Musbury is situated in an area of outstanding
natural beauty in the Axe Valley and if you are seeking the best
countryside and coastal scenery East Devon has to offer, the Axe
Valley is the place to visit.
Musbury church is home to a unique 17th century
tomb of the Drake family, and the nearby village of Whitford
boasts a fine example of a Devon longhouse, besides being the
perfect place to stop and have a picnic.
Musbury Castle is an Iron Age camp that looks out
onto the beautiful river Axe. The area is not only a historical
treat but there is much for the wildlife lover and keen
birdwatchers alike. The hedgerows that extend down the East
Devon Way hold whitethroats and yellowhammers. There are the
Lower Bruckland fishing lakes that attract birds including
little grebes and shelduck. This is a lovely site that gives
great views of the surrounding countryside.
The river is a
wildlife haven, and the perfect site for a picnic is Coronation
Corner, where visitors can relax and take in the scenery.
There are lots of opportunities for walking, cycling, or simply
taking it easy and having a picnic. There is plenty for all the
family to enjoy, from a meal in a friendly pub to visiting
places of historic interest or enjoying the wonderful
countryside and abundance of wildlife
Bicton Gardens
Fabulous gardens with a red brick mansion house that
commands a view across historic English Heritage Grade 1 listed parkland
stretching before you to Bicton Lake.
Crealy Adventure Park
This offers “magic, fun and adventure for all the
family”
Honiton Lace Museium
A world renowned centre of antique lace
making.
Lyme Regis - The Jurassic Coast
Surrounded by beautiful coastlines and countryside,
Lyme Bay is famous for its geology and fossil finds, and has now been
awarded World Heritage Site Status.
Exeter Cathedral
On visiting
Exeter Cathedral, which dates from the early 12th Century, you will be
struck by its beauty and antiquity.
Hugh
Fearnley-Whittingstall
River Cottage
Hugh and
the team are now moving onwards and upwards. In 2006, they relocated to a
new, permanent home on the Devon-Dorset border – Park Farm. Until
recently, this was a traditional, family-run farm. It had fallen into
disuse, but the River Cottage team are restoring it to its former state
of busy productivity, raising livestock and growing a huge range of
fresh produce to supply the kitchen and the new, improved range of
events.
Seaton Tramway
Take the tram:
for a unique experience take a ride on the Seaton Tramway, which
travels from Seaton to Colyton via Colyford, and offers
panoramic views of the estuary.
West Country Cottages
