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  1. Add Exeter Red Coat Guided Tours to your Itinerary

    Exeter Red Coat Guided Tours

    Exeter

    Find out more about the city’s turbulent history on a free guided walking tour with the Red Coat Guides, running daily throughout the year.

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  2. Add The Donkey Sanctuary to your Itinerary

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    The Donkey Sanctuary

    Sidmouth

    Bring out the best in your herd and make memories that last a lifetime at The Donkey Sanctuary. Meet hundreds of adorable rescue donkeys for FREE and discover so much more besides.

  3. Add Exeter Quayside to your Itinerary

    Exeter Quayside

    Exeter

    Exeter's Historic Quayside is the most attractive area in the city, popular with locals & visitors for its fascinating history, pubs & restaurants.

  4. Add Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery - RAMM to your Itinerary

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    Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery - RAMM

    Exeter

    Exeter’s world-class museum has stunning displays and galleries, fabulous exhibitions and modern amenities.

    The displays reveal Devon and Exeter’s rich history and global connections. Exotic animals, birds and insects delight children and the World…

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  5. Add Custom House Visitor Centre to your Itinerary

    Custom House Visitor Centre

    Exeter

    The Custom House Visitor Centre is in the centre of Exeter's historic quayside & occupies one of the most historic buildings on the waterfront.

  6. Add Haldon Forest Park - Forestry England to your Itinerary

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    Haldon Forest Park - Forestry England

    Exeter

    Whether you want a gentle stroll or an exhilarating mountain biking experience, there’s something for everyone at Haldon Forest Park. Open 364 days of the year, there is something for every interest to connect you with the great outdoors.

  7. Add Topsham Museum to your Itinerary

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    Topsham Museum

    Topsham

    Topsham’s Museum has many things to learn about for those visiting including the town’s history, shipbuilding & Exe Estuary’s wildlife.

  8. Add National Trust Killerton House & Gardens to your Itinerary

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    National Trust Killerton House & Gardens

    Exeter

    Killerton House is an 18thC house built for the Acland family surrounded by 18 acres of beautiful gardens and countryside to explore.

  9. Add Canonteign Falls to your Itinerary

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    Canonteign Falls

    Nr Exeter

    Canonteign Falls is a stunning natural attraction in the heart of Devon. Visit us for peaceful walks among the waterfalls and lakes and family fun in the gardens and playgrounds. Escape the crowds and experience the highest waterfall in Dartmoor…

  10. Add St Nicholas Priory to your Itinerary

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    St Nicholas Priory

    Exeter

    Exeter’s oldest building, the original priory was turned into Tudor home and is now a performance and community venue. Come and experience 900 years of Exeter’s history and join us in discovering the secrets of our wonderful building.

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  11. Add The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum to your Itinerary

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    The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum

    Prince of Wales Road, Exeter

    A museum dedicated to the audience's experience of the moving image. Explore the visual culture from magic lanterns to Marilyn Monroe.
    The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum is an ACE Accredited public museum dedicated to our experience of the moving image…

  12. Add Ludwell Valley Park Trail to your Itinerary

    Ludwell Valley Park Trail

    Exeter

    A one and a half-mile route around Ludwell Valley Park

  13. Add Sandy Bay to your Itinerary

    Sandy Bay

    Exmouth

    Sandy Bay in Exmouth is a half-mile long privately owned beach which is sheltered and ideal for families. The beach is good for swimming and water sports, and there is a lifeguard during the summer months.

  14. Add RSPB Aylesbeare nature reserve to your Itinerary

    RSPB Aylesbeare nature reserve

    Exmouth Road, Aylesbeare

    Aylesbeare is also important for its dragonflies, including the rare southern damselfly, and butterflies. It has the largest butterfly list of any RSPB reserve, with over 30 different species being regularly recorded. This area is also of considerabl

  15. Add Teignmouth River Beach to your Itinerary

    Teignmouth River Beach

    Teignmouth

    Located on the estuary side of town, this charming beach takes you back to days gone by. Local fishermen mend nets, sand eels are caught, boats bob up and down with the tide and children splashing and playing.

  16. Add Teignmouth Town Beach to your Itinerary

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    Teignmouth Town Beach

    Teignmouth

    A long sandy beach from the mouth of the River Teign east towards Dawlish. Free summer entertainment, with the added attraction of the Victorian Pier and a state-of-the-art childern's play area.

  17. Add Beer Beach to your Itinerary

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    Beer Beach

    Seaton

    Picturesque fishing village with high chalk cliffs.

  18. Riverside Valley Park

    Exeter

    Riverside Valley Park extends for several miles through the city forming part of a major wildlife highway linking Exmoor to the sea. The character of the park changes down its length, becoming more informal and richer in wildlife. There are some…

  19. Add Matford Marsh to your Itinerary

    Matford Marsh

    Exeter

    Matford Marshes is a small, relatively new site halfway between Exeter and Exminster - just 3 miles (6 km) from the city centre. It's one of our Exe Estuary reserves.

  20. Add Dawlish Town Beach to your Itinerary

    Dawlish Town Beach

    Dawlish

    Within a short walk from the town centre, Dawlish Town Beach is ideal to escape the hustle and bustle of the town. Take a boat trip around the bay and spot the dolphins or see if you can catch a mackerel for tea off the breakwater.

  21. Add Dawlish Warren and Cliffs to your Itinerary

    Dawlish Warren and Cliffs

    Dawlish

    Dawlish Warren is a fascinating place. This sand spit at the mouth of the Exe Estuary is not only of geological interest but is also a nationally important habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals.