Honiton at the end of September

lesleystrawson

We're off to a fantastic self-catering cottage in the Blackdown Hills for 2 weeks starting on the 24th September. Party consists of myself, hubby, 3 year old daughter and ageing dog.

We have previously visited Crealy Park (so awful I complained and got an apology/free tickets so we shall try again) and the Donkey Sanctuary.

Any further ideas where to pop out for the day would be great, particularly dog-friendly beaches that are actually sandy (!) or steam-type trains. Free or expensive ideas welcomed.

Thanks.

oramgepekoe

Can't help with dog-friendly beaches but there are minature steam trains at Beer Pecorama. http://www.peco-uk.com/pecorama.htm

Also trams at Seaton Tramway. http://www.tram.co.uk/

Treeze_2

The beaches at Charmouth and Lyme Regis are both sandy and really nice. Dogs can go out of season but I'm not sure about end of September - does that count? Try the website for Charmouth Beach - we took our dogs there in April. You can walk for miles along the beach and take a hammer and chisel to look for fossils.

Cricket St Thomas is supposed to be good. Haven't been there for about 30 years though!

jenpoptab

We went to Crealy Devon a few weeks ago and had a lovely time, better than last year.

I recommend Dawlish warren & exmouth beaches but don't think dogs are allowed yet (until after oct).

Paignton zoo excellent but may be a bit of a trek.

Dad lives in Devon and recommends Pennywell Farm (not sure where this is in relation to where you are staying though), as a great time for little ones, he has taken my niece several times.

Have a lovely time.

Former_MSE_Andrea

Bicton Park is a fun place for all the family although your daughter may be a bit young for it yet.

http://www.bictongardens.co.uk/

Andrea