Ideas for days out and places to visit in Devon
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
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.
Family days out, History
Dingles Fairground Museum
Fairground rides and more. Home to the National Fairground Collection and the Fairground Heritage Trust
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, History, Local attractions
Axminster Heritage Centre
The Axminster story - celebrating carpets, crafts and skills.
History, Local attractions
Topsham Museum
Housed in a late 17th-century building overlooking the Exe Estuary, with focus on Topsham’s maritime history.
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.
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.
History, Local attractions
Sidmouth Museum
The history of Sidmouth and the surrounding area with many displays in galleries and rooms over two floors.
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.
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.
Family days out, Free activities, History, Walking
Exeter’s City Wall
Discover Exeter's city wall, parts of which are almost 2000 years old.
Family days out, History, Local attractions
Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter
Exeter's world-class museum, with stunning displays and galleries.
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.
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.
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.
Family days out, History, Local attractions, Rainy day ideas
Bygones
Bringing the past alive - objects related to railways and history in Torquay.
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.
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.
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.
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.
History
Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme
A 200 year old spinning mill still producing worsted knitting yarn, with occasional 'steam up' days.
History
Cullompton Cloth Trail
There is a long history of cloth and clothing production in settlements and mills using water power along the Culm.
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'.
Family days out, History, Local attractions
Seaton Tramway
Discover East Devon’s glorious Axe valley from the top of a heritage tram.
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.