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Devon Holiday Guide
What's On Diary 2008 - Exeter
May
Every day HALDON GRANGE. Dunchideock EX6 7YE Ted Pythian Tel: 01392 832349. 12-acre well-established garden with camellias, magnolias, azaleas and rhododendrons; rare and mature trees; small lake and ponds with river and water cascades as a feature.
Sundays SHERWOOD, Newton St Cyres, Exeter, EX5 5BT. John & Prue Quick. Tel: 01392 851216. 15 acres steep wooded valleys. Wild flowers, especially daffodils, extensive collections of magnolias, camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas, berberis, heathers, maples, cotoneasters, buddleias, hydrangeas and late summer flowering perennials. Woodland garden with shade-loving perennials and epimediums. National collections of magnolias. Knaphill azaleas and berberis. Limited wheelchair access. Steep slopes, deep ponds. Admission £3 – children free.
Sundays BICKHAM HOUSE, Kenn, EX8 7XL. John & Julia Tremlett. Tel: 01392 832671. 7 acres in secluded wooded valley; lawns, mature trees and shrubs, naturalised bulbs, mixed borders with unusual perennials, wild flower banks for butterflies. Edwardian conservatory, small formal parterre with lily pond. 1-acre walled kitchen garden with profusion of vegetables, fruit and flowers, palm tree avenue leading to Millennium summerhouse. Lakeside walk. Admission £3.50 – children free.
June
Sundays SHERWOOD, See May entry.
Sundays BICKHAM HOUSE, See May entry
June 13 – 29 EXETER SUMMER FESTIVAL. A fortnight of fun for the city’s biggest mixed arts festival. Featuring jazz, classical, contemporary and world music with dance, comedy, exhibitions, street arts and entertainment. Over 50 events featuring established names and new talent. Programme available. Tel: 01392 265200.
July
Sundays SHERWOOD, See May entry.
July 6 -13 EXETER RESPECT. The city’s annual celebration of diversity using the full range of performing and creative arts to promote multi-cultural understanding and say no to racism and all forms of prejudice.
Sundays BICKHAM HOUSE See May entry
July 19 KILLERTON HOUSE, Broadclyst, EX5 3LE. The National Trust. Tel: 01392881345. Twenty acres of spectacular hillside gardens down to large open lawns. Delightful walks through fine collection of rare trees and shrubs, herbaceous borders.
August
Sundays SHERWOOD, See May entry.
Sundays BICKHAM HOUSE See May entry
September
Sundays SHERWOOD, See May entry.
Sundays BICKHAM HOUSE See May entry
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