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Plymouth Gin

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Powderham Castle

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Exeter Cathedral

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Rainy Days in Devon

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…
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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Woodlands Family Theme Park

Dartmouth

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YOUR MISSION BEGINS HERE! Be a hero at Devon's largest family theme park.
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National Marine Aquarium

Plymouth

The National Marine Aquarium is an Ocean Conservation Charity dedicated to connecting people with our Ocean. Their fun & engaging Ocean experts run the largest Aquarium in…
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Plymouth Gin

Plymouth

Opening days and times are subject to change due to coronavirus and to please call the distillery on 01752 665292 for current information and bookings.
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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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Crealy Theme Park & Resort

Exeter

Crealy Theme Park & Resort is the South West’s number one family value day out.
The multi award-winning family attraction is located just minutes from junction 30 of the…
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The Milky Way Adventure Park

Clovelly, Bideford

Don’t miss out on this multi award winning day out for the whole family. The Milky Way has won a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award EVERY year for the past five years, and…
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Stuart Line Cruises

Exmouth

Voted ‘Best Small Attraction in Devon’, Stuart Line Cruises is a multi-award-winning, family-run passenger boat company, based in the traditional seaside town of Exmouth, in…
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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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Exeter Cathedral

Exeter

**OPEN FOR VISITORS FROM MONDAY 13TH JULY DO COME AND ENJOY THE REMARKABLE BUILDING & CALM YOU WILL FIND INSIDE**
Exeter Cathedral is one of the oldest and most…
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The Bear Trail

Cullompton

The Bear Trail is Devon's muddiest family assault course. 30 obstacles, unlimited mud! An award winning outdoor family attraction, the Bear Trail has been designed for…
Bear Town

Cullompton

Bear Town is a unique role play experience for children set in an immersive town setting, unlike anything else on offer in the South West. Bear Town encourages children to…
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.
It houses…