Best Things To Do & Days Out In Woolacombe, Devon

A surfing, swimming and sunbathing hotspot, Woolacombe Sands is a glorious Blue Flag Awarded sandy beach. Hide in the sand dunes, search rock pools for marine life or simply pitch up your tent and relax as the children play games and splash in the sea. Dogs are permitted all year round in certain sections so be sure to check restrictions.

Dust off the sand and pack away the picnic to have a go at horse riding at Woolacombe Riding Stables. Lessons are available for the over 4s from qualified instructors and a wonderful treat for horse lovers of all ages, making a Woolacombe family day out extra special.

Learn a bit more about the area at the Mortehoe Museum, which is located within a stunning conservation area. See what coastal living looked like in the past, explore shipwrecks and take a trailer ride out into the fields to see rural farm life.