At Bicton you can enjoy over 64 acres of beautiful gardens with their soft sweeping lawns, elegant water features, fragrant English borders and formal gardens, plus a breadth of activities, interests and facilities for the enjoyment of all the family. These include indoor and outdoor childrens activity play areas, Bicton Woodland Railway, Palm House and historic glasshouses, Countryside Museum, Garden Centre, Restaurant and Gift Shop.

Our Regional Ambassador, Barrie March has organised the South West Regional Drive Out Day to the Bicton Botanical Gardens, Budleigh Salterton. He has negotiated a ticket price of £7.50 per person, which includes a guided tour and a ride on Steam Railway.

It is 68 miles and will take about 1¾ hours driving. More information of start time and meeting destination later.