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Theme Parks & Farm Parks
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The Milky Way Adventure Park
The Milky Way adventure park main image

You’ll find fantastic fun for the family at The Milky Way the biggest all weather, family attraction, just 5 miles from the Cornish border. The only attraction in Devon to win TripAdvisor’s highest accolade, a Travellers’ Choice Award EVERY year for the past five years.

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The Milky Way Adventure Park
Higher Clovelly
Bideford
North Devon
EX39 5RY

01237 431255

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www.themilkyway.co.uk/


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The Big Sheep Farm & theme Park
A montage of things to do at the big sheep

Big fun awaits you at North Devon's top all weather family attraction! Rides, adventures, seeing the animals up close, live shows and more. A great day out for family fun for all ages.

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The Big Sheep Abbotsham
Bideford
North Devon
EX39 5AP

01237 472366

[email protected]

www.thebigsheep.co.uk


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Watermouth Family Theme Park & Castle

Step back in time and enjoy some of the simple pleasures of Victorian Life, see nostalgic curios of every kind including a mechanical robot organ, Victorian kitchen, dungeons, antique pier slot machines and the Mighty Mortier Water extravaganza.

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Ilfracombe EX34 9SL
UK

01271 500 287

[email protected]

www.watermouthcastle.com


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Quince Honey Farm
Quince Honey Farm

Relocated to a new location and a bigger brand new, purpose built al-weather attraction. Come and visit Devon’s working honey farm, set in over 40 acres, with beautifully landscaped Nectar gardens that are planted with millions of bee friendly plants. Offering a whole day out, full of bee related activities for everyone!

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Quince Honey Farm
Aller cross
EX36 3RD

01769 572401

[email protected]

www.quincehoneyfarm.co.uk


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Diggerland
Diggerland Devon

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.

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Diggerland Devon
Verbeer Manor
Cullompton
Devon
EX15 2PE

Call Head Office: 01634 711711

[email protected]

www.diggerland.com/data


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World of Country Life

Award winning all weather attraction and best family day out in Exmouth, Devon. Indoor & outdoor play, animals & activities for family fun at its best. Farming museum, animals to feed, vintage vehicles and a restaurant.

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World of Country Life
West Down Lane
Sandy Bay
Exmouth
EX8 5BY

01395 274533

[email protected]

www.worldofcountrylife.co.uk


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Crealy Theme Park & Resort

One of Southwest England's largest family Theme Park attractions and is home to over 60 rides, attractions, live shows and a zoo. Rollercoasters, waterslides, outdoor play, animals. 'Stay and play' at our award winning Resort with camping, glamping and lodges,

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Sidmouth Rd
Clyst St Mary
Exeter EX5 1DR
UK

[email protected]

www.crealy.co.uk/


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Babbacombe Model Village
Fire-breathing dragon

Located on the English Riviera in Babbacombe, Torquay,. Feel like a giant as you step through the small entrance and the vast miniature world opens up before you. Explore 4 acres of award-winning gardens showcasing hundreds of model scenes, vehicles & people.

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Hampton Avenue
Babbacombe
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 3LA

[email protected]

www.model-village.co.uk


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Woodlands Family Theme Park
Vertigo

A fun filled family day out for everyone. From little kids to kid-ults there’s something for anyone and everyone! With one of the largest and best indoor play areas in the South West, amazing water rides, a zoo farm and much more, there’s fun to be had rain or shine. 'Stay & play' too and enjoy a camping staycation.

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Woodlands Leisure Park
Blackawton
TQ9 7DQ
Totnes

01803 712598

[email protected]

www.woodlandspark.com


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Pennywell Farm
Micro Pigs Devon

Multi award winning Pennywell Farm is packed full of animals, activities, shows and displays. Pennywell is home to the world famous Pennywell Miniature pigs and has hundreds of other friendly farm animals, equines and pets waiting to meet you.

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Pennywell Farm
Buckfastleigh
Devon
TQ11 0LT

01364 642023

[email protected]

www.pennywellfarm.co.uk


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Activity Centres
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Haldon Forest Park
A child cycling on a forest trail among the trees

If you’re looking to entertain the family, get active, rediscover your connection with nature, or just make unforgettable memories, look no further than Haldon Forest Park. Haldon Forest Park offers endless activities and miles of different trails. Ideal for families, runners, walkers, and cyclists of any age and ability.

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Haldon Forest Park - Forestry England
Kennford
Exeter
UK

0300 067 5826

[email protected]

www.forestryengland.uk/haldon-forest-park


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River Dart Country Park
Children playing on the ships and in the water at River Dart

Packed with outdoor fun for all ages, Award winning River Dart Country Park is located over 90 stunning acres. There’s excitement around every corner in our extensive adventure playgrounds. Why not 'stay and play' at our campsite!

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River Dart Country Park
Ashburton
Devon
TQ13 7NP

01364 652511

[email protected]

riverdart.co.uk


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Animals & Nature
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The Donkey Sanctuary
Family enjoy meeting the giant Poitou donkeys

Our Sidmouth sanctuary is home to hundreds of donkeys. Working towards a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering, and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. A free entry attraction

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The Donkey Sanctuary
Sidmouth
Devon
EX10 0NU

01395 578222

[email protected]

www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/visit/sidmouth


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Canonteign Falls

A stunning natural attraction in the heart of Devon that offers the perfect day out for the whole family. Visit for peaceful walks among the waterfalls and lakes and family fun in the gardens and playgrounds. Climb the highest waterfall in Dartmoor National Park.

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Unnamed Road
Exeter EX6 7RH
UK

01647 252434

[email protected]

www.canonteignfalls.co.uk


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Becky Falls
Becky Falls Devon

Voted Devon's Top Beauty Spot - No visit to Devon would be complete without a visit to Dartmoor's iconic landmark. Come and breathe some for the purest air in England, explore 50 acres of stunning woodlands and enjoy a very warm welcome from us.

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Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park Limited
Manaton
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ13 9UG

01647 221259

[email protected]

www.beckyfalls.com


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Paignton Zoo
Paignton Zoo

Go Wild in 80 acres at Paignton Zoo. See 2,000 animals and countless amazing plants. A fantastic day out for all the family. Located in Devon, Paignton Zoo is one of the South West’s most exciting visitor attractions. It’s a place to roam, discover, explore and get in touch with nature.

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Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Totnes Road
Paignton
UK

01803 697500

[email protected]

www.paigntonzoo.org.uk/


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Blackpool Sands
Blackpool Sands Devon Beaches

Award winning Blackpool Sands sits in a sheltered bay near Dartmouth, An area of outstanding natural beauty what better place to enjoy a family fun day. Cafe, shop and gardens, watersports and events. Relax and play at this most picturesque beach day out!

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Blackpool Sands
Blackpool
Dartmouth
Devon TQ6 0RG
UK

01803 771800

[email protected]

www.blackpoolsands.co.uk


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Boats & Trains
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Devon Railway Centre
Railways Devon

A popular Devon tourist attraction which offers a unique railway experience and boasts a host of attractions in one location. An interactive fun filled day out. Visitors ride on two different railways. Children clip the tickets and wave the flag to start the train. The model railway exhibition and Edwardian model village incorporate push buttons and I-Spys to add to the fun!

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Devon Railway Centre
The Station
Bickleigh Tiverton
Devon
EX16 8RG

01884 855671

[email protected]

devonrailwaycentre.co.uk


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Seaton Tramway
Seaton Tramways 50th Anniversary

A great family day out in Devon. 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. Dog friendly, Tramstop Cafe and events!

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1 The Underfleet
Seaton EX12 2WD
UK

01297 20375

[email protected]

www.tram.co.uk


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Pecorama
Pecorama Devon

Pecorama at Beer, one of East Devon’s leading visitor attractions, is the home to the famous PECO Model Railway Exhibition and the Beer Heights Light Railway. A fleet of miniature steam locomotives pull passenger trains on a mile-long route through the grounds, over bridges, through steep-sided cuttings and a long, dark tunnel!

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Pecorama
Underleys
Beer
Seaton EX12 3NA
UK

01297 21542

[email protected]

www.pecorama.co.uk


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Stuart Line Cruises

Award winning boat cruises offering a wide range of exciting Devon boat trips around the River Exe Estuary, beaches, & coves. All weather, family-friendly, dog-friendly, value for money experience and accessible for wheelchair users. A super day out for all ages!

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Stuart Line Cruises
Marina
Pier Head
Exmouth
UK

01395 222144

[email protected]

www.stuartlinecruises.co.uk


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South Devon Railway
Train travelling on track on South Devon Railway

The multi-award winning South Devon Railway is one of Devon’s and the West Country’s best loved tourist attractions. The SDR is a seven mile former Great Western Railway branch line, which runs along the stunning valley of the River Dart between Buckfastleigh and Totnes.

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South Devon Railway
Dartbridge Road
Buckfastleigh
Devon
TQ11 0DZ

01364 644 370

[email protected]

www.southdevonrailway.co.uk


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Heritage, Houses & Gardens
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Clovelly Village
Clovelly Devon

Clovelly Village Devon is a picturesque, historic, fishing village, steeped in maritime atmosphere and history, and was once owned by the Queen of England.

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Clovelly Visitor Centre
near Bideford
Devon EX39 5TA

01237 431781

[email protected]

www.clovelly.co.uk


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Dartington Crystal

As the only remaining UK glass factory, Dartington Crystal Torrington is the home of British glass making. Visitors can watch skilled glass makers in action creating beautiful things from molten crystal.

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Linden Close
Torrington
EX38 7AN

01805 626242

[email protected]

www.visitdartington.co.uk


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RHS Garden Rosemoor
RHS Rosemoor The Shrub Rose Garden i

The Royal Horticultural Society is the world’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.

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RHS Rosemoor

01805 626810

[email protected]

www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor


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Killerton National Trust
Killerton House

Killerton, National Trust is one of the magnificent estates in Devon, it was generously passed on to the National Trust by Sir Richard Acland. Now, it’s open for all to explore and enjoy.

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Killerton House
Exeter
UK

01392 881345

[email protected]

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/killerton


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Bicton Park Botanical Gardens

Enjoy over 60 acres of beautiful gardens with their soft sweeping lawns, elegant water features, fragrant English borders and formal Gardens.

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Bicton Park
East Budleigh
Budleigh Salterton
Exeter
Devon
EX9 7BJ

01395 568465

www.bictongardens.co.uk/


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Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM)
RAMM Exeter exhibitions

Exeter’s world-class museum has stunning displays and galleries, fabulous exhibitions and modern amenities.

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Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Queen Street
Exeter
EX4 3RX

01392 265858

rammuseum.org.uk/


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Powderham Castle
Powderham Castle Events

Powderham Castle lies in a beautiful deer park on the banks of the River Exe, just a stone’s throw from the historic cathedral city of Exeter. Immerse yourself in over 600 years of history and heritage.

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Powderham Castle Kenton
Exeter
Devon
EX6 8JQ

01626 890243

[email protected]

www.powderham.co.uk


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Bygones
Victorian Street Bygones Torquay

Find the unexpected at Bygones. No supermarkets for our great grandparents! Wander back in time, visit our authentic Life-size Victorian street including forge and sweetshop and discover 3 floors of pure nostalgia.

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Fore Street
St. Marychurch
Torquay
TQ1 4PR

01803 326108

[email protected]

bygones.co.uk


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Kents Cavern
Kents Cavern Devon

Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves is an extensive labyrinth of caverns with spectacular natural formations, widely used by prehistoric people. Step into the Stone Age with us! An all weather attraction!

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Kents Cavern
Cavern House
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 2JF

01803 215136

[email protected]

www.kents-cavern.co.uk


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Buckfast Abbey
Buckfast Abbey Devon

Buckfast Abbey forms part of an active Benedictine monastery at Buckfast, near Buckfastleigh, Devon, England. Buckfast first became home to an abbey in 1018. Shop, Abbey, restaurant, gardens. A free entry attraction. A free entry attraction.

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Buckfast Abbey
Buckfastleigh
Devon
TQ11 0EE

01364 645500

www.buckfast.org.uk


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The Box
The Box Plymouth

The Box is Plymouth’s award-winning museum, art gallery and archive – a place where art, history, ideas and experiences come to life! A free entry Attraction.

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The Box
Tavistock Place
Plymouth
UK

01752 304774

[email protected]

www.theboxplymouth.com


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Dingles Fairground Museum
Dingles Fairground Musuem ride

Visit Dingles Fairground Museum is one of Devon’s hidden gems where you can enjoy the colour and spectacle of yesteryear Dingles is an accredited museum and home to the National Fairground Collection and the Fairground Heritage Trust.

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Dingles Fairground Museum
Lifton
Devon
PL16 0AT

01566783425

[email protected]

www.dinglesfhc.co.uk/


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Destinations
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Lundy Island
Lundy Island Aerial shot

Lundy lies off the coast of North Devon, three miles long and half a mile wide. Peaceful and unspoiled. Visit Lundy as a day tripper, the ship sails at least three times a week from Bideford or Ilfracombe. Immerse yourself in the wildlife and see the famous Puffins. Stay for longer in one of the 23 unique accommodation options.

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lundy island

01271 863636

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www.landmarktrust.org.uk/lundyisland


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Visit Exeter
Exeter Quayside (c) Tony Cobley ..

Exeter is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city with 2,000 history. Overflowing with stunning architecture and award winning visitor attractions. A small city that packs a big punch, Exeter is one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England.

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www.visitexeter.com/


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English Riviera
Big Wheel English Riviera

ESCAPE THE EVERYDAY - Welcome to the English Riviera With 22 miles of coastline and 20 beaches on offer, there’s something for everyone.

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5 Vaughan Parade
Torquay TQ2 5JG
UK

01803 211211

[email protected]

www.englishriviera.co.uk/


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