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Edwards’ Super Chariot Racer at Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre, Lifton, Devon Robert Edwards ordered the ride new in 1934 at a cost of £1,750. It was built in Burton on Trent by Messrs. Orton, Sons and Spooner. The ride is 42 feet in diameter, plus the porch and steps, and was decorated in art deco ‘jazz’ style, popular in the 1930s. After the war the ride was rebuilt with the massive Chariot Racer scene on the front boards. This was constructed at Ortons and painted by their artists, Sid and Albert Howell. The Chariot Racer was travelled by the Edwards family until 1991 when it was placed in store in Swindon until acquired by the Fairground Heritage Trust. It arrived at the site in 2006 and with the help of Frank Edwards, it was assembled within a fortnight of arriving at its new home, and opened to the public later that year. fairground-heritage.org.uk/
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Edwards’ Super Chariot Racer at Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre, Lifton, Devon Robert Edwards ordered the ride new in 1934 at a cost of £1,750. It was built in Burton on Trent by Messrs. Orton, Sons and Spooner. The ride is 42 feet in diameter, plus the porch and steps, and was decorated in art deco ‘jazz’ style, popular in the 1930s. After the war the ride was rebuilt with the massive Chariot Racer scene on the front boards. This was constructed at Ortons and painted by their artists, Sid and Albert Howell. The Chariot Racer was travelled by the Edwards family until 1991 when it was placed in store in Swindon until acquired by the Fairground Heritage Trust. It arrived at the site in 2006 and with the help of Frank Edwards, it was assembled within a fortnight of arriving at its new home, and opened to the public later that year. fairground-heritage.org.uk/
Photo by Gillett's Crossing (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Dingles Steam Village This now incorporates a nationally important fairground collection. This was a special event day with a Garrett portable and a Burrell showmans in front of the main entrance.
Photo by Chris Allen (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
River Lyd. The Lyd, placidly flowing to the right, just above 458671. Beyond the floodplain rises Hartly Wood.
Northern slopes of Lyd valley A green lane cuts across the south-facing fields above the River Lyd between Sprytown and Lifton. Seen from Stowford Footpath 13.

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Future Inn Plymouth

Future Inn Plymouth

3 out of 5
1 William Prance Rd Plymouth England
The price is S$108 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
S$108
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
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Good value hotel, spacius rooms but clumd do with updating now as other hotels are starting to seem more invested in.

Reviewed on 24 Feb, 2026

Future Inn Plymouth
St. Mellion Estate

St. Mellion Estate

4 out of 5
St Mellion Saltash England
The price is S$129 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
S$129
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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Stay at this golf hotel in Saltash. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
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St. Mellion Estate
Woodford Bridge Country Club

Woodford Bridge Country Club

4 out of 5
Milton Damerel Holsworthy England
The price is S$121 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
S$121
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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Stay at this guesthouse in Holsworthy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Had a lovely few days away. This place was amazing from start to end: brilliant value for money. No they don’t have an onsite restaurant at the moment but The Union Inn is. 5 minute drive and the food is fabulous there.

Reviewed on 3 Mar, 2026

Woodford Bridge Country Club
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Trehawke House

Trehawke House

3.5 out of 5
Dean Street Liskeard England
Stay at this aparthotel in Liskeard. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, premium bedding and housekeeping. Popular attractions Stuart House Arts and Heritage Centre and The Parish ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Warm, clean and close to the train station

Reviewed on 16 Nov, 2025

Trehawke House
Double Room @ Derriford Stays by Pureserviced

Double Room @ Derriford Stays by Pureserviced

3.5 out of 5
Plymbridge Lane Plymouth England
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Cornwall Cottages - Helscott Barns

Cornwall Cottages - Helscott Barns

3.5 out of 5
Helscott Bude England
Stay at this cottage in Bude. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Widemouth Bay Beach and Harlequinns Leisure are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Cornwall retreat
Excellent location with beaches, shops, fuel station and attractions all minutes away by car. Clean facilities with everything needed for a relaxing week away. Nothing to fault, excellent communication throughout our stay. Will definitely make a repeat visit and recommendations to all family and ...

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Kelly House

Find out about the history of Kelly with a stop at Kelly House. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Kelly House

Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre during your trip to Stowford. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the lively bars.

Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre

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2-Day Tour of King Arthur's Cornwall in Tintagel, Boscastle and Dartmoor from Glastonbury
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