Family Days Out near to Barnstaple
Funderzone Indoor Soft Play Centre (< 1km)
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.
Exmoor Zoo (4km)
Near Barnstaple
Exmoor Zoo A unique zoo in natural surroundings! Ideal for all generations, relax or be entertained with activities every half hour. A family run, family attraction supporting worldwide conservation on Exmoor. Exmoor Zoo - The Family Zoo! Soon to be the Home of the Exmoor Beast
Lynton and Barnstaple Railway (4km)
Parracombe
Lynton and Barnstaple Railway Once one of the world's most famous and picturesque narrow gauge railways. An initial mile has recently 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!
North Devon Falconry (4km)
Newton Tracey
North Devon Falconry Enjoy a day hunting with our trained Harris' hawks in some of the UK's most beautifull countryside.
Cascades Tropical Adventure Pool (11km)
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.
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park (15km)
Combe Martin
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park 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 Encounters and Handling Sessions. Spectacular lightshow, Earthquake Canyon Train Ride, Tropical Butterfly House and 'Tomb of the Pharaohs'.
Keypitts Quads (15km)
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.
Watermouth Castle and Theme Park (15km)
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.
Mill Adventure Climbing Centre (17km)
South Molton
Mill Adventure Climbing Centre Professionally built wall with lead routes up to 13.5m - a large range of top roped routes for all ability levels - new dedicated Bouldering Cave. Good idea if you're after things to do in Devon with kids.
The Big Sheep (17km)
Bideford
The Big Sheep The BIG Sheep is one of North Devon's top attractions. Highlights include; Sheep Racing, Animatronic live Chicken Show, Horse Whispering, Ewetopia Indoor Playground, Battlefield Live, Mountain Boarding, and much more! Good idea if you're after things to do in Devon with kids.
Milky Way Adventure Park (17km)
Bideford
Milky Way Adventure Park One of Devon's biggest and best. It's a great day out what ever the weather. With 4 major rides and 6 live shows every day, there really is something for the whole family! (New roller coaster this year). All the rides, shows and vast indoor play areas are included in the price! A really great day out with the kids.
Discovery Island (17km)
West of Bideford
Discovery Island meet Jack Dusty, navigate your way through Devon's largest interactive maze Smugglers Trail, try panning for gold or a round of mini golf. Good idea if you're after things to do in Devon with kids.
Lundy Island (17km)
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.
Bideford Railway Museum (17km)
Bideford
Bideford Railway Museum Bideford Railway Museum - Although regular passenger trains ceased in 1965 with the notorious 'Beaching Act', the line from Barnstaple - Torrington - Meeth remained open for milk and clay traffic until 1982.
RHS Garden Rosemoor (17km)
Great Torrington
RHS Garden Rosemoor Here at Rosemoor we pride ourselves on offering something for everyone to enjoy, whatever your age or interest! Our enchanting 65 acres of garden is constantly changing with each season bringing new delights in scents and colours. Follow the children's trails and discover a whole new world in the garden.
Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway (21km)
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 it's the best and most exciting way to travel between these two historic towns. It will be one of the highlights of the day for Mums, Dads and the Kids!
Okehampton Castle (36km)
Okehampton
Okehampton Castle The remains of the largest castle in Devon, in an outstandingly picturesque setting on a wooded spur above the rushing River Okement. Begun soon after the Norman Conquest as a motte and bailey castle with a stone keep, it was converted into a sumptuous residence in the 14th century by Hugh Courtenay, Earl of Devon,much of whose work survives. After the last Courtenay owner fell foul of Henry VIII in 1538, it declined into an allegedly haunted ruin. Riverside picnic area and woodland walks nearby.
Queen's Hall (37km)
Minehead
Queen's Hall Queen's Hall - With the free indoor soft play area, the kids will be amused for hours. There is also games machines, a pool table and football game.
Butlins - Minehead (37km)
Minehead
Butlins - Minehead Over 50 FREE things to do and see including: Sub-tropical Splash Waterworld - Children's Play Areas - Great Shows - Funfair - with rides for all Sports Facilities PLUS so much more.Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Somerset.
West Somerset Railway (37km)
Minehead
West Somerset Railway Great steam railway running 10 stations and 20 miles through the Somerset countryside, always a great family day out with the kids.
Exmoor Falconry and Animal Park (37km)
Nr.Porlock
Exmoor Falconry and Animal Park Parrot handling; Dog training; Natural Herbal Remedies; Care of your pets; Alpaca Walks and Animal Handling Sessions. Hawk walks, Falconry Days, Courses, Half days, Owl Hour.......
Dunster Castle (37km)
Nr Minehead
Dunster Castle The site of the castle, which dates back to Norman times, the house and gardens provide a great space to explore with the whole family! Come along and discover the diversity of the wildlife in the gardens, find out about bats and find the secret passage way in the house!
West Somerset Sports & Leisure Centre (37km)
Minehead
West Somerset Sports & Leisure Centre The West Somerset Sports & Leisure Centre is a dual based sports centre within the West Somerset Community College. The Centre Offer's a wide range of Activities.
Monsters Mansion (40km)
Tiverton
Monsters Mansion We are a children's indoor soft play centre in Tiverton, Mid-Devon, so come along and join in the FUN! Good idea if you're after places to go in Devon with kids.
Devon Railway Centre (40km)
Near Tiverton
Devon Railway Centre Devon Railway Centre is a popular Devon tourist attraction which offers a unique railway experience and boasts a host of attractions in one location. We offer an interactive fun filled day out. Our railways give unlimited train rides around the centre and opportunities for you to become involved! Children can clip the tickets and wave the flag to start our trains.
The Splash (46km)
Bude
The Splash The 'Splash' is a fun leisure pool with tropical temperatures. It is ideal for the whole family, with a gently sloping beach area suitable for young children. There is also a jacuzzi, wave machine and a 33 meter flume.
Atlantic Pursuits (46km)
Bude
Atlantic Pursuits Atlantic Pursuits offer an action-packed programme of outdoor activities for anyone, of any age and no previous experience is needed!
Tropiquaria Animal and Adventure Park (47km)
Watchet
Tropiquaria Animal and Adventure Park Hold snakes and spiders in the Tropical Hall, visit the Aquarium, Radio Museum and Puppet Theatre.
There are pirate ships to play on, animals and an Indoor Playcastle with café.
Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust (47km)
Watchet
Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust The Museum Contains relics from the former Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway which ran from Bath to Bournemouth with branchlines to Highbridge, Burnham on Sea, Wells and Bridgwater. All finally closing in 1966.
Exeter's Underground Passages (51km)
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.
Riverside Leisure Centre (51km)
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
The Devon Wildlife Trust (51km)
Exeter
The Devon Wildlife Trust Established as a registered charity in 1962, the Devon Wildlife Trust has a unique and influential position. Unique because it is the only organisation concerned with all aspects of wildlife conservation in Devon. Influential because it is a member of The Wildlife Trusts partnership, a nationwide network dedicated to the achievement of a UK richer in wildlife.
Diggerland (53km)
Cullompton
Diggerland Diggerland, the adventure park for all ages, where children and adults can ride and drive real construction machinery!
Drive the robots, or take The Dumper Truck Challenge. Take in the views from the awesome Sky Shuttle or experience the ultimate adrenaline rush on Spin Dizzy!
There's something for everyone at Diggerland!
Tenpin Exeter (53km)
Exeter
Tenpin Exeter Kids love a family days out bowling, and if they are too little to hold a bowling ball they can use a ramp. Tenpin has 22 bowling lanes of fun.
Earth, Paint and Fire Ceramic Studio (53km)
Exeter
Earth, Paint and Fire Ceramic Studio I'm guessing this is the usual setup for a ceramic cafe, waiting for info from Sue the owner, probably best to ring for more info in the meantime
Go Ape! (53km)
Kennford
Go Ape! Think you, your friends and family can handle 3 hours of tree top adventure? Are you wild enough to climb 30ft up a rope ladder, Tarzan swing into a giant rope net then zip wire through trees, crawl through tunnels and tackle high wire rope bridges?
Crealy Great Adventure Park (54km)
Exeter
Crealy Great Adventure Park With the most exciting rides, 100 acres of adventures, 75,000 sq ft undercover fun including the huge Adventure Zone, friendliest Rangers, and animals to feed, milk and cuddle, Crealy makes everyday special and your Maximum Fun is Guaranteed! Discover Devon's Crealy Great Adventure Park, with FREE 7-day returns, during fest dates for 2010!
Quad World (54km)
Exeter
Quad World Come to multi award-winning Quad World where everyone can join in the fastest growing sport in the UK!
Trethorne Leisure Park (56km)
Launceston
Trethorne Leisure Park Trethorne Leisure Park - golf range, ten pin bowling and much more. More details to follow
Hidden Valley Discovery Park (56km)
Launceston
Hidden Valley Discovery Park Hidden Valley Discovery Park is a unique country park with a real adventure for all the family. From the daring Crystal Challenges and the Vault; to the tranquility of lakes and forest walks. Miniature trains, ride on trains, the mysterious secret fountain and a beech hedge maze.
Bridgend Recreation Centre (57km)
Bridgend
Bridgend Recreation Centre Bridgend Recreation Centre boasts the area's largest leisure pool complete with hydro-slide, wave machine and beach area with baby slide.
Becky Falls Woodland Park (57km)
Newton Abbot
Becky Falls Woodland Park offers stunning scenic walks for all ages and abilities, lots of animals to meet and feed and, of course, the beautiful Becky Falls themselves, which were described by one newspaper as "a 70ft drop of sheer aquatic magic". A great family day out in Devon.
Miniature Pony Centre (57km)
Newton Abbot
Miniature Pony Centre Visitors to the Miniature Pony Centre can experience animals, activities and discovery, all set in 20 acres of beautiful parkland within Dartmoor National Park.
The Rock Centre (57km)
Chudleigh
The Rock Centre A great outdoor family activity adventure, brilliant birthday treat, school outing or challenge for anyone looking for something different and memorable. We have been providing safe, exciting adventures since 1979 for several generations of kids and grownups.
No age, height or other restrictions, whatever your ability come and find us soon.
Welsh Hawking Centre and Animal Park (62km)
Barry
Welsh Hawking Centre and Animal Park At the Welsh Hawking Centre you will see over 200 Bird of Prey including Eagles, Owls, Hawks, Falcons and Buzzards. There are also rabbits, chickens, chicks, ducks and geese. The adventure playground is a hit with the younger children and is made to stretch their courage without breaking too many bones!
Go Ape! (62km)
Port Talbot
Go Ape! Think you, your friends and family can handle 3 hours of tree top adventure? Are you wild enough to climb 30ft up a rope ladder, Tarzan swing into a giant rope net then zip wire through trees, crawl through tunnels and tackle high wire rope bridges?
Escot Historic Gardens (63km)
Ottery St Mary
Escot Historic Gardens Escot Historic Gardens, Maze & Fantasy Woodland
Hollywood Bowl Taunton (64km)
Taunton
Hollywood Bowl Taunton Kids love bowling and this centre has 21 lanes. If your kids are too young to hold abowling ball, they can use a ramp, which they also love doing.
Playdome Indoor Play (65km)
Honiton
Playdome Indoor Play An indoor play area with three designated areas for babies, toddlers and juniors up to the age of 10.
Callington Space Centre (66km)
Callington
Callington Space Centre The Callington Space Centre is a project aiming to promote interest in astronomy and space science throughout the community.Based at Callington in Cornwall, UK the Space Centre is working hard, through education at Primary, Secondary and Adult levels, to increase awareness of the universe in which we live.
Thanks for all the great places to go when visiting Devon you keep sending in. Now the christmas holidays are upon us, we're trying to find as many things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor soft playcentres, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, castles, railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, ten pin bowling alleys and other attractions as possible.
Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for places to take their classes on school journeys.
So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't listed above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people on holidays and all the other children in Devon can enjoy the day out as well.
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