Archive for May, 2007

Grimsthorpe Castle

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007

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Dating back to the 13th century, when building began, this is worth visiting when you are in the area with your motor home or campervan. Inside are the collection of paintings, furniture, tapestries and objects d’art that fill the state rooms. Thrones and furnishings from the House of Lords are also on display. Outside there is a tearoom with home made cakes and of course the scenic park to view. Visit their website for more information.

Grimsthorpe Castle
The Estate Office
Grimsthorpe
Bourne
Lincolnshire
PE10 0LY
England

Telephone: +44 (0)1778 591205

Abbotsbury Swannery

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007

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Abbotsbury Swannery is a unique place to visit in your motorhome or campervan. The only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans. Space in the car park for motor homes with a coffee shop at hand. View their website for more information if you plan a visit.

Abbotsbury Swannery
New Barn Road
Abbotsbury
Nr Weymouth
Dorset
DT3 4JG
England

Telephone: 01305 871858

Cobbaton Combat Collection

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007

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Take your campervan to Cobbaton Combat Collection to visit Preston Isaac’s runaway hobby which was opened to the public in 1981. Covering mostly World War Two and the years 1939 - 1945, but with exhibits from the Boer War, up to the First Gulf War. Ranging from military surplus tanks, guns, helmets, artillery, grenades, and bombs, to Home Front ration books, gas masks, ARP and Home Guard uniforms, and blackout lamps. Visit their website for more information

Cobbaton Combat Collection
Chittlehampton
Umberleigh
N Devon
EX37 9RZ
England

Telephone: 01769 540740

Marwood Hill Gardens

Monday, May 21st, 2007

3 National flower collections, 8 acres of gardens to wander, 2 lakes, plus the opportunity to buy plants from their plant sales. Try out the cream teas in the tearoom. Get more information on ticket prices and opening times from their website.

Marwood Hill Gardens
Barnstaple
North Devon
EX31 4EB
England
Telephone: 01271 342577

Quince Honey Farm

Monday, May 21st, 2007

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Observe honeybee colonies, in a modern chimney, a postbox, and lots more. Buy their honey here too. More information on tickets, prices and opening times on their website.

Quince Honey Farm
North Road
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3AZ

Tel 01769 572401