Things to do in North Devon & Exmoor
You can’t move in North Devon without finding something fun, cultural or adventurous to do! Whether you’re looking for great days out in North Devon guaranteed to keep the whole family entertained or a relaxing trip to a historic house, there’s plenty of North Devon attractions to choose from. For top Devon family attractions you can take your pick from a choice of theme parks with exhilarating rides and slides designed to thrill, or get up close and personal with the cutest animals at one of our fun packed farm attractions. North Devon boasts an enviable choice of more exotic wildlife attractions too, from a zoo and an aquarium to a Dinosaur Park. Enjoy a glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous of bygone days in one of North Devon's historic houses and gardens. Plus there’s a fascinating range of heritage attractions to visit, including funicular railways, castles and medieval bridges.
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Abbotsham, Near Bideford, North Devon, EX39 5AP, 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.
Theme Park
Big Sheep Brewery
High Wire
Clovelly, North Devon, EX39 5TA, Tel: 01288 331188, Email, www.clovelly.co.uk
Discover for yourself why people come from all around the world to marvel at this timeless, historic fishing village in North Devon.
Garden
Boat Trips
Harbour/Port
Information Centre
Hartland, North Devon, EX39 6EA, Tel: 01237 441205, Email, www.plantwalk.co.uk
Plantwalk offers individual guided flower walks in the North Devon Area of Outstanding Beauty (AONB), in particular in Hartland.
Guided Walks
Bath Place, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 8AN, 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...
Beach
Cookworthy Forest Centre, Beaworthy, North Devon, EX21 5UX, Tel: 01409 220009, Email, www.ridetherubycountry.co.uk
Enclosed by the upland expanses of Bodmin, Exmoor and Dartmoor, and to the north by the wild North Devon coast, Ruby Country is very much "undiscovered Devon".
Country Park
Walking Route
21 Broad Close, North Molton, South Molton, North Devon, EX36 3JD, Tel: 01598 740114, Email, www.northdevonhawkwalks.co.uk
Visitors of all ages are offered the opportunity to experience at first hand the thrill of falconry in North Devon.
Hawk walks
Hacche Mill, South Molton, North Devon, EX36 3NA, Tel: 0333 600 6001, Email, www.rockandrapidadventures.co.uk
We are a small company based in the Southwest on the edges of Exmoor. We don’t just work in the outdoors we also play in the outdoors and we have passion for what we do.
Coasteering
Golden Coast Holiday Village, Station Road, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7HW, 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.
Children's Activity
Saunton Sands Beach Shop, Saunton, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LG, 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.
Shop
Glebe Farm, Little Torrington, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8PS, Tel: 07931 306414, Email, www.tarkapottery.co.uk
Tarka Pottery is North Devon's most exciting and inspiring clay experience studio. Located in beautiful countryside with stunning views, you can paint or potter to your heart's content.
Southdown Woods, Yarnscombe, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 3LZ, Tel: 01271 858 279, Email, www.survivalpaintball.com
Come and join us for the paintball session of your life!! Eight woodland playing areas Paintball Village games arena Paintball Temple games arena New semi-automatic 'inferno guns' Full face safety goggles
Paint Ball
Southdown, Yarnscombe, North Devon, EX31 3LZ, Tel: 01271 858791, Email, www.southdownadventure.com
Enjoy the ultimate day out at Southdown Adventure. Experience the thrills of Quad Biking on our three fabulous tracks. Also zorbing, clay shooting, archery and air rifle shooting in the beautiful North Devon countryside.
Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, Bideford, EX39 1HD, 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.
Golf - 18 hole
Lower Dean Farm, Dean, Trentishoe, Parracombe, EX31 4PJ, Tel: 01598 763565, Email, www.deanridingstables.co.uk
Riding holidays and superb hacking across Exmoor, with breathtaking moorland and coastal view, on quality well schooled horses and ponies.
Horse Riding
West Somerset Community College, Bircham Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY, Tel: 01643 822125, Email, www.westsomersetadventures.co.uk
WS Adventures is based right on the edge of the stunning Exmoor National Park. Through our dedicated team of highly qualified professional instructors we run a range of activities for all ages and abilities.
Wistlandpound, Kentisbury, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4SJ, Tel: 01598 763 221, Email, www.calvert-trust.org.uk/exmoor
Calvert Trust Exmoor delivers exciting, challenging and enjoyable outdoor activity adventures to all ages and abilities. Come and visit us for 3, 4 or 7 nights or just come for the day and discover it's what you can do that counts!
9 The Quay, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9EQ, 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!
Wildlife Cruise
Hartland, Nr. Bideford, North Devon, EX39 6DA, Tel: 01237 441 881, Email, downespa.com/
Downe Health Spa in North Devon offers a range of superb beauty therapies and holistic therapies. Pamper Days at Downe are days of peace and ease, days of total relaxation.
Spa
Golden Coast Holiday Village, Station Road, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7HW, 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.
Bowls
Unit 4 Barnstaple Trade Centre, Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 8RY, Tel: 01271 328328, Email
North Devon's largest indoor playcentre, Open every day of the year for parties, playtime, fun and food.
Children's Activity Centre
Brandis Corner, Holsworthy, North Devon, EX22 7YQ, Tel: 08000 372466, Email, www.dragonarcherycentre.co.uk
Dragon Archery is the "must do" activity in Devon. An awarding winning, all weather archery adventure that has been voted the most loved attraction or day out. Suitable for ages 8+. Advanced Booking Required. The adventure begins!
Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Appledore, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 1NG, 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.
The Elms, 12 cott road, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0ET, Tel: 01208 871066, Email, encounterwalkingholidays.com
One of the few walking companies actually based in the area we operate in, we are staffed by walkers who know and love these trails, know what to see and what to avoid when walking along the South West Coast Path.
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 5AP, 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.
The Boat House, Woolacombe Beach, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7BA, 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.
Surfing
Croyde Burrows Beach Car Park, Moor Lane, Croyde Bay, Devon, EX33 1NZ, 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
