Ideas for days out and places to visit in Devon
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.
Sheppy’s House of Cider
200 years of cider making history. Orchard walks, tours and tastings. Farm shop and cafe. Heritage museum.
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, Family days out
The Bear Trail, Cullompton
Award-winning adventure assault course for all the family!
Arts and crafts
The Thelma Hulbert Gallery
Situated in Honiton, the gallery occupies the whole of Elmfield House, the former home of the artist Thelma Hulbert. Admission is free.
Arts and crafts
The Old Kennels
A quiet rural retreat where you can learn or improve traditional arts and crafts
Activity, Arts and crafts, History, Natural beauty
Willows & Wetlands Visitor Centre
From withy beds to willows
Fishing
Millhayes
Carp fishing
Cycling, Natural beauty
Local cycling routes
Cycling routes in our area, on the Blackdown Hills.
Natural beauty, Walking, Wildlife
Wild Walks – Devon Wildlife Trust
Enjoy beautiful landscapes and local wildlife.
Food and drink
Farmers Markets
There are regular farmers markets locally – details are available from our Tourist Information Room
Food and drink
Southern Cross, Newton Poppleford
Cream Teas
Food and drink
Old Well Tea rooms
Sampford Peverell. Cream Teas.
Food and drink
The Aviator, Dunkeswell Airfield
Open 9am to 11pm. Bar, restaurant and café. Breakfasts, meals & snacks, cream teas, Sunday carvery. Airfield viewing area. Tel. 01404 891226.
Food and drink
The Six Bells Inn, Payhembury
The Six Bells Inn stands at the centre of Payhembury Village and offers a warm welcome.
Food and drink
The Five Bells, Clyst Hydon
Tel. 01884 277288. Home cooked food, beer garden with play equipment. Children welcome.
Food and drink
The Drewe Arms, Broadhembury
Seafood a speciality. Tel: 841267.
Food and drink
The Otter Inn, Weston
nr. Honiton. Children welcome. Beer garden. Tel. 01404 42594.
Food and drink
Blacksmiths Arms, Plymtree
Traditional village pub – home cooked food, garden. Children welcome (but no highchairs).
Food and drink
Keepers Cottage, Kentisbeare
On Cullompton road. Bar food and restaurant. Tel: 01884 266247
Food and drink
Wyndham Arms, Kentisbeare
Traditional village pub - Whitbread Ales, pub food. Children welcome. Tel. 01884 266327
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 detail
Activity
Golf
There are several local golf courses, the nearest being Padbrook Park at Cullompton. There is also a course in Honiton, Sidmouth, 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
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
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 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
Not far away. A fascinating Victorian country house with beautiful gardens and a working kitchen garden
Family days out, Gardens, Local attractions, Natural beauty, Walking
Killerton House
Our nearest National Trust property with a lovely park and annual costume exhibition
History
Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme
A 200 year old spinning mill still producing worsted knitting yarn
History
Cullompton Cloth Trail
There is a long history of cloth and clothing production in settlements and mills using water power along the Culm
Activity, Family days out, Local attractions, Wildlife
Yarak Birds of Prey
Yarak Falconry Centre, 'For the ultimate, hands-on experience'
Activity, Family days out, History, Local attractions, Natural beauty
Seaton Jurassic Coast Centre
Find out more about the Jurassic Coast at the new Seaton Jurassic Centre
Coast, Local attractions, Natural beauty, Walking
The Jurassic Coast
A world heritage site on our doorstep
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
Coast, Cycling, Family days out, Local attractions, Natural beauty
Exmoor
National park with a stunning coastline
Cycling, Family days out, Local attractions, Natural beauty, Walking
Dartmoor
A national park and a great day out
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'.
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.
Family days out, Local attractions, Wildlife
World of Country Life
Animal farm and family fun
Family days out, Local attractions, Natural beauty, Wildlife
Axe Valley Wildlife Park
A small friendly zoo - 'an excellent day out for families'
Family days out, History, Local attractions
Seaton Tramway
Discover East Devon’s glorious Axe valley from the top of a heritage tram
Activity, Family days out, Local attractions
Pecorama
Railways, gardens, play areas, crazy golf
Activity, Family days out, Local attractions, Walking
Wildwood Escot
Amazing Animals, magnificent Maze, outdoor Adventure Play, terrific Traversing Walls, heart-stopping Drop-Slide, 40 Meter Zip Line, 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.
Fishing, Food and drink
Hollies Trout Farm
Open all year round from dawn to dusk offering fresh fish, gourmet fish products and most importantly superb fly fishing.
Family days out, Local attractions
Crealy Adventure Park
All weather action and adventure park.
Activity, Arts and crafts
Bicton Park
Indoor and outdoor play areas, train rides, botanical gardens