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    17 years ago

    Nice trust property, watch the approach roads they are very narrow in places.

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    Tunnels Beaches

    Tunnels Beaches

    4.6(7 reviews)
    34.3 mi

    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.

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    Cardiff Castle's Animal Wall

    Cardiff Castle's Animal Wall

    4.8(4 reviews)
    40.6 mi

    Fifteen stone animals with glassy eyes slumped over a wall pose ready to pounce…read more.. Whether new to Cardiff or just never knew it was there before, this special wall needs to be seen. But be quick these curious creatures look suspiciously as though they are trying to escape Bute park and find a spot of lunch in the Hayes! The animals were originally crafted by Victorian artisan Thomas Nicholls. They were painted, although the paint has since faded and the stone work is currently being cleaned and restored. This wall needs to be seriously bigged up because although connected to Cardiff Castle many visitors won't venture this far to the castles right and so will never see this curious site.

    This wall next to Cardiff Castle is an oft-forgotten part of the city centre. You just have to head…read morea bit further down the road and you'll see a fantastic set of various animals like lions and racoons and leopards and baboons clammering over the castle wall. They're only just above head height so you can get a proper look at them. An exciting revelation occurred recently where the aardvark whose nose had been stolen got a brand new one. Sources say he is delighted. The reason I love this wall is because it inspired a lot of ideas that end up in 'Griffin's Castle', a book I remember reading when I was younger by Jenny Nimmo. In this book these stone statues all come to life, and it's an idea that's stuck with me every time I pass the animals on the wall. I swear sometimes I pass by and they're in different positions, but that's almost certainly my imagination.

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    Cardiff Castle's Animal Wall - The Animal Wall at Cardiff Castle

    The Animal Wall at Cardiff Castle

    Cardiff Castle's Animal Wall - "The Ant Eater" at the Animal Wall. Interesting history about the reconstruction of his nose.

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    "The Ant Eater" at the Animal Wall. Interesting history about the reconstruction of his nose.

    Babbacombe Model Village

    Babbacombe Model Village

    4.2(14 reviews)
    30.7 mi

    I love this place. I remember going when was a kid - a long time ago - and then I took my 4. They…read moreloved it. Never seen anything quite like it. The info says a walk around takes 1 hour - we took 3. There's so much detail to laugh at, and just plain fun to be had. I went in the Summer, when it had a night time session too. Just enjoy.

    I wanted to revist here to relive a fond teenage memory of one of my last summer holidays away with…read moremy parents and trip out with my grandparents. It's always a risky business going back to places we remember from our pre adulthood and time can sometimes be cruel to this kind of place. Babbacombe Model Village has kept its wonderfully quaint cuteness and charm I am pleased to report. Not much has changed (in the nicest possible way) and the miniature figures have been lovingly maintained by the dedicated team here. My favourite scene is still the village cricket ground but we were also amused by the mock shop names and plays on words as you walk around and take in each mini scene. A sharp March morning probably meant we took a brisker walk than if we'd ventured here in summer and I'd say it would be a somewhat miserable walk in the rain so try and catch it in the sunshine if you can. If you are taking children make sure you let them know the game of where's wally they can play to spot the popular characters in amongst the other inhabitants, as it just adds an extra level of entertainment for them. I'd struggle to see how you'd spend more than 2 hours here but I cannot stress how lovely the walk around is, serving as a peaceful break from sandcastles, arcades and fish and chips. I'd love to come on one of the evening where they light up the village with illuminations as would think it adds a whole other level of realism to the place which conversely probably only makes it feel more magical. One word, lovely.

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    Babbacombe Model Village
    Babbacombe Model Village

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