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Appledore in General

Newest Review: ... is a childrens play area and a set of toilets. It also conviently located next to a pub. On our first visit we parked up and visted the naval museum this will occupy an hour or so as it isnt very large but is packed with information. At the top of the museum the views are brilliant and you can see across to instow. They also provide a telescope for you to use. We then walked down the hill into the village. Beware take some money with you when visting appledore as there are no cash machines, however you can get cashback from the small co-op which is there. After a walk along the walkway next to the estury we sampled a local ice cream fro... more

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Appledore in General: a good afternoon out (412 words)
by - written on 12/01/09 (Very useful, 34 readings)
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We have visited appledore on two ocassions. Appledore is only a small village next to a river estury. In the past appledore was famous for its ship buliding and reapira although most of this is now gone. This is proven by the sight of the empty old dry docks. Upon arrival there are two car parks. The first one is opposite the naval museum on your way down the hill into the village. The second is a large car park next to the slip way. In this car park is a childrens play area and a set of toilets. It also conviently located next to a pub. On our first visit we parked up and visted the naval museum this will occupy an hour or so as it isnt very large ... Read the complete review