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RHS Garden Rosemoor

RHS Garden Rosemoor is an enchanting garden nestled in the beautiful Torridge Valley and home the…

Canonteign Falls

Home to England’s highest manmade waterfalls, Canonteign Falls is a magical natural paradise found…

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

Hidden in the lichen-draped landscape of North Devon, Arlington is a surprise and a delight. …

There are lots of lovely parks and gardens across Devon to visit and enjoy, partly because - in common with much of the UK - Devonians on the whole are great gardeners! Many also have play areas for children and cafes or shops/garden centres making them a great place for fun and relaxation.

Of course, Devon is also home to both Dartmoor National Park and Exmoor National Park, two of the UK’s most beautiful and important areas for the conservation of wildlife and natural beauty. Both are free to visit (you may have to pay a small fee for car parking) and have a huge wealth of information about what you can see and find online, in visitors centres and on boards that feature across both national parks. Both Exmoor National Park and Dartmoor National Park are home to wild species of plants and animals that are extremely scarce or totally unknown anywhere else in the world – and both also have some absolutely jaw-dropping views and landscapes.

You'll also find small and large parks and decorative gardens in most Devon towns and villages, as well as some award-winning ones too. They’re fantastic for those who are looking for a fun and inexpensive way to entertain the whole family with activities such as walking, cycling, football - or just sitting down and watching the world go by or enjoying a picnic. Devon’s well-looked after and child friendly parks are a great place to enjoy the great outdoors and have some fun.

Most city, town and villages have beautiful green lawns where you’ll find family play areas with age-appropriate play equipment, perhaps a beautiful bandstand, and often a skate park. With extensive play areas or vast open spaces for a game of football or rounders, going to a park during your stay is definitely a good option for keeping the whole family – and your purse - happy.

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Fursdon House, Gardens and Tea Room

Exeter

Fursdon is one of Devon’s oldest family homes where the Fursdon family has lived for more than 750 years. The setting is stunning with views across the parkland and beyond…
Dartington Hall

Totnes

The historic Dartington Hall is an inspiring, 1200-acre cultural destination just outside the ancient market town of Totnes, with Grade 2* gardens and woodland walks, plus a…
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RHS Garden Rosemoor

Great Torrington, Torrington

RHS Garden Rosemoor is an enchanting garden nestled in the beautiful Torridge Valley and home the infamous Tarka the Otter. Surrounded by woodland, the garden is rich in…
National Trust - Saltram

Plymouth

A house full of treasures, stories & intrigue. A secret garden to lose yourself in, plus a park that cyclists, walkers, & our four legged friends love. Saltram, on the edge…
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Bicton Park Botanical Gardens

Budleigh Salterton

At Bicton you can enjoy over 60 acres of beautiful gardens with their soft sweeping lawns, elegant water features, fragrant English borders and formal gardens, plus a breadth…
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National Trust - Greenway House

Brixham

At Greenway you can take a glimpse into the holiday home of the famous and much-loved author Agatha Christie and her family.
In the house:
Agatha Christie called…
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Babbacombe Model Village

Torquay

Feel like a giant at Babbacombe Model Village as you explore 4 acres of award-winning gardens showcasing hundreds of model scenes, vehicles & people.
If you haven't been…
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

Barnstaple

Hidden in the lichen-draped landscape of North Devon, Arlington is a surprise and a delight.
The classical exterior of the Regency house gives no clue to what lies…
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from 948 review(s)
Powderham Castle

Exeter

There is so much to see and do at Powderham Castle you will be pushed to fit it all in to one day, but don’t worry as you can come back on another day for FREE!*
For the…
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Canonteign Falls

Exeter

Home to England’s highest manmade waterfalls, Canonteign Falls is a magical natural paradise found in the heart of the beautiful Teign Valley. Set in over 90 acres of ancient…
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from 443 review(s)
Gardens at Pentillie Castle

St. Mellion, SALTASH

Pentillie’s beautiful woodland gardens stretch over 55 acres around the castle and along the banks of the River Tamar and are set in the heart of the 2,000-acre estate. They…
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River Dart Country Park

Ashburton

Voted one of the best visitor attractions in Devon! River Dart Country Park is packed with adventures and fun for all the family. With many activities included in the price,…
Becky Falls

Newton Abbot

Set within a spectacular ancient valley, Dartmoor’s famous Becky Falls has been attracting visitors since 1903, and no trip to Devon would be complete without a visit.
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Pecorama

Seaton

Pecorama stands proudly above the village of Beer, high on the hillside overlooking the sea. The 9 acre site includes the manufacturing production of the world famous PECO…
Haldon Forest Park - Forestry England

Exeter

Haldon Forest Park is made up of 3,500 acres of woodland, just 15 minutes from Exeter. Open 364 days a year, it’s the perfect place to immerse yourself in the great outdoors.…
Hartland Abbey & Gardens

Bideford

A day out at Hartland Abbey, in a stunning setting leading to the sea, is to step back in time. The award-winning house with its fascinating interiors and decoration,…
National Trust - Castle Drogo

Exeter

Nothing is normal. Dramatic castle overlooking the Teign Gorge, undergoing a conservation project to make it watertight.
Hight above the ancient woodlands of the Teign…
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The Gnome Reserve & Wild Flower Garden

Holsworthy

The Gnome Reserve and Wild Flower Garden was founded in 1979. It is 4 acres. Roughly half is in a beautiful old beechwood with stream running through, home to most of the…
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Castle Hill Gardens

Barnstaple

Situated on the Southern edge of Exmoor in the village of Filleigh, Castle Hill offers visitors a great garden experience whatever the season. As you arrive your eye will be…
National Trust - Knightshayes

Tiverton

With one of the finest gardens in the South West, Knightshayes is a masterpiece of architectural planting, home to one of the most outstanding botanical collections in the…

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