Ideas for days out and places to visit in Devon
Eating Out, Gardens, Natural beauty, Wildlife
Blackbury Honey Farm
A family-run honey farm with cafe, gardens and beekeeping courses
Activity, Coast, Family days out, Free activities, Natural beauty, Walking
Seaton Wetlands
Explore the beautiful marshland made up of three nature reserves at Seaton Wetlands
Activity, Coast, Family days out, Free activities, Natural beauty, Walking, Wildlife
Dawlish Warren
Something for everyone - beach, nature reserve, golf, walks, amusements and rides
Family days out, History, Local attractions, Natural beauty
Hembury Fort
Hembury Hillfort, an ancient East Devon landmark close to the town of Honiton.
Activity, Arts and crafts, History, Natural beauty
Willows & Wetlands Visitor Centre
Withies in the Somerset Levels, basketwork, visitors' centre, willow sculptures and more.
Cycling, Natural beauty
Local cycling routes
Cycling routes in our area, on the Blackdown Hills.
Natural beauty, Walking, Wildlife
Wild Walks – Devon Wildlife Trust
Enjoy beautiful landscapes and local wildlife.
Food and drink, Natural beauty
Pebblebed Vineyard
Topsham - English wine tasting and vineyard tours.
Activity, Cycling, Natural beauty
Cycling
Local Cycle Routes. The Blackdown Hills website has details of cycling routes near the park.
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.
Coast, Gardens, History, Local attractions, Natural beauty
A La Ronde
Near the sandy beaches of Exmouth. A unique 16-sided house with interesting contents.
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.
Family days out, Gardens, Local attractions, Natural beauty, Walking
Killerton House
Our nearest National Trust property with a lovely park and annual costume exhibition.
Coast, Local attractions, Natural beauty, Walking
The Jurassic Coast
A unique world heritage site on our doorstep, named after the best known of the geological periods found within it, but spanning 185 million years.
Cycling, Family days out, Local attractions, Natural beauty, Walking
Blackdown Hills
We are on the edge of this AONB. Find out why it is so special.
Coast, Cycling, Family days out, Local attractions, Natural beauty
Exmoor
National park with moorland, pretty villages and a stunning coastline.
Cycling, Family days out, Local attractions, Natural beauty, Walking
Dartmoor
National Park famed for its tors and valleys, wild ponies and panoramic views.
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'.
Activity, Coast, Family days out, Natural beauty
Stuart Line Cruises
Cruises on the River Exe, along the Jurassic Coast and Round Robin trips via boat and train.
Family days out, Local attractions, Natural beauty, Wildlife
Axe Valley Wildlife Park
A small, friendly zoo - an excellent day out for families.
Cycling, Natural beauty, Walking
Abbotshood Cycle Hire
On the Grand Western Canal near Tiverton and hire out bikes for adults and children. Delivery to park.
Activity, Family days out, Gardens, Local attractions, Natural beauty
Bicton Park
Indoor and outdoor play areas, train rides, botanical gardens.
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.