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Bickleigh Castle
Near Tiverton,
Devon,
EX16 8RP
Tel: 01884 855363
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Bickleigh Castle sits in a beautiful position in the Exe Valley in Devon. The fortified house sits in 30 acres of beautiful grounds, between a collection of historic buildings from the 12 th to the 15 th Centuries, one of which is believed to be the oldest building in Devon. Open to the public, it is also a popular venue for weddings and special events.
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World of Country Life
Sandy Bay,
Exmouth,
Devon,
EX8 5BU
Tel: 01395 274533
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The World of Country Life in Exmouth is a fun, informative and nostalgic way of finding out about life in the Devon countryside over the centuries. There are over 2 acres of exhibitions and displays, with a further 40 acres containing playgrounds, animals and a host of things to keep children of all ages occupied for hours.
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Dartmouth Castle
Castle Road,
Dartmouth,
Devon,
TQ6 0JN
Tel: 01803 833588
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Dartmouth Castle has stood in its prominent position overlooking the Dart Estuary since the 15 th Century, when it was built as part of the defence network to protect important south coast ports. Fascinating exhibitions bring the history of the castle to life, and superb views of the area can be obtained from the battlements.
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The Milky Way Adventure Park
Near Clovelly,
Bideford,
Devon,
EX39 5RY
Tel: 01237 431255
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The Milky Way Adventure Park is an action packed day out for the whole family. There are rides to suit all ages, and special displays of birds of prey, lambs, and even ferret racing! Open from November to Easter, it is one of North Devon’s biggest family days out.
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Coldharbour Mill and Working Wool Museum
Uffculme,
Cullompton,
Devon,
EX15 3EE
Tel: 01884 840960
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Coldharbour Mill has been at the heart of the Devon textiles industry since 1790. It is now a working museum, and is used to produce fabrics using period machinery. It is an interesting way of finding out about the history of one of the South West’s most important industries, and with plenty of things to see and do besides; it makes a great day out for the whole family.
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Pecorama
Underleys,
Beer,
Devon,
EX12 3NA
Tel: 01297 21542
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Pecorama, situated in Beer on the South Devon Coast, is where you can find the award-winning gardens and a host of superb train rides including the Beer Heights Light Railway and the PECO Model Railway Exhibition. The cheerful little steam and diesel powered trains take visitors on a mile-long journey through the picturesque grounds.
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Big Sheep
Abbotsham,
Bideford,
Devon,
EX39 5AP
Tel: 01237 472366
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The Big Sheep Family Entertainment Park is one of Devon’s most popular days out, for children of all ages. There is a host of attractions and things to do for the whole family, ranging from sheep racing and sheepdog trials to a Farm Safari and EWEtopia – the superb indoor adventure playground.
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Quince Honey Farm
North Road,
South Molton,
Devon,
EX36 3AZ
Tel: 01769 572401
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Quince Honey Farm was founded in 1949, and since then it has grown into what is now the largest honey farm in the country. It is full of fascinating displays and exhibitions, allowing visitors the unique opportunity of seeing for themselves how honey is produced.
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Dartmoor National Park
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Dartmoor National Park is one of the few remaining wildernesses remaining in the South of England. Bleak, brooding and beautiful, it contains stunning scenery and unique attractions. Please click here for further details.
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Exmoor National Park
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Exmoor National Park is partly in Devon and partly in Somerset. It is a beautiful region, more inviting in some ways than the often-treacherous Dartmoor, and has a vivid and diverse array of terrain, from moorland and rolling hills to stunning coastline. Please click here (insert text link to Exmoor page) for further details.
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South West Coast Path
c/o Devon County Council,
County Hall,
Exeter,
Devon,
EX2 4QW
Tel: 01392 383560
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The South West Coast Path passes from Minehead in Somerset, around the Devon and Cornwall coasts and finally to Poole in Dorset, taking in on its way some beautiful and picturesque coastline. The path is over 630 miles long, and part of it runs along the North and South Devon Coasts, offering an excellent way of enjoying the unique scenery, with plenty of stopping places en route.
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