Industrial Heritage in Devon
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Beer Quarry Caves // Beer
A vast man-made complex of underground caverns created by centuries of quarrying the famous Beer Stone.
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Hele Corn Mill // Ilfracombe
16th Century watermill with 18ft overshot wheel. Serves cream teas and pottery produced on site.
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Otterton Mill // Budleigh Salterton
A centuries old working watermill, famous bakery & shop, and a gallery selling works by local artists.Situated in the heart of the Otter Valley.
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Morwellham Quay // Tavistock
A journey back to the 1860's, including a museum and visitor centre based around the mine and port workings of the River Tamar. Authentic costumes available to enhance the experience.
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Plymouth Gin // Plymouth
Take a tour around the oldest working Gin Distillery in the world, then enjoy a gin cocktail in the medieval Refectory hall.
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Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre // Tavistock
Home to the National Fairground Collection featuring historic fairground equipment, imagery and memorabilia from a bygone age.
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Grand Western Horseboat co // Tiverton
Experience the Grand Western Canal on board a traditionally painted Horse-drawn barge.
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The Golden Hind // Brixham
Offering a unique insight into life on board Sir Francis Drakes 16th century sailing ship.
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Grand Western Canal Country Park // Tiverton
11 mile country park set around the Grand Western Canal. Managed for recreation, wildlife and historic interest
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Finch Foundry // Okehampton
The last working water-powered forge in England, set amidst the Dartmoor countryside