Browsing leisure activities within 10 miles of Magnolia

Abbotsham, Near Bideford, North Devon, EX39 5AP, (9 miles, 14kms), Tel: 01237 472366, Email, www.thebigsheep.co.uk

The Big Sheep - an all weather attraction featuring sheep racing, indoor playzone, outdoor lazer games and the Big Sheep Brewery.

Abbotsham Road, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 5AP, (9 miles, 14kms), Tel: 01237 880028, Email, theultimatehigh.com

The Ultimate Adventure Centre offers the most comprehensive range of outdoor activities available throughout North Devon. The recently opened Ultimate Assault adds to the list of exhilarating experiences made possible.

Unit 4 Barnstaple Trade Centre, Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 8RY, (9 miles, 15kms), Tel: 01271 328328, Email

North Devon's largest indoor playcentre, Open every day of the year for parties, playtime, fun and food.

Appledore, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 1NG, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01237 475992, Email, www.skernlodge.co.uk

Offering a large selection of land and water-based adventurous activities for all ages and abilities. Skern Lodge has been operating for over 30 years.

Croyde Burrows Beach Car Park, Moor Lane, Croyde Bay, Devon, EX33 1NZ, (8 miles, 14kms), Tel: 01271 890400, Email, www.surfsouthwest.com

Learn to surf with UK's premier surf schools at Croyde and Saunton. British Surfing Assn. Level 4 Centre. Surfing GB 'Centre of Excellence.' Established in 1996. Open every day from Mid March to end October. Courses from £28 per person

Golden Coast Holiday Village, Station Road, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7HW, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01271 871 360, Email, www.woolacombe.com/waves

Waves, in Woolacombe, is a 'paint it yourself' ceramic studio and cafe with a wide selection of pottery to decorate. It's easy for anyone from young children to grown-ups to create their own masterpiece.

Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, Bideford, EX39 1HD, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01237 473817, Email, www.royalnorthdevongolfclub.co.uk/

Royal North Devon at Westward Ho! can rightly claim to be the cradle of English Golf. Founded in 1864, it is the oldest golf course in the country and is regarded as the St Andrews of England.

Keypitts, Oxen Park Lane, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9RW, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01271 862247, Email, www.keypitts.com

Over 180 acre all-terrain quad bike, horse riding. Beautiful scenic routes around private grounds. Sale of electric quad bikes

The Boat House, Woolacombe Beach, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7BA, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01271 871 337, Email, www.nickthorn.com

Situated RIGHT on Woolacombe's award winning blue flag beach. Surf hire and surf tuition at beginner, intermediate & advanced levels.

Golden Coast Holiday Village, Station Road, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7HW, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01271 872 011, Email, www.woolacombe.com/bowling

Ten pin bowling for the entire family open to all our guests and local residents. 8 Lanes of genuine American ten pin bowling.

Saunton Sands Beach Shop, Saunton, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LG, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01271 890771, Email, www.sauntonbeach.info/

Dog friendly year round and perfect for families and watersports enthusiasts. Saunton Sands is one of the biggest gems in the North Devon crown.

Bath Place, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 8AN, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01271 879882, Email, www.tunnelsbeaches.co.uk

This award-winning beach established in 1823 and was a popuular Victorian tourist destination. Steeped in history, Tunnels Beaches makes a fascinating visit for all ages...

9 The Quay, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9EQ, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01271 879727, Email, www.ilfracombeprincess.co.uk

Spectacular wildlife and coastal cruises aboard one of the most technologically advanced passenger vessels in the UK. Frequent sights of seals, porpoises and dolphins. Come and enjoy one of the most dramatic coastal landscapes in England!

PO Box 575, Silverton, Devon, EX5 4WT, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 07960 630 900, Email, www.treasuretrails.co.uk

Treasure Trails are the quirky, fun & informative way to help you explore some of Devon’s hidden treats! Solve a Murder Mystery; Follow a Treasure Hunt; Carry out a Spy Mission! Fun Daycation for all the family!

Ilfracombe, EX34 9EQ, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01392 360050, www.southwestcoastpath.com

Moderate to difficult circular walk. While not especially long, the walk does include a couple of short sharp climbs so should not be approached too lightly. 5 miles (7kms)

Walk Route: Circular - Moderate/Difficult

Combe Martin, North Devon, EX34 0DN, (9 miles, 15kms)

Access to Wild Pear Beach requires a testing walk of approximately 2kms with steep gradients. Mostly sand and shingle with rocks and caves at the foot of the cliffs.

Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7EB, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01271 870553, Email

Combesgate is a lovely secluded beach, located at the far right-end side of Woolacombe with some attractive rock pools ideal for children. Beware the beach is only accessible between low and mid-tide. Dog access restrictecd.

Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7BT, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01271 870553, Email

Barricane beach (also known as Combesgate beach) not only offers a picturesque landscape tucked in between the rocks, but is famous for cowries and other exotic sea shells.

Motehoe, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7EG, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01271 870553, Email, www.woolacombetourism.co.uk/

Rockham is a quiet beach free from the madding crowds. Visits require a quite difficult walk of approximately 2km down to the sea, but well worth a visit for the fit and able!

The Quay, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9EQ, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01271 863969, www.ilfracombepilotgigclub.org/

Gig racing is open to teams of Under-14's, Under-16's, Ladies 'A' and 'B' crews, Mens 'A' and 'B' crews as well as mixed and veteran participants

Westward Ho!, Nr Bideford, North Devon, EX39 1HN, (7 miles, 11kms)

The beach is patrolled by lifeguards and is one of the safest in the area. It offers vast expanses of golden sands, which makes it ideal for fun family bathing.

Bideford Station, Railway Terrace, East-the-Water, North Devon, EX39 2BU, (9 miles, 14kms), Tel: 01392 360050, www.southwestcoastpath.com/main/walks/index.cfm?fsa=dspWalkDetail&w_id=111

Passing through the largely unspoilt countryside as it was described by Henry Williamson in his classic novel ‘Tarka the Otter’ first published in 1927. This walk follows the Tarka Trail between Instow and Bideford.

Walk Route: Circular

Instow, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 4JN, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01237 477676, Email, www.instow.net/

Instow Beach is a long beach on an estuary very popular for fishing and sailing as well as other beach activities. It is a sandy beach, backed by low dunes, at the mouth of the rivers Taw and Torridge.

Saunton, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LQ, (2 miles, 3kms), www.sauntonbeach.info/

Saunton Sands is a three mile long expanse of sandy beach popular with surfers and ideal for families.