Where to stay for October half term fun in North Devon

Managed by the National Trust, Arlington Court often has extra activities and events going on over the school holidays. Members can come in for free, while non members can enjoy the additional activities as part of the admission price. As well as the house, there is also the carriage museum and some lovely walks around the grounds to enjoy.

Nearby places to stay:  

• Calvert Exmoor
• Bampfield Farm Cottages

Ilfracombe is a hugely popular place to spend half term, the harbour is great for crabbing and the town is known for being a haven for foodies.Ilfracombe Aquarium is one of the best loved attractions in the region and is home to several displays featuring local marine wildlife, as well as more exotic species.

Nearby places to stay: 

• Classic Cottages
• Beach Cove Coastal Retreat
• Golden Coast Leisure Park

Entertaining families for generations, Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park is a must visit if you find yourself in the area. With cute critters and the chance to live out your Jurassic Park fantasies, this is a great place whatever your age.

Nearby places to stay: 

• Moor and Sea Holidays
• Mullacott Farm

As a regular winner of the TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Award, The Milky Way always offers a good day out.

Here you’ll find plenty of fun and adventure with their array of rides and shows. Over the October half term, there is a special Halloween Hocus Pocus event fun this half term – with a magic school for little witches and wizards and spooky dodgems too.

Nearby places to stay: 

• Bideford Bay Parkdean Resorts
• Old Pound Smithy
• HPB Northway Court 

With the biggest roller coaster in the region and their famous sheep racing, the Big Sheep is full of fun for the whole family.  Over half term, they will be Creepin’ it Real with an array of Halloween and autumnal themed events and activities, including free pumpkins, which you can learn to carve and the chance to even crack out your best Halloween costume!  

Nearby places to stay:

• Robin Hill Farm Cottages
• Beachside Holiday Park
• Braddicks Holiday Park 

This October Watermouth Castle is bringing you its first ever immersive scare attraction, Descend into Darkness. Full of live actors and bone chilling attractions, including the Cursed Forest, the Carnival of Clowns, the Mad Maze, the Voodoo Valley and the Haunted Castle, are you brave enough to book your tickets?

Nearby places to stay: 

• Watermouth Castle Apartments
• Lower Campscott Farm Holiday Cottages

RHS Rosemoor is a great option for the whole family this half term, not only can you see the seasons change, but there are also several activities and workshops taking place throughout half term, offering plenty of fun and games. RHS Members receive free entry and many of the additional activities are included in the entry fee.

Nearby places to stay: 

• Torridge House Farm Cottages
• Woodford Bridge Country Club

Not content with offering top notch accommodation, there are also a host of things to do at The Mole Resort.  With over 30 action packed activities covering everything from thrill seekers to nature experiences, there is everything from swimming, tennis and axe throwing to pottery painting.

Nearby places to stay:

• The Mole Resort
• Riverside Caravan and Camping Park 

Fancy getting the heart racing? Then book a session at Keypitts Offroad adventures. Offering everything from axe throwing, land rover experiences and quad booking, there is loads to do here, suitable for a range of ages and abilities.

Nearby places to stay

• Beach Cove Coastal Retreat
• Byron Woolacombe Holidays 

If you want to enjoy some retail therapy, head to North Devon’s unique outlet village, Affinity where you’ll find stores offering up to 50% off the usual retail price. There are a host of eateries inside, plenty of parking and even the World of Wonder and Really Wild Planet to keep the kids entertained.

Nearby places to stay: 

• The Royal Hotel 
• Catboat Cottage