Things To Do near Becky Falls
Rougemont Castle (Exeter Castle), Exeter, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
The oldest standing castle building in England Rougemont Castle, or Exeter Castle, was built shortly after the Norman Conquest. The main attraction today is the fine gatehouse which is said to be the oldest standing castle building in England. There's an information board by the gatehouse prov...
The Devon Witches, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Last people in England to be executed for witchcraft tried here and hanged The last people in England to be executed for witchcraft were tried and hanged in Exeter. There's a plaque on a wall of the ruined Rougemont Castle that reads: 'THE DEVON WITCHES. IN MEMORY OF Temperance Lloyd Susannah...
Exeter City Wall Trail, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Exeter's Roman wall Exeter City Wall was 'built by the Romans about 200A.D., since repaired by others. Much of the City Wall still stands, some of it of original Roman workmanship'. (Source: information plaque on the Exeter City Wall, photo provided) Locations on the Exeter City Wall...
Cockington Court and Craft Centre, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Mansion at the heart of Cockington Country Park Cockington Court is the old mansion house at the heart of Cockington Country Park. Today, its buildings host a wide range of craft and art studios and independent retailers. Buy glass, metal, slate and jewellery all worked on site. There's also...
Exeter's Underground Passages, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Medieval tunnels running underneath the city of Exeter Exeter's Underground Passages are medieval tunnels running underneath the city of Exeter. The tunnels were built to supply water to the city. According to the guidebook, 'no similar system of passages can be explored by the public e...
Drizzle Combe, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Part of the Upper Plym Valley (English Heritage) and known for its prehistoric sites Drizzle Combe is a short valley in the southern section of the Dartmoor National Park. It's situated between Burrator Reservoir and the high south moor. Cut by a brook, the area is known for its prehistoric sites...
Watcombe Beach, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Wonderful arc of sand and rock below high cliffs and woodland Watcombe Beach is a wonderful arc of sand and rock. It sits below high cliffs in a heavily wooded section of the South Devon coast. There's a cafe/bar and seating area above the beach. You'll also find public loos on site. Whilst...
Cockington Country Park, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
English Riviera Country Park Cockington Country Park is a superb and very popular country park close to the sea front and Torquay in The English Riviera. It's packed with places to eat and drink, craft and art studios and independent retailers. There are galleries, scultpures in a walled gar...
Powderham Castle and Estate, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Top South Devon family day out Powderham Castle is a top South Devon family day out. The castle is part of the Powderham Estate which also includes a Deer Park Safari, Secret Garden, children's play fort and Birds of Prey exhbitions. Powderham Castle is the family home of the Earl of Devo...
The Old Sludge Beds Nature Reserve, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
The River Exe below the M5 Situated between Exeter Canal and the River Exe below the M5 spanning the wetland. 'The Old Sludge Beds are an important wetland nature reserve. There should be lots to see and hear whatever time of year you visit.' Highlights include warbler, Pipistrelle bats, peaco...
Exe Estuary Trail, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
River Exe and Exe Estuary The River Exe rises on Exmoor National Park's high moor. It flows through Mid Devon to Exeter where it meets the sea at the Exe Estuary. The Exe Estuary Trail is a multi-use recreational trail that runs around the side of the estuary. You can walk, run or cy...
The Turf, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Glorious pub location overlooking the Exe Estuary Lock and pub at the southern end of the Exeter Ship Canal offering exceptional views of the Exe Estuary. Topsham is across the water to the north and Exmouth is to the south east. The Turf Pub is in a glorious location. We'd recommend visiting...
Topsham/Turf Ferry, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Crossing the River Exe and Estuary between Topsham and The Turf Small ferry running between Topsham and The Turf and Turf Lock. Location of Topsham/Turf Ferry We've positioned Topsham/Turf Ferry on Google maps. Zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting to see its location....
Babbacombe Model Village, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Model village close to the coast at Babbacombe in the The English Riviera This is one of South Devon's most popular family attractions. 'Thousands of miniature buildings, people and vehicles capture the essence of England's past, present and future' (Babbacombe Model Village wesbite). P...
Bygones, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Top family and rainy day attraction Bygones is a very popular visitor attraction on the The English Riviera. The attraction includes a life size street with Victorian shops, period display rooms from the Golden Victorian Age, a 28 foot model railway and railwayana, a World War I trench and milita...