A moorland National Park that goes on forever and miles of heritage coast topped and tailed by riviera coastline define the southwest county of Devon. You and your family will never tire of rolling hills dotted with thatched cottages, and dramatic coastlines with cliff-edged bays and elegant Georgian towns like Torquay straight from an Agatha Christie crime caper. With so many places in Devon to explore, we recommend you pack picnics for every day out. The hours will disappear exploring rock pools and smugglers’ caves. Another attraction is the dolphins somersaulting off sweeping beaches. Then there are the famous Devonshire teas – oven-warm scones, sticky strawberry jam and dollops of clotted cream. Need we say more?
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Be a big cat keeper for a day at Dartmoor Zoo
Join the Big Cat Keepers at Dartmoor Zoo for this hard work, hands on, all day experience.
Plymouth, Devon
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Cycle alongside the Exe Estuary
Jump on a bike to explore the beautiful Exe Estuary, taking in the lovely scenery, villages and landscapes along a 26 mile-long route.
Exeter, Devon
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Push your Limits at Adrenaline Quarry
Adrenaline Quarry. Throwing people off cliffs since 2009. Come and get your heart racing at Cornwall's high-flying adventure park.
Location: The Tamar Valley, Plymouth, Devon
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Enjoy a peaceful family cycle ride along The Grand Western canal
Enjoy a peaceful family cycle ride along the towpath, beside the tranquil stretch of waterway through the heart of Devon.
Location: Tiverton, Devon
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Live like a Lord and Lady at Ugbrooke Park
Why not swap the usual hotel for this rather lovely stately home, and live like lords and ladies of the manor for the weekend?
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
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Have a picnic whilst sailing on the River Dart
Enjoy a glorious combination of two great loves of the English: boating and picnics.
Location: Dartmouth, Devon
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Explore a wild playground in Exmoor
Cycle past ancient sights and ramble amongst towering trees on a walking or cycling holiday spent exploring two National Parks.
Location: Exmoor & Quantock Hills, Devon
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Tour the Black Friars Gin Distillery
Visit the oldest working gin distillery in England.
Location: Plymouth, Devon
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Take time for yourself at Tinside Lido
Take a dip in the 1930s art deco outdoor Tinside Lido, where you can go for a dip or relax with a snack.
Location: Plymouth, Devon
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Take the Pinkery Challenge at Exmoor’s Chains
There are few locations more stunning than Exmoor but if its wilderness you are after, then places don’t get much wilder than Exmoor’s Chains.
Location: Exmoor, Devon
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Fall in love with Exeter Cathedral
Be awed by Exeter Cathedral; a gothic masterpiece and one of the South West's most iconic landmarks, even better when viewed from above.
Location: Exeter, Devon
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Explore the English Riviera Global Geopark
Spot rare wildlife, go coasteering, and discover stories of drowned forests at South Devon's Global Geopark, a fascinating area with rich historical and geological heritage.
Location: Torquay, Devon
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Get an adrenaline kick in Dartmoor National Park
Dartmoor is the place to get your adventure kicks, from cycling to climbing to white water kayaking.
Location: Dartmoor, Devon
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Step back in time on a heritage visit to Dartmoor
Become immersed in Dartmoor’s heritage as you explore its historic attractions, a modern day castle and old stannary town.
Location: Dartmoor, Devon
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Give a standing ovation to Plymouth’s lively arts scene
Explore the works of Plymouth's legendary artists – Beryl Cook, Robert Lenkiewicz and Sir Joshua Reynolds, as well as today's talented young artists.
Location: Plymouth, Devon
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Soak up the seaspray in Exmoor
Get ready for a thrill-seeking break spent kayaking or coasteering around Exmoor's dramatic landscapes.
Location: Exmoor National Park, Devon /Somerset
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Tuck into enjoy fresh seafood on the River Exe Café
Take a water taxi to the River Exe Café, located on a floating pontoon on the Exe Estuary, and sample freshly caught fish dishes.
Location: Exmouth, Devon
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Ride with the driver on the Dartmouth Steam Railway
Enjoy a scenic steam train ride from Paignton to Dartmouth, with a twist.
Location: Paignton, Devon
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Discover the River Exe Estuary by saddle and paddle
Cruise the Exe Estuary Trail with waterside pubs along the route providing picturesque pit-stops from sporting activity.
Location: Exeter, Devon
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Take afternoon tea 20s style and enjoy timeless views
Sat high on a cliff overlooking the stunning North Devon coast, the art deco Saunton Sands Hotel is a wonderful spot to take afternoon tea.
Location: Saunton, Devon
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