Ideas for days out and places to visit in Devon
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
Family days out, Free activities, History, Walking
Exeter’s City Wall
Discover Exeter's city wall, parts of which are almost 2000 years old.
Activity, Coast, Family days out, Free activities, Natural beauty, Walking, Wildlife
Dawlish Warren
Something for everyone - beach, nature reserve, golf, walks, amusements and rides
Cycling, Family days out, Fishing, Walking, Wildlife
Grand Western Canal Country Park
Horse drawn barge trips, cafés, canal themed play park, visitor centre, boat hire, gift shop, picnic sites.
Natural beauty, Walking, Wildlife
Wild Walks – Devon Wildlife Trust
Enjoy beautiful landscapes and local wildlife.
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.
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.
Cycling, Family days out, Local attractions, Natural beauty, Walking
Dartmoor
National Park famed for its tors and valleys, wild ponies and panoramic views.
Activity, Family days out, Local attractions, Walking
Wildwood Escot
Amazing animals and birds, maze, outdoor adventure play, drop-slide and authentic Saxon Village.
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.
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.