House of Marbles

Be amazed and amused at House of Marbles. Lot of wonderful sights to behold for all ages. Shop…

National Marine Aquarium

Visit the UK's largest Aquarium and be fascinated by an underwater world. All day tickets come with…

The Queens Theatre

The best live entertainment in North Devon. The Queen’s Theatre in the heart of Barnstaple.…

Attractions in Devon

Devon isn’t just for those that like casual country walks and trips to the beach, it is a county full of fun attractions perfect for families, thrill seekers, the adventurous and those looking for a bit of culture – including arts and crafts, whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it in Devon.

Lots to see and do

For family attractions you can take your pick from a choice of theme parks with exhilarating rides and slides designed to thrill or get up close and personal with the cutest animals at one of the county’s many fun-packed farm attractions. If you prefer your animals a bit more wild, you’ll be spoilt for choice here, Devon boasts zoos, wildlife parks and the National Marine Aquarium, all of which offer the chance to learn more about beautiful exotic animals, as well as activities and events throughout the year giving you even more to do while there! Devon has a whole host of free things to do too, for anyone wanting to keep an eye on their budget.

If you’re someone who likes their history and wants to immerse themselves in the rich history of Devon, you’re in for a treat, there a loads of chances to visit historic sites and country estates, many of which are owned by the National Trust. You’ll be able to enjoy a glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous of bygone days in Devon's historic houses and gardens; there are certainly plenty to choose from, including the home of author, Agatha Christie! Plus, there’s a fascinating range of heritage attractions to visit, including the last castle built in England among others.

Of course, Devon boasts countless interesting and beautiful natural attractions, including England’s highest waterfall and the underground home of the oldest known human settlement in Britain. Make sure to take in all of the stunning natural scenery by jumping on a boat, train or tram and enjoy the landscape whilst travelling between attractions! You could even take a horse drawn barge, the Tiverton Canal Co. is home to one of the last of these such barges in Great Britain and is run as a Canal Living Heritage Visitor Attraction.

Award-winning attractions

Many of our attractions have won awards at a regional and national level and it’s not hard to see why, they really offer a fantastic experience!

Devon's award-winning attractions include: The Big Sheep; RHS Garden Rosemoor; Pennywell Farm; The Milky Way Adventure Park; National Marine Aquarium; Plymouth Gin; World of Country Life; River Dart Country Park and more!

If you’re worried about fitting all this in, why not use our itinerary feature to plan out your holiday so you can make sure you get to visit as many of Devon’s amazing attractions as possible.

Whether you want a day out that will keep the whole family entertained, a cultural trip to a historic house or a theme park, there’s plenty to choose from in Devon, take a look at some of our members here!

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Torre Abbey

Torquay

Established in 1196, Torre Abbey is a museum of history and art housed in an Ancient Monument, with beautiful and award winning gardens.
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Dartington Crystal

Torrington

As the only remaining UK glass factory, Dartington Crystal Torrington is the true home of British glass making. Visitors can watch skilled glass makers in action, creating…
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Coldharbour Mill

Cullompton

Coldharbour Mill is one of the oldest woollen mills in the UK having been in continuous production since 1797, and is recognised by Historic England as “probably one of the…
Stone Lane Gardens

Chagford

Stone Lane Gardens amongst the gently rolling hills of the North East corner of Dartmoor National Park lies a garden unlike any other.
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

Barnstaple

Intriguing Regency house and impressive collection of horse-drawn vehicles, set in picturesque gardens and ground.
Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival

Budleigh Salterton

The Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival, established in 2009, is the leading south west book festival bringing best-selling authors and leading thinkers to this sparkling…
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Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery - RAMM

Exeter

Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum reopened after a multi-million pound refurbishment with the galleries & facilities of a modern museum.
Devon Open Studios

Artists all over Devon are throwing open their doors and inviting people to look behind the scenes of an artist’s studio.
Otters and Butterflies

Buckfastleigh

A great family day out at Otters & Butterflies, South Devon.
Bygones

Torquay

A must visit for all the family whilst in Devon. Or shop online!
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Ilfracombe Aquarium

Ilfracombe Harbour, Ilfracombe

Award winning all weather family attraction provides a fascinating journey of discovery into the aquatic life of North Devon.
Mill Farm Alpacas

Holsworthy

Mill Farm Alpacas understands that not everyone wants, or is able to walk alpacas...So they offer a private group ‘Meet and Treat’ experience for up to 6 people lasting…
Bucks Mills Beach

Nr Clovelly

Bucks Mills is a rocky secluded cove at the bottom end of the picturesque village. It is quite popular for fishing but limited access means it is quite most of the time.
Dartmoor Whisky Distillery

Newton Abbot

Dartmoor Whisky Distillery is an independent distillery nestled in the heart of Devon, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park.
Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

Lynmouth

The Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway is the UK's only fully water powered railway and bronze winner of Devon's Large Attraction of the Year 2018. Built in 1888, it remains…
Nature Reserves in Torridge

Step into nature in one of the numerous reserves and gardens in Torridge District. With Devon Wildlife Trust sites, National trust land, an RHS garden, and Stately Homes,…
Moretonhampstead Motor Museum

Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot

Situated within the Dartmoor National Park, the Old Bus Depot in Moretonhampstead is now home to a collection of over 150 historic vehicles. The Museum first welcomed…
Alder Vineyard

Okehampton

Grow your love of wine, far beyond the bottle. From the muddy wellies of pruning to the beautiful sunshine across our vineyard at harvest, our love of English wine has grown…
Saunton Sands

Saunton

Another key component of North Devon's golden coast Saunton Sands is a long straight
sandy beach backed by the impressive Braunton Burrows a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Otter Estuary Nature Reserve

EAST DEVON

This compact and accessible estuary supports a particularly well developed saltmarsh flora that includes such characteristic plants as glasswort, sea puslane, and sea…

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