There's plenty to see and do in and around Pooh Cottage.


If you want a quiet time and are just happy to get your feet up you needn't venture any further
but if you like exploring, there are many local attractions that might interest you.

The Dog and Donkey pub and restaurant in Knowle, a short walk from the park, serves local real ales and ciders with great British food.

As well as the usual range of pubs and restaurants within easy reach, activity lovers will also find golf, fishing, horse riding, bowls, tennis and watersports all within a few miles of the park.

If you don't mind travelling a little further there are numerous tourist attractions ranging from the world famous donkey sanctuary to stately homes and adventure parks all within less than an hour driving distance.

We've listed some of the more popular on this page but there are many others to see.

For your convenience we've added links to all the listed attractions. Clicking on any of the website images will take you to their website to enable you to preview their facilities.


Local Attractions

               
Attraction
  Type            
Website
Bicton   Botanical Gardens  
Dog And Donkey   Public House / Restaurant  
Escot   Gardens, Birds of Prey  
Donkey Sanctuary   Donkey Rescue Centre  
Cricket St Thomas   Wildlife Park  
Living Coasts   Wildlife  
Paignton Steam Railway   Transport  
Stuart Line Cruises   Boat Trips  
Paignton Zoo   Wildlife  
Powderham Castle   Stately Home  

Where we are

To find us leave the M5 at Junction 30. Head for Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton. Just before Budleigh Salterton turn left into Knowle Village on the B3178. Drive through the village, past the pub and hall, on top of the hill slow down and turn left into Bear Lane. Go up the lane 100 yds, over the old railway bridge and turn left into the Park. Drive to the top of the Park and you will find reception. We wish you a Safe journey.