Yurt Guidebook - Trips / Eating Out / Activities
Forest, Wood & Scenic Walks
There are so many places to go walking... either directly from the yurt or within short driving distance
(the nearest forest is a 5min drive)
(5min drive / 30min walk) We love this wood and it can be seen through the trees from the yurt.
Full of trails and paths for exploring or making dens (the evidence of others having done so is fun to see!).
A number of car parks with paths to Blackborough, the Gliding Club on North hill and many many interconnecting circular routes.
Rhododendron Wood
(5min drive / 30min walk) We love this wood and it can be seen through the trees from the yurt.
Full of trails and paths for exploring or making dens (the evidence of others having done so is fun to see!).
A number of car parks with paths to Blackborough, the Gliding Club on North hill and many many interconnecting circular routes.
(7min drive) Hembury Fort is an iron age hill fort (much older than stone henge).
You walk through some incredible woodland with some fab earthen banks for the children to go climbing around.
As you emerge from the woods, there are some wonderful views across the local area.
Hembury Fort
(7min drive) Hembury Fort is an iron age hill fort (much older than stone henge).
You walk through some incredible woodland with some fab earthen banks for the children to go climbing around.
As you emerge from the woods, there are some wonderful views across the local area.
(20min drive) A National Trust forest of 700 acres. Various circular walks, with different lengths / difficulty.
It’s also near to Killerton so can be combined as a trip out.
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National Trust - Ashclyst Forest
(20min drive) A National Trust forest of 700 acres. Various circular walks, with different lengths / difficulty.
It’s also near to Killerton so can be combined as a trip out.
(25min drive) A wildlife haven with stunning views, particularly in the late summer when the bell-heather is in bloom. On the edge of the Blackdowns it has some of the most stunning views that inland Devon has to offer.
Wild ponies can usually be seen here
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Culmstock Beacon
(25min drive) A wildlife haven with stunning views, particularly in the late summer when the bell-heather is in bloom. On the edge of the Blackdowns it has some of the most stunning views that inland Devon has to offer.
Wild ponies can usually be seen here
Eating Out
(10-15min drive) Local vineyard with great food, and a playground for the children (plus a little fairy walk zone)
https://heron-farm.co.uk/
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Heron Farm
(10-15min drive) Local vineyard with great food, and a playground for the children (plus a little fairy walk zone)
https://heron-farm.co.uk/
(25min drive). Large farm shop & fresh fish, with cafe.
For children there's a playground, various tractors and a fire engine that can be played on /in. Plus farm animals all around.
https://www.greendale.com/
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Greendale Farm Shop
Sidmouth Road(25min drive). Large farm shop & fresh fish, with cafe.
For children there's a playground, various tractors and a fire engine that can be played on /in. Plus farm animals all around.
https://www.greendale.com/
(30min walk/ 2miles across footpaths, 5min drive).
Lovely local 17th Century pub in Broadhembury.
Great food and is ideal for a Sunday Lunch.
https://www.drewearmsinn.co.uk/
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Drewe Arms
(30min walk/ 2miles across footpaths, 5min drive).
Lovely local 17th Century pub in Broadhembury.
Great food and is ideal for a Sunday Lunch.
https://www.drewearmsinn.co.uk/
(15min drive) Lovely cafe and gentle walks with a river to play in. Can often see deer in the park.
Country House home of Ivar Mountbatten. Its open to the public many days of the week 10-4.
https://bridwell.co.uk/
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Bridwell Park
(15min drive) Lovely cafe and gentle walks with a river to play in. Can often see deer in the park.
Country House home of Ivar Mountbatten. Its open to the public many days of the week 10-4.
https://bridwell.co.uk/
(15min drive) The Ashill Inn is a great local pub. Fab Sunday lunch and offers dining most days.
https://www.ashillinndevon.co.uk/
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Ashill Inn
(15min drive) The Ashill Inn is a great local pub. Fab Sunday lunch and offers dining most days.
https://www.ashillinndevon.co.uk/
(10min drive) really cute and friendly cafe. great food and coffee and lovely vibe.
http://www.thebakehousecullompton.co.uk/
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The Bakehouse
3 High St(10min drive) really cute and friendly cafe. great food and coffee and lovely vibe.
http://www.thebakehousecullompton.co.uk/
(15mins) There's something very unique about this cafe, gorgeous inside, good food
https://yellowdeli.uk/
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The Yellow Deli
43-47 High St(15mins) There's something very unique about this cafe, gorgeous inside, good food
https://yellowdeli.uk/
(20mins) Very worth a trip if you want to splash out on an eating experience. Not cheap, but brilliant :)
Need to book in advance
https://www.thepighotel.com/at-combe/
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The Pig - at Combe
(20mins) Very worth a trip if you want to splash out on an eating experience. Not cheap, but brilliant :)
Need to book in advance
https://www.thepighotel.com/at-combe/
(20mins) very good ice cream and cake :) gorgeous views
also serve breakfast and lunch
no need to book, and loads of parking
https://www.ottervalleydairy.co.uk/
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Otter Valley Ice Cream & Field Kitchen
(20mins) very good ice cream and cake :) gorgeous views
also serve breakfast and lunch
no need to book, and loads of parking
https://www.ottervalleydairy.co.uk/
Beach Trips
Beach Trips within 30-40mins drive
(30min drive) Exmouth Beach offers long stretches of sandy beach with views over the Exe estuary. Great for adults and children
There’s loads of places to eat or get ice cream ☺
Lot’s of parking by the sea front.
For children:
There’s a brilliant playground on Queen’s Drive, by one of the car parks set just back from the beach.
If you have kids that like trains you can combine it with a visit to Topsham and get the train from there along the estuary.
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Exmouth Beach
3 Queen's Dr(30min drive) Exmouth Beach offers long stretches of sandy beach with views over the Exe estuary. Great for adults and children
There’s loads of places to eat or get ice cream ☺
Lot’s of parking by the sea front.
For children:
There’s a brilliant playground on Queen’s Drive, by one of the car parks set just back from the beach.
If you have kids that like trains you can combine it with a visit to Topsham and get the train from there along the estuary.
(30min drive) Sidmouth beach has a long pebbled beach and one area that is sandy for most of the tide (to the right hand side if standing looking at the ocean). There’s heaps of independent shops, restaurants, cafes, and the charity shops have such a repretation that coaches of visitors come down just for them!
The cliff-top gardens give an amazing view and there’s a café up there past Jacobs Ladder.
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Sidmouth Beach
(30min drive) Sidmouth beach has a long pebbled beach and one area that is sandy for most of the tide (to the right hand side if standing looking at the ocean). There’s heaps of independent shops, restaurants, cafes, and the charity shops have such a repretation that coaches of visitors come down just for them!
The cliff-top gardens give an amazing view and there’s a café up there past Jacobs Ladder.
(35min drive) Beer is a fab little fishing village with quaint shops and art gallerys. There are some great pubs for food, especially fish and chips.
Whilst it’s a pebbly beach, there is something incredibly magical and chilled about it, often one the locals favour.
For the children there’s a play park at the top of the slope looking down at the beach.
You can often watch the boats go out as it’s a working fishing beach.
During tourist season there’s a tea room on the beach.
Most of the year there’s a fresh fish stall.
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Playa de Beer
(35min drive) Beer is a fab little fishing village with quaint shops and art gallerys. There are some great pubs for food, especially fish and chips.
Whilst it’s a pebbly beach, there is something incredibly magical and chilled about it, often one the locals favour.
For the children there’s a play park at the top of the slope looking down at the beach.
You can often watch the boats go out as it’s a working fishing beach.
During tourist season there’s a tea room on the beach.
Most of the year there’s a fresh fish stall.
(40mins) A big stretch of pebbly beach (ideal for throwing stones in the sea!) and a sandy beach zone to the right when looking out at sea.
Lot's of shops, many touristy, some quite interesting. An arcade, pubs & restaurants.
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Playa de Lyme Regis
(40mins) A big stretch of pebbly beach (ideal for throwing stones in the sea!) and a sandy beach zone to the right when looking out at sea.
Lot's of shops, many touristy, some quite interesting. An arcade, pubs & restaurants.
(30mins) A picturesque long 1 mile of pebbled beach. Known as the jewel in the crown of the Jurassic Coast. There's a small river pool which is safe for children to play in. Lot's of families swim there in the summer.
Easy access from the parking area and has a cafe & tourist shop.
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Branscombe Beach
(30mins) A picturesque long 1 mile of pebbled beach. Known as the jewel in the crown of the Jurassic Coast. There's a small river pool which is safe for children to play in. Lot's of families swim there in the summer.
Easy access from the parking area and has a cafe & tourist shop.
(40mins) If you like fossil hunting this is the place to go :)
There's also a walk from Charmouth to Lyme Regis, with food and parking at both ends.
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Playa de Charmouth
(40mins) If you like fossil hunting this is the place to go :)
There's also a walk from Charmouth to Lyme Regis, with food and parking at both ends.
Days Out - Children
A number of these are great for ADULT ONLY trips too !
e.g. The Bear Trail / Seaton Tram / Coldharbour Mill
(15mins) great fun
Amazing Animals, magnificent Maze, outdoor Adventure Play, indoor Soft Play, terrific Traversing Walls, heart-stopping Drop-Slide, 40 Meter Zip Line, authentic Saxon Village
often need to book tickets in advance
https://devon.wildwoodtrust.org/
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Wildwood Escot
(15mins) great fun
Amazing Animals, magnificent Maze, outdoor Adventure Play, indoor Soft Play, terrific Traversing Walls, heart-stopping Drop-Slide, 40 Meter Zip Line, authentic Saxon Village
often need to book tickets in advance
https://devon.wildwoodtrust.org/
(35mins) One of East Devon’s leading tourist attractions, set high on the hillside above the picturesque fishing village of Beer. Visitors can expect a great day out for all the family, enjoying beautiful themed gardens with stunning sea views; home-made food and a selection of refreshments from our outside kiosk and, of course, rides on the award-winning Beer Heights Light Railway where a fleet of miniature steam locomotives pull passenger- carrying trains on a mile long route through the grounds, over bridges, through steep-sided cuttings and a long, dark tunnel! We also have four large outside play areas, a lovely Wildway walk with stunning views, which incorporates our beautiful pond and our zip wire for the braver ones amongst you!
Model railway enthusiasts will know the Company is a brand leader in the making of model railway track – superbly detailed layouts are on display in the Model Railway Exhibition next to our model shop.
Worth booking tickets in advance:
https://www.pecorama.co.uk/
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Pecorama
Underleys(35mins) One of East Devon’s leading tourist attractions, set high on the hillside above the picturesque fishing village of Beer. Visitors can expect a great day out for all the family, enjoying beautiful themed gardens with stunning sea views; home-made food and a selection of refreshments from our outside kiosk and, of course, rides on the award-winning Beer Heights Light Railway where a fleet of miniature steam locomotives pull passenger- carrying trains on a mile long route through the grounds, over bridges, through steep-sided cuttings and a long, dark tunnel! We also have four large outside play areas, a lovely Wildway walk with stunning views, which incorporates our beautiful pond and our zip wire for the braver ones amongst you!
Model railway enthusiasts will know the Company is a brand leader in the making of model railway track – superbly detailed layouts are on display in the Model Railway Exhibition next to our model shop.
Worth booking tickets in advance:
https://www.pecorama.co.uk/
(35mins) 3 miles of unspoilt countryside along the beautiful Axe Valley.
Seaton Tramway operates narrow gauge heritage trams between Seaton, Colyford and Colyton in East Devon’s glorious Axe Valley, travelling alongside the River Axe estuary through two nature reserves and giving an unrivalled view of the abundant wading bird life.
The coastal resort of Seaton is now a gateway town to the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whilst the historic town of Colyton is described as “Devon’s Most Rebellious Town” for its part in the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685. Explore this site for full details and then be sure to pay us a visit!
https://www.tram.co.uk/
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Seaton Tramway
Harbour Road(35mins) 3 miles of unspoilt countryside along the beautiful Axe Valley.
Seaton Tramway operates narrow gauge heritage trams between Seaton, Colyford and Colyton in East Devon’s glorious Axe Valley, travelling alongside the River Axe estuary through two nature reserves and giving an unrivalled view of the abundant wading bird life.
The coastal resort of Seaton is now a gateway town to the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whilst the historic town of Colyton is described as “Devon’s Most Rebellious Town” for its part in the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685. Explore this site for full details and then be sure to pay us a visit!
https://www.tram.co.uk/
(15mins) The Bear Trail is suitable for all ages and abilities, make sure you wear old clothes and bring a towel!
Once you’ve tackled the assault course, relax in the Bear Cave Cafe serving delicious wood-fired pizzas, drinks, treats and more. Or bring your own picnic and enjoy our outdoor picnic areas.
We are easy to find – on the B3181 between Exeter and Cullompton, EX15 1RZ.
https://www.thebeartrail.co.uk/
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The Bear Trail
(15mins) The Bear Trail is suitable for all ages and abilities, make sure you wear old clothes and bring a towel!
Once you’ve tackled the assault course, relax in the Bear Cave Cafe serving delicious wood-fired pizzas, drinks, treats and more. Or bring your own picnic and enjoy our outdoor picnic areas.
We are easy to find – on the B3181 between Exeter and Cullompton, EX15 1RZ.
https://www.thebeartrail.co.uk/
(25mins) Crealy Theme Park & Resort is an award winning family Theme Park in Devon that boasts over 60 rides and attractions, with spectacular entertainment, live shows and animals galore. It’s no wonder that Crealy Theme Park & Resort has been voted as the best day out in Devon for eight years running!
https://www.crealy.co.uk/
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Parque Temático y Resort Crealy
Sidmouth Road(25mins) Crealy Theme Park & Resort is an award winning family Theme Park in Devon that boasts over 60 rides and attractions, with spectacular entertainment, live shows and animals galore. It’s no wonder that Crealy Theme Park & Resort has been voted as the best day out in Devon for eight years running!
https://www.crealy.co.uk/
(20mins) Leisure Center with Swimming Pool (and toddler pool)
Check times for public swimming before going!
https://middevonleisure.com/exe-valley-leisure-centre/
Exe Valley Leisure Centre
Bolham Road(20mins) Leisure Center with Swimming Pool (and toddler pool)
Check times for public swimming before going!
https://middevonleisure.com/exe-valley-leisure-centre/
(30mins) free Jurassic themed children’s play ground - really great.
plus food and seating area including food stalls and a bar (tourist season - but loads of other places to get food when these food stalls are closed)
There's a car park next to it - or loads of parking along the seafront
Queen's Drive Space, Exmouth EX8 2AH
https://eastdevon.gov.uk/parks-gardens-and-recreation/parks-and-gardens/queens-drive-space-exmouth-seafront/
Queen's Drive Space
(30mins) free Jurassic themed children’s play ground - really great.
plus food and seating area including food stalls and a bar (tourist season - but loads of other places to get food when these food stalls are closed)
There's a car park next to it - or loads of parking along the seafront
Queen's Drive Space, Exmouth EX8 2AH
https://eastdevon.gov.uk/parks-gardens-and-recreation/parks-and-gardens/queens-drive-space-exmouth-seafront/
(15mins) One of the oldest woollen mills in the UK having been in continuous production since 1797.
Snippet from their website:
Today the rich heritage lives on as one of the finest working wool museums where visitors are not just able to relive the sights and sounds of the industrial revolution but also see crafts men and women making traditional textiles, beautiful knitting yarn and hand woven rugs.
Explore 12 acres of Victorian Woollen Mill, Boilers, Steam engines and Mill grounds. Discover our working and static exhibits, steam boilers and engines and discover more about how this ignited the industrial revolution in the southwest from the early 19th century. Explore nationally important exhibits and history of the Fox Family and their businesses alongside our Quaker history and their impact on the early adoption of social reforms.
You can adventure in our 12 acre estate which includes 10 acres of wetland, wildlife and Mill pond which is under restoration and see our 18th century water wheel in action - the biggest breast-shot waterwheel still in action in the UK.
https://www.coldharbourmill.org.uk/
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Coldharbour Mill
(15mins) One of the oldest woollen mills in the UK having been in continuous production since 1797.
Snippet from their website:
Today the rich heritage lives on as one of the finest working wool museums where visitors are not just able to relive the sights and sounds of the industrial revolution but also see crafts men and women making traditional textiles, beautiful knitting yarn and hand woven rugs.
Explore 12 acres of Victorian Woollen Mill, Boilers, Steam engines and Mill grounds. Discover our working and static exhibits, steam boilers and engines and discover more about how this ignited the industrial revolution in the southwest from the early 19th century. Explore nationally important exhibits and history of the Fox Family and their businesses alongside our Quaker history and their impact on the early adoption of social reforms.
You can adventure in our 12 acre estate which includes 10 acres of wetland, wildlife and Mill pond which is under restoration and see our 18th century water wheel in action - the biggest breast-shot waterwheel still in action in the UK.
https://www.coldharbourmill.org.uk/
(15mins) Swimming Pool & Leisure Center
Check for public swimming times before going
https://www.ledleisure.co.uk/our-centre/honiton-leisure-centre
LED Honiton Leisure Centre
School Lane(15mins) Swimming Pool & Leisure Center
Check for public swimming times before going
https://www.ledleisure.co.uk/our-centre/honiton-leisure-centre
(25mins) Outdoor swimming pool / lido
Heated to at least 28 degrees.
Open April to September
https://topshampool.co.uk/
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Topsham Swimming Pool
(25mins) Outdoor swimming pool / lido
Heated to at least 28 degrees.
Open April to September
https://topshampool.co.uk/
National Trust
Great days out, gorgeous sites with fab walks
(30mins) Beautiful National Trust house and gardens. It's on the way to Tiverton and lovely for a day out :)
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knightshayes
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Knightshayes Gardens National Trust
(30mins) Beautiful National Trust house and gardens. It's on the way to Tiverton and lovely for a day out :)
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knightshayes
(20mins) Killerton House, National Trust
House and fashion exhibition, garden, chapel and parkland at Killerton.
The Stables coffee shop, Killerton Kitchen café, second-hand bookshop, shop and plant centre.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton
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Killerton House
(20mins) Killerton House, National Trust
House and fashion exhibition, garden, chapel and parkland at Killerton.
The Stables coffee shop, Killerton Kitchen café, second-hand bookshop, shop and plant centre.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton
Nearby Cities & Towns
Groceries / Shopping / Eating Out
or general Pottering Around :)
(30mins) The Cathedral City of Exeter has lot’s of high street shopping, plus some of the big brands and a John Lewis.
Lots’ of pubs & cafes. Theatres & cinemas.
For heritage there’s the Cathedral in an open green in the centre of the city.
The historic Quayside has fascinating architecture, fun pubs and restaurants.
You can park for free at Feniton Station and catch the train in if you don’t want to drive into the city.
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Exeter
(30mins) The Cathedral City of Exeter has lot’s of high street shopping, plus some of the big brands and a John Lewis.
Lots’ of pubs & cafes. Theatres & cinemas.
For heritage there’s the Cathedral in an open green in the centre of the city.
The historic Quayside has fascinating architecture, fun pubs and restaurants.
You can park for free at Feniton Station and catch the train in if you don’t want to drive into the city.
(15mins) Tesco / Aldi / Lidl / M&S / Coop. Petrol Station / Pharmacy / Barbers / Cafes / Bakers / Restaurants / Antique Shops / Independent Shops / Leisure Centre / Swimming Pool.
There's a farmers market many days of the week.
The drive to honiton has some amazing views.
Parking is easiest at:
Lace Walk Car Park, 31 Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LT
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Honiton
(15mins) Tesco / Aldi / Lidl / M&S / Coop. Petrol Station / Pharmacy / Barbers / Cafes / Bakers / Restaurants / Antique Shops / Independent Shops / Leisure Centre / Swimming Pool.
There's a farmers market many days of the week.
The drive to honiton has some amazing views.
Parking is easiest at:
Lace Walk Car Park, 31 Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LT
Consejos para la ciudad
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FIRE WOOD - for Yurts Wood Burner & Fire Pit
- 1 x complimentary bag of wood for the yurt's wood burner is supplied.
ADDITIONAL WOOD
- You can purchase from us @ £10 per bag.
- Or you're welcome to bring your own supply (see notes below).
PLEASE NOTE:
Yurt Wood Burner = requires SEASONED WOOD (unseasoned wood is dangerous in the yurt wood burner).
Fire Pit Outside = any type of wood or coal
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SHOES & CLOTHES
WELLIES / TRAINERS
Highly recommend if you're keen to go for walks, as it can get muddy if it's been raining.
EASY SLIP ON SHOES / TRAINERS
for ease when going from yurt to toilet or kitchen/shower.
WARM JUMPERS / SOCKS
In case of a chill in the evening - as it's really gorgeous to sit outside by the fire pit area.
PJ'S
Recommend bringing something snug to sleep in. The fire keeps things toasty but in the morning it can be a bit chillier.
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Nearest Food Shops
SHOPS & FOOD
Village shops
- Broadhembury & Kentisbeare (5min drives).
Farm Shop & Cafe
Fordmore (6min drive), EX15 1WH
Halberton (20mins) better & larger range EX16 7AW
Cullompton Town (10mins drive)
- Aldi, Tesco & a small Coop.
- Veseys Butchers (award winning), 30 Fore St, Cullompton EX15 1JH
- Gluten Escape (gluten free bakery) 38 Fore St, Cullompton EX15 1LF
- Pubs & Cafes
- Saturday morning Farmers Market
Honiton Town (15mins)
- Aldi, Tesco, Lidl, Coop, M&S
- Cafes, Pubs, Restaurants, Farmers Markets many days of the week
- Renowned for it’s Antique Shops