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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Lower Dean Farm, Dean, Trentishoe, Parracombe, EX31 4PJ
Riding holidays and superb hacking across Exmoor, with breathtaking moorland and coastal view, on quality well schooled horses and ponies.
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PO Box 575, Silverton, Devon, EX5 4WT
Treasure Trails are a fun, healthy & educational way to help you explore some of Devon’s hidden treats! Trails require you to solve either a murder mystery or find the location of hidden treasure! A fun Daycation for all the family!
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21 Broad Close, North Molton, South Molton, North Devon, EX36 3JD
Visitors of all ages are offered the opportunity to experience at first hand the thrill of falconry in North Devon.
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The Elms, 12 cott road, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0ET
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.
Hartland, North Devon, EX39 6EA
Plantwalk offers individual guided flower walks in the North Devon Area of Outstanding Beauty (AONB), in particular in Hartland.
Southdown, Yarnscombe, North Devon, EX31 3LZ
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.
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West Somerset Community College, Bircham Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY
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.
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 5AP
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.
Wistlandpound, Kentisbury, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4SJ
Calvert Trust Exmoor delivers exciting, challenging and enjoyable outdoor activity adventures to all ages and abilities. Come and visit us and discover it's what you CAN do that counts!
Cookworthy Forest Centre, Beaworthy, North Devon, EX21 5UX
Cookworthy Forest
Cookworthy Forest Centre, Beaworthy, North Devon, EX21 5UX
Dunsdon Nature Reserve
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Cookworthy Forest Centre, Beaworthy, North Devon, EX21 5UX
Halwill Junction Nature Reserve
Cookworthy Forest Centre, Beaworthy, North Devon, EX21 5UX
With over 730 acres of water, Roadford Lake managed by the South West Lakes Trust is a spectacular lake in Ruby Country set on the edge of Dartmoor between Okehampton and Launceston.
Walk Route: Circular
Cookworthy Forest Centre, Beaworthy, North Devon, EX21 5UX
An 18.5 circular cycle touring route starting in Holsworthy and taking in the villages of Ashwater and Clawton..
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A 10.5 mile circular cycle touring route route starting from Bridgerule and taking in Holsworthy and Pyworthy.
Cookworthy Forest Centre, Beaworthy, North Devon, EX21 5UX
Tamar Lakes Another lake managed by South West Lakes Trust Tamar Lakes is located in the north west of Ruby Country on the border with Cornwall and offers something for everyone, from water sports to birdwatching.
Walk Route: Circular
Appledore, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 1NG
Offering a large selection of land and water-based adventurous activities for all ages and abilities. Skern Lodge has been providing a large range of activites training and events for over 30 years.
Keypitts, Oxen Park Lane, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9RW
Over 180 acre all terrain quad ride, horse riding, paintball, 4 X4. Beautiful scenic routes around private grounds. Sale of electric quad bikes.
Tarka Trail, North Devon, EX39 4BB
The Tarka Trail is a pedestrian and cycle way that runs in a 180 mile figure-of-eight through landscapes little changed from those described by Henry Williamson in his classic 1927 novel Tarka the Otter.
Cycle Route: The Tarka Trail
- Access: Various Access Points
- Duration: 180 Miles
- Miles: 180
- Parking: free
- Children welcome
- Free entry
- Disabled access
Tarka Trail, North Devon, EX39 4BB
The Tarka Trail is a pedestrian and cycle way that runs in a 180 mile figure-of-eight through landscapes little changed from those described by Henry Williamson in his classic 1927 novel Tarka the Otter.
Walk Route: Braunton to Meeth
Appledore & Northam Burrows, EX39 1QS
North of Bideford a peninsula of land juts out between the sea and the estuary of the River Torridge. Being something of a cul-de-sac, the area has a real character of its own.
Walk Route: Cirular - Moderate
Bucks Mills, North Devon, EX39 5DY
Step back in time at Bucks Mills and take in the rich history of trade and settlement along this stunning coastal stretch, which includes National Trust land.
Walk Route: Circular - Moderate
A39 Yenworthy, Lynton, North Devon, EX35 6NY
A challenging walk through ancient hanging oak woods and plunging tree-lined valleys with tumbling streams and waterfalls, in a remote area once used for the banishment of social outcasts.
Walk Route: Circular - Difficult
