Tourist Attractions in Devon. Devon holiday attractions, theme parks and family days out

Attractions in Devon

North Devon & Exmoor

South Devon - Dartmoor

Torbay - South Hams

East Devon

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS & THEME PARKS

Quaywest Waterpark
Milkyway Adventure Park
Crealy Adventure Park

Morwellham Quay

SOUTH DEVON, DARTMOOR, TORBAY, SOUTH HAMS

Babbacombe Model Village Babbacombe
Torbay Area Four acres of award winning gardens with miniature landscapes often featured on TV. Free open top bus from harbour. Over 40 years, the project has grown and now features an extensive range of buildings emphasising Vernacular architectural styles - working watermills, Georgian towns, Tudor houses & classic Devon thatched villages and farms.

Living Coast Torquay One of south Devon's most popular family attractions. Situated on the coast line with fabulous views of Tor Bay this unique coastal zoo gives a fascinating insight into marine life.

Bygones Torquay
A fascinating insight into Victorian life. Wander along the life size Victorian street with over 20 shops and period rooms set out with sounds and smells from a bygone age. It's like walking back in time.

Kents Cavern Torquay These famous caves are the site of the earliest evidence of humans in Britain. Dramatic sound & light show, exhibition & tableaux.

Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway Paignton
GWR style line along the Torbay coast and down the Dart Valley to Kingwear for Dartmouth. Choice of combined tickets include boat trips and cruises.

Quaywest Waterpark Paignton
Waterpark with multiple family attractions from under 5 playpool to jetski & sailing. 5 waterslides, go karts, Seashore Centre, steam railway, waterski & windgliding. Food, pub, amusements.

Paignton Zoo Paignton
Meet stars of BBC1's "The Zoo Keepers" and see big cats, elephants, primates, snakes, lizards & birds from around the world - many of which are bred for restocking natural populations.

River Dart Adventures Ashburton
90 acres of grounds beside the River Dart. THE venue for active outdoor experiences.

Becky Falls Bovey Tracey
Dartmoor On Dartmoor near Bovey Tracey. Cascading waterfalls and 60 acre woodland estate with river walks, pets garden, nature trails, tea room, ice-cream parlour, gift shop and restaurant.

Lydford Gorge Lydford
Dartmoor
Lydford Gorge - Midway between Okehampton and Tavistock. The oak wooded Gorge is 1½ miles long with the spectacular 'White Lady' 90ft waterfall at one end.

Canonteign Falls & Lakeland Moretonhampstead
Dartmoor Nature trails, the highest waterfall in England, woods & lakeland. Miniature ponies, wildfowl, junior commando course, picnic area, shop, all weather barbecue & restaurant.

Dingles Steam Village Okehampton
Dartmoor Nr Lifton on A30 between Okehampton & Launceston. Celebration of working steam, vintage machinery and country life. With play areas, trails and picnic areas. Disabled access.

Trailtracks Cycle Hire Okehampton
Dartmoor Planned all day, half day and evening traffic free trail rides with mechanical breakdown backup & local pick up points all using the latest bikes. Helmet, lock and maps all included.

Woodlands Leisure Park Dartmouth
South Hams All weather park with unique rides, playzones & indoor attractions. Animals, birds, 500m toboggan, watercoasters & more. Cafes and take-aways. Disabled access with assistance.

Butterflies and Otters Buckfastleigh
Dartmoor - South Hams All weather family attraction with underwater viewing area for otters and live exotic butterflies in rain forest habitat. Cafe.

Pennywell Farm Adventure Buckfastleigh
Dartmoor - South Hams All weather, all day attraction with a different hands-on farm activity every half hour. Wildlife commando course, hedgehog sanctuary & playfarm. Cafe. Disabled access.

South Devon Railway Buckfastleigh
Dartmoor - South Hams Steam Railway for 7 miles along the beautiful River Dart to Totnes. Railway museum and engine sheds, with maze and childrens playground. Cafe and bookshop. Disabled access.

Kitley Caves Yealmton
South Hams / Plymouth Show caves, woodland trail and museum with Stone Age artifacts and the remains of elephant, hippo and cave bears all discovered on site.

National Marine Aquarium The Barbican Plymouth State of the art setting for fascinating journey through the oceans of the world, including a close encounter with Caribbean Sharks. Open daily.

Plymouth Ski Centre Plymouth / Plympton A38 Dry ski slope with lessons and activities to suit everyone from beginners to advanced.

Morwellham Quay Tavistock - Tamar Valley Restored 1,000 year old riverside village, port & mine set in 200 acres. Full day of activities: displays, sailing ship, mine, playgrounds & nature reserve. Three shops & restaurant.

NORTH DEVON AND EXMOOR

Exmoor Zoo Barnstaple Home to over 200 exotic species from otters to monkeys, rodents to cheetahs, the zoo is a member of over 25 global breeding programmes and puts the utmost effort into ensuring the future survival of rare species.

The Gnome Reserve & Wild Flower Garden Bradworthy For a completely unique 100% fun experience, simultaneously 100% ecologically interesting, with an extra 100% wonder and magic mixed in, visit The Gnome Reserve.

The Big Sheep Bideford Working farm turned wacky attraction, all undercover fun includes sheep racing, adventure zones and live entertainment. With rural crafts on show, shop and restaurant.

Milky Way Adventure Park Clovelly 2 Miles from Clovelly. Featuring Europe's first interactive ride, Clone Zone, Time Warp and archery, pets, railway, toddler town, birds of prey and more. Disabled access.

Wildlife and Dinosaur Park Combe Martin The most wonderous collection of animals that have ever lived, from present day, to the world of 225 million years ago! Set in 25 acres of lovely countryside.

Mullacott Quads Ilfracombe Quadbiking at Mullacott Quads is fast and the most fun to be had on four wheels.
Mullacott Equestrian Centre offers Horse riding lessons plus for the more experienced beach, coastal rides and carriage driving.

Quince Honey Farm South Molton
Home to a million bees in 1500 hives, Quince includes hives that open to reveal their inner workings safely behind glass. With shop and refreshments.

EAST DEVON

Quad World Cullompton All terrain off-road motor sports - Family fun and excitement - Quad bike racing and tuition for all levels.

Crealy Adventure Park Exeter Devon's Family Attraction of the Year with go kart racing, bumper boats, steep and scary slides, the River Raider, trains and ponies.

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Attractions in Devon North Devon & Exmoor South Devon - Dartmoor Torbay - South Hams East Devon
FAMILY ATTRACTIONS & THEME PARKS
Quaywest Waterpark	Milkyway Adventure Park	Crealy Adventure Park
	Morwellham Quay

SOUTH DEVON, DARTMOOR, TORBAY, SOUTH HAMS
Babbacombe Model Village	Babbacombe Torbay Area	Four acres of award winning gardens with miniature landscapes often featured on TV. Free open top bus from harbour. Over 40 years, the project has grown and now features an extensive range of buildings emphasising Vernacular architectural styles - working watermills, Georgian towns, Tudor houses & classic Devon thatched villages and farms.
Living Coast	Torquay	One of south Devon's most popular family attractions. Situated on the coast line with fabulous views of Tor Bay this unique coastal zoo gives a fascinating insight into marine life.
Bygones	Torquay	A fascinating insight into Victorian life. Wander along the life size Victorian street with over 20 shops and period rooms set out with sounds and smells from a bygone age. It's like walking back in time.
Kents Cavern	Torquay	These famous caves are the site of the earliest evidence of humans in Britain. Dramatic sound & light show, exhibition & tableaux.
Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway	Paignton	GWR style line along the Torbay coast and down the Dart Valley to Kingwear for Dartmouth. Choice of combined tickets include boat trips and cruises.
Quaywest Waterpark	Paignton	Waterpark with multiple family attractions from under 5 playpool to jetski & sailing. 5 waterslides, go karts, Seashore Centre, steam railway, waterski & windgliding. Food, pub, amusements.
Paignton Zoo	Paignton	Meet stars of BBC1's "The Zoo Keepers" and see big cats, elephants, primates, snakes, lizards & birds from around the world - many of which are bred for restocking natural populations.
River Dart Adventures	Ashburton	90 acres of grounds beside the River Dart. THE venue for active outdoor experiences.
Becky Falls	Bovey Tracey Dartmoor	On Dartmoor near Bovey Tracey. Cascading waterfalls and 60 acre woodland estate with river walks, pets garden, nature trails, tea room, ice-cream parlour, gift shop and restaurant.
Lydford Gorge	Lydford Dartmoor	Lydford Gorge - Midway between Okehampton and Tavistock. The oak wooded Gorge is 1½ miles long with the spectacular 'White Lady' 90ft waterfall at one end.
Canonteign Falls & Lakeland	Moretonhampstead Dartmoor	Nature trails, the highest waterfall in England, woods & lakeland. Miniature ponies, wildfowl, junior commando course, picnic area, shop, all weather barbecue & restaurant.
Dingles Steam Village	Okehampton Dartmoor	Nr Lifton on A30 between Okehampton & Launceston. Celebration of working steam, vintage machinery and country life. With play areas, trails and picnic areas. Disabled access.
Trailtracks Cycle Hire	Okehampton Dartmoor	Planned all day, half day and evening traffic free trail rides with mechanical breakdown backup & local pick up points all using the latest bikes. Helmet, lock and maps all included.
Woodlands Leisure Park	Dartmouth South Hams	All weather park with unique rides, playzones & indoor attractions. Animals, birds, 500m toboggan, watercoasters & more. Cafes and take-aways. Disabled access with assistance.
Butterflies and Otters	Buckfastleigh Dartmoor - South Hams	All weather family attraction with underwater viewing area for otters and live exotic butterflies in rain forest habitat. Cafe.
Pennywell Farm Adventure	Buckfastleigh Dartmoor - South Hams	All weather, all day attraction with a different hands-on farm activity every half hour. Wildlife commando course, hedgehog sanctuary & playfarm. Cafe. Disabled access.
South Devon Railway	Buckfastleigh Dartmoor - South Hams	Steam Railway for 7 miles along the beautiful River Dart to Totnes. Railway museum and engine sheds, with maze and childrens playground. Cafe and bookshop. Disabled access.

Kitley Caves	Yealmton South Hams / Plymouth	Show caves, woodland trail and museum with Stone Age artifacts and the remains of elephant, hippo and cave bears all discovered on site.
National Marine Aquarium	The Barbican Plymouth	State of the art setting for fascinating journey through the oceans of the world, including a close encounter with Caribbean Sharks. Open daily.
Plymouth Ski Centre	Plymouth / Plympton A38	Dry ski slope with lessons and activities to suit everyone from beginners to advanced.
Morwellham Quay	Tavistock - Tamar Valley	Restored 1,000 year old riverside village, port & mine set in 200 acres. Full day of activities: displays, sailing ship, mine, playgrounds & nature reserve. Three shops & restaurant.

NORTH DEVON AND EXMOOR
Exmoor Zoo	Barnstaple	Home to over 200 exotic species from otters to monkeys, rodents to cheetahs, the zoo is a member of over 25 global breeding programmes and puts the utmost effort into ensuring the future survival of rare species.
The Gnome Reserve & Wild Flower Garden	Bradworthy	For a completely unique 100% fun experience, simultaneously 100% ecologically interesting, with an extra 100% wonder and magic mixed in, visit The Gnome Reserve.
The Big Sheep	Bideford	Working farm turned wacky attraction, all undercover fun includes sheep racing, adventure zones and live entertainment. With rural crafts on show, shop and restaurant.
Milky Way Adventure Park	Clovelly	2 Miles from Clovelly. Featuring Europe's first interactive ride, Clone Zone, Time Warp and archery, pets, railway, toddler town, birds of prey and more. Disabled access.
Wildlife and Dinosaur Park	Combe Martin	The most wonderous collection of animals that have ever lived, from present day, to the world of 225 million years ago! Set in 25 acres of lovely countryside.
Mullacott Quads	Ilfracombe	Quadbiking at Mullacott Quads is fast and the most fun to be had on four wheels. Mullacott Equestrian Centre offers Horse riding lessons plus for the more experienced beach, coastal rides and carriage driving.
Quince Honey Farm	South Molton	Home to a million bees in 1500 hives, Quince includes hives that open to reveal their inner workings safely behind glass. With shop and refreshments.

EAST DEVON
Quad World	Cullompton	All terrain off-road motor sports - Family fun and excitement - Quad bike racing and tuition for all levels.
Crealy Adventure Park	Exeter	Devon's Family Attraction of the Year with go kart racing, bumper boats, steep and scary slides, the River Raider, trains and ponies.