Day Trips

The day will begin with a visit to the North Devon town of Barnstaple famous for it’s Pannier Market. There is also a good selection of independent and well known shops along with plenty of cafes and restaurants for an early lunch before leaving Barnstaple at 1.30 pm to arrive at Marwood Gardens for 2.00 pm. The Garden is situated in a deep valley in North Devon and covers some 20 acres. It is home to the National Collection of Astilbes. Kingfishers are regular visitors to the lake. The Gardens are owned by a Dr John Snowden. The Garden Tea Room opened in 2005 and is very popular with visitors. It is situated in what was the living room of Dr John Snowden’s home and offers a variety of homemade cakes and scones.

Price as follows:  Members of the Friends £13.50; non-members £15.50

  Admission to Marwood Gardens £6.00 each

There will be 2 pick up points, Brixham at 8:15am, Churston Library at 8.30am. Departure from Montacute will be at 4:30pm.

As always Churston Library would appreciate it if people arriving by car would not use the library car park as this is for library users only. The Staff thank you in advance for your co-operation.

The Valley of the Rocks forms part of a dramatic section of coastline on the north edge of Exmoor. It is made up of a deep valley with craggy cliffs and is famous for the most spectacular seascape views. There is a café in the Valley where we will be taking a mid-morning break before carrying on to Lynton and Lynmouth for lunch and spending the remainder of the day before departing for home at 4.30 pm.

Price: Members of the Friends £15.00; non-members £17.00  

There will be 2 pick up points, Brixham at 8:15am, Churston Library at 8.30am. Departure from Lynton will be at 4:30pm.

As always Churston Library would appreciate it if people arriving by car would not use the library car park as this is for library users only. The Staff thank you in advance for your co-operation.