I have lived in the South West for 4 years now and finally, my parents came together to visit me in Devon at the end of August last year. I had a lovely time showing them around my flat and the local area. It was great to spend some quality time with them which actually felt a little odd at times as normally there are at least one of my three sisters around too!
Trip to Tiverton
We enjoyed a lovely trip to Tiverton where we visited the visitor centre and took a stroll along the canal.
My Dad was rather impressed by the horse-drawn canal boat – maybe an activity for next time they visit!
We had a lovely cream tea at the Canal Tea Rooms and Gardens where we sat outside and tried to swot all the wasps away from our scones and jam!
For dinner, we went to The Stables in Cowley where we enjoyed a tasty dinner. The only problem was there were tonnes of flies buzzing around which out us off a bit and meant we didn’t stay for pudding!
Exploring Crediton
The next day we went for a wander around Crediton where my Dad got himself a new toolbox and some sherbet lemons from the sweet shop! We stopped for a coffee at Ashton’s Coffee Lounge and enjoyed sitting outside in the square chatting and watching everyone go by. They do the best hot chocolate here!
We had a look around the Crediton Museum which was actually really interesting. I learnt a lot about the town I am now living in and it’s history. My parents enjoyed looking back at the old fashioned toys and TV programmes.
There was actually so much more in the museum than I imagined there would be and the man working there was so sweet and happy to answer questions and tell us about Crediton in days gone by.
All too soon it was time for parents to head off and drive back to Kent. It was so nice to see them and show them around my new home. I hope they come back and visit soon – they are welcome anytime!
That sounds like a fun trip! I would love to take that boat ride on the river.
Me too, I must do it next time I visit!
Wow, what an amazing unique place. Looks like you guys had fun. Will definitely look into going there.
We sure did, thank you!
Also I must say that when I receive the visit of friends or relatives I always take the opportunity to visit the place where I live in a way that otherwise I would not do!
Yes I totally agree with you!
It’s always wonderful visiting with our parents. I’d say you all had a wonderful time and made some special memories together!
Yeah it was really nice, I hope they come back soon!
Wow what an amazing family trip! The canal looked so beautiful and I bet the tea was delicious yum.
Yes the scones and tea were a winner!
Looks like you had a great time! Cream tea and boat ride sounds so fun!
Haha yes the best day!
i am in love with boat trips down a river – that horse drawn canal boat look so neat! what a fun time!
It looks so fun, we didn’t actually go on it but maybe next time!
Wow what a fun adventure. It’s always so much fun to show your family around the place that you live!
Yeah it’s the best!
I would enjoy that museum too. Seeing all the old toys would be so cool.
Yeah it was cool stepping back in time and hearing about what my parents remember!
Looks like you had a great trip! Sounds like a fun place to go visit
We sure did, thanks!
Oh it looks like y’all had so much fun! That museum looks like it was really interesting and i’m sure y’all had a really great time
The museum was really good considering it’s so small and free!
It looks like you had a lovely time. You are lucky to have your parents there.
I sure am, I hope they come back soon as it’s a good 4 hour or more drive between us!
It looks like a very chill and relaxing activity, perfect bonding for a family.
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Totally, we had a good time!
Looks like you all had such a lovely trip. I always feel like I take more advantage of where I live when someone comes to visit me. There is so much more motivation go explore.
Yeah it’s a good excuse to go and explore somewhere you enjoy again!
Looks lie your parents enjoyed their visit – I had no idea that horses could pull canal boats, that must be a real treat to see
I hope they did, think they enjoyed the canal walk!
It really felt nice having your parents around, right? They certainly had so much fun throught he canal ride and enjoying the food. What a day!
Yeah it sure did, been a long time!
I’ve never been to Devon, but I’d definitely like to visit that place in the future. It looks like you had lots of fun with your parents. I love your photos! 🙂
It’s a lovely place to visit and also live! Thank you 🙂
Glad your parents came to visit you. If you live in Devon, then you have my favorite spread, Double Devon Cream. I want to eat that again.
Haha yes, lovely!
Looks like you guys had a great time! Sounds like some great places!
We sure did, thanks for reading.
Family trips are definitely the best! Nothing like creating new memories with your favorite people lol The ride in the boat looks so much fun! I’m glad that you guys had a blast.
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Candace
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Absolutely!
Its always nice to have parents and family visit and for me its a great excuse to head out. Looks like you all had a fabulous time with great weather too
It so is isn’t it!
What a fun boat expedition! Looks like a fun vacation for everyone!
I know, we must go on it next time!
I love looking at all the historical items in museums; the kids toys looked interesting!
ME too, so interesting!
Aww that is so awesome your family was able to come up to visit. The boat expedition and visiting the horses would be my go to
Yeah, we need to go back and go on it this time!
That looks like a lot of fun! Glad you had family come visit too, that’s definitely the most important thing in life is our relationships <3
I couldn’t agree with you more!
That is awesome that your parents got to visit you. Looks like you guys had a wonderful visit.
I am with your dad on the horse drawn canal boat! Love the little museum too, we have some of those puppets at home. So nice you got to spend time with your parents x
It looks like you guys had a lovely day out together.
I love walking along the canal, it’s so peaceful. x 🙂
Me too, it’s such a lovely place to walk and see all the nature.
what a nice place to come and visit, the view is so beautiful and breathtaking
The weather was perfect – bring on Spring!
I have never been to Devon before, it looks lovely. I bet it was so nice having your parents visit you x
It’s such a lovely county, you must try and visit!
devon is one of my favourite counties, I love living so close to it! Tiverton looks interesting, it’s now on my to visit this summer list x
It’s great isn’t it! Defo take a walk along the canal if you visit!
It’s always such a joy to spend time with your folks! I’m glad they came to pay you a visit.
Me too, I hope they come back soon!
It’s always such a fun time when family and friends visit. It looks like you had a wonderful time!
Totally, I loved it!
Oh how sweet. Love that your parents got to adventure with you. That canal boat ride looked amazing
I wish we had planned ahead and got on the boat – next time!
This looks like the kind of place that my 8-year-old would like. She loves history and I adore that canal boat!
Ah cool, lets hope you can visit one day!
Sorry about the flies at the restaurant 🙁 I travelled abroad once and had a similar experience. Sometimes I feel it is a cultural thing and puts some off but is no bother for others… glad the rest of the trip went well!
Yeah it was a bit of a shame as put us off pudding!
Those canal photos are idyllic! And yes, definitely when they visit again you should do the horse-pulled boat ride!
Just lovely isnt it! I hope to walk it all one day!
I like the look of this place. So beautiful. I have a cousin in Devon. Will visit one day.
Ah cool. I hope you enjoy it!
The family gathering is one that I most looking forward to every year. I believe you had so much fun with your family visiting all those places. This is my first time hearing about the horse-drawn canal boat. That’s interesting!
Yeah it was so nice, lets hope they come back soon!
Looks like you guys had such a fun time! I would love to visit someday 🙂
We sure did 🙂
It feels so heartwarming when parents visit their children. It makes life even more meaningful and indeed, a tour within the city is a must.
Totally, I hope they enjoyed it as much as I did!
You look like you had a great time! I would love to visit sometime!
Sounds like you all had a great trip! I bet it was awesome for all of you!
I think we all had a great time, hopefully my parents will come back soon!
What a great trip you guys had! It looks a good place to have some fun time with the family. Thanks.
Thank you, we had a lovely time 🙂
Looks like a great place to visit and so much fun. I would love to visit here. Thanks for sharing.
It’s a nice part of Devon for sure!
It looked like a fun trip. The boat pulled by the horse is amazing!
Something a bit different eh!
I see Dad was combining the brightest colours he possibly could in that photo!
Start planning for when we visit-less relaxing strolls and tea shops and more playgrounds I imagine!!