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Devon Holiday Guide
What's On Diary 2008 - Honiton
May
Weekends PIKES COTTAGE. Madford, Hemyock, EX15 3QZ. Christine Carver. Tel: 01823 680345. bridgetcarver@btinternet.com. Set in 19 acres of bluebell woods (hilly access). 6 acres of cultivated garden and her garden, scree, prairie planting, sensory gardens, rhododendrons and other shrubs. 1 acre lawn slopes to large pond and bog garden. Wisteria tunnel, steps to snowdrops and arboretum. Children’s quiz, playground, model village. Ample seating. Admission £2.50 – children free.
Weekends NEWTON FARM, Hemyock, EX15 3QS. Mr & Mrs J F J M Ward. Tel: 01823 680410. 5 acres in Blackdown Hills with views over Culm Valley. South-facing garden: 8 large herbaceous borders, young maze, hornbeam walk, iris and hemerocallis garden. North garden: dwarf rhododendrons, dwarf conifers and pines. National collections Gentiana and Rhodohypoxis, bog. Woodland garden, many rare and unusual trees. Planting and development continue. New 1.5 acres open grown Iris ensata and hererocallis for the visitor to walk through. Wild flower meadow approximately 3 acres. Admission £2.50 – children free.
May 15 – 17 DEVON COUNTY SHOW. Westpoint, Exeter. The Devon County Show is the largest event in the county calendar and is the perfect place to enjoy a tour of rural life. The show is a giant shop window for rural Devon and links consumers with farmers, food producers and others working in the countryside economy. www.devoncountyshow.co.uk
May 15 – 24 HONITON MUSIC FESTIVAL. Held at various venues. Contact Box Office 01404 43716 for more details.
May 25 STOCKLAND ANNUAL FAIR, Playing Field
June
Weekends NEWTON FARM, Hemyock, See May entry
Weekends PIKES COTTAGE. Madford, Hemyock, See May entry
June 14 - 15 COMBPYNE MANOR, EX13 8SX (4m west of Lyme Regis. From Rousdon (A3052) follow signs to Combpyne.) Nicky and Donald Campbell. 3 acres of mature gardens geared to conservation and wildlife. Unusual planting within medieaval walls for year-round interest. Large organic vegetable plot. “Wild” garden with contoured paths managed to reduce fertility and create spectacular flower-rich slopes. Native woodland area. Wonderful views. Admission £2.50.
June 22 LITTLE ASH FARM, Fenny Bridges, Honiton, EX14 3BL. Tel: 01404 850271. Sadie & Robert Reid. Peaceful garden within one acre adjoining farmland and extensive views. Immaculate lawns, new and established trees and shrubs. Three linked ponds and delightful rill through the garden. Fruit and new vegetable plot. Golf putting course. Furniture workshop and showroom. Admission £3 – children free.
July
July 4,5 & 6 COMBPYNE MANOR, See June entry
Weekends NEWTON FARM, Hemyock, See May entry
Weekends PIKES COTTAGE. Madford, Hemyock, See May entry
July 20 LITTLE ASH FARM, Fenny Bridges, See June entry
July 22 HOT PENNIES DAY. Starts noon in the High Street.
July 26 CHARTER DAY. High Street Market, Farmers’ Market, charity stalls and much more. All day.
August
Weekends NEWTON FARM, Hemyock, See May entry
Weekends PIKES COTTAGE. Madford, Hemyock, See May entry
August 7 HONITON & DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SHOW. 8am – 6pm.
August 10 COMBPYNE MANOR, EX13 8SX See June entry
August 10 LITTLE ASH FARM, Fenny Bridges, See June entry
August 15 -17 BEAUTIFUL DAYS FESTIVAL at Escot Historic Gardens, Maze and Fantasy Woodland, Ottery St Mary.
August 24-25 HONITON HILL RALLY, Stockland. 10am – 6pm.
September
September 08 – 20 HONITON ART SOCIETY. Annual Exhibition at the Mackarness Hall, Honiton. Daily 10am – 5pm (4.30pm on last day)
Weekends NEWTON FARM, Hemyock, See May entry
Weekends PIKES COTTAGE. Madford, Hemyock, See May
To submit an event email: sally.fairbrother@archant.co.uk
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