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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North Road, South Molton, North Devon, EX36 3AZ, Tel: 01769 572401, Email, www.quincehoneyfarm.co.uk
See the living wonder of wild Exmoor honey bees in their various natural habitats & observation hives, also the workings of Britain’s largest honey farm viewed from 300 feet of indoor gallery.
Wildlife Park
Shop - Farm
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
High Wire
Hartland, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 6DT, Tel: 01237 441264/234, Email, www.hartlandabbey.com
Hartland Abbey is a fascinating house. Built across a narrow, wooded valley leading to an Atlantic cove, Henry VIII gifted the Abbey to The Keeper of his Wine Cellar, whose descendants live here today.
Hartland Abbey & Gardens
Downland Farm, Higher Clovelly, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 5RY, Tel: 01237 431255, Email, www.themilkyway.co.uk
Your biggest all weather, family day out in North Devon. From rollercoasters and indoor adventure play to great live shows, there's so much to do plus ALL the rides are included in the entrance fee! Your adventure awaits...are you ready?
Rosemoor, Torrington, North Devon, EX38 8PH, Tel: 01805 624067, Email, www.rhs.org.uk/rosemoor
Rosemoor, an enchanting 65-acre garden, offers year-round interest. Visit us for inspiration, tranquillity or simply a marvellous day out.
Garden
Ilfracombe Aquarium, The Old Lifeboat House, The Pier, Ilfracombe Harbour, Ilfracombe, EX34 9EQ, Tel: 01271 864533, Email, www.ilfracombeaquarium.co.uk
Award winning, all weather family attraction provides a fascinating journey of discovery into the aquatic life of North Devon.
Aquarium
Arlington, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4LP, Tel: 01271 851123, Email
Arlington Court is an unexpected jewel: a complete family estate. The intimate Regency house contains treasures for all tastes, from model ships to shells, all collected by the Chichesters.
Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9SL, Tel: 01271 867474, Email, www.watermouthcastle.com
One of the West Country's premier Family Tourist Attractions where you can enjoy, a Victorian Castle full of eclectic treasures, nostalgic displays and curios, a theme park including rides and play areas, and beautiful landscaped gardens.
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.
Boat Trips
Harbour/Port
Information Centre
Higher Leigh, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 0NG, Tel: 01271 882486, Email, www.wildlifedinosaurpark.co.uk
The valley that time forgot. A subtropical paradise with an abundance of birds and animals, and animatronics dinosaurs, so real they're alive!
Wildlife Park
Linden Close, Torrington, North Devon, EX38 7AN, Tel: 01805 626242, Email, www.dartington.co.uk
Watch Skilled craftsmen creating the world-famous crystal. Enjoy the fascinating history of glass in the visitor centre. Browse the dazzling collection in the factory shops.
Craft Centre
Eggesford, Chumleigh, North Devon, EX18 7QU, Tel: 01769 580250, Email, www.eggesfordgardens.com
Eggesford Garden & Country Centre stocks many plant species and also has a wide range of gifts, books and toys. There is also a reasturant with a beautiful view.
Café
Filleigh, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 0RQ, Tel: 01598 760336, Email, www.castlehill-devon.com
Castle Hill was built in 1730 as the Earl Fortescue's family home in North Devon. The Palladian House, in which his descendants, the Earl and Countess of Arran are living, is set in an 18th century parkland landscape with grass terraces.
Caen Street car park, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1AA, Tel: 01271 815155, Email, www.museumofbritishsurfing.org.uk
Welcome to the award-winning Museum of British Surfing - the charity preserving our surfing heritage, celebrating current achievements and helping to shape the future of surfing in Great Britain.
Museum
Lower Eastcott, Northlew, Okehampton, North Devon, EX20 3PT, Tel: 01837 811012, Email, www.eastcottvineyard.co.uk
Eastcott is a new 6 acre owner run vineyard, nestling in a peaceful West Devon vale. It makes both quality English sparkling using the traditional method and still wines on-site.
Vineyard
The Square, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 8LN, Tel: 01271 346747, Email, www.devonmuseums.net/barnstaple
The perfect way to get to know North Devon, its wildlife, coastline, history and heritage. Throughout the year the Museum on the Square organises many special exhibitions of both local and wider interest.
Art Exhibition
Fairways, Patchacott, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5AR, Tel: 01409 221136, Email, www.lucyturmaine.co.uk
Lucy Turmaine is a professional artist, base in Ruby Country specialising in animal portraiture & paintings. In the past 30 years she has amassed hundreds of satisfied customers both nationwide and on the continent.
Art
Lundy Shore Office, The Quay, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 2LY, Tel: 01271 863636, Email, www.lundyisland.co.uk
Lundy lies off the coast of North Devon, where the atlantic ocean meets the Bristol Channel, with nothing between it and America. It is a granite outcrop, three and a half miles long and half a mile wide.
Viewpoint/Beauty Spot
Nature Reserve
The Bakehouse Centre, Caen Street, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1AA, Tel: 01271 816688, Email, www.devonmuseums.net/Braunton-and-District-Museum/Devon-Museums/
Braunton Museum has lots of interest for all ages, with displays based around Braunton’s agricultural, maritime and social history. With documents and photographs of the history of Braunton and the surrounding area.
Marwood, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4EB, Tel: 01271 342528, Email, www.marwoodhillgarden.co.uk
An 18 acre garden with 3 small lakes, unusual trees and shrubs, bog garden, national collection of astilbes, iris ensata and tulbaghias.
Tea/Coffee Shop
West Putford, Nr Bradworthy, N Devon, EX22 7XE, Tel: 01409 241435, Email, www.gnomereserve.co.uk
Set in a beautiful area and encourages the Imagination in a fun loving way half is in a beautiful old beechwood, home to most of the gnomes, the other half is The Wild Flower Garden.
Miniature village
Church Lane, Parracombe, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4RJ, Tel: 0117 9291766, Email, www.visitchurches.org.uk/Ourchurches/Completelistofchurches/St-Petrocks-Church-Parracombe-Devon/
A legendary moorland church with a perfect interior and a musical history… Set in glorious countryside on the edge of Exmoor this medieval hilltop church enjoys stunning views across open moor.
Church
Church Lane, Parracombe, Barnstaple, EX31 4RJ, Tel: 0117 9291766, Email, www.visitchurches.org.uk
The Churches Conservation Trust is the national charity protecting historic churches at risk. Our unique collection of English parish churches is free to visit and includes irreplaceable examples of architecture, archaeology and art.
Hope Farm, Ashwater, Beaworthy, North Devon, EX21 5DL, Tel: 01409 220216, Email, www.thealpacapark.com
he Alpaca Park in stunning Devon countryside offers a tranquil, uplifting experience for all age groups. The 100 acres are lovingly tended to encourage a peaceful, easy pace of life for its Alpaca, wildlife and visitors.
Animal Sanctuary
