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East Devon Holiday Guide

What's On Diary 2008 - Seaton

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May

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

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 21, 22 & 23 BRAMBLE HAYES, Yawl Hill, Uplyme, DT7 3RP. Martin & Celia Young. Tel: 01297 443084. One-third acre sensory garden with meandering paths. Seats for enjoying the vistas and plant combinations. Herbaceous perennials balance, Feng shui colour, texture and form. The seaside/spiritual feel within the garden and wooded backdrop provide perfect setting for sitting and contemplating. Wonderful lawn. Displays by local artist and swing seats made by garden owner. Admission £3 – children free.

July

July 4, 5 & 6 COMBPYNE MANOR, EX13 8SX See May entry

August

August 9, 10 & 11 BRAMBLE HAYES, Yawl Hill, Uplyme, See May entry

August 10 COMBPYNE MANOR, EX13 8SX (See May entry

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