Quite a weird and wonderful experience, "Tunnels Beaches" doesn't sound very interesting but it…read morereally was a nice day climbing, walking and bathing. Make sure you do check the tide times before you go in, but you can get re-admission via a stamped hand as we did when the tide was in. You probably want it at least half out when you arrive. As you enter through the cliffs the first bits you get to are viewing platforms up the cliffs which you can look over a couple of coves west of the main Ilfracombe beach. You can step down to the beach from the lower two platforms on to the beach. Now you have choice of two main activities, theres a huge abundance of rock climbing, large rock pools with associated animals hiding in them and plenty of places to explore, climb, walk and such forth. You can walk up and down rocks both sides of the Tunnels you walk out of, just be aware of the tide. The main other attraction is the gentlemans bathing pool, which is uncovered by the tide, a large pool that gets left full by the tide, and man man surrounds and warms up with the sun (if its out!). Quite deep and jaggedy in places you have to be careful but it really is good fun. Highely recommended for all ages!

Hand carved in the 1820's when going to seaside was in fashion with the Victorians these beaches…read moreare a must see for anyone in this part of Devon. Not your typical sandy beaches they are far less popular than Woolacombe but in my view much nicer for all the history associated with them.

Unfortunately we hadn't the full experience and think this is kind of sad and could have been…read moreavoided. I'm just a bit claustrophobic and the tour was presented in a way (of course after paying the fee), in the film, the height of the dummy walls in the anteroom, I thought I could manage walking through. Noone tells you that you are standing bent (the walls at the beginning of the tour aren't as high as in the anteroom and I'm only 165cm), and therefore closed in from all sides, in that line of people while listening to the tour guide in the front of the line. It would have been no problem for me to walk there, but not to stand there bent for minutes not knowing how long this would take. This was too much, so 50 metres maybe in the Underground Passages. The stylish vestibule could use some additional information.

A brilliant tourist attraction! You can easily walk past the entrance which is on a busy shopping…read morestreet in between two shops, however its well worth a visit. The passages strecth underneath the city and give a great insight into Exeter's history. This was a real highlight of my recent trip to Exeter!

Based inside the Bude Castle, now a museum and art gallery (where you can buy the items on display)…read morewith a lovely cafe for light snacks, sandwiches and cream teas. The terrace outside overlooks the Summerleaze beach where you can watch the tide come in, a massive sandy beach when the tide is out. Can vouch for the chocolate cake and cream tea, scones are light and fluffy, jam is with real fruit and cream is fresh cornish clotted cream. The venue is also great for weddings, with a lovely large lawn outside. Also do not expect to find a traditional castle as such, on top of a hill with a moat and battlements etc. From the back it does not even look like a castle!

Always a delight to keep old English history alive and open for public viewing, only downside is…read morethe National trust needs to sell plants that they grow in their gardens!! Quite often I'll like a plant and want to be able to know it's name and be able to buy it, but all national trust plants are brought in from other nurseries and cost isn't in keeping with garden centres, there's a way of NT making money here and they don't seem to do it.

Beautiful setting with walks along the Teign Gorge just alongside. The Castle is a lovely bit of…read morearchitecture, inside the contents are not so interesting but the design is fascinating. For a day out with reasonable weather it is a great place for the family, with large grounds to wander and picnic in. Just avoid the shop - normal National Trust tat and not cheap.

If you are visiting Killerton house, then there is a cottage in the village that is open to…read moreNational Trust. This is worht a visit if you are in the area. You have to park in the village car park and walk to the cottage. It will take about 10 mins to walk there and if it is a nice day then quite a nice walk. Unfortunatly it poured down and we had to run there! The cottage is fascinating, it has been restored to its orginal glory. They uncovered a wall panel dating back to the 16th century. You can walk around all the rooms and then view the garden. In the garden there is an unusual garden house that is worth seeing. Well worth it if you are in the area.

Coity Castle is a magical place full of distant battle cries and that incredible sense that…read moreimportant things have happened there. Built in 1100 and then rebuilt after a siege by Owain Glyndwr, this is a castle often overlooked by visitors to Wales, despite its extremely important part in Welsh history. Although other castles, such as Cardiff Castle, Caerphilly Castle and Castell Coch, are more visited, I would argue that it's the lesser known relics which are more interesting. This Medieval castle is built up on a hill, with clear evidence of moats, and looks almost like a half-rotten tooth sticking up into the sky. It has just as much grandeur and fairy-tale quality as a person could ask for in a castle. This historic site is well worth a visit; sunset will reward you will specular photographs and views.

This is another of South Wales's impressive Norman Castles, standing in ruins near the town of…read moreBridgend in South Wales, not far from Cardiff. It was built by Sir Payn "the Demon" de Turberville, one of the legendary Twelve Knights of Glamorgan who are supposed to have conquered the area under the leadership of Robert FitzHamon, Lord of Gloucester. Although it was originally built soon after 1100, a lot of the castle actually dates from the fourteenth century and later. Parts of it were rebuilt following the siege by Owain Glyn Dr in 1404-05. Despite being in ruins, there are still plenty of interesting features to see - including the remains of the central octagonal pillar for the vaults of the castle. If you have OS map 170 the reference is SS 923815. Nearby you can also visit Newcastle and Ogmore Castles in a day trip.

The impressive St Lythans burial chamber is a mid Neolithic period single stone megalithic dolmen…read morebuilt around 6,000 years ago. It would have formed part of a chambered long barrow (a particular type of megalithic burial monument). As well as a place to put and honour their dead, these monuments may have also acted as a communal and ceremonial site and meeting place where people would socialise, acquire fresh livestock, and so on. It's worth a quick look if you're in the area, or a special trip if you're interested in local ancient history. It has never been fully excavated, but is looked after by Cadw, a Welsh government body that protects, conserves and promote Wales's built heritage. The ancient site is located on farm land, but you are allowed to walk to the site and access is free, with roadside parking nearby for a couple of cars. For those of you with an OS map of the area, the grid reference for the burial chamber is ST101723. About a mile north you can also visit the Tinkinswood burial chamber, which was constructed during the same period.

For two hours a day a narrow causeway allows intrepid explorers and fishermen alike to cross over…read moreto this island from the mainland. But be warned - do so at your peril! People have died trying to cross the causeway whilst the tide was turning. The alternative is to stay on the island and wait and freeze or dial for help - not as bad as death, but still rather embarrassing. It is worth noting that the coastguards do not appreciate saving marooned tourists and you will get very told off. For such a small island, it has a very rich history - smugglers hid treasure here and the Saxons left a fort on the south-eastern headland. I've popped over to the island a couple of times to enjoy the windswept beauty, but have checked the tides and kept an eye on my watch. Sully island is situated between Penarth and Barry, oppersite the Captain's Wife.

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This is a great National Trust place which has a quaint little tea shop and gift shop. To get to…read moreWatersmeet House you walk from Lynmouth centre and it only takes about half an hour. It is a very beautiful walk and it's not too far to it's perfect for young families although maybe not with a pushchair in the autumn or winter months as it can be slippy near the edge of the river. The cafe is a lovely break once you have completed half the walk and they do a rather nice devonshire cream tea which goes down a treat!

Absolutely stunning, right out of a novel. Honestly most kid these spots never live up to your…read moreimagination. However Watersmeet exceeds them. It is like a fairytail dream.