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?
Devon
Devon
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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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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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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Unearth Dartmoor's ancient history
Marvel at the best examples of prehistoric archaeology in Western Europe, including Bronze Age settlements, standing stones and circles.
Location: Dartmoor, Devon
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Gather your pieces-of-eight for some piratical fun
Landlubbers beware! Grab an eye-patch and a parrot and head to Brixham for an adventure on the high seas.
Location: Brixham, Devon
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Spot rare winter birds on the River Exe Estuary
During winter the River Exe Estuary bursts with life. Take a guided bird watching cruise to see why the mudflats are as rich as a rainforest.
Location: Exeter, Devon
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Take in the spectacular view at the Ferry Boat pub
This little pink pub on the River Dart is a friendly spot to sup on your pint and watch the world go by.
Location: Dittisham, Devon
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Wheatland Farm Eco Lodges
Wheatland Farm Eco Lodges is an inspirational and reviving place to stay with friends or family.
Location: Winkleigh, Devon
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Follow Sherlock Holmes around Dartmoor
Visit the eerie place that inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to write Hound of the Baskervilles.
Location: Dartmoor, 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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Be inspired at the Devon Guild of Craftsmen
Visit the largest contemporary crafts venue in the South West, located in Bovey Tracey at the Grade II listed Riverside Mill.
Location: Bovey Tracey, Devon
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Enjoy a saddle and paddle adventure in Exeter
With historic canals and West Country scenery at its finest, it’s essential that you see as much of Exeter as possible.
Location: Exeter, Devon
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Journey back to the 1920s at Coleton Fishacre
A 1920s Art Deco house and garden in the beautiful Devon countryside.
Location: Kingswear, Devon
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Discover Ted Hughes' Dartmoor
Visit the village of North Tawton, follow the scenic Tarka Trail and soak up the sights and sounds which inspired one of England's greatest poets.
Location: Dartmoor, 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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Enjoy wine tasting in the heart of Devon
Discover award-winning wine produced in the beautiful Devon countryside and enjoy a tasting in the picturesque estuary town of Topsham, near Exeter.
Location: Topsham, Devon
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Find out what lies beneath (as well as above) Exeter
Explore Exeter’s Underground Passages and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum on a family break, and then relax with a burger at Urban Burger.
Location: Exeter, Devon
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Hop aboard the South Devon Railway
The South Devon Railway is the West Country's oldest heritage steam railway, transporting you back in time to the golden age of steam.
Location: Devon
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Catch a wave on the North Devon Surf Coast
Try your hand at surfing on beautiful golden beaches where you can find conditions to suit all abilities.
Location: Croyde, Devon
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Tavistock Farmers' Market
Food is serious business in Tavistock: on the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the central Bedford Square jumps into life.
Location: Tavistock, Devon
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Go wild swimming at Thurlestone Rock
Pull on your wetsuit and goggles and aim for Thurlestone Rock off the south Devon coast for a really wild swimming adventure.
Location: Thurlestone, Devon
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