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Be amazed and amused at House of Marbles. Lot of wonderful sights to behold for all ages. Shop…
Visit the UK's largest Aquarium and be fascinated by an underwater world. All day tickets come with…
The best live entertainment in North Devon. The Queen’s Theatre in the heart of Barnstaple.…
The historic Dartington Hall is an inspiring, 1200-acre cultural destination just outside the…
*** We are still limiting visitor numbers so tickets must be booked in advance HERE *** Set…
Don’t miss out on this multi award winning day out for the whole family. The Milky Way has won a…
YOUR MISSION BEGINS HERE! Be a hero at Devon's largest family theme park. The action-packed…
Clovelly, North Devon. Welcome to a different world! The picturesque, ancient, fishing…
Create your own adventure at Roadford Lake Between Okehampton and Launceston, PL16 0RL …
The Box, Plymouth’s major new museum, gallery and archive, opened in late 2020 and is one of the…
Crealy Theme Park & Resort is the South West’s number one family value day out, home to the most…
The Tamar Trails is an all day attraction for families who love the outdoors. This a child friendly…
It’s not every day you can hand feed a deer or a llama, walk a pygmy goat or bottle feed a lamb but…
Quince Honey Farm in South Molton is a family run business which was first established in 1949. Now…
The BIG Sheep – world famous for the hilarious Sheep Racing! North Devon’s most popular family…
Voted ‘Best Small Attraction in Devon’, Stuart Line Cruises is a multi-award-winning, family-run…
The shops at the Cider Press centre are vibrant and eclectic, with a focus on arts and crafts,…
Pennywell Farm - “By far the best farm park I have been to” Katherine.G, 2021 A visit to multi…
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.
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.
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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Torquay
Established in 1196, Torre Abbey is a museum of history and art housed in an Ancient Monument, with beautiful and award winning gardens.
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…
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…
Chagford
Stone Lane Gardens amongst the gently rolling hills of the North East corner of Dartmoor National Park lies a garden unlike any other.
Barnstaple
Intriguing Regency house and impressive collection of horse-drawn vehicles, set in picturesque gardens and ground.
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…
Exeter
Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum reopened after a multi-million pound refurbishment with the galleries & facilities of a modern museum.
Artists all over Devon are throwing open their doors and inviting people to look behind the scenes of an artist’s studio.
Ilfracombe Harbour, Ilfracombe
Award winning all weather family attraction provides a fascinating journey of discovery into the aquatic life of North Devon.
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…
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.
Newton Abbot
Dartmoor Whisky Distillery is an independent distillery nestled in the heart of Devon, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park.
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…
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, 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…
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
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.
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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