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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Rosemoor, Torrington, North Devon, EX38 8PH
Rosemoor, an enchanting 65-acre garden, offers year-round interest. Visit us for inspiration, tranquillity or simply a marvellous day out.
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Clovelly, North Devon, EX39 5TA
Classic walled kitchen garden, with magnificent Victorian glasshouses sheltering Mediterranean fruits. The unique maritime micro-climate also allows the growth of tender and exotic plants.
Arlington, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4LP
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.
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Hartland, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 6DT
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.
Filleigh, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 0RQ
Exceptional 50 acre garden surrounding magnificent Palladian house, including lavender edged herbaceous borders and a water sculpture, woodland walks with Daffodils, Bluebells, Camellias, Magnolias Azaleas, Eucryphias. Outstanding views,
Westleigh, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 4NT
Tapeley's history is known in detail as far back as 1316 and has been in the present owner- Hector Christie- family since as far back as 1855.
Lower Eastcott, Northlew, Okehampton, North Devon, EX20 3PT
Eastcott is a new 6 acre owner run vineyard, nestling in a peaceful West Devon vale. It has been set up to make both quality English sparkling using the traditional method and still wines on-site.
Marwood, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4EB
An 18-acre garden with 3 small lakes, unusual trees and shrubs, bog garden, national collection of astilbes, iris ensata and tulbaghias.
Eggesford, Chumleigh, North Devon, EX18 7QU
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.
Cookworthy Forest Centre, Beaworthy, North Devon, EX21 5UX
Whether a horse rider, cyclists, walker or anything else, Ruby Country has something for everyone. Horse riding is a popular activity in this part of Devon along with cycling and walking.
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Braunton, North Devon, EX33 2AA
Braunton Marsh was reclaimed from the sea in the 19th centry with the building of massive banks & a network of delphs. An outstanding community of marshland plants, insects & related wildlife can be seen.
Taw Estuary, Northam, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 1XS
Lying at the entrance to the Taw-Torridge Estuary, Northam Burrows supports a range of coastal habitats. These include saltmarsh, a cobble ridge and a system of sand dunes that is rich in plants including lady""s bedstraw and wild thyme.
