Things To Do near Compton Castle (National Trust)
Exeter City Wall Trail, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 18 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...
Exeter's Underground Passages, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 18 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...
Exeter Medieval Trail, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Medieval Exeter Exeter is home to a wealth of medieval buildings. Follow the Exeter Medieval Trail to learn more about the city's past. Locations on Exeter Medieval Trail Exeter Medieval Trail runs past Castle Street, Cathedral Yard, Southernhay, Wynard's Almshouses, Smyther...
The Devon Witches, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 18 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...
Rougemont Castle (Exeter Castle), Exeter, South Devon (approx. 18 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...
Salcombe Maritime Museum, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Superb local museum Salcombe Maritime Museum is one of South Devon's many superb local museums providing information about local shipwrecks, boatbuilding and Salcombe's history in WWI and WWII. Location of Salcombe Maritime Museum Salcombe Maritime Museum is situated in Marke...
Bantham The Sloop Inn, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Great pub in village behind Bantham Beach Bantham is a South Devon village by one of South West England's most beautiful beaches. At low tide, the sand at Bantham Beach pushes out towards Burgh Island. It's a good spot for a pub. It's a superb spot for coastal and estuary walking. For walks fr...
The Ferry Inn, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Overlooking the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary and the Salcombe East Portlemouth Ferry The Ferry Inn has one of the best beer garden locations in the Westcountry. The terrace overlooks the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary and the Salcombe East Portlemouth Ferry. East Portlemouth Beaches (Small's Cove t...
Bigbury-on-Sea/Bantham Ferry, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Information boards on the River Avon and Estuary Information boards on site read: 'River Avon Ferry Service The Avon Ferry operates a seasonal passenger service running from Cockleridge Ham to Bantham. Ferry information. The Avon Ferry operates a seasonal service running from Cockle...
East Portlemouth Beaches (Small's Cove up to Ditchend Cove), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Stunning, sandy beaches which run along the East Portlemouth side of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary The lower section of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary is lined with stunning, sandy beaches. Some of the best are on the east side of the estuary around East Portlemouth. At low tide, these beach...
Salcombe East Portlemouth Ferry, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Regular foot passenger ferry across the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary The Salcombe East Portlemouth Ferry is a foot passenger ferry running regularly throughout the year between Salcombe Landing/Jubilee Ferry Pier by The Ferry Inn and East Portlemouth Landing below the Venus Cafe. In winter, it ru...
Bantham Quay, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Quayside location as beautiful as Bantham's famous beach Huge numbers of people head to Bantham Beach throughout the year. It's one of the UK's best and most beautiful beaches. Fewer people explore the River Avon and Estuary that runs between Bantham Beach and Bigbury-on-Sea Beach. If you're on h...
East Portlemouth (viewpoint to Salcombe and the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Classic view of Salcombe and the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary If you're spending a good chunk of holiday time in the Salcombe area then we'd recommend heading to the various viewpoints around the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. Snapes Point and Sharp Tor provide exceptional views. The viewpoint fro...
Woodcombe Sand (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
One of South Devon's best 'secret' beaches If you're looking for coastline and beaches away from the crowds then head east of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. One of South Devon's best 'secret' beaches is at Woodcombe Sand (Beach). Located below steep cliffs, Woodcombe Sand (Beach) is small and...
Salcombe Ferries and Boat Trips, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Ferries from Salcombe The Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary is one of the most remarkable places in the UK. When on holiday in the Salcombe area, ferry and boat trips are essential experiences. Ferries run across and up/down the estuary. Some are short, functional services. Others feel more like boat...