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NEWTON ABBOT RACECOURSE

Newton Abbot has enjoyed a fine tradition of competitive racing for over one hundred years. Since the development of the ninety-one acre site in 1866, racing has continued regularly ever since, only interrupted by the two World Wars. During the First World War the racecourse was occupied by troops and used as a Prisoner of War camp. During the Second World War only one day’s racing was held until peace was declared.

VIEWING AREAS

Paddock Enclosure:

Exclusive access to the Paddock Grandstand, award winning Post Restaurant, Paddock Restaurant and Terrace Rooms Restaurant, as well as all public areas, Bars and a variety of food outlets.

Course Enclosure:

Acres of picnic space, large bar areas, snack bars and betting facilities together with a close-up view of the racing action for a great price.

Grandstand seats

Available at each of the eighteen fixtures

ADMISSION

£12 per person
Under 16's are free (accompanied by an adult)

£6 per person
Under 16's are free (accompanied by an adult)

£1 An annual seat badge is available at £15.

GROUP DAY OUT

Organise a group day-out at the races and get a discount.
For a great day out with colleagues, customers and friends come national hunt racing at Newton Abbot. By booking in advance, with a group of 10 or more you'll save £2 per person off the normal entrance to the Paddock admission.

PARKING

Cars: Free. There is a limited amount of Rails car Parking available to those on a first come first served basis at a charge of £2.00. Alternately an annual reserve berth on the rails is available at £25.00 this covers all 18 fixtures.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Telephone Enquiries: 01626 353235

NATIONAL MARINE AQUARIUM

You will be amazed by what you discover at the National Marine Aquarium. Take a spectacular underwater journey through streams, rivers, shorelines, reefs and oceans. Stand in awe in front of some of the largest and most spectacular underwater displays in Europe.

See the stunning Shark Theatre set in over 700,000 litres of water... a live Coral Reef with hundreds of brightly coloured fish... or a Wave Tank washing thousands of litres of sea water back and forth. Come face to face with thousands of marine creatures from the spectacular to the weird... the colourful to the deadly.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/EVENTS

LOCATION

Rope Walk, Coxide, Plymouth PL4 0LF

OPEN

Daily

TIMES

1 April-31 October 10am-6pm / 1 November-31 March 10am-4pm

ADMISSION

COMMENTS

Group Discounts Available. (Booking Line 01752 275211)

FURTHER INFORMATION

Telephone: 01752 220084

TORQUAY MUSEUM

Devon’s oldest museum has recently undergone major refurbishment, including fascinating new galleries and interactive displays.

* Devon Farmhouse Gallery: a reconstructed period farmhouse kitchen, parlour and linhay, furnished with the famous Laycock collection of everyday domestic and rural life.

* Kent’s Cavern Collection: Discover prehistoric artefacts excavated from the Kent’s

* Agatha Christie Collection: uncover the real life story behind the world renowned crime writer, born in Torquay.

Cavern national archaeological heritage site by William Pengelly.

* Local Studies: Learn more about local history (open two days a week, ring for details).

* Time Ark Gallery: Follow the interactive trail to discover past environments and the natural world.

* Treasure House: Interesting collections of ethnography, Egyptology, archaeology, geology and social history housed in a beautiful Venetian-Gothic-style building.

VISITOR FACILITIES

Relax in Pengelly’s, a high quality café serving morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea.

Purchase  from a wide range of gifts and souvenirs from the museum shop.

LOCATION

529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HG

OPEN

All year round

TIMES

Monday-Saturday 10am until 5pm. In addition the museum will be open on Sunday between 1.30pm and 5pm

ADMISSION

Adults £3 Concessions £2 Children £1.50 Family Tickets £7.50 (admitting 2 adults and 3 children)

COMMENTS

The museum offers a wide range of educational services. Telephone to enquire about gallery workshops, object handling, role play etc.

Easy access to all public galleries via a lift, ramp and chair lift.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Telephone: 01803 293975

PAIGNTON ZOO

Set in 75 spectacular acres of natural setting, Paignton Zoo provides a great family day out, offering an exciting opportunity to discover more about conservation and the world’s endangered species.

The zoo is divided up into zones which represent the world’s habitats and are home to thousands of species, including:

*Savannah: African Elephants, Zebras, White Rhino’s, Giraffes, Ostriches and Hornbills.

*Forest: Lions, Tigers, Gorillas, Gibbons, Orang-Utans, Owls.

*Wetland: Penguins, Storks, Flamingos, Pelicans, Cranes and a variety of waterfowl.

*Tropical Forest: Exotic plants and over 20 species of reptiles.

*Desert: Camels and a variety of desert birds and reptiles.

Primley is the oldest part of the zoo and its inhabitants include Black Apes, Red Pandas, Monkeys, Tapirs, Tortoises, Kangaroos and several species of birds.

Facilities

Island Restaurant and Living World gift shop open daily. Snack bars open during the summer.

Itinerary:

10.45 am: Baboon feeding time

11.30 am: Pelican feeding time at the Main Lake

12.00 pm: Meet the keeper at the Ape Centre

12.15 pm: Big cat feeding time

2.00 pm: Elephant feeding time and meet the keeper

2.30 pm: Feathered Feats Parrot Show

3.15 pm: Monkey House feeding time and meet the keeper

LOCATION

Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7EU

OPEN

Every day except Christmas

TIMES

10 am until 6 pm during the summer, dusk in winter

ADMISSION

Adult £ 8.00 Child (Aged 3 - 15) £ 5.75 Senior Citizen and Student £ 6.50

Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) £ 24.70

COMMENTS

Reductions for disabled visitors, carers free. Designated parking spaces and drop-off points adjacent to main entrance. Free wheelchair loan service.

No dogs allowed except for guide dogs.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Information Line: 01803 697500

KENT’S CAVERN

Kent’s Cavern is one of the most important Palaeolithic caves in Northern Europe and the oldest recognisable human dwelling in Britain. It holds beautiful and spectacular geological formations and significant prehistoric finds, some over 450,000 years old.

Ghost Nights

Walk through the caves by candlelight and listen to the guide's tales and stories of spooky experiences and strange goings on in Kent’s Cavern and other caves.

Friday evenings April to October
6.30pm, 7.45pm and 9.00pm

July and August
Every half hour from 6.30pm to 9.00pm

TIMES

Friday evenings April to October 6.30pm, 7.45pm and 9.00pm
July and August Every half hour from 6.30pm to 9.00pm

Chiller Evenings

Exploring the caves by candlelight you travel back into the unknown on a fact and fantasy journey through the history of the caves.

Thanks to the Professor's failing time machine you are sent on a journey through the dark and dimly light passages and chambers of the cave. This is a fun and chilling theatrical show with actors playing various historic and gruesome characters throughout the caves.

TIMES

Monday to Thursday Evening July & August Half Hourly from 6.30 - 9.00pm

LOCATION

Ilsham Road, Torquay

OPEN

All year round from 10 am, last tour 5 pm during the summer

ADMISSION

Telephone for details

COMMENTS

Open evenings during the school holidays for special tours. Advanced booking essential for special events.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Telephone: 01803 215 136

BYGONES

Wander back in time and experience life as our ancestors knew it.

Featuring:

*Life size Victorian street of shops and period rooms.

*Giant model railway and railwayana collection.

*Interactive and illuminated children’s fantasy land.

*Multi sensory World War 1 Trench and militaria collection.

*New display for 2002 a real Anderson Shelter.

LOCATION

St. Marychurch, Torquay

OPEN

Every day except Christmas Day

TIMES

Summer: 10 am - !0 pm, Friday – Sunday 10 am – 6pm

ADMISSION

Telephone for details

COMMENTS

Not suitable for wheelchairs. Pushchairs should be left at reception

FURTHER INFORMATION

Information and group booking telephone: 01803 326108

CAYMAN SHORT COURSE GOLF

Come and enjoy the excitement and experience of a new concept of the traditional game of golf created in the natural Devon countryside. Eighteen high quality greens and manicured fairways.

• Play with the ‘Cayman’ golf ball commissioned by Jack Nicklaus
• Clubs and balls provided
• Golfers can use their own clubs
• 18 holes in approximately two hours

LOCATION

On the main Paignton to Brixham road (A3022) next to the Go-Kart track

TIMES

Telephone for daily opening times

COMMENTS

Special rates for families and parties

FURTHER INFORMATION

Telephone: 01803 845909

EDEN PROJECT

The Eden Project is a global garden on an epic scale, giving hope for a sustainable future and demonstrating mankind’s dependence on plants. Eden has become a top international visitor destination and unique educational resource. A ‘Living Theatre of Plants and People’ Eden stands as a vibrant reminder of our place in nature and provides a living demonstration of regeneration.

• Experience the sights and smells of the rainforest in the Humid Tropics Biome
• Walk amongst the orange and lemon trees and old olive groves. Enjoy the environments of California and South Africa in the Warm Temperate Zone
• In the Roofless Biome thirty acres of crescent shapes terraces tell the story of plants that have changed the world and could continue to change the future.

LOCATION

Bodelva, St. Austell, Cornwall

OPEN

All Year Round

TIMES

10am until 6pm, later during the Summer

ADMISSION

Adults £9.80, Children £4.00, Senior Citizens, £7.50 Students £5.00,

Family Tickets £23.00

COMMENTS

Access to virtually the entire site by wheelchair, including the Landtrains which run regularly.

Pictorial communication available for people with learning disabilities. Cyclists welcome.

Buses run daily from St. Austell and Newquay.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Telephone: 01726 811911

DARTMOUTH CASTLE

Standing in a superb waterside location guarding the entrance to the estuary, Dartmouth Castle commands magnificent battlement views across the sea. One of the first castles to have been built specifically to accommodate guns, it was erected during the Fifteenth Century to protect the homes and warehouses of the Dartmouth merchants, although remnants of a small fortress predating this by more than two hundred years can still be seen.

August 25^th and 26^th A Tudor minstrel entertains with lively song from a bygone age. From 12pm onwards.

August 27^th and 28^th The Thunder of the Guns; Victorian gunners fire the castle gun on the hour as part of the port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta. From 12pm until 4pm.

Special events take place throughout the year. For further information call: 0870 333 118

LOCATION

A mile south of Dartmouth town centre off the B3025

OPEN

April to October. Wednesday to Sunday from November to March.

TIMES

From 10am daily

ADMISSION

COMMENTS

Hands-on exhibitions and displays bring the 600 year history of the castle to life.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Telephone: 01803 833588

PAIGNTON & DARTMOUTH STEAM RAILWAY

Enjoy Torbay’s spectacular coastal scenery with views as far as Lyme Bay and Portland Bill. Travel through the delightful wooded slopes bordering the estuary of the beautiful River Dart. Why not combine your journey with a ferry trip to the olde worlde town of Dartmouth.

TRAIN ONLY  - PAIGNTON TO KINGSWEAR

FARES

Adult £6.60, Child 5-15 £4.60, Senior Citizens £6.00, Family Ticket £20

TRAIN & FERRY TO DARTMOUTH

FARES

Adult £7.70, Child 5-15 £5.20, Senior Citizens £7.10, Family Ticket £24

TRAIN, FERRY & BOAT TRAIN’ CRUISE (INCLUDES 1 HOUR RIVER DART CRUISE)

FARES

Adult £11.50, Child 5-15 £8.00, Senior Citizens £11.00, Family Ticket £31

TRAIN, FERRY CRUISE & BUS ‘ROUND ROBIN’ TRIP.

FARES

Adult £12.00, Child 5-15 £8.50, Senior Citizens £11.00, Family Ticket £32

COMMENTS

Conveniently located in Paignton town centre approximately 200yds from the sea front. Full train timetable available from Tourist Information Centres or by request (see contact number below)

FURTHER INFORMATION

Telephone: 01803 555872

STEAM TRAIN RIDES ALONG THE SEA WALL

This year the old steam train are back, running along the legendary seaside railway between the beautiful cathedral city of Exeter and the bustling seaside towns of Torquay and Paignton.

The Dawlish Donkey

RETURN FARES

Adult £15, Child £10, Senior Citizens £12.50, Family Ticket £45

The Dartin’ Donkey

RETURN FARES

Adult £22.50, Child £17.50, Senior Citizens £19.50, Family Ticket £60

The Eden Pixie (visit the Eden Project)

RETURN FARES

Adult £36, Child £31 inclusive

The Dawlish Donkey (visit Dobwalls)

RETURN FARES

Adult £30, Child £25 inclusive

COMMENTS

Under 5’s travel free. Telephone for further details.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Telephone: 0871 871 4119

DARTMOOR HAWKING

Come and experience the thrill and excitement of flying hawks in the glorious surroundings of Dartmoor National Park.

• The half-day falconry experience provides an unforgettable insight into the training and handling of these majestic birds and the unique relationship between the falcons and their trainers.
• Hawk walks are a fantastic introduction to Birds of Prey and you will be given the opportunity to look after your own hawk for the duration of the walk and participate in the flying and exercising of ‘your’ hawk.
• Hunting days offer an excellent opportunity to learn how to handle a hawk and engage in the sport of hunting rabbits and pheasants around the peripheries of Dartmoor. From October through to February.

LOCATION

Events take place on Dartmoor

OPEN

All year round

TIMES

Call for details

ADMISSION

Prices on application

COMMENTS

All equipment is provided but waterproof clothing, in subdued colours, and stout footwear is advisable.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Telephone: 01647 221440 or 07881 628629

HOUSE OF MARBLES

A working glass and games factory set in an historic pottery. Visitors can wander around the old pottery buildings with their listed kilns, visit the glass museums and watch the glass blowing in progress.

LOCATION

The Old Pottery, Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey TQ13 9DS

OPEN

All year round, Monday to Saturday

TIMES

9am until 5pm. 10 am until 5pm Sundays

ADMISSION

Free

COMMENTS

Factory seconds and gift shop. Coffee shop and restaurant.

FURTHER INFORMATION

01626 835285

ENGISH RIVIERA CENTRE

Torquay’s indoor entertainment centre for the whole family.

* Waves Leisure Pool: Flume; Wave Machine; Paddling Pool; Giant Inflatables; Water Spray       Area.

* Neptune’s Knockout: An indoor soft play action and adventure area for under 10’s

* Neptune’s Gallery: Café-Diner situated by the Waves Leisure Pool

* Lifestyle Health & Fitness Suite: 57 Station Gym; Sauna, Steam Room, Jacuzzi; Beauty Suite; Aerobics.

* Garden Room: Varied International Cuisine available at the renowned restaurant

Forthcoming Culinary Events:

French Evening, July 25^th - Sample the delights of France during an enjoyable evening  in the Garden Room £10.95 for 3 courses and coffee

Greek Evening September 26^th – A taste of Greek Cuisine in the Garden Room   £10.95 for 3 courses and coffee

LOCATION

Chestnut Avenue, Torquay TQ2 5LZ

OPEN

All Year

TIMES

ADMISSION

COMMENTS

A range of evening events and shows are staged throughout the year. Call the Box Office on 01803 206 333 for details.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Telephone: 01803 206345

UGBROOKE HOUSE & GARDENS

Private home of the Cliffords for three hundred years, the present house was remodelled in the 1760’s by Robert Adams. The grounds are a fine example of the work of Capability Brown, with the delightful 18^th Century Orangey a perfect venue for tea when the house is open to the public.

LOCATION

Just off the A380 Exeter to Torbay Road

OPEN

July until the beginning of September (Closed Fridays and Saturdays)

TIMES

Grounds 1.30 – 5.30pm. Tour of house 2pm and 3.45pm

ADMISSION

COMMENTS

House and Garden tours by arrangement. Conference facilities.

FURTHER INFORMATION

The Estate Office: 01626 852179

POWDERHAM CASTLE

Home to the Courtenay Family since 1391 and open to the public for over 40 years. Stroll through the tranquil grounds and watch the fallow deer. Explore the beautiful Eighteenth Century woodland walk and climb up to the Belvedere for stunning views of the Exe.

* Regular guided tours through the magnificent State Rooms

* Tractor & trailer rides around the grounds

* Working blacksmith and wheelwright.

* Medieval Jousting

* Restaurant and Tearooms

* Country Store with fresh bakery, home produce, family butchers and extensive range of gifts and souvenirs

LOCATION

Ten minutes from Exeter on the Dawlish Road

OPEN

All year round

TIMES

Monday – Saturday 9am until 6pm, Sunday 10am until 5.30pm

ADMISSION

COMMENTS

Visit the Country Sore and Restaurant, no castle visit necessary

FURTHER INFORMATION

Telephone: 01626 891883

ROYAL ALBERT MEMORIAL MUSEUM

Museum and Art Gallery with a range of exhibitions, lectures, workshops and hands-on activities. The fully licensed Consort Café offers a selection of light lunches, snacks and delicious cakes, whilst Albert’s, the Museum shop, stocks a wide range of fascinating items and unusual gifts.

Exhibitions

Let’s Face It: A special summer exhibition for all the family. Discover the many facets of the human face through a fascinating array of objects and activities. Style, fashion, conventions, icons, identities, disguise and recognition are illuminated in this intriguing display. (Until September 14^th).

Moor Masks: An exhibition of masks by Phil Clark. All of the masks are designed for performance and the display includes examples from commissions for theatre companies; masks from his own productions which often reflected his relationship with Dartmoor and its legends and myths; and half masks for visitors to try on. (Until September 21^st).

20^th-Century Modern and Contemporary Art: An exhibition reflecting the continually evolving attitude to techniques and subject matter of artists during the last century. Some of the artists featured attained international acclaim, and for many the Westcountry was the focus of their inspiration. (August 3^rd until September 14^th).

Puppets from Java: A display featuring Indonesian puppets collected during the 1970’s from roadside vendors in the mountain resort area of Puncak in Java. (Until September 14^th)

Living History Weekend: A celebration of the history of Exeter with a weekend event in Northernhay Gardens. The museum joins in with the celebrations on Thursday August 1^st, beginning with a celebrity lecture at 3pm by Dr. Julian Richards (BBC2’s Meet the Ancestors) and continuing with a day of time detective work.

The Exeter Ethiopia Link: A display highlighting development work being done in Ethiopia by a group of people from Exeter who, since the 1980’s, have encouraged and supported small, sustainable community development projects. (September 21^st  until February 2003).

ACTIVITY

DESCRIPTION

DETAILS

PRICE

Veitch Lecture

Maggie Campbell-Culver, member of the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens, talks about The Origin of Plants.

Friday July 26^th

7.30pm

Tickets £6 including a glass of wine

Meet the Hayes Family

A day of discovery based on the life and times of a genuine seventeenth century Exeter family residing in Fore Street during the English Civil War.

Saturday August 3^rd

11 am until 1pm and

2pm until 4pm

Free

Lunchtime Talk

Dr. Mike Pidgley, former senior lecturer of Art History at the University of Plymouth, Exeter Campus, provides an informative talk on the Modern and Contemporary Art Exhibition.

August 22^nd

1.10pm until 2pm

£2

Life Drawing

Adults

Workshop

Come and join local artist Victoria Constant for an exploration of the human form utilising different methods, materials and techniques.

Saturday August 27^th

10am until 4pm

Tickets £15     

Adult Workshop

Join Phil Clark to explore the use of masks, different mask-making techniques and ultimately create your own mask.

September 7^th

10am until 4pm

Tickets £15

Including materials

Mask Madness

Family drop-in activity where all are welcome to come along and make a fun mask to wear and take home. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

September 14^th

10.30am until 12pm

Free

SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

ACTIVITY

DESCRIPTION

DETAILS

PRICE

Animal Magic

Mask making for 5-8 year olds plus parent/carer.

Tuesday August 6^th 10am until 12pm or

2pm until 4pm

£3 per session

Adults free

Pop Idol goes Mad

Gigantic life-size model making for over eights.

Wednesday August 7^th

10.30am until 3.30pm

£6 all day

Underground Passages & Fab Faces

Fun day going underground and mask making. Eight year olds and over.

Thursday August 8^th

10.30am until 3.30pm

£6 all day

T-Riffic T-Shirts

T-Shirt printing for 5-8 year olds plus parent/carer.

Tuesday August 13^th

10am until noon or

2pm until 4pm

£3 per session

Adults free

Fuzzy Faces

Real felt making and groovy character making for 8’s and over.

Wednesday August 14^th

10.30am until 3.30pm

£6 all day

Romans. . .

then Monsters

A fun day of Roman romps followed by poetry. For 8’s and over.

Thursday August 15^th

10.30am until 3.30pm

£6 all day

Making Faces

Amazing mobile making for 5-8 year olds plus parent/carer.

Tuesday August 20^th

10am until noon or

2pm until 4pm

£3 per session

Adults free

Pukka Puppets

Funky puppet making for eight year olds and over.

Wednesday August 21^st

10.30am until 3.30pm

£6 all day

Pulling Faces

A fun day of drama for eight year olds and over.

Thursday August 22^nd

10.30am until 3.30pm

£6 all day

Blue in the Face

Colourful collage for 5-8’s plus parent/carer.

Tuesday August 27^th

10am until noon or

2pm until 4pm

£3 per session

Adults free

Manic Masks & Curious Costumes

Mask, jewellery and headdress making for eight year olds and over.

Wednesday August 28^th 

10.30am until 3.30pm

£6 all day

We’re Going on a Bearhunt….Almost

Mini-beasts, stream dipping, live mammal traps and game followed by famous face making. 8’s and over.

Thursday 29^th August

10.30am until 3.30pm

£6 all day

LOCATION

Queen Street, Exeter EX4 3RX

OPEN

Monday – Saturday, All Year Round

TIMES

10pm until 5pm

ADMISSION

Entrance and Exhibitions Free

COMMENTS

There may be a fee for certain lectures and events, please telephone for details.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Telephone: 01392 665858

ESCOT FANTASY GARDENS & PARKLAND

Two hundred and twenty acres of 18^th Century parkland surrounding the ancestral home of the Kennaway family. There are paths, trails, vistas and picnic areas in a