Not quite Exmoor, but too good to miss are the Open Gardens at East Worlington House at the end of February and beginning of March when the garden is carpeted with swathes of beautiful crocuses.

East Worlington House, East Worlington, Crediton, Devon, EX17 4TS

Thousands of Crocuses. In 2-acre garden, set in lovely position with views down the valley to Little Dart river, these spectacular crocuses have spread over many years through the garden and into the neighbouring churchyard. Cream teas in the parish hall (in aid of its thatch fund) next door. Disabled parking at the house. Parking nearby. Dogs on leads please

Opening dates and times: Sun 24 Feb, Sun 3 Mar (1.30-5.30)

Admission: Adults £3, children free

Facilities: Cream Teas in the village hall, next door, in aid of the Worlington Parish Hall thatch fund.

Contact: Mr & Mrs Barnabas Hurst-Bannister Telephone: 01884 860332

Postcode:EX17 4TS

Location:In the centre of East Worlington, 2m W of Witheridge.

Directions: In Witheridge (B3137 Tiverton/South Molton) into the square and R at small sign to East Worlington. Along West Street to Drayford Lane, 1.4 miles R at T-junction in Drayford, over bridge and L to Worlington. 0.3 miles enter East Worlington and L at the T-junction. East Worlington House after parish hall on Left.