Family Days Out near to Torquay
Babbacombe Model Village (< 1km)
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.
Kents Cavern (< 1km)
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 for family days out in Devon.
Living Coasts (< 1km)
Torquay
Living Coasts One of south Devon's most popular family attractions. Situated on the coast line with fabulous views of Tor Bay this unique coastal zoo gives a fascinating insight into marine life.
Bygones Victorian Museum (< 1km)
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.
Rainbow Funhouse (< 1km)
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 (< 1km)
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.
Waves Leisure Pool (1km)
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.
Huntfun Torquay Treasure Hunt (1km)
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.
Paignton Zoo (7km)
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.
Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway (7km)
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.
Wacky Warehouse - Flagship (7km)
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!!
Quaywest Waterpark (7km)
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.
Tumbling Teds Playhouse (8km)
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 (8km)
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.
Wizz Kidz (9km)
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.
Dinkys Play Centre (9km)
Teignmouth
Dinkys Play Centre You will find plenty of things do and play with at Dinkys. We have Ball pools, slides and soft play
Woodlands Leisure Park (14km)
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
SRS Training (14km)
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.
China Blue (14km)
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 Castle (14km)
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.
Totnes Rare Breeds Farm (14km)
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!
River Link (15km)
Dartmouth
River Link Pleasure boat cruises and trips up and down the River Dart, from Dartmouth to Totnes in Devon, UK.
Dartmouth Castle (15km)
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.
Buckfast Butterflies and Otter Sanctuary (18km)
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.
Pennywell Farm and Wildlife Centre (18km)
Buckfastleigh
Pennywell Farm and Wildlife Centre See for yourself why Pennywell Farm has been voted, National Farm Attraction of the Year. Pennywell is the largest activity farm in the South West with lots to see and do for all ages. A new hands on activity, show or display every half hour. Bottle feed the lambs, milk the goats or walk the ferrets.
Dart Rock Climbing Centre (18km)
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.
World of Country Life (19km)
Exmouth
World of Country Life Playparks, rides, adventure play; everyday is a fun day at The World of Country Life...
Becky Falls Woodland Park (19km)
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 (19km)
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 (19km)
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.
Bicton Park Gardens (23km)
Budleigh Salterton
Bicton Park Gardens For those who are seeking something a little more energetic from their visit to the park there are indoor and outdoor children's play areas, an 18-hole mini golf course and a football pitch. Good idea if you're after places to go in Devon with kids.
Earth, Paint and Fire Ceramic Studio (23km)
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! (23km)
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?
Tenpin Exeter (27km)
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.
Exeter's Underground Passages (29km)
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 (29km)
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 (29km)
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.
The Donkey Sanctuary (31km)
Sidmouth
The Donkey Sanctuary Just outside the town of Sidmouth, The Donkey Sanctuary is home to around 500 donkeys. Set in unspoilt farmland and countryside, visitors return time and again to meander among the donkeys and absorb the serene and relaxed surroundings.
Beer Quarry Caves (31km)
Beer near Seaton
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.
Crealy Great Adventure Park (32km)
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 (32km)
Exeter
Quad World Come to multi award-winning Quad World where everyone can join in the fastest growing sport in the UK!
Escot Historic Gardens (34km)
Ottery St Mary
Escot Historic Gardens Escot Historic Gardens, Maze & Fantasy Woodland
Dartmoor Zoological Park (38km)
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.
Pecorama Indoor Model Railway (40km)
Nr. Seaton
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 ¼ 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 (40km)
Seaton
Seaton Tramway "It's electric"
A fun day out for all the family. Ride on one of our trams and take a step back in time. Great if you are looking for family days out in Devon.
Plymouth Ski Centre (42km)
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
Jump Indoor Play Centre (42km)
Plymouth
Jump Indoor Play Centre Inflatable challenge, toddler zone, trampolines, football pitch, climbing walls, cafe, etc.
123 Jump Play Centre (42km)
Plymouth
123 Jump Play Centre The West Country's largest indoor play centre - blaster cannons, climbing walls, trampolines, football - getting tired just reading all the stuff you can do there!!
National Marine Aquarium (44km)
Plymouth
National Marine Aquarium - Britain's foremost aquarium and in the six years it has been open it has attracted over two million visitors through its doors. Good idea if you're after places to go in Devon with kids.
Tenpin Plymouth (44km)
Plymouth
Tenpin Plymouth Kids love bowling, even little ones aged 3 and 4 can use ramps - megabowl plymouth has 24 lanes of bowling fun. Great idea for family days out in devin and a great idea for childrens party as ell.
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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