Rainy days in Devon: the Official Devon Guide

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Woodlands Family Theme Park

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Pennywell Farm

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Rain stopped play? Not if you visit Devon, it won’t! Although Devon is lucky enough to have a slightly warmer climate than other parts of the UK, we still get our fair share of April showers and autumn gales (that’s why it’s so green and lush down here!). But even if it turns from a barbecue into a brolly summer, we’ve still got plenty to keep everyone happy while we wait for the sun to pop back out.

Try one of our award-winning attractions, such as the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, which will educate and entertain at the same time as keeping you dry! Or The Milky Way in North Devon, which has 110,000 square feet of indoor fun and space to run around in, as well as plenty to do outdoors.

Our dim and distant past…

Head underground and find out about our Stone Age ancestors, Sabre Toothed Tigers and what it was like to live 10,000 years ago at the fascinating Kents Cavern in Torquay. Alternatively, take a walk through time – in miniature – at the famous model village at Babbacombe, where you’ll find an entire world scaled down especially for little folk.

If a bit of rain doesn’t bother you too much then those wet afternoons can often mean some of the best surfing conditions on both the north and south Devon coasts. Up in Croyde, you’ll even get some clean double-overheads and a good chance of some spectacular pipes to ride, so grab your board!

Crafts and steam trains

There’s something for everyone, even if the weather is a bit gloomy. Discover the best of Devon crafts at the Devon Guild of Craftsmen in Bovey Tracey, where they also do a rather nice home-made carrot cake and fresh coffee in the café! Or why not rediscover the age of Steam on a trip through the dramatic Devon scenery on one of our steam trains - there are a number of lines across the county, including South Devon Railway and the Dartmouth Steam and Riverboat Company

No matter what the weather, you’ll never be stuck for something to do when you visit Devon.

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Pennywell Farm

Buckfastleigh

A Full Day of Family Fun at Pennywell Farm
Treat your family to a full day of ‘farmtastic’ fun and animal action at Pennywell Farm, near Buckfastleigh in South Devon...
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Woodlands Family Theme Park

Dartmouth

23rd March – 28th October
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The Paint Hub

Dawlish Warren

The Paint Hub is a pottery painting cafe where you can customise your own piece of useable pottery. Inside you’ll find a colourful cafe with fresh coffees and cake plus...
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The Milky Way Adventure Park

Clovelly, Bideford

This all-weather family adventure park was named Large Attraction of the Year 2016 by Visit Devon, and was the only attraction in Devon to win TripAdvisor’s highest accolade,...
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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!*
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Devon Guild of Craftsmen

Bovey Tracey

We are a FREE admission contemporary crafts venue with a friendly café, two galleries and large shop in a beautiful riverside setting in the moorland fringe town of Bovey...
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Crealy Adventure Park & Resort

Exeter

Crealy Great Adventure Park & Resort is a multi award-winning theme park featuring over 60 rides and attractions. The number one day out in Devon, Crealy caters for the whole...
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The Bear Trail

Cullompton

The Bear Trail is Devon's muddiest family assault course. 27 obstacles, unlimited mud! An award winning outdoor family attraction, the Bear Trail has been designed for...
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Torquay's Dinosaur World

Torquay

Torquay's Dinosaur World is a fun interactive indoor exhibition of dinosaurs and fossils!
We are the only exhibition of its kind in the south west and have over 70 full...
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Air Extreme Barnstaple

Roundswell Business Park, Barnstaple

AIR EXTREME is all about EXTREME fun. A place where jumpers can literally Get Some Air and bounce off the walls in a safe, controlled environment!
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House of Marbles

Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot

Be amazed and amused at House of Marbles. Lot of wonderful sights to behold for all ages.
Shop at House of Marbles for quality toys, games and gifts that are at the...
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Custom House Visitor Centre

Exeter

The Custom House Visitor Centre is located right in the centre of Exeter's historic quayside and occupies one of the most historic buildings on the waterfront.
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