Bicton's gold carpet

A beech tree has provided a golden carpet over the path this autumn.

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Bicton Park

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Church at Bicton

The swans are unconcerned as people go by and the fountain founts. Bicton church can be seen amongst the trees. A statue stand by the pond as does the lifebuoy.

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Bicton Park, Gardens and Parks, Budleigh Salterton, Devon

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Bicton in autumn

A general view of Bicton's splendid autumnal display.

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Bicton Park

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Bicton Hermitage

An autumnal view from Bicton's Hermitage pavilion.

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Bicton Park

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Bicton Hall

The old Bicton Hall now forms the headquarters for Bicton Agricultural College.

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Bicton Park

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A seat at Bicton

A seat with a view. Bicton has very many benches in various spots for looking over the views.

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Bicton Park

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Bicton contrast

A contrast of colours displayed in technicolour.

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Bicton Park

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Bicton swans

Two swans and their parents doing what swans do.

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Bicton Park, Wildlife in England

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Canada geese at Bicton

In the ornamental pond at Bicton Swans are usually gliding by. At this time of year, however, flocks of Canada Geese amass in preparation for their migration.

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Bicton Park

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Bicton's Lake

Bicton has a lake in front of Bicton College. Here we see a swan on the lake.

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Bicton Park

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Bicton Hermiage

Another place of solitude at Bicton is the Hermitage. Gaze out from a sunny seat, across a small water pond to the pine trees beyond.

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Bicton Park

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Bicton ferns at the Shell House

Near the Shell House of Bicton is a rockery with a selection of paths to walk. These big ferns are on view amongst the rocks.

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Bicton Park

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A Bicton seat with a view

Take the weight off your feet and sit awhile to soak up the view with a lovely blue sky, a tree, growing crops and faraway trees.

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Bicton Park

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Bicton church

The Church of St Mary has been a feature of Bicton Park for over 150 years. It was consecrated in 1850 and was designed by Augustus Pugin.

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Bicton Park, Churches

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Bicton flowers

Bicton has lots of flowers on display. Some in ornate patterned beds and some randomly planted. These "Red Hot Pokers" belong in the latter description.

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Bicton Park, Flora

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The Hermitage, Bicton

The Hermitage was built in 1839 and is clad with thousands of "fish scale" wooden shingles. The area surrounding it has a notable collection of Dwarf Conifers and heathers and overlooks a small lake and "Fairy Garden" with a stream cascading over waterfalls.

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Bicton Park, Gardens and Parks

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Bicton Gardens

Bicton opened their gates to visitors, after the coronavirus epidemic, and the sky was threatening. Visitors walked around at the required social distancing to admire the spring colours and enjoy the fresh air.

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Bicton Park

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Bicton Rectory

This was Bicton Rectory, now a private residence, and a Grade II listed building. It is on the outskirts of Otterton and can be seen when leaving, just as you turn left onto Frogmore Lane.

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Bicton Obelisk

Bicton Obelisk, on the edge of the park, was built in 1747 by Henry Rolle, 1st Baron Rolle (1708–1750) as a visual attraction for the gardens. The gardens, which originated in c.1730 are Grade I listed.

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Bicton's Hermitage

A long shot of Bicton's Hermitage and trees surrounding it. A peaceful retreat in a sometimes busy location.

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Bicton Park

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