Lundy lies off the coast of North Devon, where the Atlantic ocean meets the Bristol Channel with nothing between it and America, a granite outcrop, three and a half miles long and half a mile wide. In the hubbub of the modern world it is a place apart, peaceful and unspoilt. People return time and […]

The South West Coast Path National Trail - 630 miles of superb coastal walking. From Minehead on the edge of the Exmoor National Park to the shores of Poole Harbour in Dorset it is the best way to enjoy the wonderful coastal scenery, wildlife and heritage. Dickie Dirts Curiosity Shop are so lucky to have […]

Geevor Tin Mine, situated in the village of Pendeen on the B3306 road between St. Ives and Lands End, was the last mine to work in West Penwith finally closing in 1990. Until then tin was won for centuries in workings that eventually stretched far out under the sea. Set in dramatic coastal scenery, Geevor […]

The Fleet Air Arm museum houses a very large and well presented collection of aircraft and memorabilia. Four display halls portray the development of naval aviation from World War I to the Gulf War. The centrepiece of the museum is the ‘Carrier’ display, in which visitors are ‘flown’ inside a Wessex helicopter onto the flight […]

The Donkey Sanctuary strongly believe that supporters have the right to see how their donations are spent on caring for their large family of donkeys. There are no commercial attractions - just gently rolling countryside with walks around the fields where you can meet the donkeys, who adore the fuss and attention received from visitors. […]

Surrounding the Cornish town of St Austell and its neighbouring villages is a landscape well known for its clay tips and pits, created by the 250 year old clay mining industry. This striking and dramatic scenery, visible from distances of many miles, has been made more accessible by the development of trails for walking, cycling […]

Set above the Teign Gorge with dramatic views over Dartmoor. One of the most remarkable works of Sir Edwin Lutyens & the last castle to be built in England. Highest National Trust garden, at 900 feet. Drewsteignton, nr Exeter, Devon EX6 6PB Dickie Dirts Curiosity Shop is lucky to be surrounded by […]

Unique quirky 16-sided 18th-century National Trust house with fascinating interior decoration and collections. Impressive collection of Grand Tour mementoes. Distinctive interior décor, including a ‘feather frieze’ and shell room. Stunning panoramic views over the Exe Estuary. Summer Lane, Exmouth, Devon EX8 5BD Local to Dickie Dirts Curiosity Shop!

Killerton is a fine 18th-century house home to the ‘Paulise de Bush’ costume collection, with over 9,000 outfits.
Delightful hillside garden featuring rhododendrons, magnolias, and rare trees. Stunning parkland walks all year round. Home-cooked, good quality regional food in tea-room and restaurant. Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon EX5 3LE
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Coldharbour Mill is a 200 year old spinning mill set in the tranquil village of Uffculme, Devon not far from the offices of Dickie Dirts Curiosity Shop. Built by Thomas Fox to spin woollen and later worsted yarns in 1799, Coldharbour Mill is a rare example of surviving Georgian architecture, industry and enterprise.