A lovely, small, lake, which was originally built to provide a water supply for Paignton, lying on…read morethe edge of the Dartmoor National Park. There's a footpath around the edge which makes an attractive walk as the views over the moorland are very fine. There is a toilet in the nearby car park.

This is a large park, the north and south grassy areas separated by a vast expanse of tarmac road…read morethat cuts into the middle of the park, with the Royal Citadel and disabled parking at one end, and the other end leading to West Hoe Park. This tarmac expanse is often used for military parades, concerts and funfairs. Notable landmarks are the War Memorials, Sir Francis Drake statute and Smeaton's Tower Lighthouse, which is open to the public, and has it's own twitter account @smeatonstower

Connaught Gardens in Sidmouth were just across the road from where we were staying, and we were…read morepleasantly surprised to walk out of the hotel one evening to hear music playing. We followed the sound of the orchestra, and it led us to Connaught Gardens, where they have a huge outdoor stage and regularly put on concerts throughout the Summer. There was a large beautiful lawned area within a walled enclosure, with the bandstand at the end for people to sit and listen with deckchairs and it really was a fantastic experience to have as the sun set. The rest of the gardens are equally lovely, filled with flowers of all colours and lots of walls and nooks and crannies to explore. There are some large greenhouse/sheds which house many different types of cacti and various other plants. There is also a topiary garden with a water feature. The gardens look out to sea, towards the Jurassic coast. We found it a great way to while away an hour without having to spend any money at all, well worth a visit!

Connaught Gardens have been extensively used for a range of different activities including music,…read moretheatre and art exhibitions. During most weeks throughout the summer there is at least one band performing for your pleasure you can usually settle back in a deckchair on the main lawn and soak up the warm sunshine and fine music! The notice board by the steps from Manor Road lists all of the forthcoming events and all are welcome. Occasionally, there is the opportunity to see theatre performed outdoors, either by a local company or even a nationally renowned company such as Cornwall's Kneehigh Theatre!

'Old School' type park with nice grounds, pitch & putt, tennis courts etc…read more It's adjacent to the Uk's second largest secondary school so it unfortunately has its share of unsociable behaviour, particularly after dark!

a good cycle link to tecso through the park, the golf sign saying watch the ball always make me…read morelauge. IT a great to walk through, but I never stay their of never long. it is do able with a wheelchair.

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Heavitree Pleasure Grounds is a lovely park situated just off Fore Street in Heavitree, Exeter…read more It is a very large park with something for everyone with a lovely childrens play area, which is fenced off and large enough for picnics as well. In the children's area there are all the usual park play equipment plus a paddling pool. There is seating as well and is nicely grassed. There are tennis courts, a basketball court, bmx and skate areas as well as another fenced off area away from the childrens play area. No dogs are allowed in the fenced off areas. There are paths all the way around the park, there is access from several different directions and plenty of on road parking.. There are toilet facilities. It is also disabled friendly. There are some beautiful really old trees here. There is also a Bowling Club attached to the park.

One of the most unusual buildings owned by the National Trust, this 16 sided property is a…read moretestament to English eccentricity! Built by two spinsters on their return from their grand tour in the 18th Century this building is bound to inspire and intrigue. The guides here are amongst the best that the NT has to offer and they will guide you through the myraid of tiny rooms with enthusiasm in buckets! The highlight of the tour is the shell room in the top of the property. This, for reasons of preservation, now has to be viewed through CCTV but you are able to control the camera and zoom in on anything that takes your fancy. The tea-room in the basement of the property is well worth a visit and the food of excellent quality. This is a small property and so groups can only be accommodated by arrangement. Bags must also be left in lockers at the start of the tour as the rooms are too small and fragile.

A bizarre building close to Exmouth that is well worth a visit! It's actually quite hard to…read moredescribe without going into huge detail. It is basically a quite bonkers designed house, packed full of a variety of rooms, which in turn are packed full of all kinds of bits and bobs. There is even a room that has the walls covered in shells (although you have to look at this through a video link) There are highly knowledgeable staff in almost all of the rooms willing to tell you in detail about the various parts of the building. The tea-shop in the basement is worth trying out - the soup we had was great. It's also worth pointing out that it gives you shelter from the elements if the weather is bad - once we stepped outside the wind almost blew us into the sea!

This estate has it all: beautiful gardens with a variety of unusual flowers and plants, lovely…read moreviews of the sea, and an interesting art deco style house. As it is run by the National Trust, the entry fee is quite high, but the money does go towards the proper upkeep of the house and grounds. Wander around the gardens, and you will also see a range of different bird species, which are resident here. The house is interesting, with the most spectacular room being the green salon at the front of the house, and there are volunteers about, who will be happy to tell you about its history. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to take your camera inside. There is also a reasonably priced café near the entrance, which serve good lunch and afternoon tea.