Whitehill Country Lodges
Holiday Home lodges for sale in Devon
Enjoy your very own luxury lodge in an area of unsurpassed natural beauty
- Email: info@whitehill-lodges.co.uk
- Tel: 01803 782338
What's on in 2008
Some of the events in the South Hams and The English Riviera.
- Event: The English Riviera Dance Festival
- Date: 30.05.2008
- <p>Returning for its 26th year. Dance Champions and TV Celebrities Vincent Simone and Flavia will be performing at the festival. </p><p>Click <a href="http://jp.englishriviera.co.uk/site/the-english-riviera-dance-festival-p491683" target="_blank" title="dance festival">here</a> for further details</p>
- Location: Torbay Leisure Hotels, Torquay
- Event: Bike Nights
- Date: 28.05.2008
- <p>Paignton Bike Night has been running since 2003 and has become the largest social gathering of bikers in the South West of England on a regular basis. We have a mile of bikes parked side by side every Wednesday evening from June to Sept each year on Paignton seafront.</p><p>Click<a href="http://www.holidaytorbay.co.uk/htbikenights.html" target="_blank" title="bike nights"> here</a> for further details.</p>
- Location: Paignton sea front
- Event: Vintage Trawler Race
- Date: 24.05.2008
- <p>For more details click<a href="http://englishriviera.co.uk/site/events-and-entertainment/cinema/vintage-trawler-race-p516063" target="_blank" title="trawler race"> here</a></p>
- Location: Paignton
- Event: Brixham Heritage Festival
- Date: 24.05.2008
- <p>Festival includes live music, dance displays, band concerts, children's entertainment, exhibitions, classic boat rally, classic car rally and firework Monday 09:00 - 17:00 Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00 Thursday 09:00 - 17:00 Fri</p><p>Click <a href="http://www.holidaytorbay.co.uk/brixhamheritagefestival.html" target="_blank" title="brixham festival">here</a> for more details</p>
- Location: Brixham
- Event: BMAD Bike Festival
- Date: 02.05.2008
- BMAD Bike Festival returns for its 6th year! All money raised for the festival goes to Devon Air Ambulance, St Johns Ambulance, Torbays Young Carers Service and Mayfield School.
- Location: Paignton
Local Area
Lush countryside, elegant towns, historic rivers and stunning coastlines...
Welcome to South Devon
Whitehill Country Park lies on the border of the ancient boroughs of Torbay and the South Hams in South Devon, nestled in rolling countryside on the outskirts of the village of Stoke Gabriel, with its traditional inns, tea rooms, parish churchyard and mill pond. Also within easy reach are the riverbanks of the beautiful Dart – perfect for strolls, fishing and crabbing, enjoying a picnic and a good book or launching a boat.
For a more Mediterranean atmosphere swap the green hills of the South Hams for the laid back glamour of nearby Torbay, with its palm-lined boulevards and waterfronts, stunning beaches, picturesque harbours and tempting shops and cafés.
Attractions
There are dozens of quality attractions and activities to enjoy in the area, from prehistoric caves and historic castles, through walking trails, steam railways and award-winning vineyards to nature reserves and adventure parks.
Sharpham Vineyard
Totnes
Classic English wines are produced at Sharpham vineyard as a result of a happy marriage of soil, climate and grape variety known as terroir, and nature has bestowed her gifts freely upon us here at Sharpham.
Website: www.sharpham.com
Occombe Farm
Paignton
A demonstration organic farm re-connecting people with food, farming and the countryside.
Website: www.countryside-trust.org.uk/Occombe
National Marine Aquarium
Plymouth
The National Marine Aquarium is the charity dedicated to raising awareness of the oceans.
Website: www.livingcoasts.org.uk
Dartmoor National Park
Dartmoor, Devon
Heather-covered moorland and deep wooded gorges, beautiful lake-like reservoirs and tumbling rocky rivers, thriving market towns and villages, patchwork farmland and craggy granite tors, the Dartmoor National Park covers an area of 368 square miles - the largest, and wildest, area of open country in southern England.
Website: www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk
Woodlands Adventure Park
Dartmouth
Whoopee! Woodlands has it all! Acres of Action, Massive indoor Playcentres Great Rides and beautiful Animals.
Website: www.woodlandspark.com
Crealy Adventure Park
Exeter
With Maximum Fun, there is something for everyone at Crealy Great Adventure Park this Year.
Website: www.crealy.co.uk
Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe, Torquay
Thousands of miniature buildings, people and vehicles capture the essence of England's past, present and future. It's not just the humour, nor the animation - it has a life of its own. Come and see for yourself!
Website:www.babbacombemodelvillage.co.uk
Kents Cavern
Babbacombe, Torquay
Kents Cavern is one of the most important Palaeolithic caves in Northern Europe and the oldest recognisable human dwelling in Britain. It holds beautiful and spectacular geological formations and significant prehistoric finds, some over 700,000 years old.
Website:www.kents-cavern.co.uk
Quay West Water Park
Goodrington, Paignton
Quaywest is a Waterpark that hosts eight slides; two kiddies pool areas, a swimming pool and various food/retail outlets.
Website: www.quaywest.co.uk
River Link Boat Cruises
Totnes - Dartmouth, Devon
We offer pleasure boat cruises and trips up and down the River Dart, from Dartmouth to Totnes in Devon, UK.
Website: www.riverlink.co.uk
Eden Project
Cornwall
(Approx 1.5 hrs by car) The Eden Project was established as one of the landmark Millennium projects in the UK to mark the year 2000 and is structured as an educational charitable trust.
Website: www.edenproject.com
Useful resources:
Live 5 day weather forecast for Paignton from the BBC
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Devon Life Magazine - News, articles and events from around the county
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English Riviera Website
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What's on Torbay
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What's on South Hams
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