Devon Wine Trail, , Devon
Among Devon's green rolling hills are lush vineyards, bursting with grapes that are made into award-winning whites, reds, rosés and fizzies. There are nine vineyards on the trail, producing a variety of different wines.
Drop into Yearlstone Vineyard in Mid Devon close to the famous C18th Bickleigh Mill and have a bite to eat while sampling fantastic wines. Head across to the ancient monastic Crediton to Down St Mary Vineyard for a fizz that is every bit as classy as Champagne. To the east are the small vineyards of Willhayne and Highcroft also producing very good wines. Near Exeter is Manstree Vineyard where you can pick up a bottle of great wine and in season pick your own soft fruit.
Sherborne Castle, Sherborne, Dorset
Once the home of Sir Walter Raleigh, the imposing castle and stunning gardens sit within a Capability Brown influenced landscape. The perfect place either for picnics, for walking and to visit the interior of this historic Castle.
Set in 40 acres of glorious 'Capability' Brown landscaped gardens around a 50 acre lake, the Castle contains a splendid collection of art, furniture and porcelain. Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594, Sherborne Castle has been the home of the Digby family since 1617. Prince William of Orange was entertained here in 1688, and George III visited in 1789.
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Lulworth Castle, Wareham , Dorset
Discover this wonderful C17th Castle surrounded by extensive parkland.
Walk in the footsteps of Kings and Queens. Enjoy the wide open spaces, historic buildings, stunning landscapes and unrivalled views from the Castle Tower. Built as a Hunting Lodge in 1608, this Castle has been owned by the same family for over 365 years. Follow their fortunes, fate and the devastating fire from then until the present day in the gallery.
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Escot Gardens, Maze and Fantasy Woodlands, Fairmile, Devon
Enjoy the in 220 acres of natural historical gardens and fantasy woodland which surround the ancestral home of the Kennaway family.
You’ll find an ark-full of animals with paths, trails and vistas, and everywhere beautiful flowers in their seasons, shrubs and magnificent champion trees. See the Birds of Prey, Otters, Red Squirrels and Wild Boar, get lost in our amazing 4,000 Beach-Tree Maze and try your hand at the Escot letterboxing challenge.
An awe-inspiring visit, Stonehenge is as old as the great temples and pyramids of Egypt and is a powerful reminder of the Stone and Bronze Ages.
