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The Burton Art Gallery, Kingsley Road, Bideford, Devon EX39 2QQ.
Tel: 01237 471455. Burton Art Gallery & Museum has three
exhibition spaces, a museum, craft gallery, shop and a coffee
shop. Displays include ceramics, textile jewellery, wood-engravings,
recycled sculpture, hand blown glass, wood carving. The Burton
Art Gallery is wheelchair accessible. www.burtonartgallery.co.uk.
Location: In the centre of Bideford.
Kingsley Museum, Clovelly,
Bideford, Devon, EX39 5SY. Tel: 01237 431781. Clovelly was home
to Charles Kingsley, author of the children's classic, ‘The
Water Babies’, and ‘Westward Ho!’ Most of Charles
Kingsley's works are available to buy in the very good shop alongside
the museum. Location: About 9 miles west of Bideford.
Torrington 1646, Castle Hill, South Street, Great Torrington
EX38 8AA. Tel: 01805 626146. Travel back in time to the 17th
Century and meet many strange and interesting people, and learn
a little bit more of the history of the English Civil War. Please
allow at least 2-3 hours for your visit to Torrington 1646. Pay
and display car park. www.torrington-1646.co.uk. About 5 miles
south of Bideford.
The Milky Way Adventure
Park, Clovelly, Bideford, EX39 5RY. Tel: 01237 431 255. The Milky
Way, North Devon's Great Adventure with lots of things to do,
Fun for all the family in Devon. Its all weather attraction mix
of sheer fun, rides, education and live shows make it a must
for your family holiday. About 2 miles south of Clovelly.
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