11.9 miles away from Finlake Resort – EX6 8JQ. This distance is a perfect day trip for families, couples, or solo travellers looking to explore the scenic beauty of Devon. The journey to Powderham Castle offers stunning views of the Devonshire countryside,...
12.1 miles away – TQ3 1TA A rare survivor, this medieval fortress with high curtain walls, towers and a portcullis, is set in a landscape of rolling hills and orchards. Compton Castle is a fascinating mixture of romance and history. It has been home to the...
13.1 miles away – TQ2 5JE Torre Abbey is Torbay’s most historic building, an ancient scheduled monument dating back to 1196 and set within 18 acres of garden and parkland. It’s also a multi-award-winning visitor attraction housing an impressive art...
13.4 miles away- EX4 3EB Exeter Guildhall on the High Street of Exeter, Devon, England has been the centre of civic government for the city for at least 600 years. Much of the fabric of the building is medieval, though the elaborate frontage was added in the 1590s and...
13.5 miles away – EX4 7JJ This fascinating historic site on Catherine Street boasts the remains of a 15th-century alms-house, a 13th-century canonry, a 4th-century Roman dwelling and a 1st-century Roman watchtower. The most obvious remains belong to the...
14.4 miles away EX4 3PL Rougemont Castle, also known as Exeter Castle, is the historic castle of Exeter, Devon, England. It was built into the northern corner of the Roman city walls starting in or shortly after 1068, following Exeter’s rebellion against William...
14.4 miles away TQ1 2JF People have been venturing into Kents Cavern (or Kent’s Hole as it was called before 1865) for over 2,000 years. Scientific recordings of archaeology and geology has taken place for 200 years. Over 50,000 artefacts have been recovered...
14.9 miles away TQ2 6XA Cockington Court is one of Torbay’s favourite destinations, combining history with present day through a thriving craft centre and a popular programme of events. The site enjoys a growing reputation as a regional centre for quality arts...
15.7 miles away TQ3 3HF The Palace Theatre is a theatre in Paignton, Devon, England. It was built in 1890 and is the oldest working theatre in Torbay. It has been owned and run by Torbay Council or its predecessor organisations since 1920. The theatre underwent a...
16.3 miles away EX6 6PB Castle Drogo is situated high above the Teign Gorge. Sir Edwin Lutyens designed it for self-made millionaire Julius Drewe. It looks ancient, but this remarkable building was only constructed 100 years ago, the last castle ever built in England....
