Chivenor Caravan Park

The are many activities within a short distance of the park.   To the north are the villages of Woolacombe (with its blue flag beach, Ilfracombe and Combe Martin; to the east is Barnstaple and to the south Bideford, Westward Ho! and Clovelly; to the west is Braunton, Saunton and Croyde.   Around these areas, as you would expect, are numerous attractions comprising - farm parks, wildlife parks, castles, gardens, swimming pools, horse riding, golf course, fishing lakes and not forgetting the beaches and surfing.

Across the road from Chivenor Caravan Park is the Tarka Trail.   This is a 180 mile recreational route of farmland, moorland and rugged coastline.   It traces the journey of Henry Williamson's famous 'Tarka the Otter'.   The trail follows cycleways, footpaths and quiet country lanes.   Parts of it can be cycled or walked (or both, so bring your bikes and walking boots!   Bicycles can be hired from various locations along the route and in Braunton.

The park is also ideally placed to visit the Unesco World Biosphere Reserve at Braunton Burrows.   This area is the first of its type in the country, and covers 6km along the shore and 2km inland.   The Burrows is renowned for its diversity and abundance of plants.   In this area is the Great Field of Braunton Marsh which is an example of medieval open field farming.   The 142ha was originally farmed communally in unfenced strips.

If you want to travel a little further afield - how about Lundy Island.   This is an island of outstanding natural beauty about 11 miles off the coast of North Devon.   The MS Oldenburg takes both day and staying visitors from both Bideford and Ilfracombe.

If all this is too energetic for you, then come and just relax on our holiday park, and soak up the atmosphere in one of the many country pubs; two of which are only 15 minutes walk away from the site.

And one of the most important pieces of information on our website - the local weather forecast!

Another important piece of information - what is the surf doing!

For all dog owners - If you need your dog looking after for a day whilst you explore North Devon - 'Dogsmart' at Mullacott Cross, Ilfracombe offer a 'Doggy Creche' facility.   Please contact them directly on 01271 879748 for further details.

Produced by Barnstaple T.I.C. the following information gives a guide to which beaches dogs can and can't go on.   If you require a leaflet giving the areas on beaches where dogs are allowed please contact Barnstaple Tourist Information Centre 01271 375000.

• Woolacombe - Rules apply 1st April to first Monday in November - dogs allowed in specified zones
• Putsborough - Rules apply 1st April to 31st October - dogs allowed in specified zones
• Barricane Beach - 1st May to 30th September - dogs on leads
• Saunton Sands - Rules apply throughout the year - dogs allowed in specified zones
• Croyde - Rules apply throughout the year - no dogs on the beach
• Combe Martin - Rules apply 1st May to 30th September - no dogs

Some Places of Interest for you to Visit -

• The Milky Way Adventure Park, Nr. Clovelly
• Ilfracombe Aquarium, Ilfracombe
• Watermouth Castle, Ilfracombe
• Wildlife and Dinosaur Park, Combe Martin
• The Big Sheep, Nr. Bideford
• Torrington 1646, Great Torrington
• Survival Paintball, Yarnscombe
• Exmoor Zoo, South Stowford, Bratton Fleming
• Arlington Court, Arlington
• Tunnels and Beaches, Ilfracombe
• Lundy Island
• Dartington Crystal, Great Torrington
• Marwood Hill Gardens, Barnstaple
• RHS Garden Rosemoor, Torrington
• Tapeley park Gardens, Instow
• Broomhill Sculpture Gardens, Barnstaple
• Docton Mill Gardens, Lymebridge, Nr. Hartland
• The Cliff Railway, Lynton and Lynmouth
• Hartland Abbey and Gardens, Hartland, North Devon
• Village of Clovelly

Events for 2007 (more events will be added throughout the season) -

• North Devon Festival (until end of June) - www.northdevonfestival.org
• GoldCoast Oceanfest (15th,16th,17th June) - www.goldcoastoceanfest.co.uk
• The Appledore Visual Arts Festival (May 31st –June 3rd) - www.appledorearts.org
• The North Devon & Exmoor Walking & Cycling Festival (3rd to 11th May 2007 inclusive) - www.walkingnorthdevon.co.uk/

Chivenor Caravan Park, Chivenor Cross, Nr. Barnstaple, North Devon. EX31 4BN. Tel 01271 812217.