Devon Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

set in 90 acres with a variety of rides and attractions to suit all ages with a large indoor play centre, wildlife sanctuary, falconry centre and big fun farm

famous miniature village set in 4 acres with animated scenes, many with a sense of humour, capturing the essence of England's past

collection of thatched buildings - date back more than 200 years - set in a valley that reaches down to the sea - working forge & mill - see the blacksmith in action - enjoy a traditional cream tea in the Old Bakery - explore the woodland or beach

built Sir Edwin Lutyens, where family keepsakes sit alongside 17th Century tapestries with an Arts and Crafts inspired garden

built into a cleft in a 400' cliff with whitewashed cottages festooned with flowers, a tiny working port and famous for its donkeys

learn the history of glassmaking with demonstrations, hands-on activities and see expert craftspeople at work

all aboard for a spectacular journey operating between Kingswear and Paignton along a picturesque route bordering the Dart Estuary

a 45,000 square foot indoor attraction of the National Fairground Collection of vintage exhibits, rides and engineering and artwork displays

former home of Agatha Christie with a relaxed 1950s style with a large romantic wooded garden and a shop selling her novels

dramatic West Exmoor coast, favourite landscape of the Romantic poets with spectacular coastal, moorland and woodland walks

a family run living heritage attraction with one of the last horse-drawn barges in Great Britain

home to over 2000 animals in six different habitats and dedicated to protecting global wildlife heritage with feeding times and keeper talks

meticulously crafted and planted to give both formal and informal gardens against a dramatic backdrop of a steep wooded valley

the park is packed with activities, from cycle trails to an adventure playground - fun for all ages

a seven mile former Great Western Railway branch line, built in 1872, running along the stunning valley of the River Dart between Buckfastleigh and Totnes

sanctuary and working farm home to 500 donkeys in need of care, where visitors can meet the donkeys

where the lush valleys of East Lyn and Hoar Oak Water meet giving a haven for wildlife and offering excellent walking

this popular beauty spot is set within an ancient valley with numerous walking trails to the falls & through the woodland - indoor & woodland theatre - petting zoo - reptile house - events & activities - picnic area

the Abbey Church, a spiritual haven for the many thousands of visitors who come each year, with bookshops and exhibitions of the Benedictine way of life

once the home to Sir Francis Drake with contemporary furnishings and artefacts, an impressive medieval Great Barn and extensive gardens

holiday home of the D'Oyly Carte family built in the Arts & Crafts style with a joyful atmosphere enhanced by music and a 30 acre garden

get up close and personal with the vast array of animals in 33 acres of woodland, from Chincha the Jaguar to Kelloggs the Corn Snake

The doorway to Dartmoor's industrial past with the sights, sounds and smells of three thundering water wheels powering massive hammers, shears and sharpening stone

set in over 6000 acres of woodland, a welcoming Georgian house, holding the National Trust's largest fashion collection with interactive displays

the Gothic Revival house is surrounded by gardens which are a masterpiece of architectural planting, home to one of the most outstanding botanical collections in the country

located 24 miles off the North Devon Coast with a wealth of flora, fauna and excellent bird watching. Boats sail from Ilfracombe or Bideford

there are a range of walks available to suit different abilities and time scales however sturdy footwear is recommended for all trails

take a trip back in time on this narrow gauge steam railway running from Lynton to Barnstaple journeying through rolling countryside

discover an underwater world and the conservation efforts to protect it, shown in different environments with daily talks and shows

with spectacular river and sea views, this Edwardian house boasts a rare collections of exotic plants. Generations of children return to hunt for Fred the ghost

set in a picturesque location surrounded by a deer park with family heirlooms in the castle and extensive grounds to explore

a magnificent Georgian house which has been a family home for nearly 300 years with extensive grounds with year round interest

operating heritage trans between Seaon ,Colyford and Colyton through two nature reserves with an unrivalled view of wading bird life

unique 16-sided house dating from the late 18th century, containing many quirky objects & mementoes, including a fragile shell gallery

79 acres woodland reserve five miles north of Kingsbridge - mainly composed of oak, birch & beech trees - diverse flora of bilberry & ferns - supports a good bird population - also large numbers of dormice - two circular way-marked trails

intimate Regency mansion with many treasures, Victorian garden and a Carriage Museum showcasing vehicles for every occasion

a local museum with exhibitions of - Dartmoor artefacts - local history & geology - posters, documents - also includes the Paul Endacott North American Indian Collection

medieval manor house - still a family home - set in riverside meadows & woodland - unspoilt & relaxing -

a splendid Manor House with guided tours recounting its rich history with informal gardens and allotments

dating from the 13th Century and built in the decorated gothic style with the longest uninterrupted medieval vaulting in the world

home to over 1000 gnomes and pixies, wildflowers, herbs, grasses and ferns with a family picnic area

telling the story of Sir Francis Drake and his famous ship where visitors can experience life aboard a Tudor sailing ship

see fashions & textiles for men, women and children, from the 18th century to the present day

set in Honiton's oldest building with one of the most comprehensive collections of Honiton Lace in the world with examples from 16th 20th Century

home to a variety of wildlife with 500 plant species and 200 species fo birds set on a limestone promontory with 200 feet high cliffs

5 acre fly-fishing lake - Rainbow & Brown Trout are stocked all year - between 2lb’s and 22lb’s - continuity of size & high standards - friendly capable staff - also well-stocked farm shop & water gardening goods incl. pond plants & ornamental fish

natural landscape - dramatic clifftop with far-reaching views - levelled circular walking trails - breathtaking coastal landscape - hotel & inn nearby

with shops, restaurants and the Cricklepit Wildlife Centre, cycle hire, boat trips and a climbing wall, there is something for all the family

housed in the former Police Station and Courthouse and offering an insight into Axminster's past, with displays covering a wide range of topics including agricultural tools to Axminster carpets

built in 1926 and offering breathtaking scenery of the surrounded cliffs and beaches

family run with BSA qualified instructors and carry surf life saving or beach lifeguard awards. Classes suitable for all ages. Also sand boarding, paddle boarding and surf board hire

enjoy the picturesque views of the Dart Valley from the remains of this small Tudor artillery fort

provided stone for 24 cathedrals and thus over the centuries a vast man-made complex of underground caverns have been created

tucked away in a deep wooded valley, this romantic ruin has the preserved remains of an Elizabethan mansion. An audio tour is available

all year round enjoyment for everyone with landscaped parks and gardens set in a picturesque valley. Includes historic glasshouses, a countryside museum, woodland railway, indoor and outdoor children's play areas

one of Britain's largest public collections housing large collections of books, prints, artefacts and ephemera relating to the history of cinema

remains on an Iron Age hill fort - impressive ramparts - now surrounded by woodland - walks - wildlife - ideal place for picnics

home of Channel Five’s ‘Mist sheepdog tales’ this 400 acre working farm is home to a flock of 700 breeding ewes, plus their lambs, holds sheepdog & Falconry displays throughout the summer - April lambing open days

situated in the old station building - displays a varied collection reflecting the history of the town & area - exhibits include the remains of a 16th century pottery kiln, a GWR Brake Van & mine artefacts

housed in a former bakehouse - museum chronicles the history of the area from early beginnings - maritime heritage also on display - local railway history - local writer Henry Williamson - field & agricultural collection

medieval passages under the city's streets that were built to take fresh water pipes into the city with an exhibition and video presentation