Ideas for days out and places to visit in Devon

Honiton Museum

Arts and crafts, History, Rainy day ideas

Allhallows Museum of Lace and Local Antiquities Honiton

Local heritage information and artefacts packed into the oldest building in Honiton, and the largest collection of Honiton Lace in the world

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History

Upottery Heritage Centre

Original Photographic Archive Documenting the major role this historic airfield played during the night of June 5th and the D-Day operation on June 6th 1944 and the Bravery of the men who flew from here. All housed within part of the original 439th Troop Carrier Group HQ Officers’ Complex and original Nissen Hut.

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fairground holidays for children fairground at Forest Glade

Family days out, History

Dingles Fairground Museum

Fairground rides and more. Home to the National Fairground Collection and the Fairground Heritage Trust

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Dunkeswell

Activity, History, Local attractions

Dunkeswell Airfield Heritage Centre

A unique photographic Archive of life on the only WW2 US Naval Air Base in Europe.

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st nicholas priory

Activity, History, Local attractions, Rainy day ideas

St Nicholas Priory

Exeter’s oldest building: where heritage, culture and creativity meet.

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Displays at Axminster Heritage Centre

Activity, History, Local attractions

Axminster Heritage Centre

The Axminster story - celebrating carpets, crafts and skills.

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topsham museum

History, Local attractions

Topsham Museum

Housed in a late 17th-century building overlooking the Exe Estuary, with focus on Topsham’s maritime history.

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museum of somerset in taunton

Family days out, Free activities, History, Local attractions

Museum of Somerset

Set in part of an original castle, uncover centuries of local and military history.

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sidmouth toy museum

Family days out, History, Local attractions

Sidmouth Toy & Model Museum

A unique collection of vintage and more recent toys and models in an old church.

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sidmouth museum

History, Local attractions

Sidmouth Museum

The history of Sidmouth and the surrounding area with many displays in galleries and rooms over two floors.

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axe valley museum

Activity, History, Local attractions, Rainy day ideas

Axe Valley Heritage Museum

The museum concentrates on the lower Axe Valley and also includes the adjacent villages of Beer, Axmouth, Branscombe, Colyton and Colyford.

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sidmouth blue plaque

Coast, Family days out, Free activities, History

Sidmouth Blue Plaques Walk

Explore this regency seaside town with it's varied history through a total of 32 blue plaques around the town.

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exeter castle

Family days out, Free activities, History, Walking

Exeter’s City Wall

Discover Exeter's city wall, parts of which are almost 2000 years old.

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royal albert memorial museum in exeter

Family days out, History, Local attractions

Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter

Exeter's world-class museum, with stunning displays and galleries.

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Tiverton Museum - Things to do

Activity, Family days out, History, Local attractions

Tiverton Museum of Mid-Devon Life

Explore the museum’s large, outstanding collections and trace the fascinating history of Mid Devon.

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Hembury fort - Things to do

Family days out, History, Local attractions, Natural beauty

Hembury Fort

Hembury Hillfort, an ancient East Devon landmark close to the town of Honiton.

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Willows & Wetlands Visitor Centre

Activity, Arts and crafts, History, Natural beauty

Willows & Wetlands Visitor Centre

Withies in the Somerset Levels, basketwork, visitors' centre, willow sculptures and more.

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morwellham quay

Activity, Family days out, History, Local attractions

Morwellham Quay

An historic river port, where history comes to life on the edge of the river Tamar.

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bygones torquay

Family days out, History, Local attractions, Rainy day ideas

Bygones

Bringing the past alive - objects related to railways and history in Torquay.

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beer quarry caves

Activity, Family days out, History

Beer Quarry Caves

Near the beautiful Jurassic coast, tour the vast underground caverns created by the quarrying of Beer stone.

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Maltings Taphouse

Food and drink, History

The Maltings Taphouse

Over 70 traditional local beers and over 100 craft beers from the UK and across the world can be enjoyed in a room which was part of one of the last working malthouses.

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Exeter Cathedral

History, Local attractions

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral is one of the greatest cathedrals in England and one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture anywhere.

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Things to do - Castle Drogo Devon - North west corner

Family days out, Gardens, History, Local attractions, Natural beauty, Walking

Castle Drogo

The last castle to be built in England and set above the stunning Teign gorge.

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Things to do - Exe Estuary at A la Ronde

Coast, Gardens, History, Local attractions, Natural beauty

A La Ronde

Near the sandy beaches of Exmouth. A unique 16-sided house with interesting contents.

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Things to do in Devon - Autumn at Knighthayes

Activity, Family days out, Gardens, History, Local attractions, Natural beauty

Knightshayes

A fascinating Victorian country house, nearby, with beautiful gardens and a working kitchen garden.

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Uffculme River Beach - Things to do

History

Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme

A 200 year old spinning mill still producing worsted knitting yarn, with occasional 'steam up' days.

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Cullumpton cloth trail

History

Cullompton Cloth Trail

There is a long history of cloth and clothing production in settlements and mills using water power along the Culm.

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Things to do in Devon - Wolford Chapel

History

Wolford Chapel, Dunkeswell

A little piece of Canada in the middle of Devon.

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war horse valley country park

History, Local attractions, Natural beauty, Wildlife

War Horse Valley Country Farm Park

War Horse Valley Country Farm Park. Visit the place that inspired Michael Morpurgo to write 'War Horse'.

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Seaton Tramway

Family days out, History, Local attractions

Seaton Tramway

Discover East Devon’s glorious Axe valley from the top of a heritage tram.

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There are so many things to do in Devon and Forest Glade is an ideal centre for a holiday in the countryside, touring the West Country or exploring rural Devon.  Whether you’re looking for places to explore, beaches, family attractions, moorland or somewhere historic Devon has much to offer.

Numerous lanes, little changed over the years, wind their way through the beautiful countryside.  You will see why the Blackdown Hills is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

For those who wish to leave their cars behind there are some lovely walks to choose from, both in the forest and out into the surrounding countryside, with views across the Culm Valley towards Exmoor, Dartmoor and the East Devon coast.

Because of its unique position Forest Glade guests have easy access to the whole of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, including Exmouth with its two miles of sandy beaches to Lyme Regis with its famous harbour.  North Devon, Barnstaple and Minehead are within easy reach, as is South Devon, Somerset and parts of Cornwall.

Use the filter buttons below to search for attractions which are of interest to you and access the links to get more information about the attractions.

The Devon’s Top Attractions website has also has lots of ideas for things to do in Devon.