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Explore our beautiful country
with all its changing scenery.
| Tiverton
Tiverton is the largest town in Mid Devon and is situated on the
River Exe. The name "Tiverton" originates from the word
"Twy-Ford" or two Fords which relate to the Fords across
the rivers Exe and Lowman which meet.
Take a trip to Tiverton Castle and experience life as it was 900
years or so ago. Built in 1106 by Richard de Redvars on the orders
of Henry I.Visit the excellent museum where there are 15 galleries
covering topics from agriculture to local architecture and archaeology.
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Grand Western Canal
- walking distance from Hornhill
Explore the Grand Western Canal aboard a traditionally painted Horse-drawn
barge. Step back in time as you board the 'Tivertonian' and enjoy
the peace and tranquillity of The Grand Western Canal, Devon's Prettiest
Canal Country Park. The Grand Western Horseboat Co. upholds the nostalgia
of yester-year on one of only a few, traditional Horse-drawn Barges
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Knightshayes
- can be seen from Hornhill
Knightshayes Court is the striking Victorian mansion and former home
of the Heathcoat-Amory family. A rare survival of the work of William
Burges, flamboyant architect of the late 19th century, this mansion
displays a rich mixture of medieval romanticism and lavish decoration.
The interiors and contents reveal a fascinating insight into grand
Victorian life, and are enjoyed by visitors of all ages.
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Coldharbour Mill
Coldharbour Mill Working Wool Museum, in the Devon Heartland, houses
an impressive array of working spinning and weaving machines, two
mill engines and an 1888 Lancashire boiler. Also on site, the giant
New World Tapestry, licensed Waterside Restaurant and Mill Shop..
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Exmoor
The moorland on Exmoor developed largely as a result of the destruction
of woodland in prehistoric times. On the gently undulating hills there
are extensive areas of uncultivated moorland. The heather moors are
dominated by ling, with whortleberry, whose fruits are a local delicacy.
In the centre of Exmoor around Simonsbath lies the former royal hunting
forest. The moorland on the coast, known as coastal heath, is the
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Exeter
Founded by the Romans in about AD 50 and has served as the regional
capital of the South West ever since. Exter is a colourful, cosmopolitan
City, surrounded by countryside, just a few miles from the sea.
Discover 2000 years of history and heritage, shop in covered malls
and cobbled alleyways, enjoy a year-round programme of events and
activities and explore the nearby coast, countryside and national
parks.
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