Bristol Airport 1 hr 28
Northernhay Gardens (4 min)
Gardens full of mature trees and colourful flowerbeds arrayed around the foot of Exeter Castle. National Trust - A la Ronde (27 min)
Quirky, 16-sided country house, now National Trust, with curious decor, like a seashell fireplace. Exeter Cathedral (7 min)
Medieval Gothic building, known for its vaulted ceiling and astronomical clock, with roof tours. National Trust - Killerton House (20 min)
Elegant 1778 National Trust house with landscaped gardens, plus costume collection with dressing up. Powderham Castle (23 min)
Lavish castle filled with antiques and tapestries with sections dating back to the 14th-century. Exe Estuary Pest Control (18 min)
Estuary, cycling, avocets, and birdwatching Bicton Park Botanical Gardens (33 min)
18th-century formal gardens & greenhouses, with a play area for children & a restaurant. Canonteign Falls (30 min)
2 sets of waterfalls, both natural & manmade, in a scenic setting with fern gardens & many lakes. Haldon Forest Park - Forestry England (21 min)
Multi-use forest with horse-riding, orienteering, biking and zip wire through the forest canopy. Haldon Forest (20 min)
3,500 acres of woodland with miles of trails for walking, cycling & horse riding, plus picnic spots. Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery (5 min)
Diverse collections, from art to anthropology, housed in ornate, Victorian, Gothic revival building. Underground Passages (7 min)
Tours in medieval subterranean passageways that used to transport water under Exeter city centre. Castle Drogo (33 min)
1911–1930 medieval-style structure with a garden, the last castle built in England, open for tours. Crealy Theme Park & Resort (20 min)
Theme park aimed mainly at younger kids, with an indoor animal kingdom, play area and live shows. Devon Wildlife Trust (14 min)
Beaver, nature reserve, bats, otters, and river | 
