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Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park

Combe Martin

Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park The land that time forgot. A sub tropical paradise with exotic birds and animals and the most realistic Dinosaurs on the Planet! Daily Sea lion Shows, Falconry Displays, Lemur and Meerkat Encounters, and magnificent Lions. We have a brand new Petsaurus Corner, and lots of animal handling and talks throughout the day. We also have an Earthquake Canyon Train Ride, Tropical House and an Egyptian Tomb!

Woodlands Leisure Park

Dartmouth

Woodlands Leisure Park - is an all-weather attraction, theres something for everyone nestled in 90 acres with various adventure playzones - perfect for entertaining children of all ages! Let off steam in massive Fun Factories, indoor rides, 2 Master Blaster Arenas and Soft Play Centres.

Crealy Great Adventure Park

Exeter

Crealy Great Adventure Park Voted Devons best family attraction , don't miss the thrills and spills of Devons Crealy. Fly through the air, splash through flowing water, explore mystical woodland and meet the cutest creatures. Complete with wild rides, masses of indoor play, the regions friendliest animals and NEW attractions, capture more precious memories than ever before.

Babbacombe Model Village

Torquay

Babbacombe Model Village Hundreds of animated models, scenes, vehicles and people make up the world of Babbacombe Model Village. Lots of humour and fun animated features, set amongst 4 acres of delightful gardens make this a fantastic day out for families.

Milky Way Adventure Park

Bideford

Milky Way Adventure Park One of Devon's biggest and best. With Devon's largest rollercoaster, a caterpillar ride that's designed just for little ones, driod destroyer dodgems and fantastic live shows throughout the day, there really is something for the whole family! All the rides, shows and vast indoor play areas are included in the price! It's a great day out whatever the weather.

Watermouth Castle and Theme Park

Ilfracombe

Watermouth Castle and Theme Park Mechanical music demonstrations, model railway, domestic dairy, cider-making exhibits, cycle museum, smugglers' dungeon, maze, water show, rides, gnome village, large slide, water play, antique arcade, crazy mirrors, gardens, children's animations, 'Merrygoland' and much more.

Paignton Zoo

Paignton

Paignton Zoo Explore 80 acres of natural habitat and see the hundreds of animals that live there. As well as seeing the animals, there are plenty of other things to do: get your face painted, catch the feeding times or let off steam in our playareas.

National Marine Aquarium

Plymouth

National Marine Aquarium The visual spectacular of the Atlantic Ocean tank is a wow with kids: they're sure to get a unique and inspiring take on of what makes fish such fascinating animals from the menacing Sand Tiger and Nurse Sharks to the graceful Eagle Rays to the mighty Tarpon and Barracuda.

Exmoor Zoo

Barnstaple

Exmoor Zoo There is only one place you are guaranteed to see the elusive Exmoor Beast and that is in the grounds of Exmoor Zoo. It is a rather large pair of black leopards that are likely to spot you before you see them! Exmoor Zoo is an award winning zoo set in a delightful location and homes over 175 different and unusual species of animals and birds.

Living Coasts

Torquay

Living Coasts Take a journey around the coasts of the world where amazing plants and animals live life on the edge. You'll see birds and mammals in specially-designed naturalistic habitats. With outdoor and indoor exhibits, there's plenty to see and do whatever the weather.

Buckfast Butterflies and Otter Sanctuary

Buckfastleigh

Buckfast Butterflies and Otter Sanctuary A tropical landscaped garden filled with exotic butterflies, beautiful birds, fish and terrapins, plus several species of otter. Make sure the bigger kids take a camera!

North Devon Falconry

Newton Tracey

North Devon Falconry Enjoy a day hunting with their trained Harris' hawks in some of the UK's most beautiful countryside. You will receive a brief lesson in handling this magnificent bird of prey and will enjoy the reassurance of being under the watchfull eye of one of the expert falconers at all times.

Dartmoor Zoological Park

Plymouth

Dartmoor Zoological Park There are over 200 animals at Dartmoor Zoological Park: from tiny stick insects to Ben our Brown Bear or Solomon our Lion, all set in over 30 acres of beautiful parkland. Discover something different, learn something amazing and help us make tomorrow's world rich in animal life.

Ilfracombe Aquarium

Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe Aquarium 'Experience the fascinating journey from an Exmoor stream to the Atlantic Ocean'.

The Donkey Sanctuary

Sidmouth

The Donkey Sanctuary We are a registered charity working around the world protecting donkeys and promoting their welfare worldwide. Visitors can spend as much time as they wish meeting the donkeys and enjoying beautiful coastal and countryside walks. We have a maze, nature centre and donkeys to ‘adopt’, along with family picnic areas.

Devon Wildlife Centre and Hospital

Newton Abbott

Devon Wildlife Centre and Hospital A real wildlife hospital and rehabilitation centre that will capture kids' hearts. By definition there is an ever-changing array of animals at the centre, but they always welcome families and offer a daily programme of keeper talks.

The Big Sheep

Bideford

The Big Sheep Highlights include; Sheep Racing, Lamb bottle feeding sessions, Pets Corner, Twister, Tractor, Train & Piggy Rides, Ewetopia Indoor Playground, Battlefield Live, Mountain Boarding, and much more! Good idea if you're after fun things to do in Devon with kids.

Pennywell Farm

Buckfastleigh

Pennywell Farm Treat your family to the very best with a full day of hands on animal action at Pennywell Farm near Buckfastleigh. With animal activities, shows and rides galore all included in the admission price, you won't waste a single minute. Home of the world famous Pennywell Miniature Pigs.

Miniature Pony Centre

Moretonhampstead

Miniature Pony Centre Animals, adventure, and discovery all set in 20 acres of beautiful parkland. A truly captivating family attraction in Devon, with miniature ponies and much much more. Set in an idyllic setting in the heart of scenic Dartmoor, there is plenty of beautiful countryside to explore.

Totnes Rare Breeds Farm

Totnes

Totnes Rare Breeds Farm More than just a petting farm, this is a non-profit-making organisation, which relies on the work of volunteers and the great support of its customers. It aims to preserve endangered species of farm animals and the diversity of British wildlife. It is also a fantastic day out!

Morwellham Quay and Tamar Valley Trust

Tavistock

Morwellham Quay and Tamar Valley Trust 'An award-winning, evocative museum and visitor centre in the heart of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site and Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just four miles west of Tavistock the historic port, mine workings and Estate, border the beautiful River Tamar. Amidst towering cliffs and gently rolling farmland, a lost world lives again.'

Barnstaple Heritage Centre

Barnstaple

Barnstaple Heritage Centre 'A warm welcome awaits visitors to the centre, whether visiting the exhibition or browsing in the gift shop. Discover Barnstaple's history from the Anglo-Saxon era to present day.

Merchant's House Museum

Plymouth

Merchant's House Museum 'From Elizabethan privateers to four mini museums in one, the Merchant's House has an interesting history.'

Axminster Museum

Axminster

Axminster Museum Located in the courtroom of the old Police station built around 1860, discover Axminster's history!

Bill Douglas Centre (History of Cinema)

Exeter

Bill Douglas Centre (History of Cinema) 'Founded in 1994, the Centre contains an enormous collection relating to the history of film and visual media. From shadow puppets to Shirley Temple dolls, from magic lanterns to Marilyn Monroe postcards, there is something to fascinate every visitor.'

Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre

Lifton

Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre 'The Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre is proud to present the National Fairground Collection. It is a facility unique in the UK, designed to capture the magic of a bygone age through exhibits, vintage engineering and stunning artwork displays.
The Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre is a 45,000 square foot indoor attraction that provides a unique opportunity to view our Fairground Heritage in a beautiful rural location.'

Tiverton Museum

Tiverton

Tiverton Museum 'Come along and explore some of our outstanding collections and trace the fascinating history of Mid Devon, its environment and the people who have lived and worked here.'

Brixham Heritage Museum

Brixham

Brixham Heritage Museum A fascinating museum promoting and revealing the complete history of Brixham.

Dartmoor Prison Museum

Princetown

Dartmoor Prison Museum Dartmoor Prison has a long and fascinating history that has seen many changes in its fortunes. But it is also at the cutting edge of modern penal practice, developing ways to help offenders change their lives and to protect the public.

Museum of Dartmoor Life

Oakhampton

Museum of Dartmoor Life - you can discover what has happened to the Dartmoor environment over time and see how Dartmoor people have made a living and changed Dartmoor in doing so. You may even recognise your grandparents' kitchen and living room, but not necessarily the prices they had to pay for things in their time.

Cobbaton Combat Collection

Umberleigh

Cobbaton Combat Collection Military museum and tourist attraction, this North Devon collection covers mostly World War Two and the years 1939 - 1945, but with exhibits from the Boer War right up to the First Gulf War. Ranging from military surplus British Army - plus Canadian and Russian Forces - tanks, guns, helmets, artillery, grenades, and bombs to Home Front ration books, gas masks, ARP and Home Guard items.

Fairlynch Museum

Budleigh Salterton

Fairlynch Museum Small quirky thatched museum detailing local social, maritime and prehistoric history, including smugglers' cellar

Exmouth Museum

Exmouth

Exmouth Museum Historic building commemorating and presenting Exmouth's history, come discover it for yourself!

Dartmouth Museum

Dartmouth

Dartmouth Museum Local museum with hands on exhibits for big kids and the grownups they turn into! Hands on science, learn to tie knots, put your Granny in the stocks! Amazing model ships; things about Dartmouth in the two world wars, quizzes, not stuffy at all!

House of Marbles

Bovey Tracey

House of Marbles Featuring the largest marble run in the United Kingdom and possibly the world! Glass Making, Game and Marble Museums, push button marble runs, a GIANT floating marble, and a great new outdoor play structure to enjoy (3 to 12s).

Cascades Tropical Adventure Pool

Braunton

Cascades Tropical Adventure Pool Experience the thrill of Cascades 84-degree tropical adventure pool with its giant 230ft flume and rapids ride. Safe pools and mini-waterfalls for younger children, Jacuzzi and bubble lounger. Award-winning spectacular sandy beach which is patrolled by lifeguards in season.

Riverside Leisure Centre

Exeter

Riverside Leisure Centre The 25m main pool offers a full programme of activities throughout the week including casual swimming, Aquazone Lessons for children and adults, Aquafit Classes and Inflatable Fun Sessions. It can also be booked privately for special events and parties + Bumbers Backyard Soft Play Centre

Waves Leisure Pool

Torquay

Waves Leisure Pool No matter what the weather it's great fun for all the family! With its unique sloping floor, flume and wave machine you are guaranteed an enjoyable time. The pool is available for private hire and we also hold various swimming lessons throughout the year including parent & toddler sessions.

Quaywest Waterpark

Paignton

Quaywest Waterpark Choose from 8 different flumes from the gentle Surf Lagoon to the exhilarating Screamer or the wild Kamikaze. For the younger ones, there's the Toon Town Pool where they can paddle in safety. Children can play to their hearts content in the Submarine Play Zone.

North Devon Leisure Centre

Barnstaple

North Devon Leisure Centre Standard swimming facilities with the bonus of 1m and 3m springboards! Creche and small indoor soft play area also on site.

Ashburton Swimming Pool

Ashburton

Ashburton Swimming Pool Heated outdoor pool, some fun sessions. Usually opens daily late May through Early September.

Bovey Tracey Swimming Pool

Newton Abbott

Bovey Tracey Swimming Pool Heated outdoor pool with toddler pool, plus solar powered showers, parkland and refreshment amenities.

Chudleigh Lido

Nerton Abbot

Chudleigh Lido Lido with lifeguards, all weather shelter, BBQ, heated pool and reasonable rates.

Kingsteignton Swimming Pool

Kingsteignton

Kingsteignton Swimming Pool Heated outdoor pools, main and toddler. Plus fully equipped to cater for disabled swimmers, changing and shower facilities plus hoist and special steps for entry into pool.

Mount Wise Swimming Pool

Plymouth

Mount Wise Swimming Pool Outdoor pool plus toddler paddling and activity pools by sunbathing terrace.

Teignmouth Lido

Teignmouth

Teignmouth Lido Heated and welcoming outdoor pool with some kids' fun sessions offered. Usual season May through September.

Topsham Pool

Exeter

Topsham Pool Modern heated outdoor swimming facility, with giant inflatable and fun sessions. The pool water is 100% chlorine free and heated to 28 degrees or more.

Buckfastleigh Swimming Pool

Newton Abbott

Buckfastleigh Swimming Pool Heated outdoor swim facility in picturesque Victoria Park offering a variety of session types including Fun Inflatable! (open June to September)

Chagford Swimming Pool

Chagford

Chagford Swimming Pool Heated, outdoor, river fed pool.

Tinside Lido

Plymouth

Tinside Lido Open May to September the pool includes fountains, inflatable fun sessions, views across Plymouth Sound, a sunbathing terrace, lounger, deckchair and wetsuit hire and good disabled access.

Dartmouth Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool

Dartmouth

Dartmouth Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool Child friendly heated outdoor swim facility open May to September for a nice family splash about! Lifeguards on duty.

Meadowlands

Tavistock

Meadowlands features a family leisure pool with fabulous flume slide and interactive water fun features for children, plus length pool for serious swimming, exercise and development.

Wacky Warehouse - Flagship

Paignton

Wacky Warehouse - Flagship has a purpose built indoor play structure which keeps children amused for hours and whacks them out - leaving the adults to do whatever they want for a few minutes!!

Rainbow Funhouse

Torquay

Rainbow Funhouse 13,000 Sq ft of adventure - including: Race Track, Flumes and slides, Video Room - themed Rooms for parties- Pirates, Fairies or the Circus!

Tumbling Teds Playhouse

Newton Abbot

Tumbling Teds Playhouse Great indoor playcentre for the 6's and under containing slides, ball pool, playhouses, climbing equipment, treehouse and funbus.

Funderzone Indoor Soft Play Centre

Barnstaple

Funderzone Indoor Soft Play Centre Indoor soft play centre for children from toddlers to 12 year olds. Activities for all ages, babies and toddlers have their very own play area. There are ball ponds, astro slides, cargo nets, spooky maze + Great kids day out in Devon.

Monsters Mansion

Tiverton

Monsters Mansion We are a children's indoor soft play centre in Tiverton, Mid-Devon, so come along and join in the FUN indoors and out!

Wizz Kidz

Brixham

Wizz Kidz - try the 2 lane wavy slide or tube slide, score goals at the football courts, try our climbing wall or explore the specially designed play area for children between the ages of 0 and 3. If you're 3 and over use the multi level play frame.

123 Jump Play Centre

Plymouth

123 Jump Play Centre Featuring a fantastic play-frame, an enormous inflatable, an indoor football pitch and a zone just for toddlers. Adults are encouraged to go into the play frame with their kids, so wear socks!

Bear Feet Playcentre

Newton Abbot

Bear Feet Playcentre The play areas are sectioned into "Under 4's" and "Above 4's" and children are allowed to play up to the age of 12. There is also a small separated indoor basketball court and a ball blowing machine. Good idea if you're after things to do in Devon with kids.

Playdome Indoor Play

Honiton

Playdome Indoor Play An indoor play area with three designated areas for babies, toddlers and juniors up to the age of 10.

Drakes Den

Plymouth

Drakes Den New to Plymouth a brand new ROSPA checked and approved Soft Play Frame adventure with face painting and other sides.

Harlequinns Leisure

Bude

Harlequinns Leisure Screamers has six fun packed levels for up to 12sincluding a separate toddler area. Ten pin bowling, cafe, and arcade with air hockey and dance machines all also available on site.

Waie 2 Play

Crediton

Waie 2 Play Pleasingly large indoor and outdoor play areas with features like air cannons, zip wires and plenty of climbing frames.

Play Cafe

Torquay

Play Cafe An Indoor Play Centre that's great fun for kids of all ages !! we offer a variety of fun Including a multi level frame, lounge area, children's hair salon, computer suite, and party rooms for private hire.

Play Planet

Tavistock

Play Planet is an indoor soft play centre for kids aged 0 to 11. With ball pools, slides, nets and a dedicated toddler area there is plenty to keep children entertained. There is also a cafe where you can sit and relax with a coffee, cake or light lunch.

Kents Cavern

Torquay

Kents Cavern Take a guided tour around Britain's most important Stone Age Heritage site. These prehistoric caves, at over 500,000 years old are the oldest recognisable examples of human dwelling in the UK. Great if you're looking for fun family days out in Devon.

Bygones Victorian Museum

Torquay

Bygones Victorian Museum Shopping as our grandparents used to shop. Memories of journeys on the romantic steam trains our parents knew. Escape into the magic lands of fantasy where every generation loves to go.

Beer Quarry Caves

Beer

Beer Quarry Caves Conducted tours by trained guides,give the visitor an hour-long tour of this vast man- made complex of underground caverns created by centuries of quarrying the famous Beer Stone. Most kids love family days out in tunnels and caves especially if they have a torch.

Exeter's Underground Passages

Exeter

Exeter's Underground Passages You are given a hardhat and expected to walk and crawl through some extremely narrow passages that wind around the city's aqueducts. There is also a brief film presentation about the passages. Very interesting family day out in devon, not suitable for the under 5s or those suffering from claustrophobia.

Okehampton Castle

Okehampton

Okehampton Castle The remains of the largest castle in Devon, in an outstandingly picturesque setting that won't help at all when you tell the kids it's meant to be haunted! Riverside picnic area and woodland walks nearby.

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth

Dartmouth Castle Visiting Dartmouth? Complete your day out with a picturesque river boat trip to the castle from the town quay, landing you a minutes walk from the castle. One of the most picturesquely- sited fortresses in England. For over six hundred years Dartmouth Castle has guarded the narrow entrance to the Dart Estuary and the busy, vibrant port of Dartmouth.

Totnes Castle

Totnes

Totnes Castle A classic Norman motte and bailey castle, founded soon after the Conquest to overawe the Saxon town. A later stone shell-keep crowns its steep mound, giving sweeping views across the town rooftops to the River Dart.

Powderham Castle

Exeter

Powderham Castle Guided Castle Tours; Secret Garden; huge Play Fort for kids; Deer Park Safari and seasonal events located in a unique, picturesque setting beside the Exe estuary.

St Nicholas Priory

Exeter

St Nicholas Priory 'Adorned with quality replica furniture and painted in the bright colours of the period, the Priory is presented as the 1602 home of the wealthy Hurst family. The display of Elizabethan items from the city's collection, the addition of modern amenities and new interpretation allows greater access to the Priory and gives a wonderful insight into Tudor life.'

Berry Pomeroy Castle

Totnes

Berry Pomeroy Castle Visit the most haunted castle in Devon! A historic site with a tale of love, deadly deeds and horror! A castle never completed, it now stands as a ruin amongst the woods and rocky outcrops of Berry Pomeroy. Let children discover the ruins and learn of a romantic history through the audio tour.

Watersmeet

Lynmouth

Watersmeet A Fishing lodge completed in c1832 surrounded by 'varied Exmoor landscapes of rocky coastline, heather moorland, wooded valleys and fast-flowing rivers.'

Tiverton Castle

Tiverton

Tiverton Castle 'Few buildings evoke such a feeling of history as venerable Tiverton Castle, which celebrated its 900th anniversary in 2006.'

Clovelly Village

Bideford

Clovelly Village A magnificent and unique location in the West Country, not to be missed!

Exeter Woollen Trail

Exeter

Exeter Woollen Trail 'Explore many of the key sites of Exeter's most important industry of the past, the woollen cloth trade.'

Saltram House and Gardens

Plymouth

Saltram House and Gardens A beautiful C18th mansion surrounded by landscaped park. The mansion features an array of things for its visitors to discover.

Jurassic Coast

Seaton

Jurassic Coast 'The Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site is England's first natural World Heritage Site - it is known as The Jurassic Coast. It covers 95 miles of truly stunning coastline from East Devon to Dorset, with rocks recording 185 million years of the Earth's history. '

Buckland Abbey

Yelverton

Buckland Abbey 'In the 13th century, Buckland Abbey was home to the Cistercian monks who built the Abbey and the incredible Great Barn and farmed the then vast estate. The Abbey, now a house with a combination of furnished rooms and interactive museum galleries, tells the story of how two seafaring adventurers – Sir Richard Grenville and Sir Francis Drake – changed the shape of the house and the fate of the country.'

Quince Honey Farm

South Molton

Quince Honey Farm 'Here in our world famous Honey Farm you can stand and watch these wild and wonderful creatures from the distant past. The unique design of the indoor apiary allows close up viewing in complete safety. The glass booths expose the working colonies of honeybees without interfering with their natural lifestyle.

Tore Abbey

Torquay

Tore Abbey Welcome to the heart of Torquay – past, present and future. Imagine the silent prayers of the Abbey's medieval "White Canons". Picture the opulent lifestyle of the Cary family who transformed the Abbey into a fine country home. Today you can experience the many lives of Torre Abbey and experience its place, still at the heart of the English Riviera. Enjoy our impressive permanent art collection and lively programme of contemporary arts events. Visit the picturesque gardens, with exotic and exciting plants and even some mysteries to be solved.

Castle Drogo

Exeter

Castle Drogo Visit the last castle built in England!

Arlington Court

Arlington

Arlington Court An attraction with many things to offer. The National Trust of Carriages, a bat cave and an intriguing house full of items and souvenirs amassed by a famous bunch of travellers!

Killerton

Exeter

Killerton A historical home with costumes and comfortable country living! Enjoy the elegance of both the inside and outside of this country home, with a play park and scenic walks

Overbecks Museum and Garden

Salcombe

Overbecks Museum and Garden 'One of the most fascinating and exotic gardens in the South West; explore the banana garden, meander through the towering purple echiums or just relax beneath palms and soak up the spectacular panorama across miles of beautiful coastline and estuary.'

Crownhill Fort

Plymouth

Crownhill Fort Astonishingly well preserved and bound to get their little imaginations going, it's an inconspicuous looking hilltop with four fighting levels with placements for 32 cannons and six mortars, nearly a half mile of tunnels, and accommodation for 300 soldiers and officers concealed within it!

Plymouth Ski Centre

Plymouth

Plymouth Ski Centre is open daily between 10am and 10pm. We offer skiers, snowboarders and bladers of all levels the facilities to practice and learn new skills. Great idea for family days out in Devon

Torquay Alpine Ski Club

Kingskerswell Road

Torquay Alpine Ski Club Skiing, snowboarding and ringo tubing: truly something for everyone at all levels of development, absolute beginners welcome too.

Plymouth Pavillions Ice Rink

Plymouth

Plymouth Pavillions Ice Rink boasts the only ice rink in the South West, the Swiss Lake Ice Rink is fitted with a state-of-the-art light and disco system so the regular ice discos held here have the best sound around.

Skating at Lets Go

Barnstaple

Skating at Lets Go The highly-advanced ICE-Y-BLUE skating rink, built in Germany and the first to be installed anywhere in the UK, is precision engineered to provide an even gliding surface. It gives skaters a realistic `ice-like’ experience without the downsides associated with real ice, such as the usual cold and damp, or wet knees.

Rock and Rapid Adventure Centre

South Molton

Rock and Rapid Adventure Centre Indoor climbing centre and Outdoor Activity Centre catering for children to the young at heart. Why not try some new exciting activities?

Dart Rock Climbing Centre

Buckfastleigh

Dart Rock Climbing Centre - is THE home of indoor rock climbing in the South West. Built by climbers for everyone, Dart Rock provides indoor and outdoor rock climbing activities to the highest of standards in an encouraging and fun atmosphere.

Skern Lodge Outdoor Activity Centre

Bideford

Skern Lodge Outdoor Activity Centre Get wet, climb high, stay low, whatever you want, you can do it! Skern Lodge Outdoor Activity Centre will give you a day to remember. Play as a family or leave the adults at home, either way everyone can find fun, challenge, inspiration and laughter at Skern.

The Barn Indoor Climbing Wall

Tavistock

The Barn Indoor Climbing Wall Youth climbing club based here at weekends will accept members as young as 7. Housed in a massive barn, this uniquely crafted climbing wall and free standing boulder provides a friendly and social place to train.

Keypitts Quads

Ilfracombe

Keypitts Quads offer four types of ride and they start with the badger ride which has been tailored for the 6 year olds and over using our all terrain adventure track.

Go Ape! Haldon

Exeter

Go Ape! Haldon Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set high above the forest floor.

Tree Surfers

Tavistock

Tree Surfers Outdoor adventure for the whole family. Test yourselves on our tree top ropes trail with rope bridges, Tarzan swings and zip wires. Hire a bike to explore 30kms of woodland trails through the Tamar Valley, or see if you are more Robin Hood than Maid Marion on our Archery range.

Clip n Climb Exeter

Exeter

Clip n Climb Exeter Test your resolve and determination with a series of climbing based skill and puzzle adventures. Serious fun for active over 4s.

The Quay Climbing Centre

Exeter

The Quay Climbing Centre Offering over 200 climbing lines, walls ranging from 7 to 14 metres, plus two bouldering caves, two training walls, a teaching zone and abseil tower. For over 7s.

Tenpin Plymouth

Plymouth

Tenpin Plymouth is a bowling centre located in the Barbican Leisure Park. We have 24 modern fully computerised lanes, 11 American Pool tables, 2 English pool tables, Amusement Arcades all catered towards families and kids. There is also the Beach Road Cafe Bar for some delicious meal and snack options!

Tenpin Exeter

Exeter

Tenpin Exeter is a bowling centre located in the Havenbanks Retail Park. We have 22 modern fully computerised lanes, 3 American Pool tables, Amusement Arcades all catered towards families and kids. There is also the Beach Road Cafe Bar for some delicious meal and snack options!

AMF Torquay

Torquay

AMF Torquay Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This AMF has 21 lanes!

Bowling at Lets Go

Barnstaple

Bowling at Lets Go In the past, bowling centres were just for bowling. You would arrive; have a game of bowling and leave. Now-a-days people expect so much more and rightly so. At Lets Go! they have put together a great half day out by adding skating, karaoke, gaming as well as pool and snooker into the mix.

Golden Bowls

Woolacombe

Golden Bowls Family friendly classic tenpin bowling within a holiday resort but non residents welcome.

Bowling at Harlequinns Leisure

Bude

Bowling at Harlequinns Leisure Classic family ten pin bowling, plus their indoor play has six fun packed levels for up to 12s including a separate toddler area.

Plymouth Karting and Laser Fighters

Plymouth

Plymouth Karting and Laser Fighters Indoor karting and laser quest in Plymouth! A fun and exciting day out for all ages 8 to adult. Kids' parties a speciality.

Dartmoor Treasure Trail

Dartmoor

Dartmoor Treasure Trail Looking for a fun and interesting way to explore Dartmoor? Why not try a Treasure Trail! These fun and exciting trails will teach you fascinating facts about the area and show you some beautiful scenery. Enjoy a fun family walk in the fresh air whilst solving an intriguing mystery!

Curious About Plymouth

Plymouth

Curious About Plymouth is a unique experience: two treasure hunt style walks of discovery to keep the whole family intrigued and amused. Keep the kids happy answering clues and matching pictures, whilst reading stories about this majestic maritime port. Buy the booklet from our website and explore in your own time.

River Link

Dartmouth

River Link Pleasure boat cruises and trips up and down the River Dart, from Dartmouth to Totnes in Devon, UK.

Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway

Paignton

Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway is the holiday line from Paignton with steam trains running in Great Western tradition along the spectacular Torbay coast to Churston and through the wooded slopes to Kingswear for Dartmouth.

Pecorama Indoor Model Railway

Beer

Pecorama Indoor Model Railway The Exhibition hall displays wonderfully detailed layouts in many gauges of track, with push button controls enabling children to operate the trains. In the Gardens, the 7 and a 1/4 inch narrow gauge passenger-carrying line, powered by a fleet of miniature steam and diesel locomotives, winds its mile-long way through tunnels

Seaton Tramway

Seaton

Seaton Tramway A fun day out for all the family. Ride on one of our trams and take a step back in time. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Devon.

Lynton and Barnstaple Railway

Parracombe

Lynton and Barnstaple Railway Once one of the world's most famous and picturesque narrow gauge railways. An initial mile has so far been reopened within Exmoor at Woody Bay Station. The railway has fast become one of the top must-see attractions of North Devon and Exmoor, and definitely has something to offer for all the family!

Devon Railway Centre

Tiverton

Devon Railway Centre offers a unique interactive fun rail experience with unlimited train rides around the centre and opportunities for you to become involved! Children can even clip the tickets and wave the flag to start the trains.

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

Lynmouth

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway No family trip to the picturesque towns of Lynton and Lynmouth would be complete without a trip on the world famous Cliff Railway: the best and most exciting way to travel between these two historic towns. It will be one of the highlights of the day!

South Devon Railway

Buckfastleigh

South Devon Railway 'The South Devon Railway is one of Devon’s and the West Country’s best loved tourist attractions and is the longest established steam railway in the south west.'

The Golden Hind at Brixham

Brixham

The Golden Hind at Brixham There's so much to see and explore above and below its five decks, with many hands on exhibits giving the visitor of all ages a wonderful insight to the incredible life at sea in Tudor times.

Plymouth Miniature Steam

Plymouth

Plymouth Miniature Steam Two 71/4” gauge Wren locomotives and 2 battery powered diesels provide the pulling power for a sweet little jaunt for train lovers of all ages.

Exmouth Model Railway

Exmouth

Exmouth Model Railway Come and see the British Countryside in miniature with 20 trains weaving their way through 115 scale miles of varied landscape; the villages, towns, stations, traffic, people and even birds in the trees all authentic to the last meticulous detail.

Beer Heights Light Railway

Seaton

Beer Heights Light Railway Considered by many the finest 7¼ inch gauge railway in Britain, the route includes bridges, extensive sidings, one impressively steeply graded, set in the hillside above Wildway Park with wonderful views over Lyme Bay to distant Portland Bill.

Plym Valley Railway

Plymouth

Plym Valley Railway is a heritage railway centre where we are preserving steam and diesel locomotives, carriages, wagons, and other historic railway artefacts to recreate the atmosphere of a bygone age. We operate passenger trains on selected days from our station at Marsh Mills to Plym Bridge Platform.

Bicton Park Gardens

Budleigh Salterton

Bicton Park Gardens Key features include the Bicton Woodland Railway train ride, nature trail, maze, mini golf, plus indoor and outdoor children’s play complexes.

Lundy Island

Bideford

Lundy Island Why not take a trip out to Lundy Island - there are many guided rambles and walks and snorkelling safaris in the summer. Pub on island serving hot food.

Becky Falls Woodland Park

Dartmoor

Becky Falls Woodland Park Voted the most beautiful place in Devon, with over 50 acres of woodland and waterfall walks to explore, plus hands-on animal encounter shows, a petting zoo, animal feeding sessions and a very popular kids' stamp trail (with a free prize for every child), all included in the entry price.

Escot

Ottery St Mary

Escot is 220 acres of natural woodlands where you can meet our resident otters, wild boar, red squirrels, peacocks and birds of prey. Discover hidden forest playgrounds, our world-class maze and a knee-trembling drop slide. The indoor play barn delights toddlers and the Coach House Restaurant serves delicious food and snacks.

Haldon Forest Park

Kennford

Haldon Forest Park 'Whether you want a quiet gentle stroll or an exhilarating mountain biking experience, there's something for you at Haldon Forest Park. 3,500 acres of woodland just fifteen minutes from Exeter.'

Exeter Sculpture Walk

Exeter

Exeter Sculpture Walk Over 20 sculptures located both outside and in the university buildings. For art lovers or anyone with an appreciation for beauty.

Rock Garden Caves and Nursery

Chudleigh

Rock Garden Caves and Nursery 'The Rock Gardens, set in the picturesque setting of the old Palace Quarry. There are about 8 acres of wild gardens, ponds, a Rock Walk with lovely views from the top and a small, but attractive illuminated cave with interesting formations, all for you to discover.'

Burrow Farm Gardens

Axminster

Burrow Farm Gardens 'East Devon’s secret garden. Ten acres of beautifully landscaped gardens.'

Blackpool Sands

Dartmouth

Blackpool Sands Blue Flag awarded beauty spot, great for swimming and water sports, many local amenities including a stunning historical garden nearby.

Canonteign Falls

Exeter

Canonteign Falls 'Home to England's highest waterfall, descending a staggering 220 ft, Canonteign Falls is a breathtaking tourist attraction, and a wonderful day out in Devon for all the family. '

River Dart Country Park

Newton Abbot

River Dart Country Park Located in the Dartmoor National Park, it has an award winning campsite and is open daily from Easter to the end of September for fun and adventurous days out for families. Set in 90 acres, with lakes, parkland and woods with the majestic River Dart flowing through the Park it is the ideal place to stay or visit. Children can run and play on our Pirate Ship lake and Adventure Playgrounds and the on-site facilities cater for everyone.

Decoy Country Park

Newton Abbot

Decoy Country Park Large play area with water play feature, plus BMX race track and dirt jumps. Other popular amenities include a lake supporting water sports activities and a deciduous woodland with a trim trail incorporated into it.

Rock Park

Barnstaple

Rock Park Offering sportsground, tennis courts, bowling, skatepark and play area with swings, slides, sandpit and climbing frames.

Simmons Park

Okehampton

Simmons Park Beautiful river park, with well equipped play area and plenty of space for picnics and family games so get out the bats, balls, frisbees and nets and buckets for fishing: don't forget to put them back!

Wistlandpound

Kentisbury

Wistlandpound Easy access paths allow you to wander through the forest of majestic trees and catch stunning views of the reservoir and its wildlife as well as enjoying the Discovery Centre.

Bigbury on Sea Beach

Modbury

Bigbury on Sea Beach Blue Flag awarded sandy beach, with sea tractor visits to Burgh Island available.

Thurlestone Sands

Thurlestone

Thurlestone Sands A favourite spot for water sports including kayaking, windsurfing and diving. Swimming is safe too, and lifeguard cover is full summer.

Dawlish Warren Beach

South Devon

Dawlish Warren Beach Awarded the Blue Flag for over ten consecutive years, a sand and shingle beach with with arcades, karting, children's rides and cafes not far away.

Westward Ho! Beach

Bideford

Westward Ho! Beach Blue Flag award winning sand and pebble beach offering good swimming, water sports and some local entertainments.

Saunton Sands

Braunton

Saunton Sands Miles of soft sand backed by the UK's largest dune system but in places it is dangerous for swimming.

Woolacombe Sands

Woolacombe

Woolacombe Sands Blue Flag awarded sandy beach good for swimming, surfing and exploring. Boat trip to nearby lighthouse available.

Durdle Door Beach

West Lulworth

Durdle Door Beach Grand and famous landscape with sandy beach and acceptable swimming though no lifeguard cover.

Tunnels Beaches

Ilfracombe

Tunnels Beaches Hand carved in the 1820's these tunnels are tremendous fun for kids to explore, leading as they do to a pleasing beach and both indoor and outdoor play areas.

ClayArt

Plymouth

ClayArt Paint Your Own Pottery Studio is an indoor activity and is great for sunny or rainy days. It is great fun for everyone and brings out your creative side!

Dartington Crystal Glass

Great Torrington

Dartington Crystal Glass 'Around 200,000 people visit Dartington each year - A Great Day Out for all the family. Whilst here you will learn about the 40 years of history with Dartington Crystal at the Audio Visual Theatre, follow the Dartington Timeline from 1967 to present day, then watch the expert Master Engraving demonstration; even buy that special piece and have it personalised. You can then watch the live demonstration of Studio Glassmaking and try the many hands on activities we have to offer.'

Pixies Paint and Play

Teignmouth

Pixies Paint and Play Soft Play area and Ceramic Painting under one roof! The soft play area is for up to age 6 years and ceramic painting is for adults and children of all ages. We are the only place that you do pottery painting or fabric painting or decopatch in Teignmouth and the only soft play

Discovery Island

Bideford

Discovery Island or a real adventure pick your way through the Mystery Maze or hop aboard the Pirate Galleon. Who knows, you may even find lost treasures whilst panning for gold.. Good idea if you're after fun things to do in Devon with kids.

World of Country Life

Exmouth

World of Country Life Playparks, rides, adventure play; everyday is a fun day at The World of Country Life...

Quad World

Exeter

Quad World Come to multi award-winning Quad World where everyone can join in the fastest growing sport in the UK! Never tried a quad before?, No problem! You will get full tuition on a one-to-one basis and full protective clothing.

Paignton Pier

Paignton

Paignton Pier 'Great Amusements with the Latest Machines, Mega Slide, Crazy Golf, Beach Shop, Orbiter Dodgems, Cafe, Takeaway, Ice Cream, Rock and Sweet Shop, Ten Pin Bowling, Trampolines, Bouncy Castle, Snack Bar, Seafood Kiosk, Fresh Donuts, Burgers and Chips, Home Made Fudge Shop, Shooting Gallery, Remote Control Cars and Games for all the Family.'

Cockington Court

Torquay

Cockington Court Fun indoor and outdoor activities plus special family events to suit all ages. Historic manor house and church in stunning country park setting. Sensory Play park, mystery trail, horse drawn carriage rides, working craftsmen, artists, cafÃ© and handmade gifts for sale. Nature walks and cycling trails. Free entry.

Junior Browns UV Crazy Golf Balladium

Paignton

Junior Browns UV Crazy Golf Balladium U V indoor glow in the dark crazy golf centre, differently themed holes with lighting and smoke effects. Plus U V air blaster cannons!

Seashore Centre

Paignton

Seashore Centre Interactive displays about the seashore, plus Rockpool Zone with seawater tanks displaying marine wildlife, a video microscope for examining the kids' finds and much more.

Shilstone Riding Centre

Widecombe in the Moor

Shilstone Riding Centre BHS approved lessons, livery and a variety of scenic hacks; welcomes absolute beginners.

Budleigh Salterton Riding School

Budleigh Salterton

Budleigh Salterton Riding School BHS approved horse riding lessons, livery and choice of scenic hacks. Special events include picnic hacks, beach rides, Own A Pony days and Summer Camps.

Roylands Riding Stables

Croyde

Roylands Riding Stables BHS approved riding opportunities for the more experienced rider including beach, dense woodland and sand dune hacks. Dressage and jumping lessons available.

Dean Riding Stables

Parracombe

Dean Riding Stables BHS approved facility within the Exmoor National Park offering tuition and escorted hacking for all ages and ability levels, especially welcoming of the novice and the nervous.

Woolacombe Riding Stables

Woolacombe

Woolacombe Riding Stables BHS approved facility offering lessons for over 4s, lunging arena, dressage and jump work area, plus escorted hacking on countryside, beach and dunes.

East Devon Riding Academy

Sidmouth

East Devon Riding Academy is a small, friendly riding school offering high quality riding lessons to adults and children from 2 years of age. We have pony mornings throughout every half term and school holiday. So if you are looking for horse riding near Lyme Regis, Sidmouth, Honiton and Exmouth then we can help.