HALLOWEEN!!

Posted on September 30th, 2009 by Monkleigh House
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Title: HALLOWEEN!!
Location: Quigleys Bar, Bideford
Description: Witches, wizards, ghosts and all things scary! Come along for a fun night out!
Start Time: 19.00hrs
Date: 2009-10-31
End Time: 24.00

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Gnome Reserve

Posted on July 31st, 2009 by Monkleigh House
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Nowhere in the world is there anywhere like this magic spot at West Putford in North Devon” wrote United Press International.
Ever wondered if there there was any magic left in the world? Well look no further than the Gnome Reserve!
For a completely unique 100% fun experience, simultaneously 100% ecologically interesting, with an extra 100% wonder [...]

The Tarka Trail

Posted on July 31st, 2009 by Monkleigh House
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Many people have probably heard of Tarka the Otter by Henry Williamson.
`Tarka the Otter’ tells of the “joyful water life and death in the country of the two rivers” of an otter born beside the River Torridge not far from Bideford. Tarka travelled widely throughout north Devon and his journeys, experiences and adventures are vividly [...]

The Big Sheep

Posted on July 31st, 2009 by Monkleigh House
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Over the years The Big Sheep has grown into one of th leading members of DATA (Devon’s Top Attractions Association) and known as one of the best family attractions.
There are so many choices to make you will probably have to go back a second day! There is Duck Trials and Outdoor Combat Games, Bottle feeding [...]

The Milky Way

Posted on July 31st, 2009 by Monkleigh House
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If you’re looking for fun days out and things to do in Devon, The Milky Way Adventure Park has it all! Ride the Cosmic Typhoon Devon’s tallest, fastest & longest roller coaster. Have a wild time in North Devon’s biggest indoor adventure play area with assault courses & slides built for adults & children. Kick [...]

Clovelly

Posted on July 31st, 2009 by Monkleigh House
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Set into a steep hillside, Clovelly is one of the most famous villages in the world. The single cobbled high street winds its way down the hillside through traditional whitewashed cottages festooned with fuchsias and geraniums.
Unusually, the village is privately owned and has been by the Hamlyn family since 1738 because of this the Lower [...]

Swimming with Seals

Posted on July 31st, 2009 by Monkleigh House
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In Clovelly you will find the Jessica Hettie ready to put to sea, as she has done in several TV shows already, including:- “Bill Oddie goes Wild”, “The One Show – with Kate Humble”, “Country File Summer Diaries – with Matt Baker”, “Natures Calendar – with Mike Dilger” & the hit BBC series “Coast”.
So if [...]

Bideford

Posted on July 31st, 2009 by Monkleigh House
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Bideford was once described as ‘the little white town’ by the 20th century author Charles Kinglsey, he of the famed Water Babies book. The quaint town, with its pannier market, borders the Rier Torridge and was once an important port. it is not far from the beaches that are washed by the Atlantic Ocean.
Boats still [...]

Lundy Island

Posted on June 27th, 2009 by Monkleigh House
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Lundy Island lies in the Bristol Channel, about 11 miles off the coast of North Devon. Three miles long and half a mile wide, this granite outcrop rises 400 feet above sea level and is a place of outstanding natural beauty, with tremendous views of England, Wales and the Atlantic. There are three lighthouses (two [...]