Bicton Park
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Bicton Gardens, East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton, Exeter, Devon EX9 7BJ
Distance from Cottage Hotel: 55 miles / 88 kilometres (1 hrs 20 mins by car)
Distance from Cottage Hotel: 55 miles / 88 kilometres (1 hrs 20 mins by car)
Suitable for: Educational days out | Family days out | Nature days out | Activities in the open
Bicton Park has the most magnificent historic gardens, set in East Devon's picturesque Otter Valley. The landscaped park combines 18th century tranquillity and modern amenities.
Visit Bicton Park and explore:
- over 60 acres of beautiful gardens
- historic glasshouse
- a countryside museum
- the Bicton's Woodland Railway train ride
- a maze, mini golf
- indoor and outdoor children' s play complexes and shop.
Amazing gardens
- The Italian Garden - laid out in 1735, it is reputedly to a design by Versailles landscaper Andre Le Notre
- The American and Steam Gardens- establish in 1830s, this areas colourful trees, shrubs, moisture-loving plants
- The Fernery and Shell House
- The Mediterranean and Rose Gardens
- The Hermitage Garden and more
Bicton Gardens, East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton, Exeter, Devon EX9 7BJ
Website: http://www.bictongardens.co.uk/
Telephone: 01395 568465
Links
Bicton Park website RAC Route Planner Route from Hotel