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Crealy Great Adventure Park - Exeter
Crealy Great Adventure Parks, Devon and Cornwall are the South West`s favourite family attractions! Enjoy life`s biggest adventures with slides, rides and all weather play Discover the six unique Realms of Devon's award-winning Crealy Great Adventure Park. Discover the world-famous Maximum Fun Guaranteed at Crealy Great Adventure Parks - yes,...
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The Milky Way Adventure Park - Bideford
The Milky Way, North Devon's Great Adventure with lots of things to do, Fun for all the family in Devon The Milky Way Adventure Theme Park, in North Devon & Nr North Cornwall is a great day out in Devon for all the family. Its all weather attraction mix of sheer fun, rides, education and live shows make it a must for your family holiday with...
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Paignton Zoo
Paignton Zoo is home to thousands of amazing animals and plants. Visit the desert, cross the savannah, explore the forest and trek through the tropics. Use your senses to discover the wild world: look around, listen out - you’ll even need your sense of smell! It’s a great day out for everyone. Why not visit Living Coasts, our sister...
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Diggerland Devon - Cullompton
Diggerland is a chain of 4 theme parks (located at Strood, Kent, Langley Park, Co. Durham, Cullompton, Devon and Whitwood, near Castleford in West Yorkshire). At all 4 Diggerland locations adults and children can ride and drive real construction machines, under the guidance of our trained staff. No driving licence required! (Minimum...
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The Donkey Sanctuary - Sidmouth
Just outside the town of Sidmouth, The Donkey Sanctuary is home to around 500 donkeys. Set in unspoilt farmland and countryside, visitors return time and again to meander among the donkeys and absorb the serene and relaxed surroundings. The Donkey Sanctuary was founded by Dr Elisabeth D Svendsen, MBE in 1969 and was registered as a charity in...
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Living Coasts - Torquay
Living Coasts, Torquay's Coastal Zoo, is a unique, world class aquatic visitor attraction, focusing on the conservation of coastal and marine life around the globe. It has been developed by Paignton Zoo, with financial support from the South West Regional Development Agency and the European Regional Development fund. Take a journey around the...
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National Marine Aquarium - Plymouth
The National Marine Aquarium was the first aquarium in the United Kingdom to be set up solely for the purpose of education, conservation and research. It remains Britain's foremost aquarium and in the six years it has been open it has attracted over two million visitors through its doors and thousands of enquiries by letter, telephone, fax and...
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The Big Sheep - Bideford
Our team passionately strives to give all our visitors an entertaining day full of fun and laughter. Visitors to the The Big Sheep can learn breeds of sheep, shearing processes, watch sheep dog trials and laugh out loud at our exciting sheep races. Children and adults can cuddle baby animals including puppies and rabbits and treasure magic moments...
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Plymouth Ski Centre
Situated above the Plym valley near the A38, Plymouth Ski and Snowboard Centre is easy to get to from places in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. The centre is open throughout the year and offers skiers and snowboarders of all levels the facilities to practice and learn new skills. With three slopes to choose from including the longest ...
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Lundy Island - Bideford
Lundy lies off the coast of North Devon, where the Atlantic ocean meets the Bristol Channel with nothing between it and America, a granite outcrop, three and a half miles long and half a mile wide. In the hubbub of the modern world it is a place apart, peaceful and unspoilt. It is difficult to pin down why the island has such an effect on...
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Woodlands Leisure Park - Totnes
The one inclusive price is excellent value for whole day of adventure and fun at the South West family park. Experience family rides, awesome indoor and outdoor fun, playzones for all ages and enchanting attractions for small children. Even spectacular events, live shows and fantastic festivals, falconry displays and the unique Big Fun...
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Exmoor Zoological Park - Barnstaple
Exmoor Zoo is a unique and unusual zoo to visit! Opened in 1982 the zoo is now an ideal family venue, catering very well for the younger generation. So much change has taken place, that even a visit last year, will today see new exhibits and animals. Set in the North Devon countryside the zoo hosts winding paths lined with shrubs and trees...
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Castle Drogo - Exeter
The 'last castle to be built in England', set above the Teign Gorge with dramatic views over Dartmoor One of the most remarkable works of Sir Edwin Lutyens and the last castle to be built in England Perched above the Teign Gorge with dramatic views over Dartmoor Highest National Trust garden, at 900 feet Family activites every day...
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Compton Castle
Dramatic fortified manor house Fairy-tale castle hidden in a lush south Devon valley A medley of fortified towers, battlements and buttresses 600-year-old home of the Gilbert family, kindred of Sir Walter Raleigh Delightful flowering gardens, enclosed by a stone curtain wall The Great Kitchen offers a unique insight into...
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Watermouth Castle - Ilfracombe
Overlooking the picturesque Watermouth Cove, Watermouth Castle Offers a unique and fun day out, with attractions and entertainment for all ages. Enter the Castle's Great Hall with its magnificent suits of armour, classic handcarts and sporting trophies. Then step back in time to enjoy some of the simple pleasures of Victorian life, nostalgic...
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Wildlife & Dinosaur Park - Combe Martin
Join us for a fun day out at Combe Martins Wildlife and Dinosaur Park for a action packed day guaranteed to be filled with laughter. Set in over 28 acres of spectacular, sub tropical gardens within the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park,has been giving great enjoyment to its customers for...
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Escot Gardens - Maze & Fantasy Woodland - Ottery St. Mary
For all lovers of Nature, Escot is a totally new gardens experience. It is uniquely attractive to garden enthusiasts and families alike. Here are champion trees and elegant shrubs amidst woodland paths, picnic spots and forest playgrounds. As the historian Polwhele said back in the eighteenth century: ‘‘Perhaps there are no...
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Pennywell Farm & Wildlife Centre - Buckfastleigh
Come and experience the Pennywell magic at our multi award winning Farm Activity Park... the biggest in the South West! There's lots to do and see for the whole family... Ponies and piglets, slides, go-karts, quad bikes and train rides, eagles and owls, walks and mazes, goats and guinea pigs, reindeer and rides, hedgehogs and bunnies, trampolines...
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Quince Honey Farm - South Molton
Visit the world’s largest Honeybee exhibition; BeeWorld! Take a guided tour around the interesting displays and exhibits and learn fun facts about the honeybee before you take a closer look inside the working hives. Nowhere in the world can you get so close to live bees without needing protective equipment! There is a chance to taste and...
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Berry Pomeroy Castle - Totnes
Tucked away in a steep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin. Within the 15th-century defences of the Pomeroy family castle, still displaying a wall painting of the Three Kings in its gatehouse chamber, looms the dramatic ruined shell of its successor, the great Elizabethan mansion of the Seymours. Begun in c.1560 and...
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Babbacombe Model Village - Torquay
Take time out from the hustle and bustle of every day life and feel on top of the world as you see it recreated in miniature. Thousands of miniature buildings, people and vehicles capture the essence of England's past, present and future set in four acres of award winning gardens. It's not just the humour, nor the animation - it has a life of its...
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Dartmouth Castle
This well-preserved and beautifully sited castle juts out into the narrow entrance of the Dart estuary. Begun in the late 14th century, a defence called ‘the Fortalice’ was intended to protect the homes of Dartmouth merchants from shipborne attack. By 1491 it had been reinforced by a gun tower, probably the very first fortification in...
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Okehampton Castle
The remains of the largest castle in Devon, in an outstandingly picturesque setting on a wooded spur above the rushing River Okement. Begun soon after the Norman Conquest as a motte and bailey castle with a stone keep, it was converted into a sumptuous residence in the 14th century by Hugh Courtenay, Earl of Devon, much of whose work survives....
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Powderham Castle - Exeter
Powderham Castle lies in a beautiful deer park setting on the banks of the River Exe, just a stone's throw from the historic cathedral city of Exeter. The Courtenay family have been welcoming visitors to the Castle since 1959, and over the years in excess of a million people have been through the doors. Very little of the Castle itself...
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Tiverton Castle
Tiverton Castle is a wonderful, romantic and atmospheric castle to visit and great fun for children. One visitor commented “It`s not the biggest Castle to visit, but one of the most informative”. WHAT TO SEE: Try on some English Civil War Armour and imagine what it was like to...
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Totnes Castle
A classic Norman motte and bailey castle, founded soon after the Conquest to overawe the Saxon town. A later stone shell-keep crowns its steep mound, giving sweeping views across the town rooftops to the River Dart. Keep accessible only via steep steps. Tickets Adults: £3.40 Children: £2.00 (5-15 years) Concessions:...
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Cobbaton Combat Collection - Umberleigh
The Collection ranges from tanks to song sheets, mostly WW2. Some 60 vehicles and artillery pieces, and thousands of smaller exhibits. Two hangars house the military displays of tanks and vehicles. A new building has wartime British civilian life displays. Mail order sales of militaria and collectables. Admission charges Adults...
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The Gnome Reserve and Wildflower Garden - Bradworthy
Comments: For the young at heart from 1 - 101 Open 21st March - 31st October 10 - 6 every day. Visit 1000+ gnomes and pixies in 2 acre beautiful old beechwood. Gnome hats loaned free of charge - so the gnomes think you’re one of them - so don’t forget to bring your cameras! 2 acre wild flower garden - over 250 labelled species ...
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The Children’s Play Square & Party Rooms
The Children’s Play Square is an exciting Indoor soft play centre for younger Children. Situated in Paignton town centre, we are the only indoor soft play in the town centre. Our Moto is “Safe, Clean, affordable fun” We have 3 large rooms of fun including a play frame and bouncy castle plus a lot more! Our cafe serves...
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Coleton Fishacre - Kingswear
Travel back in time to the Jazz Age at the holiday home of the D'Oyly Carte family. You can lose yourself in the magical 12-hectare (30-acre) garden: viewpoints give enticing glimpses out to sea, paths weave through glades past tranquil ponds, and tender plants from the Mediterranean, South Africa and New Zealand thrive in the moist and sheltered...
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Atlantis Adventure Park - Bideford
Welcome to Atlantic Village Adventure Park in North Devon's it is an all weather attraction for all the family located within Atlantic Village outlet shopping centre. A Perfect Opportunity to mix retail therapy for the adults and excitement and thrills for the kids all in one place! Atlantic Village has its own purpose – built leisure...
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World of Country Life - Exmouth
Here at World of Country Life Amusement Park, you will have value for your money, since it's a park for both young and old. For the adults (and some children) we have the largest collection of Vintage Vehicles, Motorcycles and Steam Engines in Exmouth, Devon and the South West!! For the kids or actually the whole family we have the animal farm...
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Kents Cavern - Torquay
• Opening times – Winter 10am- 4pm for restaurant and shop • Tours will be at 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 and 15:30 • Opening times – Summer 9.30am- 4.30pm for restaurant and shop • Tours will run frequently throughout the day. First tour will commence...
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RHS Garden Rosemoor - Great Torrington
Relaxing and inspiring, a gem set in the enchanting Devon countryside. Lady Anne Berry gifted Rosemoor to the RHS in 1988 and since then, the original eight acres have been greatly developed into 65 acres of gardens and woodlands. In addition to the vast range of plants originally collected by Lady Anne, the RHS has added features such as the...
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Buckfast Butterflies & Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary - Buckfastleigh
Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary offers a great, enjoyable, otter and butterfly educational experience. Wander around the otter sanctuary and butterfly farm and see new butterflies emerge in tropical surroundings. See the otters swimming underwater in specially built glass enclosures. Follow the otter keeper around at feeding...
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Miniature Pony Centre - Newton Abbot
Visitors to the Miniature Pony Centre can experience animals, activities and adventure, all set in 20 acres of beautiful parkland within Dartmoor National Park. See, meet and touch lots of animals, including our famous Miniature Shetland ponies and Miniature Mediterranean donkeys that foal throughout the spring and early summer. Also...
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The Devon Wildlife Trust - Exeter
The Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) is concerned with all aspects of wildlife conservation in the county and is part of The Wildlife Trusts throughout the UK and the South West Wildlife Trusts. Devon Wildlife Trust's vision for Devon: * A place where the future of wildlife is secure - DWT strives to safeguard threatened species and...
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Dartmoor Zoological Park - Plymouth
There are over 200 animals at Dartmoor Zoological Park: from tiny stick insects to Ben our Brown Bear or Solomon our Lion all set in over 30 acres of beautiful parkland. Discover something different, learn something amazing and help us make tomorrow's world rich in animal life. Our new meerkats, Sue and Timon, took up residence in their brand new...
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Quaywest Waterpark - Paignton
Splashdown Waterpark@Quaywest, is a great day out for family and friends. There is something for everyone to enjoy - from big kids to little ones - with some of the UK's most exciting flume rides and some of the English Riviera's most spectacular views, right next to Goodrington Beach it's a winning combination! Don’t want to be...
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Plymouth Pavilions Fun Pool
The Fun Pool provides fun for all the family with its two water slides and jacuzzi. It has a sloping beach area that allows babies and non-swimmers to gain confidence in the water, as well as full disabled access and facilities. Plymouth Pavilions boasts the only permanent Ice Rink in the South West. The Ice Rink is fitted with a...
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Playdome Indoor Play - Honiton
Come along and see how you can let your children play and have fun while you take time out and have a coffee and a snack, read a book, catch up on the local gossip or maybe read the newspaper in peace and quiet. The play centre is fully air conditioned so it will be warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
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Bear Feet Playcentre - Newton Abbot
• Open 9am-6.00pm 6 DAYS A WEEK 10am-4pm Sundays, for children age birth to 12 years, 8000 sq ft of fantastic FUN. • Large Play Frame including large Astra Slide and Tube Slide • Ball Pit with Ball Volcano, Large seperate sports area. • Seperate Baby and Toddler areas for under 4's and dedicated baby changing facilities. •...
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Dinky's Play Cafe - Exeter
We aim to provide a safe and fun environment where children play and grown ups enjoy good food and freshly ground coffees in chic cafe surroundings. Get your five a day with freshly prepared salads and smoothies. All of our freshly ground coffee and tea is fairtrade and where possible we will endeavour to use organic and local produce. Dinkys...
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Funderzone - Barnstaple
Funder Zone North Devon Largest indoor soft play centre. A play heaven for the under 12's. Featuring four levels full of fun. We have obstacles, tunnels, ball pools, cannons, rope bridges, log ramps, spider webs, punch bags and five slides to challenge children of all ages...We even have a specially dedicated area for the under 3,s with its own...
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Wizz Kidz - Brixham
Set at the Northfields Industrial Estate, in Brixham, Devon, we offer a spacious, light and clean 5,000 square feet venue separated into 2 sections which includes ball pools, climbing walls, slides, indoor football and more. All play areas have thick padded floors for safety. We have designed the play venue in a way that no matter where you are,...
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Beer Quarry Caves
2000 years of history brought vividly to life, a visit to Beer Quarry Caves is an exciting and fascinating experience not to be missed. The workings are cool and even on a warm day a jumper is advisable. Light...
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Bygones Victorian Museum - Torquay
Life size victorian street of shops and period rooms. Giant model railway and railway and collection. Interactive and illuminated childrens fantasy land. Multi sensory World War 1 Trench and militaria collection. A real Anderson Shelter. ADULTS ............................................................................................
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Clovelly Beach - Bideford - Devon
In the ancient village of Clovelly, the main road descends hundreds of feet towards the harbour and lifeboat station. Both protected by an ancient stone breakwater and stand next to a compact pebble beach.
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Broadsands Beach - Paignton - Torbay
Red sandy beach between rock headlands, sheltered, with parkland to the rear. The long promenade is lined with colourful beach huts and offers an even walk to both ends of the beach. Favoured to be a starting point for coastal walks. Facilities include a cafe, restaurant, shops, toilets (including disabled).
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Dart Rock Climbing Centre
If you are a beginner, experienced climber, family, birthday party, scout group or school, Dart Rock is the place to climb, hang out and meet likeminded people. Situated minutes from Devon's arterial A38 with plenty of cycling, walking and bus routes, as well as ample parking, Dart Rock is easy to find. Our series of courses will enable you to...
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Tiverton Adventure Play Association
The Tiverton Adventure Play Association hosts a 3.5 acre naturally wooded play area. The children love nothing more then diving in the mud after a shower! Please be prepared for your children to get dirty!!! Trees to climb, the very popular zip slide and a giddy
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C R S Adventures - Newton Abbot
Located in the Dartmoor National Park, CRS Adventures is the place to go for all your adventurous activity needs. It is a family run business specialising in outings for individuals, groups, families, schools and youth groups - offering tailor made packages for both on and off site activities. We are based at and work closely with the...
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Skern Lodge Outdoor Activity Centre - Bideford
Get wet - climb high - stay low, whatever you want, you can do it! Be it an outdoor activity break, an activity day or a celebration, Skern Lodge will give you a day or stay to remember. Enjoy an outdoor activity programme to meet all of your needs, whether you are a family or group of friends after a holiday or day of outdoor activities,...
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Saltram House and Gardens - Plymouth
Still a largely undiscovered treasure, and the result of centuries of sophistication and extravagance, Saltram is the perfect family day out: close to Plymouth and yet in a world of its own. Home to the Parker family for nearly 300 years, the house with its original contents provides a fascinating insight into country-estate life...
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Clovelly Village - Bideford
The cobbled, traffic-free, high street of this world famous fishing village, built into a cleft in a 400' high cliff, tumbles its way down past whitewashed cottages festooned with flowers to the tiny working port. It is famous for its donkeys, which traditionally carry goods up the hill; sledges bring things down. There are links with Charles...
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Exeter Phoenix Digital
Summer Hols? Stuck for something to do with the little ones? Kinder Kino Exeter Phoenix Digital every month. FREE screenings for little Film Fans and Parents with Babies. Tues 19th and Fri 22nd July Mon 15, Tue 16, Fri 19 Aug.
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Exeter Phoenix - Exeter
Come and Join our Summer Sessions Jumping Beans - Dance Classes for under 5's on Tuesdays 1.45pm - 2.15pm, £2 per session Visual Art Workshop - Tuesday 2nd August, 10.30 - 1.30, £10 ages 8 - 12 Visual Art Workshop 23rd August, 10am - 4pm, £25 per person, ages 11 - 16 National Playday - 12 - 4pm at Exeter Catherdral...
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Inn On The Quay - Paignton
The Inn On The Quay is situated in a prominent position on Goodrington Sands Beach, near Splashdown Water Park & the Paignton to Dartmouth Steam Railway, & has picturesque views over the English Riviera. Many of our friendly & experienced team have worked here for several years & worked their way up to Team Leader & Management...
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The Flagship - Paignton
FUZZY ED'S FUN HOUSE - Indoor Play Building for children up to 4ft 9ins tall OPENING TIMES Throughout Summer: Monday - Saturday 9.30am - 9pm (last admissions). Sunday 10.30am - 9pm (last admissions). TOTS TIME (Restarting 4th September 2011) Term Time: Monday to Friday 9.30am - 1pm. CHILDREN'S...
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Ilfracombe Aquarium
Ilfracombe Aquarium is an award-winning, all-weather, educational attraction located in the Old Lifeboat House alongside Ilfracombe’s picturesque and historic harbour. The town is found on the dramatic North Devon coast 20 minutes drive from Barnstaple, set amongst the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The aquarium...
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GO APE Haldon Forest - Devon - Kennford
If you like the idea of an amazing high wire forest tree top course then Go Ape could be just your thing. We have Tarzan swings, rope bridges, ladders, tunnels and zip lines suspended up to 40 feet high in the tree tops. Go Ape is an award-winning confidence course with branches throughout the UK. The Go Ape course will appeal to a...
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Royal Air Force Air Cadets 1146 (Barnstaple) Squadron
Are you up for fun, adventure, incredible experiences and making new friends? Are you looking for something to give you the edge in life? Then welcome to the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO). Better known as the 'Air Cadets', we’re a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged between 13 and 20 years. We're sponsored by the...
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Royal Air Force Air Cadets 20 (Bideford) Squadron
Are you up for fun, adventure, incredible experiences and making new friends? Are you looking for something to give you the edge in life? Then welcome to the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO). Better known as the 'Air Cadets', we’re a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged between 13 and 20 years. We're sponsored by the...
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Royal Air Force Air Cadets 326 (Hartland) Squadron
Are you up for fun, adventure, incredible experiences and making new friends? Are you looking for something to give you the edge in life? Then welcome to the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO). Better known as the 'Air Cadets', we’re a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged between 13 and 20 years. We're sponsored by the...
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North Devon Falconry - Newton Tracey
Falconry Experience Days... Full or Half Days. Enjoy a day hunting with our trained Harris' hawks in some of the UK's most beautifull countryside. You will receive a brief lesson in handling this magnificent bird of prey and will enjoy the reassurance of being under the watchfull eye of one of our expert falconers at all times....
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Totnes Rare Breeds Farm
Totnes Rare Breeds Farm is a non-profit-making organisation, which relies on the work of volunteers and the great support of its customers. It aims to preserve endangered species of farm animals and the diversity of British wildlife. It is also a fantastic day out! A family owned attraction, Totnes Rare Breeds is small enough to provide a...
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Morwellham Quay and Tamar Valley Trust - Tavistock
An award-winning World Heritage site, featuring historic port, copper mine, working Victorian farm, railway, heavy horses and museums of costume and mining. Just four miles west of Tavistock and bordering the beautiful River Tamar, amidst towering cliffs and gently rolling farmland, discover this lost world with the help of our Living...
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Barnstaple Heritage Centre
Barnstaple Heritage Centre offers great entertainment for all the family including quizzes and games, brass-rubbing and children's costumes, in our fantastic hands-on exhibition. Opening Times: Summer (April - October) Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm. Winter (November - March) Tuesday - Friday, 10am - 4.30 pm. Saturday 10am...
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Merchant's House Museum - Plymouth
A historic building tucked away down one of the city's oldest streets - the Merchant's House is Plymouth's finest surviving example of a 16th/17th century residence. During the 17th century it was home to three Plymouth mayors including privateer William Parker, a friend of Sir Francis Drake. Opening dates Open Tuesday 5 April to Saturday 1...
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Axminster Museum
Originally the Old Police Station and Courthouse, the museum is opposite St Mary's Church in the centre of Axminster. Visitors can discover the old police cells and see displays in the former court room. Opening Times: Open end of May to end of September (closed Bank Holidays) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 11am to 1pm, 2pm to...
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Bill Douglas Centre (History of Cinema) - Exeter
Founded in 1994, the Centre contains an enormous collection relating to the history of film and visual media. From shadow puppets to Shirley Temple dolls, from magic lanterns to Marilyn Monroe postcards, there is something to fascinate every visitor. Open every weekday from 10am to 5pm (except for Bank Holidays and between Christmas and...
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Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre - Lifton
The Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre is proud to present the National Fairground Collection. It is a facility unique in the UK, designed to capture the magic of a bygone age through exhibits, vintage engineering and stunning artwork displays. The Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre is a 45,000 square foot indoor attraction that...
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Tiverton Museum
Explore the museum’s large, outstanding collections and trace the fascinating history of Mid Devon. The displays include the ‘Tivvy Bumper’ GWR steam engine, local industries (particularly lace making), farm waggons and the history of agriculture, and the every day home life of Mid Devon folk. Museum Opening Times ...
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Brixham Heritage Museum
Brixham Museum & History Society was founded in December 1957 to record, preserve and promote the story of our historic town and its people. In 1999, the members voted to change the Society name to include the word 'Heritage'. The society is a registered charity, number 306633. Without donations, we would not be able to ...
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Dartmoor Prison Museum - Princetown
Unlocking the history of one of England's most famous prisons, Dartmoor Prison Museum reflects the heritage of HMP Dartmoor from Prisoner of War Depot to the present day. The interesting collection of artefacts provides a unique insight into prison life both past and present. ...
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Museum of Dartmoor Life - Oakhampton
The Dartmoor Life museum - shows the various stories of Dartmoor people's lives, their work and its influence in shaping Dartmoor. Monday - Friday 10.15am to 4.15pm. Saturday 10.15am to 1pm.
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Fairlynch Museum - Salterton
Fairlynch occupies an imposing position on a bank overlooking the junction of Fore Street and Marine Parade. It is one of the very few thatched museums in the UK. The building is a typical example of a 'marine cottage orné' and is Grade II listed. Built by a local shipowner Matthew Yeates around 1811, the house celebrates its...
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Exmouth Museum
Exmouth Museum is situated in Sheppards Row, off Exeter Road in former town council stables and adjoining cottage. A treasure-house of objects relating to old Exmouth, the museum features a 1930's living room and a Victorian kitchen. Wartime Exmouth and the maritime and natural history of the Exe Estuary are explored along with...
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Dartmouth Museum
Dartmouth Museum is a small, fascinating and interesting museum housed in an atmospheric old merchant's house, built in approximately 1640. Opening Times Summer (April - November) Sunday & Monday ...
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Cascades Tropical Adventure Pool - Braunton
Go wild in Cascades Tropical Adventure Pool and have hours of fun on the big blue slide and water rapids. Enjoy the great outdoors with the adventure play, beach activities and more or challenge the family to a game of football on the playing fields.
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Riverside Leisure Centre - Exeter
We have a wide range of leisure facilities and activities that are suitable for everybody, whatever your age or ability. We really have something for everyone! Whether you want to improve your health and fitness, try a new activity or simply find an enjoyable way to spend your leisure...
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Waves Leisure Pool - Torquay
No matter what the weather it's great fun for all the family! With its unique sloping floor, water heated to 29°, flume, wave machine and friendly, qualified lifeguards you are guaranteed an enjoyable time. You will be spoilt for choice with the range of Activities we have on offer that include our famous Fun Sessions with...
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North Devon Leisure Centre - Barnstaple
We have a wide range of leisure facilities and activities that are suitable for everybody, whatever your age or ability. We really have something for everyone! Whether you want to improve your health and fitness, try a new activity or simply find an enjoyable way to spend your leisure time, our friendly and helpful team are...
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Bovey Tracey Swimming Pool - Newton Abbott
The Pool is a 25 metre "open air" heated pool. There is also a Toddler Pool which is maintained at a constant 85 degrees. Sessions Adult £3.20 Junior (15 years & under) £2.20 OAP £2.20 Student (with ID card) £2.20 ...
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Chudleigh Lido - Chudleigh Norton Abbott
SOLAR HEATED OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL POOL OPENING at 2pm on 21st May for the 2011 season Available for private hire - book early to avoid disappoinment. Low Chlorine Water, Lifeguards, All Weather Shelter, BBQ, Solar Heated Pool & Reasonable Rates. Charges Adults £3.50 Concessions (child under...
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Kingsteignton Swimming Pool
Heated 25m pool Heated toddler pool Changing and shower facilities Refreshments Fundraising events Member Non Member Adult £1.80 £3.80 Junior £1.00 £2.60 ...
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Mount Wise Swimming Pool - Plymouth
Open air swimming pool in Plymouth. Opening times: May 28th - Sept 30th: Mon - Sun: 10:00am - 6:00pm July 1st - 30th August: Mon - Fri: 10:00am - 6:00pm (Late Opening in good weather 10:00pm) Sat & Sun: 10:00am - 6:00pm
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Teignmouth Lido
The Teignmouth Lido Outdoor Heated Pool is popular with locals and visitors to the area. The pool is located at the end of the Den promenade and within walking distance from Teignmouth train station.
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Topsham Pool - Exeter
Topsham Swimming Pool is at the heart of the historic and picturesque port of Topsham, near Exeter in Devon. Open from May to September, the pool welcomes locals, visitors, a thriving swimming club and the early morning Nutters. It is heated, can be accessed by a set of tiled steps, and ranges from a 1 metre...
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Chagford Swimming Pool
Chagford Swimming Pool was opened in 1934, dug by hand by local residents on land entrusted to the village by the Hayter-Hames family. It is the largest open-air, fresh-water swimming pool in the south west. Should it ever cease to be maintained and used as a public pool, the land would revert to the family. The pool is fed...
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Tinside Lido - Plymouth
Open air outdoors swimming lido in Plymouth. Opening times: May 28th - Sept 30th: Mon - Fri: 10:00am - 6:00pm Sat & Sun: 10:00am - 6:00pm July 1st - 30th August: Mon - Fri: 10:00am 6:00pm (Late Opening in good weather 10:00pm) Sat & Sun: 10:00am - 6:00pm
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Jump Indoor Play Centre - Plymouth
Plymouth Jump has a fantastic play-frame, an enormous inflatable, an indoor football pitch and a zone just for toddlers. At 16,000 sq feet it is the largest dedicated indoor soft play centre in the South West! We also offer themed party rooms, a café and different activities every day. Play Times Admissions ...
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Monsters Mansion - Tiverton
Monsters Mansion is an indoor soft play and party centre. You can bring your children and pay to play, whilst you enjoy a full lunch or simply a speciality fair trade coffee in our stylish cafe or outdoor fully enclosed area. Or why not book a party for your child to remember, whereby we provide everything needed and take the stress out of...
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Drakes Den - Plymouth
Welcome to Plymouth's Newest Soft Play Centre. Drakes Den Unit 22 Drake Mill Business Park Estover Road, Estover Plymouth Devon
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Sunny Day Play - Paignton
Indoor play and soft play centre in Paignton. Sunny Day Play is a family business situated in central Paignton, close to the bus station, railway station and the shops.
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Harlequinns Leisure - Bude
Open all year round we offer entertainment for all the family, whatever the weather. Harlequinns boasts one of the biggest Playzones for children in the South West. 'Screamers' has six fun packed levels. We also have ten lanes of ten pin bowling, the centre comes ALIVE at night with glow bowling, disco lights and funky music!
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Waie 2 Play - Crediton
You are always welcome at the Waie Inn – the home of great food, beers and wine, along with the exceptional facilities to help you relax, unwind and enjoy this beautiful part of rural Devon. Children's indoor play barn now open. 10am till 6pm every day. Only £3.50 per 2hour session per child...
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Exeter's Underground Passages - Exeter
Discover medieval passageways that stretch under the city's streets at this visitor attraction in the heart of the city centre. Entry prices Adult £5.50 Child £4.00 Concession £4.50 Family ( Up to 2 adults and up to 3 children ) £17.00 For information with respect to group visits, please call:...
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St Nicholas Priory - Exeter
Adorned with quality replica furniture and painted in the bright colours of the period, the Priory is presented as the 1602 home of the wealthy Hurst family. The display of Elizabethan items from the city's collection, the addition of modern amenities and new interpretation allows greater access to the Priory and gives a wonderful insight...
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Watersmeet - Lynmouth
Don't miss Dramatic stretch of the South West Coast Path One of Britain's deepest river gorges Setting for an Edwardian tea-room and gardens Haven for butterflies, otters, birds and salmon Iron Age hill forts to explore at Countisbury and Myrtleberry Exmoor Base Camp - a budget place to stay for groups
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Jurassic Coast - Seaton
The Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site is England's first natural World Heritage Site - it is known as The Jurassic Coast. It covers 95 miles of truly stunning coastline from East Devon to Dorset, with rocks recording 185 million years of the Earth's history. World Heritage status was achieved because of the site's...
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Tore Abbey - Torquay
Welcome to the heart of Torquay – past, present and future. Imagine the silent prayers of the Abbey’s medieval "White Canons". Picture the opulent lifestyle of the Cary family who transformed the Abbey into a fine country home. Today you can experience the many lives of Torre Abbey and experience its place, still...
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Arlington Court
Arlington Court is an unexpected jewel: a complete family estate. The intimate Regency house contains treasures for all tastes, from model ships to shells, all collected by the Chichesters. Offering incident and contrast, the 19th-century picturesque garden is a perfect place to explore, picnic or play. The walled kitchen garden provides...
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Killerton - Exeter
Would you give away your family home for your political beliefs? Sir Richard Acland did just this with his estate, at 2,590 hectares (6,400 acres) one of the largest the Trust has acquired (includes 20 farms and 200-plus cottages). Killerton House, built in 1778–9, brings to life generations of the Aclands, one of Devon's oldest...
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Overbecks Museum and Garden - Salcombe
One of the most fascinating and exotic gardens in the South West; explore the banana garden, meander through the towering purple echiums or just relax beneath palms and soak up the spectacular panorama across miles of beautiful coastline and estuary. Continue your journey of discovery into the Edwardian house of Otto Overbeck to see his...
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Tenpin Plymouth
When it comes to bowling at Plymouth Barbican, we're the experts. At Tenpin you'll find plenty of lanes where you can show off your strike to your friends, family or colleagues. We offer children, teen and adult parties, corporate celebrations, great nights out and cures for boredom, as well as tasty food and refreshing drinks from our Beach...
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Tenpin Exeter
When it comes to bowling at Exeter, we're the experts. At Tenpin you'll find plenty of lanes where you can show off your strike to your friends, family or colleagues. We offer children, teen and adult parties, corporate celebrations, great nights out and cures for boredom, as well as tasty food and refreshing drinks from our Beach Road...
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AMF Bowling Torquay
Looking for somewhere to take family, friends or colleagues for a fun yet active trip out? At AMF Bowling we offer a safe and exciting environment for kids and adults alike with bumpers and ramps for younger members, plus a range of fun filled activities for older children and adults. Bowling has never been so fun! Bowling Prices ...
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Plymouth Pavillions Ice Rink
Get your skates on and hurry down to our Ice Rink. It's a fun way to get fit and a great activity for all the family. We offer a number of activities on the ice including; Ice Mobility, Hockey and Figure Skating. We strongly recommend booking in advance as sessions can sell out, particularly at weekends and during holiday time. ...
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The Rock Centre - Chudleigh
ROCK CLIMBING, ABSEILING, CAVING IN DEVON Outdoors activity centre. DISCOUNT PRICES ARE AVAILABLE TO GROUPS OF FOUR OR MORE AT THE FOLLOWING RATES: £10 per head for one hour £20 per head for two hours £20 per head per half day (3 hours) ie. 3rd hour = FREE £40 per head...
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River Link - Dartmouth
Full day excursion. Steam & Cruise is the perfect day out if you have children as it has ultimate flexibility - you decide what train and cruise to go on! Travel on the steam railway from Paignton to Kingswear, then cross the River Dart on our foot passenger ferry to Dartmouth, where you board one of our boats for a circular 1...
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Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway
The scenery is breathtaking, along the spectacular English Riviera Geopark coast line, to the picturesque station at Churston, then on through the wooded slopes of Long Wood bordering the Dart Estuary to Kingswear. This is one of the finest heritage steam railway journeys anywhere in Europe. Fares Kingswear ...
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Pecorama Indoor Model Railway - Beer
The headquarters or PECO, located in a most wonderful coastal part of Devon, has not unnaturally attracted visitors over the years and so it is that the site has become one of the country's most important tourist attractions. The Exhibition of model railways is there to inspire you and technical advice is on hand from one of our...
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Seaton Tramway
Seaton Tramway operates narrow gauge heritage trams between Seaton, Colyford and Colyton in East Devon's glorious Axe Valley, travelling alongside the River Axe estuary through two nature reserves and giving an unrivalled view of the abundant wading bird life. Destination Adult Concessions (Seniors & Students) ...
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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway - Parracombe
Come and enjoy the enchanting world of Woody Bay Station where you can board our narrow gauge train for a trip back in time on the Legendary Lynton & Barnstaple Railway. You might just see our resident buzzard flying overhead or perhaps a hare or sometimes even a deer as you experience the sights of heather- covered hills and...
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Devon Railway Centre - Tiverton
Devon Railway Centre is a popular Devon tourist attraction which offers a unique railway experience and boasts a host of attractions in one location. We offer an interactive fun filled day out. Our railways give unlimited train rides around the centre and opportunities for you to become involved! Children can clip the tickets and wave the flag to...
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South Devon Railway - Buckfastleigh
The South Devon Railway is one of Devon’s and the West Country’s best loved tourist attractions and is the longest established steam railway in the south west. It is a seven mile former Great Western Railway branch line, built in 1872, which runs along the stunning valley of the River Dart between Buckfastleigh and...
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Bicton Park Gardens - Budleigh Salterton
Spanning nearly 300 years of horticultural history, these magnificent gardens are set in East Devon's picturesque Otter Valley, between the ancient city of Exeter and southwest England's Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The superbly landscaped park combines 18th century tranquillity with modern amenities to provide all year round...
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Becky Falls Woodland Park - Newton Abbot
No visit to Devon would be complete without a day at Dartmoor’s famous Becky Falls, where there really is something for everyone to enjoy. Set within a spectacular ancient valley, the Falls have been attracting visitors for over 100 years and today offers a fantastic, value-packed day out for all age groups, both young and old...
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Haldon Forest Park - Kennford
Whether you want a quiet gentle stroll or an exhilarating mountain biking experience, there’s something for you at Haldon Forest Park. 3,500 acres of woodland just fifteen minutes from Exeter. Things to do Walks and all-ablility trails Cycling Horse riding Playing Volunteering Events How much does it...
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Exeter Sculpture Walk
The Campus of the University of Exeter is, by common consent, the most beautiful in England. Over the years, as the University has grown, every effort has been made to maintain and enhance its natural beauty, the fine arboretum and many beautiful shrubs and other plants which visitors now come from all over the world to ...
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Rock Garden Caves and Nursery - Chudleigh
Welcome to the website of the Rock Gardens, set in the picturesque setting of the old Palace Quarry. There are about 8 acres of wild gardens, ponds, a rock walk with lovely views from the top, a small, but attractive illuminated cave with interesting formations and a traditional nursery all for...
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Burrow Farm Gardens - Axminster
East Devon's secret garden is situated in the idyllic countryside between Axminster & Honiton. The 10 acre garden has colour throughout the year from the spring flowers through to the stunning Azaleas and Rhododendrons in May. Visit in late summer to see the new Anniversary Garden created to celebrate 50 years of Burrow Farm Gardens. East...
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Blackpool Sands - Dartmouth
Blackpool Sands, set in a sheltered bay surrounded by evergreens and pines, is one of South Devon's most beautiful natural treasures. An award-winning privately managed family beach with turquoise blue sea giving it an almost Mediterranean feel. A shingle beach, as are all the main beaches in...
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Canonteign Falls - Exeter
Home to England’s highest waterfall, descending a staggering 220 ft, Canonteign Falls is a breathtaking Devon attraction, and a wonderful day out for all the family. Situated within Dartmoor National Park, in the heart of Devon’s Teign Valley, the waterfalls tumble down ancient rock formations to meet the tranquil lakes below,...
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River Dart Country Park - Newton Abbot
Located in the Dartmoor National Park the River Dart Country Park has an award winning campsite and is open daily from Easter to the end of September for fun and adventurous days out for families. Set in 90 acres, with lakes, parkland and woods with the majestic River Dart flowing through the Park it is the ideal place to stay or visit....
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China Blue - Totnes
Our Ceramic Studio is the largest of its kind in the South West and offers a fantastic range of pottery to choose from. You could paint a magical fairy castle or a galloping horse, a fierce robot or a devon duck or put your name to any of a vast range of tableware to suit any occasion. Open 7 days a week. Free parking Mon-Sat 0900...
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ClayArt - Plymouth
ClayArt is the Paint Your Own Pottery Studio on Plymouth's Barbican; a fun place where you can just pop in and paint your own designs onto blank ceramics, which we glaze and fire for you. It's great fun for all ages and absolutely no experience is required. Although we are a 'drop-in' studio you are very welcome to make a reservation...
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Paignton Pier
Great Amusements with the Latest Machines, Mega Slide, Crazy Golf, Beach Shop, Orbiter Dodgems, Cafe, Takeaway, Ice Cream, Rock and Sweet Shop, Ten Pin Bowling, Trampolines, Bouncy Castle, Snack Bar, Seafood Kiosk, Fresh Donuts, Burgers and Chips, Home Made Fudge Shop, Shooting Gallery, Remote Control Cars and Games for all...
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Cockington Court - Torquay
Just a mile from Torquay seafront, historic Cockington Court is nestled within 460 acres of country park and is home to a growing number of skilled craftsmen – watch them as they work and perhaps indulge in a spot of retail therapy in their studios and galleries.
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The Market House Inn - Cullompton
Family Pub in Cullompton, Devon. Indoor and Outdoor children's play areas. We specialise in children's birthday parties, Kiddies Disco and Karaoke. Good Food, excellent wines and well kept Real Ale for well behaved parents. Dog friendly Beer Garden and Disabled Facilities. An excellent place to break your journey, North or South, just minutes...
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Exeter Segways Paintball and Laser
Exeter Segways The laser tag at Exeter Laser is played on almost exactly the same atmospheric territory as the paintball so the only element missing is the bruises! The harmless infra red rays that the weapons fire are ideal for registering instant hits and providing a zero contact combat experience! Features in the landscape to interact with...
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Hartland Abbey And Gardens - Bideford
Only one mile from Hartland Quay, Hartland Abbey lies across a narrow, sheltered valley which winds its way to the spectacular Atlantic Coast. Within a designated ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ visitors may wander around the beautiful gardens and grounds...
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Fizz Pop Science Parties
Fizz Pop Science Parties are a fabulous way of making your child birthday a special one. Sometimes people start of thinking a science party just cant be fun?? can it...? Well every person that has a Fizz Pop Party has left with a big smile on there face. Email us or call us and we can let you know some of the fun experiments and demonstrations we...
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Pixies Paint & Play - Teignmouth
Pixies Paint and play has soft play for under 6 years old, pottery painting, decopatch, fabric painting and glass frosting. Pixies has been open since september 2011 , the opening times are Monday - Saturday 10-4pm.
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Play Planet
An indoor soft play centre for ages 0-11 near Launceston. Plenty to keep the kids entertained including ball pools, slides, rollers and a dedicated toddler area. We also have a cafe serving ground coffee and freshly made food and snacks. Looking for a party venue? All sizes catered for including private hire. Why not join us on Monday...
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Hyperspace indoor Play Café
Open 6 days a week, we welcome all. Our main play equipment is aimed at under 5s, and we have other family entertainment for older siblings. Join one of our regular parent and toddler sessions or play at our open sessions. see website for details, as times change seasonally! We are open Mon & Tues 9am-2pm Wed CLOSED Thurs-Sat 9am-5pm ...
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Funky Frog's Play Pad
Funky Frog's Pay Pad in based in the seaside town of Dawlish, we are a family owned soft play café and activity hub for children aged between 0-10. We have a 2 tier soft pay area for your little froglets to hop, run, slide and jump around and a relaxed café for you to sit back, keep a watchful eye, all whilst enjoying a lovely cuppa...
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The Okey Cokey - Okehampton
Okehamptons only soft play area with a great selection of equipment offering great meals and hours of fun for your children. £4 Mon-Fri - £4.50 Sat/Sun 9.30am-6pm (Term Times); 9am-6pm (Weekends & School Holidays) 1 year to 12 years
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Bear Feet Playcentre - Exceter
• Large Play Frame including large Astra Slide and Tube Slide • Ball Pit with Ball Volcano, Large seperate sports area. • Seperate Baby and Toddler areas for under 4's and dedicated baby changing facilities. • Restaurant with comfort seating and healthy eating menu • FREE private car parking • FREE Adult and under 1's...
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Quasar Torquay
Quasar Torquay provides a simple laser tag gaming arena ideal for beginners to the game. The premise is simple: you don a light vest and laser phasor and try to hit your targets more than they hit you! Sounds easy, right? Only there's a lot of firepower loose in there with you… Essentially next generation hide and seek, kids over 6 use...
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House of Marbles
House of Marbles Explore the 4000 year history of glass, learn how glass is made and view master craft works from over the centuries, then watch them at work over an elevated view platform! Plus hit the retro button for mum and dad (and nan and grandad!) and look through the collection of board games, marble games and bagatelles from the early...
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Braunton and District Museum
Braunton and District Museum is housed in the Bakehouse Centre which was specially converted from a former bakehouse and two cottages. We understand that the Museum staff are very welcoming and offer a guided tour if you fancy or you can pick up a printed guide. The collections at the Museum reflects the early beginnings of Braunton with...
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Mortehoe Museum
Mortehoe Museum located in a Grade II listed barn at the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Heritage Coast and within the Mortehoe Conservation Area is definitely worth a visit. A veritable treasure chest of historical memorabilia., the gallery offers a historical cameo of life in this coastal setting and a presentation of...
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Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon has collections and displays that cover the natural and human history of North Devon. Highlights include the Tarka Gallery, the Story of North Devon and the Regimental Collection of the Royal Devon Yeomanry. The museum includes a Gift Shop, Tearoom, Tourist Information and Visitor Reception and with a...
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Clyston Mill
Historic working watermill in a beautiful riverside setting with hands-on activities that will be certain to engage the kids. Grain is still ground here to make flour and you can discover more about what life would have been like for the miller, explore the mill and complete the childrens trail. Admission: Adult: £3.60 Child:...
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Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery has permanent galleries with extensive collections in fine art, decorative art, human history (including archaeology and world cultures) and natural history. Print off a family gallery trail from the website to help you explore. There are also hundreds of events and activities throughout the year for...
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Thelma Hulbert Gallery
The Thelma Hulbert Gallery encourages everyone to get creative! As well as art on the walls, there is a learning room, activity trolley and loads of activities and workshops for families. You can choose whether to take your finished art work home or display it in the gallery for other visitors to admire. There is a shop and cafe in this...
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Torquay Museum
Torquay Museum is a family-friendly museum with games, quizzes and trails plus blockbuster summer exhibitions designed to engage children and adults alike. Travel back through 400 million years of time, hunt down the clues in the spooky Curse of the Mummys Hand game, crack the secret code on the Explorers Trail, and detect your way through the...
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The Keep Military Museum
The Keep Military Museum is a striking landmark on the Bridport Road in Dorchester. Completed in 1879, it was designed to resemble a Norman Castle, and is built of Portland stone, which gives it a white appearance. The museum exists to present and preserve the history and artefacts of the Regiments of Devonshire and Dorset whilst promoting...
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Splashdown Quaywest Waterpark
Splashdown Quaywest Waterpark is a superb location for some splashtastic fun with the family, with stunning views over South Devon’s beautiful Tor Bay. For thrill seekers they've the heart stopping plummet the Devil's Drop, and terrifically tumbling tyre rides that'll have you literally hanging onto the edge of your tyre, plus the Wild...
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Dartmouth Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool
Dartmouth Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool may not be big and flash but it's a treat in the heat with plenty of splash for your cash! This is a really child and family friendly heated outdoor swim facility which is open May through September almost daily for a relaxing dip or a mad splash about, entirely up to you! There's plenty of room but no lane...
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Meadowlands
Meadowlands offers 2 indoor heated pools one for serious swimming and development, plus one with fabulous flume slide, river rapids and interactive water play fun features for children! Oooh which one are you going to pick?! Well the honest answer is that you should really do both, with one as the reward for the other! Remember that it's not all...
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Buckland Abbey
Buckland Abbey is set within a beautiful estate full of meadows, woodlands, and orchards, and has over 700 years of history to discover, which you can do with the help of children’s quiz and trail, plus a number of other family activities for inside and outdoors. The Abbey is part house and part museum, with a magnificent Great Barn that...
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Crownhill Fort
Crownhill Fort is the best preserved of Lord Palmerston’s Ring of Fire which surrounded Plymouth in Victorian times, dramatically protecting the Royal Dockyard at Devonport from fierce French attack! The largest and most original of Plymouth's forts, Crownhill occupies one of the highest points in the city and offers great views, but is...
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Torquays Dinosaur World
Torquays Dinosaur World brings dinosaurs and their worlds to life! See amazing life-like dinosaurs, learn about their lives, uncover incredible fossils, enjoy the family quiz and even sit on a dinosaur! For the entry price, you get a Paleo Pass, a season ticket that allows the named holders unlimited re-entry during the life of the pass for a...
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Rock and Rapid Adventure Centre
Rock and Rapid Adventures are based in North Devon. Our Aim is to provide a quality bespoke service to our clients as well as offering exciting and safe activities ideal for active families and teenagers. We have our own accommodation in North Devon and provide many activities such as: Climbing, Abseiling, High Ropes and Canyoning, on land. Plus...
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The Barn Indoor Climbing Wall
The Barn Indoor Climbing Wall The bouldering all takes place on one huge wooden boulder, which can host up to 100 bouldering problems with a natural style rock features. There are basic bouldering sections ideal for beginners but also vertical walls, slabs, grooves, small ledges, serious overhangs and a deep roof section! So there’s...
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Clip n Climb Exeter
Clip n Climb Exeter is a brilliant introduction to climbing for children with all the challenge of proper bouldering and low level climbing but coated in bright colours, fun concepts, novelty grips and more! Climb commando style on the Jungle Gym, Test your resolve and determination on Inflated, take the Speed Climbing challenge, reach new...
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The Boulder Bunker
Bouldering is a lower height form of climbing typically limited to a height of 4.5m. There are no ropes, just deep foam matting below the walls to help prevent injury from falling. No need for special equipment or instruction, you simply have a go. At this centre there is a bouldering wall dominates the main hall, plus you will find 10.5m of...
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Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre
Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre Get outdoors and active. Come to Haven Banks and try paddling a canoe on the river, or climbing our 23 metre tower and jumping off it! Yes, you can abseil down or do our power fan Descent: it’s like a bungee jump. We also do sailing and windsurfing at the centre and on the Exe Estuary. If you fancy...
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Keypitts Quads
Keypitts Quads have a large range of Quads to cater for everyone from 6 years and upwards. Suzuki 50cc for the little ones, Yamaha 50cc and 80cc for the younger riders, moving up to the 90cc Hondas for the teenagers and of course the 125cc Yamaha Breeze for the adults! You will receive a full safety brief from one of their instructors before...
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Tree Surfers
Tree Surfers is a place for family adventure. Come as a family or drop the kids off for a day of adventure on one of our Kids Go Wild days (specific dates only.) Book online, give us a call or just drop in to take part in any of the activities. Test your limits on the tree top high ropes trail with zip wires, tarzan swings and ropes bridges. If...
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Battlefield LIVE Torbay
Battlefield Live Torbay is an authentic styled combat play experience using cool military grade infra red gaming guns! Their custom built 3 acre outdoor arena is specially landscaped to provide a mixture of challenging game maps and gaming options. Admission: First hour: Adults £15 Under 16s and students £10 Discounted...
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The Quay Climbing Centre
There are loads of ways for young climbers to get into the sport and the fully equipped family taster sessions here are ideal for introducing youngsters aged 7 and over where you have a go with them and increase their confidence. Plus there are their climbing clubs: The Monquays is for smaller kids and The Youth Club is for older ones, plus...
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Sea Kayak Devon
Sea Kayak Devon will take you and your family on an exciting journey along the stunning south Devon coastline. This is the perfect activity for kids and adults alike! There are plenty of nice sheltered bays and coves for novices, no experience at all is required, just a bit of water confidence and all necessary equipment is provided. You will...
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Dragon Archery
Dragon Archery
offers you the opportunity to learn the ancient skill of archery under expert tuition and supervision with themed archery ranges and moving targets such as dinosaurs, orcs and wolves.
They cater mainly for amateurs and have bows suitable for all ages from 8+.
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Saddles and Paddles
Saddles and Paddles is positioned on the canal at Exeter Quay and near a traffic free cycle route Exe Estuary Trail, making it an ideal location to bike or paddle from on your active family day out! They specialise in family cycling and have a range of equipment such as child seats and trailers are available to allow families to cycle together. ...
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Devon Activities
Devon Activities is located in the heart of the South West and offers a variety of activities for different ages. The staff are energetic, flexible and open minded who are happy to help develop participant skills when catering for a family group. If you are looking for something a little different or the kids want to progress their climbing from...
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Go Segway
Go Segway is set in the extensive Haldon Forest providing a unique way to enjoy the woodland tracks and trails for kids and adults alike. All tours are suitable for beginners as full training is provided and allow you to take in the amazing views that the forest has to offer. The Standard Tour gives you at least half an hour on a play trail, or...
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Roadford Lake Country Park
Roadford Lake Country Park With over 730 acres of water, Roadford Lake is a spectacular lake set on the edge of Dartmoor between Okehampton and Launceston offering a wide range of activities both on and off the water. There is plenty to do at this scenic lake including miles of walks, cycle trails, a children's play area, interactive visitor...
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Bowling at Lets Go
Bowling at Let's Go! They have fully computerised bowling lanes, with the handy bumpers and ramps for the younger children. They offer free shoe hire with all sizes being available and have a wide selection of bowling balls to ensure all players can select the correct ball, ranging from 6 to 16 pounds. Now also offering laser tag in a custom...
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The Venue Bude - Bowling
Located in Bude, North Cornwall, we are Cornwall’s premier all weather attraction! We boast 10 lanes of quality ten pin bowling, 4 floors of fun in our massive softplay, a fully licensed bar with all of your favourite drinks and ‘The Venue Snack Bar’ for all your catering needs! We know you will enjoy your day out...
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The Dartmoor Mystery Treasure Trail
Hunt for the answers to the clues on the Dartmoor Mystery self guided themed Treasure Trail. The directions on this Driving and Walking Trail will lead you on a 45 mile driving route and include 2 miles of walking at different locations around Dartmoor. Allow yourself around 5 hours to complete this Trail. In this time you’ll be...
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Curious About Plymouth
Curious About Plymouth gives an exciting glimpse into what makes this historic maritime city what it is. Our two unique walks can be enjoyed separately, or joined together to form one longer walk, depending upon available time and energy! They will expand your knowledge, entertain and challenge you, and help you to stay mentally and physically...
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Curious About Exeter
Curious About Exeter gives an entertaining glimpse into what makes this fascinating Devon city what it is. Whether you're a resident or visiting for the first time, we will show you things you wouldn’t previously have noticed, as well as the obvious places. Our two unique walks can be enjoyed separately, or joined together to form one...
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The Torquay Mystery Treasure Trail
There’s plenty to discover for all the family on the Torquay self-guided mystery themed Treasure Trail. Clear directions will lead you around a fixed walking route making the most of Torquay’s wonderful coastal setting. You’ll be solving clues as you go - they are written so that the whole family can get involved. There are...
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Dartmouth Steam Rail and River Boat Co
The Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway is a great day out for the family. With excellent views on the way and stops at Goodrington and Churston, this lovely way of travelling can be combined with a short ferry ride over to Dartmouth, the quaint and historic naval town. Once in Dartmouth there are lots of other exciting things to do and see!...
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Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway
Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway is probably the best and most exciting, way to travel between the historic and picturesque towns of Lynton and Lynmouth. The whole family will love the thrilling vertical journey from Lynmouth, nestled at the foot of the cliffs, to Lynmouth, which is perched 500 feet (152m) above! Enjoy stunning views of the...
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The Golden Hind at Brixham
The Golden Hind at Brixham is a full sized replica of one of the most iconic ships from the age of exploration being a feature of this picturesque harbour since 1964 and has a long history of screen appearances. See and feel the Captain's and Officers' cabins, how up to 60 men slept below decks, the weapons, tools, cannons, artefacts from the...
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Plymouth Miniature Steam
Plymouth Miniature Steam offers a charming and traditional day out for families with kids of all ages, also ideal for bringing grandparents and friends along for a satisfying little jaunt on the rails. The double circuit ground level track, over half a mile in length, caters for 31/2, 5 and 71/4 gauge rolling stock. Admission: Rides for the...
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Survival Laser Tag
This is the real deal for laser tag, with an authentic outdoor arena that doubles up as the paintball zone, so you've got all the same features as the grown ups have. Plus the kids can get into the camo overalls and make up provided plus full face safety goggle and really get into both the mood and the tree line! It's the same principle as...
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Beer Heights Light Railway
Beer Heights Light Railway first opened to the public on the 14 July 1975, is considered by many to be the finest 7.25 inch gauge railway in Britain, and is part of Pecorama, which is located high on the hillside above the village of Beer and is quite famous, dontcherknow! A ride on the railway offers wonderful views over Lyme Bay to distant...
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Plym Valley Railway
At Plym Valley Railway, we have rebuilt a 1.5 mile section of the ex Great Western branch line from Marsh Mills to Plym Bridge. The line used to run from Tavistock Junction, just outside of Plymouth, to Launceston. It is a heritage railway centre where we are preserving steam and diesel locomotives, carriages, wagons, and other historic...
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The Ilfracombe Princess Cruises
provides spectacular wildlife and coastal cruises aboard the Ilfracombe Princess which is one of the most technologically advanced passenger vessels in the UK. The seals cruise, departing from Ilfracombe harbour takes you pass Brandy Cove, Breakneck Point, Fresh Waterfalls, Lee Village, Bull Point Lighthouses, Rockham Bay and more and regularly...
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Ilfracombe Sea Safari
Ilfracombe Sea Safari provides trips that are suitable for all ages and great fun. The boats are 10 meter Humber RIBs, which although they will take you at speeds of 20 knots, also have exceptional stability, making them suitable even for those who don’t normally travel well on boats. Search for seals, dolphins and porpoises against the...
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Decoy Country Park
Decoy Country Park provides an opportunity to enjoy formal playing fields and a large children's play area with a seasonal water play feature which operates from the May Bank Holiday through to the end of September. The water play offers sprays and jets, tipping bucket and more besides: a great way to cool off after working up a sweat on all...
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Rock Park
Rock Park offers active kids a skatepark and adventure play area with swings, slides, sandpit and several cool climbing frames. You can also enjoy a sports ground, tennis courts and bowling greens with a bit of advance arrangement, should they happen to be your thing! Well maintained loos are a bonus too so even with kids who are potty...
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Simmons Park
Simmons Park, which also encompasses Kempley Meadows, boasts a few great little adventure play areas with a good range of sturdy equipment great for physical development and active fun. The swings and slides plus lower level equipment is suitable for toddlers upwards but there are also significant climbing frames etc which will keep the older...
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Wistlandpound
Wistlandpound Reservoir has been carefully developed into a countryside site with wheelchair and pushchair accessible trails, activity equipment and sensory stimulating interpretation facilities. These enable people of all abilities to discover and enjoy Wistlandpound. Wistlandpound Discovery Centre in it's listed building has been tastefully...
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The Den
The Den is a Green Flag Awarded park close to the seafront at Teignmouth with a large, award winning childrens play area, a multi use games area, adventure golf course facility, a food kiosk and cafe, football pitches and an array of beautiful floral displays. The large childrens play area has a wet play feature so remember to have towels handy!...
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West Hoe Park
West Hoe Park is a park with a large childrens play area, a miniature railway and putting green, crazy golf, trampolines, merry-go-round and bouncy castle. The playground has a wheelchair roundabout, accessible swing seat, cone climber, dragonfly see-saw and multi-play unit plus there is a Secret Garden with wooden climbing features dotted...
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Bicclescombe Park
The traditional adventure playground features sturdy outdoor play equipment suited in range to children between 2 and 12 years old. There are plenty of gentle nature strolls and space to run about in for exercise, while the Victorian floral bedding area and working corn mill provide potentially educational distractions. There are 7 tennis...
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Berry Head National Nature Reserve
Berry Head National Nature Reserve stands at the Southern tip of Tor Bay with cliffs reaching 60 metres (20 feet) high! An exceptional location for wildlife, from rare plants and insects to the guillemot colony a thousand strong. Keep an eye out for the small blue butterfly, several orchid species and the white rock rose. You can also see...
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Lydford Gorge
Bring your outdoorsy munchkins to witness the deepest natural gorge in the South West, boasting a spectacular 30m waterfall - that's 90 feet! You can also enjoy the kids' playground and search for the woodland sculptures hidden in the undergrowth… but beware: some of them are fashioned as giant bugs, so be prepared for a little shrieking...
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Bigbury on Sea Beach
This blue flag awarded beach is a perfect spot for a family day out, with safe swimming away from the river, on the gently shelving sands. Canoeing and windsurfing are popular here and when the tide is out you often see kite buggies swinging around the sands of the bay. At high tides you are able to visit Burgh Island via sea tractor, a...
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Thurlestone Sands
Thurlestone Sands, with its wide sandy beach is one of several locally owned by the National Trust and attracts both families and water sports enthusiasts. The wide sandy beach is backed by a nature reserve where rare and exciting birds have been spotted. Those preferring exercise to sunbathing can take off along the South Devon Coastal Path...
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Dawlish Warren Beach
A stunning location with clear Blue Flag Awarded seas on three sides and a wide beach, which at low tide connects to a large sandbank called Pole Sand. The beach stretches down from Warren point to Langstone Rock, an extraordinary landmark of new red sandstone standing 15 metres high! Lifeguard cover is May to September. Please always ensure...
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Westward Ho! Beach
Named and indeed built after Charles Kingsley's 1855 novel this is a sandy beach backing onto a pebble ridge, with excellent swimming in Blue Flagged waters and exploring to be had. Also offers kite sports (01395 222551) and surfing opportunities, as well as amusement arcades and a putting green. Lifeguard cover is May to September but please...
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Saunton Sands
Famous to the kids as the backdrop to Robbie William's 'Angels' track, this is three miles of golden sand backed by Braunton Burrows, the UK's largest dune system. The water on the west facing shore shelves gently into the beach making it a good shallow spot for novice surfers, but anything beyond paddling is not advised particularly at the...
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Woolacombe Sands
One of Devon's best loved summer destinations with wide sands for beach games, dunes for hide and seek, and rock pools for marine life. There's a lighthouse on Lundy island visible from the beach and you can get a boat trip out there from nearby Ilfracombe. There's also the National Trust headland at Morte Point where you can get a tractor...
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Durdle Door Beach
Durdle Door is one of the most photographed landmarks along the Jurassic Coast because of the rock arch in the sea, formed as a result of the softer rocks being eroded away behind the hard limestones, allowing the sea to punch through them. Eventually the arch will collapse to leave a sea stack such as those that can be seen at Ladram Bay in...
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Tunnels Beaches
Hand carved in the 1820s, these 4 tunnels provide a truly unique experience that's almost guaranteed to excite the kids' imaginations! The local community developed the tunnels by hand and transformed their sleepy spot into a top tourist destination! The tunnels lead down to sandy beaches and a Victorian Tidal Bathing Pool, how exciting for kids...
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Slapton Sands and Torcross Beach
Slapton Sands and Torcross Beach offers a pebbly beach no good for sand castling but it's offset by great water activities at the Torcross end, including surfing, windsurfing and canoeing with lifeguard cover May to September. It's also worth learning the significance of the flags as they offer advice on swimming conditions: you can pick up a...
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Dartington Crystal Glass
Dartington Crystal Glass is a great place to take the kids to experience something a little different, with the chance to see award winning craftsmen at work, and even have a go yourself! When you enter the Factory Experience, you can watch from an elevated platform as hot molten crystal is transformed in to elegant shapes, using an art...
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Quad World
Come to multi award-winning Quad World where everyone can join in the fastest growing sport in the UK and make some epic memories to go back to school with! High octane fun for over 10s, naturally exceeding the thrills of even the best of driving games, so disconnect them from the console and drag them trackside: they'll thank you for it! Never...
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Shilstone Riding Centre
BHS approved Shilstone Rocks Stud and Riding Centre offer a variety of well mannered mounts for friendly and supportive lessons, which are available for wannabe riders from around 5 years old, delivered by experienced professionals. Even beginners are welcome to join their supervised, scenic 1 or 2 hour hacks with mini tuition session, with hat...
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Budleigh Salterton Riding School
The BHS approved Budleigh Salterton Riding School offer a choice of over 50 of well mannered mounts for lessons, which are available from around 4 years upwards and held in their two huge all weather menages with full jumping facilities. Pleasingly scenic hacks on the edge of Woodbury Common plus surrounding heathland plus beach hacks (October to...
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Roylands Riding Stables
BHS approved Roylands Riding Stables feature a fantastic Tiny Trek option which is ideal for your little one's first foray into riding: a 30 minute walk out being led by friendly expert on a lead rein along a quite bridle path with nice views of Croyde Bay as a backdrop, excellent for memorable photos! Opportunities for the more experienced rider...
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Dean Riding Stables
The BHS and ABRS approved Dean Riding Stables offer tuition and escorted hacking for all ages and ability levels, especially welcoming of the novice and the nervous 'from tiny tots to galloping grannies', apparently! So this is the place to get started on your new horsey hobby, with friendly and supportive training on hand. Show jumping training...
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Woolacombe Riding Stables
BHS approved Woolacombe Riding Stables are a British Horse Society and Pony Club approved equestrian centre offering lessons for over 4s. Lunging arena and a full size 20m x 40m outdoor arena for instructing in flat work and jumping. Sandy beach and escorted dune hacking available plus 200 acres of immediate countryside. Admission: ...
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East Devon Riding Academy
East Devon Riding Academy offers an unrivalled approach to learning to ride, where lessons are about far more than just following the bum in front! We strive to provide safe & enjoyable lessons, with an emphasis on building harmonious relationships with the horses & ponies. Specialising in individual lessons or very small groups of...
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Cann Woods Segway
Years in the planning, we have finally found the perfect site Cann Woods 30 Mins From Go Segway Haldon Hill Exeter on the A38, and Yes we have got it right! Fully Off-Road Less people on Tours (max of 6-7 per tour) Free Parking. Dedicated Segway Skills Track(after the tour). Family fun, for all age 10+ Don’t take our word for it,...
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BLACKBURY CAMP
This hillfort in Devon was built during the 4th century BC. It was used by an Iron Age tribal people , probably for several hundred years. Blackbury Camp had impressive ramparts, and the single entrance was protected by a large triangular earthwork or ‘barbican’. Now surrounded by woodland, the...
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HOUND TOR DESERTED MEDIEVAL VILLAGE
The extensive, atmospheric remains of this isolated village lie on the eastern edge of Dartmoor. The settlement consists of a cluster of 13th century stone longhouses – in which the family lived at one end and the animals at the other – on land that was originally farmed in the Bronze Age. Hound Tor was probably...
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GRIMSPOUND
The best known of many prehistoric settlements on Dartmoor, Grimspound dates from the late Bronze Age (about 1450–700 BC). The remains of 24 stone roundhouses survive here, within a massive boundary wall about 150 metres in diameter. There are great views of the site from Hookney Tor...
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LYDFORD CASTLE AND SAXON TOWN
Beautifully sited on the fringe of Dartmoor, Lydford boasts three defensive features. Near the centre is a 13th century tower on a mound, built as a prison. It later became notorious for harsh punishments, with one of its inmates calling it 'the most annoious, contagious and detestable place within this realm'. To the south ...
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KIRKHAM HOUSE, PAIGNTON
This well-preserved late medieval house, built of local stone, lies near the centre of the Devon town of Paignton. It probably belonged to a well-to-do landowning or merchant family, and had a grand hall with space for up to 20 people to dine together. The house now contains modern furniture, illustrating ...
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MERRIVALE PREHISTORIC SETTLEMENT
Dartmoor is rich in prehistoric remains, and the group of monuments at Merrivale is one of the finest on the moor. Side by side here are the remains of a Bronze Age settlement and a complex of ritual sites, including three stone rows , a stone circle, standing stones and a number of cairns – earth mounds...
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UPPER PLYM VALLEY
Some 300 Bronze Age and medieval sites, covering 15 1⁄2 square kilometres (6 square miles) of Dartmoor landscape BEFORE YOU GO Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome. OPENING TIMES 30 APRIL 2017 - 24 MARCH 2018 Open any reasonable time during daylight hours 25 MARCH 2018 ONWARDS Opening times will be available nearer...
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BAYARD'S COVE FORT
This Tudor fort, built by the borough of Dartmouth between 1522 and 1536, contained heavy guns to protect the prosperous harbour town from attack. It was the last line of defence against enemy ships that had eluded Dartmouth and Kingswear castles and the iron chain stretched across the Dart estuary between them....
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ROYAL CITADEL, PLYMOUTH
A dramatic 17th century fortress built to defend the coastline from the Dutch, and keep watch on a recently rebellious town, the Royal Citadel is still in use by the military today. However , the fortress now requires some urgent repair works. Conservators will be undertaking a programme of repairs including: - ...
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Educational and creative attractions for all ages of kids and adults including a jaunt to the theatre for the more dramatic kids :) can be found here in or near Exeter so why not try some of these suggestions we have listed near this area:
