmouth. Admission is free, but donations will support the sanctuary's work. The donkeys are friendly and can be touched. There are also a number of walks that are clearly marked. One of these leads down to Branscombe beach where the cargo ship Napoli became stranded. The beach is very quiet (perhaps due to the steep path) and the path down has steps built to help with the steeper sections. Branscombe beach is shown below | The Donkey Sanctuary | |
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| Teignmouth | Teignmouth offers something for all the family. The walk along the sea wall takes you about a mile past Spray Point (where the Teignmouth sign is located) as far as Parsons Tunnel (main train line tunnel). The rock formation here is known as the 'Parson and Clerk' There are toilets at each end of the sea wall walk. The town is well worth a visit, as is the pier. The beach which runs along the sea wall is always popular. A more sheltered beach can be found in the harbour area (see large picture at the top of the page). | ||
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| The Model Village and Kents Cavern | A wonderful experience that engages people of all ages. The models change year on year and the plants are varied and beautifully kept. It is located in Babbacombe, Torquay. Also in Torquay is Kents Cavern. Voted Best Attraction in the South West 2008. This cave tour takes you on a trip back in time to the prehistoric age. It is located in Torquay, a couple of miles from the Model Village. | ||
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| Newton Abbot Races | This is a great day out. There are meetings throughout the year. There is no need to gamble but a small wager adds to the fun of seeing the horses. Children under 16 are free when accompanied by an adult. | ||
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| Killerton | A National Trust house and garden with trails, a hill fort and a mythical dragon for the children and a quiz inside the house. It is 500 yards from Budlake Post Office (also National Trust), where adults and children are transported back in time to the days when sweets were sold by the ounce!(see below) Just up the road from Killerton is the Markers Cottage (also National Trust). This has a fascinating medieval interior wall painting (see below) | Killerton and Budlake | |
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| Budleigh Salterton | A lovely seaside town with a pebble beach and many places to eat, drink and shop. | ||
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| Living Coasts | A close up experience with penguins, seals, auks and many others. Feeding time is fun and there are informative talks from the staff. | Living Coasts | |
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| Bicton Park Botanical Gardens | Includes a woodland railway, palm house, play areas for children and a countryside museum. | Bicton Gardens | |
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| Exeter's Underground Passages | 14th and 15th century tunnels supplying drinking water to the city and an interactive museum. | Exeter Information | |
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| Coleton Fishacre | Another National Trust house and garden with trails. This one is the kind of house that could be lived in today. It was formerly owned by the D'oyly Carte family. | ||
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| Brixham | Brixham is a very pretty fishing port which is well worth a visit. It is accessible by car but parking near the quay is often difficult at busy times. A great way to get there is the day trip from Exmouth by boat. The views of the coastline are stunning and the captain points out places of interest and wildlife along the way | ||
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| Dartmouth | Dartmouth has plenty to see and do including a castle (English Heritage), the River Dart (with boat trips) a ferry to Kingswear, a steam railway and Agatha Christie's holiday house (National Trust - need to pre-book). | ||
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