With miles upon miles of countryside to explore, quaint towns to discover and a breadth of activities for all the family, it is no surprise that Devon is one of the UK’s most popular getaway destinations.
Staycations have exploded in recent years – with more Brits choosing a domestic holiday over travelling abroad. With so many options available though, it can be difficult to know where the best UK holiday destinations are. So we’re here to give you 6 reasons to book a Devon getaway this year.
Whatever the weather, you can always find something to do at the seaside. You’ll love exploring our local seaside towns – sand, pebbles, traditional amusements, great independent shops, ice cream, play areas, museums, water sports, cafes, restaurants and pubs.
Forest Glade holiday park is perfectly situated to explore a range of local beaches. One of our favourite things about Devon is that each beach is special – offering something slightly unique.
We think Branscombe Beach is perfect for a family day out! Here, you’ll find a range of excellent walks and unrivalled views. The shingle beach makes for clear water. Just along the coast at Beer, a traditional fishing village, you can enjoy mackerel fishing trips, great cafés and friendly pubs.
Just down the road from Branscombe is Sidmouth, which boasts two beaches: the main beach and Jacob’s Ladder – each boast sand and pebbles, and large car parks.
We also have Exmouth, Dawlish Warren and Lyme Regis within a 45-minute drive of Forest Glade, as well as more to explore.
If you enjoy water sports several of our local seaside towns offer water sports hire and lessons. Or why not take a day trip to the popular surfing beaches of North Devon.
Pictured above: Seaton Beach
Devon is some to some fantastic creatures, making it the perfect destination for a wildlife watching holiday in the UK.
Whether it’s insects, animals or birds you’d like to see – there are plenty of places nearby to visit. Find out about the fascinating story of bees at Blackbury Honey Farm, or further afield at Quince Honey Farm. Paignton Zoo is a great day out, or if you prefer somewhere smaller we love Axe Valley Wildlife Park. We’re lucky to be in an area where there are many opportunities for bird watching – on the park, in the forest, or why not visit Seaton Wetlands or the Exe Estuary.
You don’t even have to leave Forest Glade to find some interesting creatures. Our self-guided nature walk will lead you around key features of the park. You can simply grab a leaflet from Reception Area or Tourist Information Room and be on your way! And if you are very lucky you may even spot one of the deer that live deep in the forest.
Devon is the perfect holiday destination for history buffs. Go back in time with a visit to the many castles and museums in Devon.
There are interesting National Trust properties explore. We particularly love Knighthayes and Killerton House. A la Ronde is a fascinating building.
We also have a range of historic towns which are within easy reach of the park. Honiton and Tiverton have excellent museums, whilst Exmouth is a traditional seaside town.
Young or old, there are a range of activities in Devon for all the family. Take a tram ride, explore the canal, go underground at Beer Quarry Caves or see Roman remains in Exeter.
Pictured above: Haynes Motor Museum
Devon is heaven for lovers of food and drink. From farm shops to cafes, great pubs to local food producers, whatever you enjoy – you’ll find it nearby! Try our home made ice-cream and milk shakes, stock up on local beer or cider from our shop, enjoy a cream tea, pick up something for the barbecue at a farm shop or head out for dinner at a village pub.
We have some excellent pubs near to us, such as Drewe Arms, the Keepers Cottage Inn, the Ashill and the Sidmouth Arms. Pick up a leaflet listing local pubs in our Tourist Information Room or at Reception.
Otter Brewery – creators of one of Devon’s most popular beers – are based locally in Luppitt Valley. You’ll quickly get acquainted with their beers in the local village pubs, and we stock their bottled beer in the shop. Or, if you’re more of a cider drinker, you’ll love a visit to Sheppy’s House of Cider.
If you’re visiting, you simply must have a cream tea – they’re a must-have Devonshire delicacy. Luckily, you’ll find them in a host of brilliant local cafés. Just some of our favourite cafés in North Devon include Seaton Tramway, Otterton Mill, and Burrow Farm Gardens.
Forest Glade is nestled in a forest cleaning – a truly unique and stunning location on the Blackdown Hills. The area was designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in 1981.
There are some beautiful walks directly from the park, as well as fantastic walking and mountain biking trails in the local area.
Surround yourself in 300 acres of glorious Pine Forest. Our North Devon holiday park is the prefect place to base yourselves for a peaceful countryside getaway in the UK. If you are visiting with your little ones, we have some outstanding children’s facilities, as well as swimming pool and sauna for those who want to take the load off.
Our cosy holiday caravans and camping pods will make the perfect cosy base to return to after a long day exploring the beautiful local area. Or, bring your own tent or tourer and enjoy the comfort of tour own space on our five-acre field!
After spending just a couple of days with us you’ll quickly learn that there are many more than 6 reasons to book a Devon getaway.
