Family Fun & Adventure


For thrill-seekers and families looking for action-packed days, Devon offers an exciting array of activities and attractions. Tackle treetop obstacles at Go Ape, or experience the wild rides at Crealy Great Adventure Park and Splashdown Quaywest. Meet exotic animals at the Zoo, or enjoy farmyard fun at Pennywell Farm and Diggerland. Whether you’re testing your skills at Pirates Cove Adventure Golf, or golfing at Dawlish Warren’s 18 hole golf course, there’s no shortage of adventure for all ages!

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Bygones Victorian Museum

Bygones Victorian Museum, located on Torquay’s seafront, is a wonderfully immersive attraction that brings the Victorian and Edwardian eras to life. Spread across several historic buildings – including a traditional…
  • Location: Torquay (St Marychurch)
  • Admission: Paid
  • Parking: Paid
  • Rainy Day Friendly: Yes
  • Phone: 01803 326108
  • Postcode: TQ3 3LF
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Babbacombe Theatre

Babbacombe Theatre is one of South Devon’s premier live entertainment venues, renowned for its lively shows and stunning sea views. Perched above Babbacombe Bay in Babbacombe, Torquay, the theatre has…
  • Location: Torquay
  • Admission: Paid
  • Parking: Paid
  • Wheelchair Access: Yes
  • Rainy Day Friendly: Yes
  • Phone: 01803 328385
  • Postcode: TQ1 3LU
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Becky Falls Woodland Park

Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park is a beautiful natural attraction set on the edge of Dartmoor, offering visitors a chance to explore one of Devon’s most atmospheric woodland landscapes. The…
  • Location: Manaton
  • Admission: Paid
  • Parking: Free
  • Rainy Day Friendly: No
  • Phone: 01647 221259
  • Postcode: TQ13 9UG
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River Dart Country Park

River Dart Country Park is a popular family-friendly attraction set within beautiful woodland beside the River Dart, near Totnes. Designed for outdoor fun and adventure, the park offers a wide…
  • Location: Ashburton/Holne
  • Admission: Paid
  • Parking: Free
  • Wheelchair Access: Partial
  • Rainy Day Friendly: No
  • Phone: 01364 652511
  • Postcode: TQ13 7NP
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Buckfast Butterfly Farm & Otters

Buckfast Butterfly Farm & Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary is a delightful wildlife attraction nestled near Buckfastleigh on the edge of Dartmoor, perfect for nature lovers and families exploring South Devon. This…
  • Location: Buckfastleigh
  • Admission: Paid
  • Parking: Free
  • Wheelchair Access: Partial
  • Rainy Day Friendly: No
  • Phone: 01364 642916
  • Postcode: TQ11 0DZ
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Golden Hind Museum Ship

Golden Hind Museum Ship is a standout historic attraction moored on the picturesque quayside in Brixham Harbour – a must-visit for tourists interested in maritime history and adventure on the…
  • Location: Brixham
  • Admission: Paid
  • Parking: Paid
  • Rainy Day Friendly: Yes
  • Phone: 01803 856223
  • Postcode: TQ5 8AW
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Western Lady Ferry (Torbay)

The Western Lady Ferry is a popular and scenic way for tourists to explore the beautiful coastline of Torbay, offering a relaxed alternative to travelling by road. Running seasonal passenger…
  • Location: Torbay
  • Admission: Paid
  • Parking: Paid
  • Rainy Day Friendly: Yes
  • Phone: 01803 293797
  • Postcode: TQ2 6QJ
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South Devon Railway

The South Devon Railway offers a nostalgic journey through the beautiful River Dart valley, running heritage steam and diesel trains between Buckfastleigh and Totnes. This much-loved attraction allows visitors to…
  • Location: Buckfastleigh/Totnes
  • Admission: Paid
  • Parking: Free
  • Wheelchair Access: Yes
  • Rainy Day Friendly: Yes
  • Phone: 01364 644370
  • Postcode: TQ11 0DZ
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Shaldon Wildlife Trust

Shaldon Wildlife Trust, also known as Shaldon Zoo, is a charming and intimate conservation zoo set on the edge of the Teign Estuary in South Devon. Despite its small size,…
  • Location: Shaldon
  • Admission: Paid
  • Parking: Paid
  • Wheelchair Access: Partial
  • Rainy Day Friendly: No
  • Phone: 01626 872234
  • Postcode: TQ14 0HP
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Sea Kayak Devon

Sea Kayak Devon offers visitors an unforgettable way to explore the stunning coastline and waterways around Dartmouth. Specialising in guided sea kayaking experiences, the company allows tourists to discover South…
  • Location: Dartmouth
  • Admission: Paid
  • Parking: Paid
  • Rainy Day Friendly: No
  • Phone: 01803 362007
  • Postcode: TQ6 9AQ
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Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier is a classic English seaside attraction, extending proudly into Paignton Bay on the heart of the English Riviera. With its traditional design and lively atmosphere, the pier offers…
  • Location: Paignton
  • Admission: Free
  • Parking: Paid
  • Rainy Day Friendly: Yes
  • Phone: 01803 522139
  • Postcode: TQ4 6BL
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Greenway Ferry Service

The Greenway Ferry Service offers a scenic and enjoyable way for visitors to travel between Dartmouth and Greenway, the former holiday home of Agatha Christie. Crossing the River Dart, the…
  • Location: Dartmouth
  • Admission: Paid
  • Parking: Paid
  • Wheelchair Access: Partial
  • Rainy Day Friendly: Yes
  • Phone: 01803 882811
  • Postcode: TQ6 9AQ
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House of Marbles

House of Marbles offers a great day out for all ages with traditional glassmaking workshops, Interactive activities and an emporium filled with unique gifts for all the family. …
  • Location: Bovey Tracey
  • Admission: Free
  • Parking: Free
  • Wheelchair Access: Yes
  • Rainy Day Friendly: Yes
  • Phone: 01626 835285
  • Postcode: TQ12 4SG
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Dawlish Warren Golf Course

Devon Links Golf Club is a picturesque and challenging 18-hole golf course located in South Devon. The course is set against the stunning backdrop of the Devon coastline, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and the English Channel….
  • Location: Dawlish Warren
  • Admission: Paid
  • Parking: Free
  • Rainy Day Friendly: No
  • Phone: 01626 862255
  • Postcode: EX7 0NF
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Dartmoor Zoological Park

Home to a diverse collection of animals, from big cats like African lions and Amur tigers to smaller creatures such as meerkats and lemurs, Dartmoor zoo offers a variety of talks, feeding sessions, and interactive experiences…
  • Location: Sparkwell (near Plymouth)
  • Admission: Paid
  • Parking: Free
  • Wheelchair Access: Partial
  • Rainy Day Friendly: No
  • Phone: 01752 837645
  • Postcode: PL7 5DG
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Splashdown Quaywest

Make a splash at the UK’s largest outdoor waterpark with rides, slides and flumes galore… it’s gonna be wild time for all the family….
  • Location: Paignton
  • Admission: Paid
  • Parking: Free
  • Wheelchair Access: Partial
  • Rainy Day Friendly: Yes
  • Phone: 01803 555550
  • Postcode: TQ4 6LN
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Dartmouth Steam Railway & Riverboat Company

Based on the glorious South Devon coastline in South West England, enjoy your days out in Devon on our steam trains, boat trips and paddle steamer – the only attraction in Devon that lets you enjoy the delights of Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, Dartmouth and the River Dart, Kingswear and Totnes on your day out!…
  • Location: Paignton / Dartmouth
  • Admission: Paid
  • Parking: Paid
  • Wheelchair Access: Yes
  • Rainy Day Friendly: No
  • Phone: 01803 555872
  • Postcode: TQ4 6AF
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Diggerland

Diggerland is The Ultimate Adventure Theme Park Experience where children and adults alike can ride, drive and operate REAL diggers, dumpers and other full- size construction machinery. …
  • Location: Cullompton
  • Admission: Paid
  • Parking: Free
  • Rainy Day Friendly: No
  • Phone: 01634 711711
  • Postcode: EX16 8NL
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Seaton Tramway

What better way to explore the utterly beautiful East Devon countryside than by this relaxing relic of a bygone era. Seaton is the gateway to the Jurassic Coast – perhaps you’ll find a fossil!…
  • Location: Seaton
  • Admission: Paid
  • Parking: Paid
  • Rainy Day Friendly: Yes
  • Phone: 01297 20375
  • Postcode: EX12 2NQ
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World of Country Life

The World of Country Life has an eclectic mix of museums, animals, play areas and entertainment, both outdoors and under cover, making it an excellent day out for the whole family, whatever the age, whatever the weather!…
  • Location: Exmouth
  • Admission: Paid
  • Parking: Free
  • Rainy Day Friendly: No
  • Phone: 01395 274533
  • Postcode: EX10 0SE
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Escot House

Wildwood Escot is East Devon’s conservation and wildlife branch of the Wildwood Trust. With its winding woodland paths and beautiful flowers, Wildwood Escot hosts the perfect environment for our collection of native and formerly-native wildlife….
  • Location: Ottery St Mary (Fairmile)
  • Admission: Paid
  • Parking: Free
  • Rainy Day Friendly: Yes
  • Phone: 01404 819155
  • Postcode: EX11 1LU
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Babbacombe Cliff Railway

Surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery to be found in the UK, the Babbacombe Cliff Railway offers the perfect way to reach the sandy shores of the beach below and take in the amazing views as they travel to and from the water’s edge….
  • Location: Torquay
  • Admission: Paid
  • Parking: Paid
  • Rainy Day Friendly: Yes
  • Phone: 01803 328750
  • Postcode: TQ1 3LG
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Canonteign Falls

Home to England’s highest manmade waterfall, Canonteign Falls is a magnificent example of a Victorian folly set in a magical natural paradise. …
  • Location: Near Christow
  • Admission: Paid
  • Parking: Free
  • Rainy Day Friendly: No
  • Phone: 01647 252434
  • Postcode: EX6 7RH
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Pirates Cove Adventure Golf

Who doesn’t love a game of adventure golf when on holiday?! Who will win the family duel… let battle commence!…
  • Location: Dawlish Warren
  • Admission: Paid
  • Parking: Paid
  • Rainy Day Friendly: No
  • Phone: 07976 270120
  • Postcode: EX7 0NB
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Starcross Ferry

You COULD go the long way around the Exe Estuary, or you COULD just hop on the ferry at Starcross and take a leisurely cruise across the tranquil Exe Estuary….
  • Location: Exmouth / Starcross
  • Admission: Paid
  • Parking: Paid
  • Rainy Day Friendly: Yes
  • Phone: 07974 022536
  • Postcode: EX6 8PR
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