Lower Cothay Lodge holiday retreat

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Anyone for Shakespeare

🎦Outdoor theatre at Fyne Court - A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Immerse yourself in this critically acclaimed production of Shakespeare's popular tale of love, mistaken identity and magic, set in Athens. Enjoy the performance with a wonderful cream tea from the Courtyard Café - you can book in advance online.

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Put your sunhats on and lather on the suncream, summer is here 🌞

🛡 Explore the castle grounds and help reunite the knights of Dunster Castle with their shields on the summer trail
🏑get outdoors with lawn games on Green Court and challenge family and friends to a game of croquet on Wednesdays
🤸‍♀️ Blow off some steam in the rustic play area in the River Garden
🔎 Keep your eyes peeled for the knitted knights hidden around the castle for you to find
🎩 Try on period costumes and let your imagination soar in the hat room
🐞 Find everything you need for your next adventure in the Stables Shop

Head to the tearoom to relax after all the fun, there's always room for an ice cream 😋

📍 Summer fun at Dunster Castle | daily until 2 September
Plan your day out > https://tinyurl.com/familydaysoutatdunstercastle

Image description: A visitor playing skittles on Green Court with the front of the castle in the background and blue skies.

📷 Amy Wigglesworth

Step back into history with this magnificent home

When you stay @ Lower Cothay Lodge why not visit Yalham Hayes to pick your own locally grown beautiful 🌺

Great idea 😁

Planning a trip to South Devon? 😁

Be sure to check out our handy visitor guide! 👇
https://www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk/information/guide

By using our green guide, you're negating the use for single-use brochures, so not only are you getting the best information about the region, you'll also doing your bit for the environment 🌱 💚

Our Nature Backpacks have been a big hit, bringing plenty of joy to young adventurers exploring Powderham's grounds with their explorer accessories in hand! 🦋

Our Nature Backpacks include:

• Binoculars
• Insect viewer
• Nets
• Magnifying glass

Rent yours for just £2.50 at our Welcome Centre during your next visit 🔍 Discover more about our Nature Backpacks on our website - https://www.powderham.co.uk/daily-experiences/ 🌷

Looking for some summer adventures for the children? We've got you covered!

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Best family beaches to visit in Devon Heading to the beach with the family this summer? You’ll be spoiled for choice here in Devon! To help you figure out the best places to spend your days, here are our suggestions of the best beaches for families in the region.

🏵 Our beautiful rosettes have arrived. If you would like to get your hands on one, you can still enter into the Cattle and Horse section for a few more days - Entries must close 4pm 22nd July!🐴🐮

🔗Link to enter https://www.thedunstershow.co.uk/competitors/

🏆Dunster Show Friday 16th August 2024

Wilkie May & Tuckwood British Show Pony Society SSADL Arab Horse Society of Great Britain

Our new chickens for the farm. Picked up today ❤️

'What are ewe looking at?' 🐑 🚂
An unexpected sight for passengers on the West Somerset Railway!

Join The Fleet Air Arm Museum for some family fun over May half term to celebrate their 60th birthday🎈

Whether you have been visiting for years or the museum is your newest find they want to welcome you for some fun events that everyone can enjoy.
Fleet Air Arm Museum

Click here to see what you can get up to- https://loom.ly/UOsCVcc

🐜Hestercombe Gardens Ugly Bug Ball Trail

Join Hestercombe Gardens for their fun free (when paying garden admission) trail, the 'Ugly Bug Ball' from the 15th March to 2nd June.
Explore the new trail around Rook Wood to discover interactive magnetic images of some of our favourite bug and micro animals.

Hestercombe Gardens
Click here to discover more- https://loom.ly/_7sh7hA

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Great activities when the sun is out 😁

WHATS ON THIS WEEK Thursday 16th May-Sunday 19th May.
OPEN 9am-9pm.
Boats, paddle boards, kayak and canoe hire: https://somersetboatcentre.co.uk/boats/
The Lock Inn 9am-9pm🍺🥂🍻🍷
The Food Kiosk 10am-4.30pm 🍔🍰

Friday 17th Coffee Morning Social 10am-12.30pm ☕️🍰

Evening caterers 5-8pm:

Thursday 16th, The Food Kiosk is open until 8pm.

Friday 17th The food shack Peters gourmet burgers, loaded fries and specials.

Saturday 18th Fiamma wood fired pizza Andy serves wood fired handmade pizza made to order from his converted horse box, using authentic Italian flour milled in Naples-the home of pizza.

Sunday 19th, AT Catering - specialists in Hog Roasts and Slow Roast Meat events. Locally sourced Pigs served with potato options and salads, loaded fries, BBQ pulled jackfruit for vegetarians and vegans. Good quality food with generous portions.