ACTIVITIES

Many sports and athletic activities can be done at or near Huntsham Court at times to suit your schedule, both indoor and outdoor. Please contact the supplier directly if you are intertested as their availability does depend on group size. Such as: Wine tasting in the library; duck hearding or archery in the grounds – whatever suits your whim. All of these activities can be tailored to you: your group size, timings, and they can be all day or a short sessions. Activities include:

Things you can arrange for small groups
at Huntsham Court

There are so many activities that you can do at Huntsham Court either with our in house activities or by booking a supplier to come to site. Please contact the supplier for more information and if you would like to proceed notify us first to ensure no clashes. Here’s a sample:

Croquet & Tennis

When the weather is fine you are welcome to use our wonderful croquet lawn or tennis court for an impromptu game.

Wine tasting

Here are our suggestions:

www.corksandcru.co.uk
T: 01398 392302
www.jollyvintner.co.uk
T: 01884 255644
Alastair from Devon Wine School
T: 01363 866 742
E: alastair@devonwineschool.co.uk

Falconry Displays

Here’s our suggestion:
www.devonbirdofprey.co.uk
T: 07801 325070

House Indoor games

We have a backgammon set, chess board, cards and lots of board games for you to use if you fancy.

Things you can arrange for large groups
at Huntsham Court

Fencing, Archery, Pistol Shooting and other sports.

Here’s our suggestion:

Birds Hill Days (classic outdoor activities)
www.birdshilldays.com
T: 01984 634468

Brian Bland (brilliant outdoor activities)
www.bblandinstructing.com
T: 07875 688167

Chris Farris Events (huge choice of outdoor activities)

Email: chrisfarrisevents@gmail.com

T: 07970 644330

Classic, Period and Comic Murder Mystery (large groups only)

Fully interactive: there are real clues to be found for the super-sleuths amongst your guests which, if noticed, will lead them to the only possible culprit, but for those who just want to have a fun evening without exercising their “little grey cells” too much, these events are meant to be both entertaining and fun.

Moon Stone Theatre Company

www.moonstonetheatrecompany.co.uk

Bouncy Castle, Ball Pools, Sumo Suit Hire, Giant Party Games & Vintage Outdoor Games

Here’s our suggestion:
Box Clever – vintage fair games
www.boxcleverwedding.co.uk
T: 01647 277 528
Prop Factory – Vintage fair games
www.propfactory.co.uk
Lets Bounce Devon

www.letsbouncedevon.co.uk

Dancing lessons
(Latin, ballroom & modern)

Here’s our suggestion:
www.stepintimedancestudio.co.uk
T: 07851 351011 / 01823 338770

Magic lesson & displays

Here’s our suggestion:
Great all rounder:
www.magicduncan.com
Family magician & children’s entertainer:
www.ozzyd.co.uk
Contemporary & creative magician:
www.www.danbrazier.com

Flower arranging master class

Here’s our suggestion:
www.nickyllewellynflowers.co.uk
T: 01458 223564 / 07966 173277

Art Classes

Here’s our suggestion:
www.inspiredbygardens.co.uk
E: info@catherinescott.co.uk

Cake & muffin baking classes

Here’s our suggestion:
www.feastwithoutfuss.co.uk
enquiries@toucanrestaurant.co.uk
T: 01398 331777

Lazer Clay Shooting

Award winning and bird friendly:
www.clayzer .co.uk
T: 07983 979696

Casino nights

Here are a few suggestions:
www.casinoselect.co.uk
T: 01626 368 275 / 0800 335 7848
www.cremedelacremefuncasino.co.uk
T: 01626 334538 / 07773 442021
www.funcas.com
T: 01530 458086 / 07887 537245

Things to do
near Huntsham Court

We are in the heart of the British countryside on the Devon Somerset boarder within easy reach of the coasts and a wealth of rural pursuits. These are some nearby activities other guests have enjoyed:

Kayaking /outdoor activities

Here are a few suggestions:
www.h2outdoor.co.uk
T: 01271 871125 / 07789 807 424

Riding offsite

Here are a few suggestions:
Riding on Exmoor:
www.pinelodgeexmoor.co.uk
T: 01398 323559

Rowing / horse drawn barge trips / canoeing

Here’s our suggestion:
www.tivertoncanal.co.uk
T: 01884 253345

Carriage driving Centre / hire for weddings

Here’s our suggestion:
www.fenixcarriages.co.uk
T: 01823 652 600 / 07850 866 532

Land rover experience

Here’s our suggestion:
www.westcountry.landroverexperience.co.uk
T: 0844 84 844 71

Adventure Centre

Here’s our suggestion:
www.ashcombeadventure.co.uk
T: 01626 866766

Quad Biking

Here’s our suggestion:
www.quadworld.co.uk
T: 01392 881313 / 07850 889162

Clay pigeon shooting

Here’s our suggestion:
Renowned Matt Brammer
www.shootingschooldevon.co.uk
T: 01398 331021
www.birdshilldays.com
T: 01984 634 468

Paintballing

Here’s our suggestion:
www.ucz.info
T: 01626 833 200

Local vineyard and wine tasting

Here’s our suggestion:
www.yearlstone.co.uk
T: 01884 855700

Canoeing, sailing, cycling etc. round huge wimbleball lake

Here’s our suggestion:
www.swlakestrust.org.uk
T: 01398 371460

Segways & Other Activities:

Here’s our suggestion:
www.exetersegways.co.uk

Fishing lessons

Here’s our suggestion:
John Dawson Tuition
www.johndawson.co.uk

Sailing

Here’s our suggestion:
www.wimbleballsc.org.uk

Horse race courses

Here are a few suggestions:
www.exeter-racecourse.co.uk
T: 01392 832 599
www.tauntonracecourse.co.uk
T: 01823 33 71 72

Watching stock car and banger racing events

Here’s our suggestion:
www.mendipsraceway.com

Outdoor pursuits day trips

Here’s our suggestion:
www.mendipoutdoorpursuits.co.uk
T: 01934 834 877

Hot air balloons

Here’s our suggestion:
www.ballooning.co.uk
T: 01404 823102

Skydiving school

Here’s our suggestion:
www.skydiveukltd.com
T: 01404 890222

Exmoor safari

Here’s our suggestion:
www.exmoorwildlifesafaris.co.uk
T: 01643 851386

Microlite flying

Here’s our suggestion:
www.somersetmicrolights.org.uk/instructor_text.htm
T: 01404 891880
www.westonzoylandflyingclub.co.uk

Falconry centres / birds of prey hunting days

Here are a few suggestions:
www.devonbirdofprey.co.uk
T: 07801 325070
www.dartmoorhawking.co.uk
T: 07791 560948
www.exmoorfalconry.co.uk
T: 01643 862816

Aquarium

Here’s a suggestion:
www.ilfracombeaquarium.co.uk
T: 01271 864533

Wildlife Sea Cruises

Here’s a suggestion:
www.ilfracombeprincess.co.uk
T: 01271 879727

Watersports and waterparks

Active Sport:
www.activeescape.co.uk
T: 0777 334 0031
North Devon Wake Park Aqua Park
www.northdevonwakepark.co.uk
T: 0795 600 9047

Diggerland

Here’s a suggestion:
www.diggerland.com
T: 0871 22 77 007

Exmoor Zoo

Here’s a suggestion:
www.exmoorzoo.co.uk
T: 01598 763352

Steam Trains

Here’s some suggestions:
Victorian Steam powered railway lift:
www.cliffrailwaylynton.co.uk
T: 01598 753486
West Somerset Steam Railway:
www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
T: 01643 704 996

Dartington Crystal

Factory tour and shop
www.dartington.co.uk
T: 01598 753486

Outlet Shopping

www.atlanticvillage.co.uk