Ideas for days out and places to visit in Devon
Activity, History, Local attractions
Dunkeswell Airfield Heritage Centre
A unique photographic Archive of life on the only WW2 US Naval Air Base in Europe.
Activity, History, Local attractions, Rainy day ideas
St Nicholas Priory
Exeter’s oldest building: where heritage, culture and creativity meet.
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, History, Local attractions
Axminster Heritage Centre
The Axminster story - celebrating carpets, crafts and skills.
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.
Activity, Family days out
Quad World
The number one family quad-biking experience in the UK based near Exeter.
Activity, Coast, Family days out, Free activities, Natural beauty, Walking, Wildlife
Dawlish Warren
Something for everyone - beach, nature reserve, golf, walks, amusements and rides
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.
Activity, Family days out
The Bear Trail, Cullompton
Award-winning adventure assault course for all the family!
Activity, Arts and crafts, History, Natural beauty
Willows & Wetlands Visitor Centre
Withies in the Somerset Levels, basketwork, visitors' centre, willow sculptures and more.
Activity, Cycling, Natural beauty
Cycling
Local Cycle Routes. The Blackdown Hills website has details of cycling routes near the park.
Activity
Horse riding
Our nearest riding stables are just 1.5 miles away in Sheldon. Please ask at Reception for details.
Activity
Golf
There are several local golf courses, the nearest being Padbrook Park at Cullompton. There are also courses in Honiton, Sidmouth, and Tiverton and a driving range near Sidmouth.
Activity
Skydiving
A great way to raise money for charity, or as an alternative birthday or anniversary present! Skydive UK are one of the country's leading Skydiving schools. They are up on Dunkeswell Airfield.
Activity
Devon and Somerset Gliding Club
At North Hill is just the other side of the forest from the park and you can book a trial flight.
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.
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.
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.
Activity, Family days out, Local attractions, Wildlife
Yarak Birds of Prey
Yarak Falconry Centre, 'For the ultimate, hands-on experience'.
Activity, Family days out, Local attractions
Stock car and banger racing at Smeatharpe
Stock car and banger racing at Smeatharpe.
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.
Activity, Family days out, Local attractions
Pecorama
Railways, gardens, play areas, crazy golf.
Activity, Family days out, Local attractions, Walking
Wildwood Escot
Amazing animals and birds, maze, outdoor adventure play, drop-slide and authentic Saxon Village.
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.