Stratton, the parent town
of Bude. A town trail, takes in interesting old buildings including the birthplace of
Anthony Pane the "Cornish Giant". Born in the 'Tree Inn' he stood over
7ft. tall and fought with Sir Bevil Grenville in the Civil War at the nearby "Battle
of Stamford Hill" in 1643.
Dartington Crystal Limited in Great
Torrington, Devon. Telephone (+44) (0)1805 626266. Factory Tours Mon-Fri 9.30
am-3.15pm. Shop and Restaurant Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.00pm. Sun. closes 4.30pm. Tamar Otter Sanctuary at North Petherwin, Nr
Launceston, off B3254 to Bude. British otters are bred here and re-introduced successfully
into the wild. Visitors can see British and Asian otters, a large collection of
British waterfowl, wallabies and golden pheasants. Two species of deer can be seen
in 20 acres of woodland. Tea room, gift shop, visitor centre and free car park.
Open April to end of October, daily, 10.30am - 6.00pm. Telephone
National Trust Properties and Gardens within about
one hour's drive: Lydford Gorge, Buckland Abbey, Castle Drogo, Arlington Court,
Knightshayes Court, Killerton, Lanhydrock, Cothele, Trerice, and The Old Post Office
Tintagel. Hartland Abbey, North Devon. The Abbey was given by Henry VIII to the Sergeant of his Wine Cellar in 1539, whose descendants live here today. Situated in the beautiful valley, it contains spectacular architecture and murals. Gothic library. Fine collections of paintings, furniture, porcelain and documents from 1160. Exhibition of early photographs. Museum. Diary. Shrub and walled gardens. Woodland walk to Atlantic Cove. Peacocks, donkeys, Jacobs sheep. Cream Teas. Open May-Sept. (incl. Easter Sun/Mon) Wed, Thur, Sun, & BH's, plus Tue in July & Aug. 2-5.30pm.. Admission charge, reductions for children, grounds and groups. Telephone (+44) (0) 1237 441264/234 BACK to What To See
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