Enigma Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Next Sunday (20th) I'm off to Devon (Honiton) to help out a friend. Another friend will probably show me some of the sites in the area. So what do you recommend to go see if I have some spare time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford 369 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 cobbaton combat collection is well worth seeing,a quick google should give you an address Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Uppottery!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diver99 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Cobbaton still a way from Honiton. Plenty of antique shops in the town. Buy your partner some Honiton Lace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 @Ford, a bit off but might be interesting. @Rosie, good idea @Diver, I don't have a girlfriend, might be a good idea to use that as a lure to bag one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 So who are you going to see in Honiton then. Alec by any chance, or is it Rob? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 So who are you going to see in Honiton then. Alec by any chance, or is it Rob? Tim Mark. Also Mat, a friend we had since we met at Beltring in 2001. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott9643 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Next Sunday (20th) I'm off to Devon (Honiton) to help out a friend.Another friend will probably show me some of the sites in the area. So what do you recommend to go see if I have some spare time? Check this thread out! http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?9053-Upottery-Dunkeswell-amp-Churchstanton-Airfields Smeatharpe -- follow Luppit turn north of Honiton you can get to Dunkerswell and Smeatharpe from this road (6 Devon miles) -- choice at Y junction. Smeatharpe formerly RAF Upottery was the airfield the "Band of Brothers" are reputed to have left England from. Dunkerswell is still an active airfield and a restaurant where you can feed with a view of mad aviators tinkering with light aircraft More details at http://www.southwestairfields.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 Check this thread out! http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?9053-Upottery-Dunkeswell-amp-Churchstanton-Airfields Smeatharpe -- follow Luppit turn north of Honiton you can get to Dunkerswell and Smeatharpe from this road (6 Devon miles) -- choice at Y junction. Smeatharpe formerly RAF Upottery was the airfield the "Band of Brothers" are reputed to have left England from. Dunkerswell is still an active airfield and a restaurant where you can feed with a view of mad aviators tinkering with light aircraft More details at http://www.southwestairfields.co.uk/ Thanks!! Got my repro uniforms/helmets packed, just in case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 If you can, stop by at the tank museum, well worth a visit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 If you can, stop by at the tank museum, well worth a visit! Been there last year. Wouldn't mind visiting again though, loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haybaggerman Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Everything in Devon is worth seeing, especially the women, the sort that give birth in the morning and dehorn cattle in the afternoon!!! Me, I married an incomer, needed a fresh bloodline around here. Have a good trip Paul PS Cobbaton is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 Everything in Devon is worth seeing, especially the women, the sort that give birth in the morning and dehorn cattle in the afternoon!!! Me, I married an incomer, needed a fresh bloodline around here. Have a good trip Paul PS Cobbaton is good Hmmm, not sure wether to get exited or scared of those women... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 As you will have noticed by the good weather I've brought along I'm in Devon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minesweeper Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Are you anywhere near Axminster - if so, call in! Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Whitford he says! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 Whitford he says! Yes, I'm in Whitford. I'll probably go to Great War Truck this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 Mum, I'm home... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 (edited) When I was in Devon I spent a few nights here; http://www.rowerfort.co.uk/catalogue.php?cat=550 What a view at the surroundings and the stars at night. (When the fog had lifted...) Yes, I do know the owners so I may be a bit biased. Edited April 18, 2011 by Enigma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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