Ideas for days out and places to visit in Devon

Wildlife - Bee at Forest Glade

Eating Out, Gardens, Natural beauty, Wildlife

Blackbury Honey Farm

A family-run honey farm with cafe, gardens and beekeeping courses

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seaton nature reserve

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

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Dawlish Warren

Activity, Coast, Family days out, Free activities, Natural beauty, Walking, Wildlife

Dawlish Warren

Something for everyone - beach, nature reserve, golf, walks, amusements and rides

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Hembury fort - Things to do

Family days out, History, Local attractions, Natural beauty

Hembury Fort

Hembury Hillfort, an ancient East Devon landmark close to the town of Honiton.

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Willows & Wetlands Visitor Centre

Activity, Arts and crafts, History, Natural beauty

Willows & Wetlands Visitor Centre

Withies in the Somerset Levels, basketwork, visitors' centre, willow sculptures and more.

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Forest walks at Forest Glade

Cycling, Natural beauty

Local cycling routes

Cycling routes in our area, on the Blackdown Hills.

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Countryside walking valley of the goats

Natural beauty, Walking, Wildlife

Wild Walks – Devon Wildlife Trust

Enjoy beautiful landscapes and local wildlife.

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Pebblebed Vineyard

Food and drink, Natural beauty

Pebblebed Vineyard

Topsham - English wine tasting and vineyard tours.

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Things to do -Off-road mountain biking at Plym Bridge Woods, Devon

Activity, Cycling, Natural beauty

Cycling

Local Cycle Routes. The Blackdown Hills website has details of cycling routes near the park.

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Things to do - Castle Drogo Devon - North west corner

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.

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Things to do - Exe Estuary at A la Ronde

Coast, Gardens, History, Local attractions, Natural beauty

A La Ronde

Near the sandy beaches of Exmouth. A unique 16-sided house with interesting contents.

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Things to do in Devon - Autumn at Knighthayes

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.

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Things to do - Killerton Devon

Family days out, Gardens, Local attractions, Natural beauty, Walking

Killerton House

Our nearest National Trust property with a lovely park and annual costume exhibition.

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Things to do - Jurassic Coast

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.

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Things to do in Devon - Culm Valley

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.

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Things to do - Exmoor Coastline

Coast, Cycling, Family days out, Local attractions, Natural beauty

Exmoor

National park with moorland, pretty villages and a stunning coastline.

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Things to do - Cadover Bridge, Upper Plym Valley, Dartmoor

Cycling, Family days out, Local attractions, Natural beauty, Walking

Dartmoor

National Park famed for its tors and valleys, wild ponies and panoramic views.

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war horse valley country park

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'.

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River Exe

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.

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Guinea Pig Fishing Axminster Wildlife Park

Family days out, Local attractions, Natural beauty, Wildlife

Axe Valley Wildlife Park

A small, friendly zoo - an excellent day out for families.

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Cycling - Things to do

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.

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Bicton Palm House

Activity, Family days out, Gardens, Local attractions, Natural beauty

Bicton Park

Indoor and outdoor play areas, train rides, botanical gardens.

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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.