The River Otter is definitely on our leader board because it has just so many perfect paddling places! This peach of a spot in Newton Poppleford ticks a lot of 'summer days' boxes. Parking is near to the river and free. There are 2 car parks on Back Lane in Newton Poppleford. One close to … Continue reading Paddle and Play in Poppleford
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Dinosaur Park, Exmouth
King George V Park, Exeter
With 2 free car parks, easy accessibility on bus routes (2, K, T, J), 2 play areas, inclusive, wheelchair-friendly play equipment, sports pitches, goals, acres of open space, surfaced paths, river views, trees and a stream, this park has so many things to recommend it! The main entrance and car park is located off Topsham … Continue reading King George V Park, Exeter
Arena Park – Beacon Heath
At the top of Eastern Fields, accessed most easily off Beacon Heath, there is a little park with a fantastic ‘cave’ in for playing all sorts of imagining games! There is a small parking pull in nearby and free on street parking all around, as well as being close to bus routes (the B bus stops … Continue reading Arena Park – Beacon Heath
Belmont Park
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Belmont+Park/@50.7291504,-3.5179515,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x4233acfeefaefa12Easy to find near Clifton Hill Sports Centre, Belmont Park is a great place to take children of all ages and let them burn off some energy. There are lots of parking spaces in 2 hour bays, it’s on many bus routes and only a very short walk from Exeter City Centre.There is a large … Continue reading Belmont Park
Pinhoe Quarry
Sea views just minutes from Junction 29! On the B bus route and with lots of free parking, this walk is great for feeling like you’ve been somewhere and done something without having to go very far from the centre of town. It’s just under 2km and suitable for dogs. In theory you could take … Continue reading Pinhoe Quarry
Exeter’s Eastern Fields
So much space! Found between Polsloe, Beacon Heath, Whipton and Pinhoe is this fantastic park. A brilliant expanse for exercising everybody - suitable for bikes, scooters, skates, prams, dogs, balls, picnics…….There is extensive free parking available at Exeter Arena, where you can also find a very popular skate park. Other parking spots are available on … Continue reading Exeter’s Eastern Fields
Ullacombe Farm Shop
http://www.ullacombefarm.co.uk/ We love Ullacombe Farm! It’s on the road to Haytor outside Bovey Tracey and clearly signposted. There’s plenty of parking both in the main yard and in an overflow area. It’s a great place to buy local produce and there’s a newly opened butchers on the same site. As well as fruit, veg, eggs … Continue reading Ullacombe Farm Shop
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