Devon, home to sandy beaches, areas of outstanding natural beauty, national parks, medieval towns and of course, Galmpton Touring Park.
Based in the heart of the English Riviera, Galmpton is a prime location for relaxing, exploring and discovering all that the South West has to offer. To give you a taste of what’s on offer, we have picked some of the things that always spring to mind first when you think of Devon.
Cream Tea
Devon cream is a quintessential ingredient in the oh-so-British tradition of Afternoon Cream Tea. Picture it: dainty sandwiches, scones served with lashings of clotted cream and jam, cakes and pastries, and of course, tea from India or Ceylon in silver tea pots drunk from bone China cups. Simply delectable!
There is something of a disagreement about how one is supposed to serve Cream Tea – more specifically the scones, and in Devon the cream is slathered onto the scone first and topped off with jam (strawberry ideally). This means you get the sweetness of the jam first, followed by the balancing flavours of the thick cream underneath.
To experience a true Devonshire Cream Tea, you can visit places such as Cakeadoodledo, the home of all things ‘cakey’, which is a 50 minute drive from the Park, or a little further afield you can find The Old Forge in Chagford, which began as a blacksmith’s forge early in the 1800’s and its historic ambiance remains to this day. It serves what has been billed as Britain’s best cream tea. Closer to home, The Singing Kettle Tea Room and Eatery on Belgrave Road in Torquay is just 25 minutes away and is famous for its cream teas – and its breakfasts.
Coastlines
The English Riviera is 22 miles of coastline running through Torquay, Babbacombe, Paignton and Brixham, with Galmpton at its heart. There is literally something for everyone, with glorious beaches, walks and watersports all along the Riviera, and in nearby Paignton, there is the zoo, an environmental park, the Palace Theatre, and Pirates Bay Adventure Golf.
In Torquay there is Kents Cavern, which is a popular attraction for tourists and locals alike. Babbacombe has a wonderful miniature model village and Brixham Harbour & Marina is the perfect place to soak up some history, culture and some sunshine.
With some of the most stunning beaches in Britain, the English Riviera offers plenty of choice – whether it’s a relaxing day on the sand, or a more adventurous afternoon in the water.
Christie
Greenway House, located a short walk away from Galmpton Touring Park was home to the world’s best-selling novelists – Agatha Christie. Only the Bible and Shakespeare have sold more books! She was born in Torquay on 15 September 1890, and spent her years in stunning surroundings that proved to be an inspiration time and time again. Christie called Greenway “the loveliest place in the world.” She had grown up knowing all about it, and in later years, bought the place as a summer home where she and her family got away to relax and play croquet and clock golf. The garden is large and quite romantic and leads down the hillside toward the Dart estuary.
Want to know more? Take an Agatha Christie tour! The English Riviera Visitor Information Centre can arrange a tour of Agatha Christie’s Riviera and there are excellent local guides who have an in-depth knowledge of Christie, the Queen of Crime. You can experience walks along the Agatha Christie Mile or a guide will take you on driving tours of the Agatha Christie Literary Trail.
The Agatha Christie Festival is a grand annual event held in September, and returns in 2017 running from the 13th – 17th.
Book your holiday at Galmpton Touring Park now and prepare for stunning beauty, historic surprises and special events that are underway from March 2017 onward.
