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    Best Treasure Hunts In Devon

    We've rounded up the best treasure hunts in Devon in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. There are 0 Devon treasure hunts to pick from.Alternatively, why not explore some other sightseeing days out nearby, including museums and art galleries, or tourist attractions. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure!

    All the treasure hunts we list are rated according to the ages they are suitable for, facilities and whether they are suitable for rainy days or best when the sun is shining.

    Many of the places we list are historic or educational in nature and would be suitable for class trips or as ways to keep the learning up whilst having fun over the school holidays.

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    Outside view of The Town Mill in Lyme Regis

    The Town Mill

    • Lyme Regis
    • Indoor
    • Tourist Attractions

    The Town Mill is an ancient watermill that was rescued by volunteers through a ten year restoration project, which saved it from dereliction. Today,...

    Ages 4+

    37 mi

    Street view of The Blake Museum in Bridgwater

    The Blake Museum

    • Bridgwater
    • Indoor
    • Museums and Art Galleries

    The Blake Museum is dedicated to the historic market town and port of Bridgwater, first mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086! The museum is housed...

    Ages 0-12

    43.4 mi

    Deer at South West Deer Rescue in Crewkerne

    South West Deer Rescue

    • Crewkerne
    • Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    South West Deer Rescue is a dedicated non profit centre which offers a unique up close experience with 5 different species of wild and semi-wild deer...

    All Ages

    42 mi

    Scary TV characters at Montacute TV Radio Toy Museum

    Montacute TV Radio Toy Museum(2)

    • Montacute
    • Indoor
    • Museums and Art Galleries

    Montacute TV Radio Toy Museum Like a Tardis, Montacute TV Radio Toy Museum opens up to display what is probably the largest collection of toys, books...

    All Ages

    48.8 mi

    Outside view of Montacute House

    Montacute House

    • Montacute
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Stately Homes and Gardens

    Montacute House was built at the end of the 16th century and is considered to be one of the most beautiful Elizabethan houses in England. Whether the...

    All Ages

    48.8 mi

    Outside window at Lyme Regis Museum

    Lyme Regis Museum

    • Lyme Regis
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Museums and Art Galleries

    Lyme Regis Museum stands in the heart of the town, just where the beautiful coastlines of Dorset and Devon meet on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage...

    Ages 9+

    37.1 mi

    Family on Treasure Hunt Trail

    Lyme Regis Treasure Hunt Trail

    • Lyme Regis
    • Outdoor
    • Tourist Attractions

    Hands up - who here loves eye spy? Good, as the Lyme Regis Treasure Hunt Trail is all about spotting the unseen and using your eagle eyes, so ready,...

    Ages 4+

    37.1 mi

    Outside view of Chard Museum

    Chard Museum

    • Chard
    • Indoor
    • Museums and Art Galleries

    Chard Museum in converted 16th century listed buildings and outbuildings, covering nearly an acre, with collections of exhibits about local history a...

    Ages 9+

    36.7 mi

    People on RIB from Lyme Rib Rides in Lyme Regis

    Lyme Rib Rides

    • Lyme Regis
    • Outdoor
    • Tours and River Cruises

    Take in a historic site of natural beauty - the Jurassic Coast - with Lyme Rib Rides. Rib is a sea term and stands for 'rigid inflatable boat'. The t...

    Ages 4+

    36.9 mi

    Plants at Crewkerne and District Museum

    Crewkerne and District Museum

    • Crewkerne
    • Indoor
    • Museums and Art Galleries

    Crewkerne and District Museum is dedicated to the history of this beautiful market town and the local area, covering a number of aspects, from indust...

    All Ages

    44.2 mi

    Woman weaving at Axminster Heritage Centre and Museum

    Axminster Heritage Centre

    • Axminster
    • Indoor
    • Museums and Art Galleries

    Travel back in time at Axminster Museum, once a local police station and courthouse found right in the heart of the town. Peer inside the old police...

    Ages 4+

    34.3 mi

    Outside view of Forde Abbey House and Gardens in Chard

    Forde Abbey House and Gardens

    • Chard
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Stately Homes and Gardens

    Forde Abbey Historical House and Gardens is a lovely working, family estate, with a number of features that offer an enjoyable day out for all ages....

    Ages 4+

    38.7 mi

    Tree sculpture at Museum of Somerset in Taunton

    Museum of Somerset

    • Taunton
    • Indoor
    • Museums and Art Galleries

    Museum of Somerset An under-floor Plesiosaur, the largest collection of Roman coins ever discovered in Britain and a chilling recreation of the infam...

    All Ages

    35.2 mi

    Steam train at Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust in Watchet

    Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust

    • Watchet
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Railway and Transport Attractions

    The Museum contains nostalgic relics from the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway which used to run from Bath to Bournemouth, with all finally c...

    Ages 4+

    34.5 mi

    Visitors exploring Beer Quarry Caves

    Beer Quarry Caves

    • Beer
    • Indoor
    • Caves and Mines

    Beer Quarry Caves is an attraction that links Westminster Abbey, Windsor Castle, and The Tower of London. Literally, without this location, all of th...

    Ages 4+

    29.2 mi

    Kids on soft play frame at Pecorama in Beer

    Pecorama(2)

    • Beer
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Railway and Transport Attractions

    Pecorama is one of East Devon's favourite tourist attractions, based in the village of Beer. A picturesque fishing village in the heart of Lyme Bay....

    All Ages

    29.8 mi

    A family taking part in a Hunt Fun trail

    Hunt Fun Taunton

    • Taunton
    • Outdoor
    • Tours and River Cruises

    Join the hunt for clues and codes on the Hunt Fun Taunton trail. It’s a great way to drag kids away from their screens and have them dashing around o...

    Ages 4+

    35.3 mi

    Apples at Sheppys Cider Farm and Museum in Taunton

    Sheppys Cider Farm and Museum

    • Taunton
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Tourist Attractions

    Sheppys Cider Farm and Museum offers the chance to learn about the ancient combination of farming with cider making, from the Sheppy family, who have...

    All Ages

    32 mi

    Kids dressed as sea animals at Seaton Jurassic

    Seaton Jurassic

    • Seaton
    • Indoor
    • Museums and Art Galleries

    Enter Seaton Jurassic and be thrust into an experience full of monsters, shipwrecks and ancient landscapes, as you explore what the Seaton coast was...

    Ages 4+

    31.2 mi

    Families on miniature train at Beer Heights Light Railway in Seaton

    Beer Heights Light Railway

    • Seaton
    • Outdoor
    • Railway and Transport Attractions

    Beer Heights Light Railway first opened to the public on the 14 July 1975, is considered by many to be the finest 7.25 inch gauge railway in Britain,...

    All Ages

    29.8 mi

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