Must See Sights and Landmarks in Exmouth Area

"If you’re familiar with Buckfastleigh and the surrounding area, one of the first things that probably springs to mind in Buckfast Abbey and of course, the famous Buckfast Tonic Wine.Buckfast Abbey was founded in 1018 during the reign of King Canute and in 1147 it was rebuilt in stone and became a Cistercian abbey. Between 1536 and 1541 the dissolution of the monasteries took place in England under the order of King Henry VIII and sadly during 1539, it was Buckfast Abbey’s turn. The abbey then stood in ruins for over 200 years and was used as a quarry and even the site of a Gothic mansion."

"Working Benedictine monastery reknowned for producing Buckfast Tonic Wine. The abbey was established in 1018 and rebuilt in 1882. Website contains extensive information on monks and abbey."

"A post shared by 🐶📚👩🏻‍💼 (@samxherb) on Sep 2, 2018 at 12:03pm PDT. For all the animal lovers, we had to include Pennywell Farm in our top ten insta-worthy spots in the area. Just south of Buckfastleigh, this popular family attraction is a sure hit if you want to cuddle adorable piglets and get up close and personal with an array of enchanting animals."

"Once you’ve spotted some of the wildlife on the moorland pay a visit to Pennywell Farm where you get up close with a number of farm animals. It’s a great day out for all the family. Climb all over the tractors, help with feeding time of the sheep and goats and cuddle up with their famous miniature pigs."

"An award-winning craft studio set within a historic manor house country park, Cockington is one of Torquay’s top family attractions just one mile from the seafront, easily reached by a regular bus service from the harbour. The attraction has over 20 craft studios within the historic manor house, a tearooms, art gallery and outside a beautiful walled art garden, a Tudor rose garden and a very popular kid’s play area."

"Entering the village is like stepping through the Wardrobe in one of CS Lewis’ stories. A short drive from urban Torquay you find thatched roof cottages, a forge and windmill surrounded by a extensive country park. There’s also craft studios, a tea room and gardens at Cockington Court, the old manor house."

"The Lounges are a group of modern, fun and slightly quirky restaurants. “What is it that people love best about Lounging?"

"Located just a few minutes walk from the harbour and marina, upmarket restaurants and shops, the newly refurbished Lincombe Hall Hotel offers tastefully decorated bedrooms, many with sea views, a beautiful heated outdoor pool and jacuzzi, large patio, heated indoor pool, ample free parking, spacious bar and lounge areas, Free WiFi throughout the hotel, nightly entertainment and two and half acres of lovely manicured grounds. Choose from any of our newly refurbished rooms including oversized Gold Rooms with sea views, large Superior rooms, Family rooms, some interconnecting or one of our upgraded Standard rooms"

"This adults-only coastal retreat is a quintessentially British seaside retreat offering old world charm on the English Riviera. The hotel is located close to award-winning beaches and benefits from easy access to a wealth of local attractions. Book a stay here for excellent dining and contemporary interiors."

"Description: The adult-only Lincombe Hall Hotel, winner of South Devon Hotel of the Year, is located only a few minutes' walk from Torquay Harbour and Marina. Guests love: Friendly staff, excellent breakfast, indoor pool and boutique style. Click here to check availability."

"Address: Academic Services, University of Exeter, The Old Library, Prince of Wales Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4SB, England, UK Tel: +44 01392 264321 Founded in the mid-1990s, the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum, previously called the Bill Douglas Centre for the History of Cinema and Popular Culture, offers an extensive collection of items connected to the movie industry, animations and visual media in general, which is amongst the largest of its kind in the United Kingdom. The centre serves as a museum-type attraction, as well as a place for academic research, with roughly 50,000 items comprising the official Bill Douglas and Peter Jewell Collection, around 20,000 books relating to the world of cinema, and historic Disney merchandise from the 1920s onwards. The most impressive items on display are to be found in the two main gallery spaces and include Charlie Chaplin, Bette Davis, Cary Grant and Alfred Hitchcock memorabilia, along with other movie stars."

"Founded in memory of the British film-maker Bill Douglas in 1994, this museum on Exeter University campus contains an enormous collection relating to the history of film and optical entertainment."