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Torquay is a great place to have a day out with the kids. Below we've tried to list as many attractions as we can to make it easy for you to find fun places to visit - we hope you find our website useful - and easy to use. Do you know of any other great

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Family Days Out near to Torquay

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Rainbow Funhouse (< 1 mile)

Torquay

Rainbow Funhouse 13,000 Sq ft of ACTION PACKED ADVENTURE! Including: Race Track, Flumes and slides, Video Room - Themed Rooms for parties- Pirates, Fairies or the Circus!

AMF Bowling Torquay (< 1 mile)

Torquay

AMF Bowling Torquay If you've never been, then take the kids bowling, they love it. If they are too young to hold a bowl they can use the ball ramp - a great idea for a family day out. AMF Torquay has 21 lanes. Great idea for a kids party as well.

Huntfun Torquay Treasure Hunt (< 1 mile)

Torquay

Huntfun Torquay Treasure Hunt A great fun way to explore in your own town or when visiting somewhere new. Fun for all the family and something a bit different getting everyone out and about in the fresh air for a few hours.

Kents Cavern (< 1 mile)

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 (< 1 mile)

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.

Babbacombe Model Village (< 1 mile)

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.

Waves Leisure Pool (< 1 mile)

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.

Tore Abbey (2 miles)

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.

Cockington Court (2 miles)

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, café and handmade gifts for sale. Nature walks and cycling trails. Free entry.

Paignton Pier (3 miles)

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.'

Wacky Warehouse - Flagship (3 miles)

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!!

Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway (4 miles)

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.

Quaywest Waterpark (4 miles)

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.

Paignton Zoo (5 miles)

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's plenty of other things to do get your face painted, catch the feeding times or let off steam in our playareas.

Wizz Kidz (6 miles)

Brixham

Wizz Kidz At our Indoor Play Centre try our 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.

Brixham Heritage Museum (6 miles)

Brixham

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

Dinkys Play Centre (6 miles)

Teignmouth

Dinkys Play Centre You will find plenty of things do and play with at Dinkys. We have Ball pools, slides and soft play

Teignmouth Lido (6 miles)

Teignmouth

Teignmouth Lido Outdoor pool with fun sessions.

Berry Pomeroy Castle (6 miles)

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.

Tumbling Teds Playhouse (6 miles)

Newton Abbot

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

Bear Feet Playcentre (6 miles)

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.

Kingsteignton Swimming Pool (8 miles)

Kingsteignton

Kingsteignton Swimming Pool Heated outdoor pools, main and toddler.

China Blue (8 miles)

Totnes

China Blue You could paint a magical fairy castle or a galloping horse, a fierce robot or a devon duck or put your name to any of a vast range of tableware to suit any occasion. Visit the Ceramic Studio and make all your creative dreams come true. Exhausted from all that shopping? Then come and let your hair down and chill out in our deliciously cool and tempting cafe and outdoor patio.

Totnes Rare Breeds Farm (8 miles)

Totnes

Totnes Rare Breeds Farm More than just a petting farm. Totnes Rare Breeds Farm 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!

Totnes Castle (8 miles)

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.

SRS Training (9 miles)

Totnes

SRS Training We are a friendly BHS/ABRS approved riding school that caters for all ages (4 up) and abilities - complete beginners are welcome! We offer lessons, rides out in the countryside and Pony Days for pony-mad kids with our well-trained horses and experienced and qualified staff.

River Link (9 miles)

Dartmouth

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

Dartmouth Castle (10 miles)

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.

Rock Garden Caves and Nursery (10 miles)

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.'

The Rock Centre (10 miles)

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.

Chudleigh Lido (10 miles)

Chudleigh Norton Abbott

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

Woodlands Leisure Park (11 miles)

Dartmouth

Woodlands Leisure Park Enjoying a whole day of family fun at a top class attraction need not break the bank when there is one inclusive cost. Woodlands near Dartmouth is an all weather family attraction with something for everyone, big style playzones to entertain big & small kids, Ride the fantastic Sea Dragon Swing Ship. Open every weekend throughout the winter

Burrow Farm Gardens (11 miles)

Axminster

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

Ashburton Swimming Pool (11 miles)

Ashburton

Ashburton Swimming Pool Outdoor pool, some fun sessions.

Bovey Tracey Swimming Pool (11 miles)

Newton Abbott

Bovey Tracey Swimming Pool Heated outdoor pool with toddler pool.

Dart Rock Climbing Centre (11 miles)

Buckfastleigh

Dart Rock Climbing Centre Dart Rock climbing Centre is the home of indoor rock climbing in Devon, Cornwall and 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.

Buckfast Butterflies and Otter Sanctuary (12 miles)

Buckfastleigh

Buckfast Butterflies and Otter Sanctuary See at first hand exotic butterflies and moths from around the world free flying in a tropical landscaped garden, plus beautiful birds, fish and terrapins can also be found. Three different species of otter along with our own native British otter are always there to greet you.

South Devon Railway (12 miles)

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.'

Blackpool Sands (12 miles)

Blackpool

Blackpool Sands 'Blackpool Sands, set in a sheltered bay surrounded by evergreens and pines is one of South Devon's most beautiful natural treasures. An award-winning privately managed family beach with turquoise blue sea giving it an almost Mediterranean feel.'

Buckfastleigh Swimming Pool (12 miles)

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)

Exmouth Museum (12 miles)

Exmouth

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

Pennywell Farm (12 miles)

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.

Canonteign Falls (13 miles)

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. '

Powderham Castle (13 miles)

Exeter

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

Earth, Paint and Fire Ceramic Studio (13 miles)

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

River Dart Country Park (13 miles)

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.

World of Country Life (13 miles)

Exmouth

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

Haldon Forest Park (13 miles)

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.'

Go Ape! (13 miles)

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?

Fairlynch Museum (15 miles)

Salterton

Fairlynch Museum Small quirky thatched museum detailing local social, maritime and prehistoric history.

Thanks for all the great places to go when visiting Devon you keep sending in.
Now the summer 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, steam railways and other tourist attractions.

Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best 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 great day out as well.

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