Monkleigh House, Devon

HALLOWEEN!!

Monkleigh House — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:59:50 +0000

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

Gnome Reserve

Monkleigh House — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:21:50 +0000

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 and magic mixed in, visit The Gnome Reserve.

Set amid truly rural countryside between Bideford and Bude just 7 miles from the Devon Cornwall border. the 4 acre Reserve comprises woodland, stream, 30 yard pond, meadow and garden – home to 1000+ gnomes and pixies, and about 250 labelled species of wild flowers, herbs, grasses and ferns.

Gnome hats are loaned free of charge together with fishing rods, so you don’t embarrass the gnomes! Take your cameras and embarrass the family with some truly memorable photos for the family album!

The children will love it because there is so much for them to discover from a woodpecker in a tree to a pixie flitting over clumps of comfrey. Recommended also for adults whose sophistication can have robbed them of a freshness of vision…The Gnome Reserve will rejuvenate you!

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The Tarka Trail

Monkleigh House — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:08:34 +0000

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 described in the book based on actual locations which have changed little since it was written and can still be seen today.

Monkleigh House makes a good central base to stay whilst exploring the Tark Trail.

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The Big Sheep

Monkleigh House — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:08:51 +0000

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 lambs, pottery making, mountain boarding and for the adults there is even a brewery!

No matter what the weather there is always something going on!

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The Milky Way

Monkleigh House — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:29:44 +0000

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 back & watch our amazing live shows featuring Merlin from Britain’s Got Talent, plus fantastic displays from the North Devon Bird of Prey Centre.

At The Milky Way we’ve got attractions to suit all ages, whatever the weather. With over 85,000 sq ft of indoor fun & acres of outdoor activities, The Milky Way theme park is the biggest all weather, family day out in North Devon! There are so many things to do plus ALL the rides are included in the entrance fee! Your adventure awaits… are you ready?

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Clovelly

Monkleigh House — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:13:45 +0000

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 part of the village was saved from development by the family. The policy of the Clovelly estate has maintained – against all the odds – this picture postcard village as a living village. There are no Holiday cottages allowed in the main village, and the mode of transport is either sledges for the Friday deliveries, or donkeys for the visiting tourists.

“Suddenly a hot gleam of sunlight fell upon the white cottages, with their grey steaming roofs and little scraps of garden courtyard, and lighting up the wings of the gorgeous butterflies which fluttered from the woodland down to the garden.” A quote from author Charles Kingsley from over 150 years ago and since then the village has hardly changed.

Traffic is banned from the high street with visitors parking at the top of the hill adjacent to the Visitor Centre.

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Swimming with Seals

Monkleigh House — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:28:00 +0000

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 you have ever watched any of these shows and though ” I would like to do that” or ” where can we do that too?” and would like the expereince of a lifetime then call Clive Pearson, and book with him as soon as you can!

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Bideford

Monkleigh House — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:38:14 +0000

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 put out from Bideford, included amongst them are fishing vessels on their way to the Atlantic, sailing ships with their tall masts and the regular ferry to Lundy Island. Together with its beautiful park, two bridges and variety of shops and entertaiment Bideford makes for a lovely town to visit.

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Lundy Island

Monkleigh House — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:34:25 +0000

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 in use), a castle, church, shop, tavern, working farm, several handsome houses and cottages and a population of about 18.

Lundy offers a very rare experience. It is large enough to have a genuine life of its own, which visitors can share and enjoy, but small and far enough away to be a world apart and unspoilt. Activities on Lundy range from the adventurous, such as rock climbing or diving in the Marine Nature Reserve, to the more gentle pursuits of birdwatching, walking, socialising at the Marisco Tavern or simply relaxing in this remote and tranquil place.

The wealth of marine life which surrounds the island of Lundy remained largely undiscovered until the development of the aqualung allowed marine biologists to study the seabed at first hand. It soon became apparent that there was an amazing array of marine animals and plants to be found within a small area of seabed. One reason for this is because of the wide variety of underwater habitats which exists around the island. These range from steep cliffs and boulder slopes, sand-filled gullies and canyons, to extensive plains of mud and gravel.