Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Devon
Britain's Finest Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Devon are listed below.
Lynton & Barnstaple Narrow Gauge Steam Railway (Attraction / Activity)
Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon
The railway is now owned by a charitable trust, and almost all work is carried out by unpaid volunteers. The eventual aim is to re-open the... more
Buckfast Butterflies & Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary (Attraction / Activity)
The Station, Buckfastleigh, Devon
Find out how to sponsor an Otter and see how they live in the wild... more
Tiverton Castle (Historic House)
Tiverton, Devon
Fascinating history. Once home of the poweful medieval Earls of Devon and a Plantagenet princess, besieged by Fairfax during the Civil War, it is now a... more
Bovey Castle (Spa)
North Bovey, Dartmoor, Devon
A thoroughly decadent experience at a lovely ENglish country hotel... more
Dartmouth Golf & Country Club (Golf Course)
Blackawton, Totnes, Devon
The forbidding drive off the tenth over a ravine to a long, slender fairway is one of the most daunting shots. The 18th hole is a... more
Arlington Court (Garden)
Arlington, Barnstaple, Devon
The damp, mild climate provides perfect growing conditions for a wide range of plants including hydrangeas and rhododendrons... more
Saltram (Garden)
Plympton, Plymouth, Devon
Lots of early spring colour from bulbs and shrubs give way to areas of wild flowers and herbaceous plants underplanting huge and ancient trees. Many varied... more
Coldharbour Mill Working Wool Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme, Cullompton, Devon
Picnic areas and gardens... more
Buckfast Abbey (Attraction / Activity)
Buckfastleigh, Devon
The impressive grounds have immaculate lawns and fine old stone buildings... more
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens (Attraction / Activity)
East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton, Devon
A tour of the 63 acre park, either on foot or aboard the narrow-gauge Bicton Woodland Railway, reveals many fascinating features. There is a Secret Garden... more
The Milky Way Adventure Park (Attraction / Activity)
Clovelly, Bideford, Devon
There's a sports centre with archery, golf and laser shooting, plus droid destroyer dodgems and an indoor coaster that has been invaded by aliens! For the... more
The Donkey Sanctuary (Attraction / Activity)
Sidmouth, Devon
The Donkey Sanctuary´s aim is to prevent the suffering of donkeys worldwide, through the provision of high quality, professional advice, training and support on donkey welfare.... more
RHS Garden Rosemoor (Garden)
Great Torrington, Devon
From Lady Anne´s original garden to the Rose Gardens (with over 200 varieties), the Fruit and Vegetable Garden, the Arboretum, Lake and Bog Garden, there is... more
Diggerland (Attraction / Activity)
Verbeer Manor, Cullompton, Devon
It makes a fun day for all the family... more
World of Country Life (Attraction / Activity)
Sandy Bay, Littleham, Exmouth, Devon
Why not take a walk back in time down Memory Lane and explore our Victorian street, featuring memorabilia from years gone by. We have the largest... more
Buckland Abbey (Historic House)
Yelverton, Devon
Outside is a magnificent monastic barn, craft workshop, herb garden and delightful estate walks... more
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens (Garden)
East Budleigh, Devon
Registered in the Grade I conservation category by English Heritage, this privately owned historic garden possesses a timeless beauty. Bicton has long been famed for its... more
Aspara (Spa)
Royal York & Faulkner Hotel, The Esplandade, Sidmouth, Devon
The fully trained therapists offer a wide range of treatments and packages to suit your mood, whether you want to relax and unwind or be rejuvenated.... more
Saunton Golf Club (West) (Golf Course)
Braunton, Devon
Shorter than the West at 6,403 yards par 71, it opens through the dunes followed by a short climb to undulating linksland. Several narrow streams-cum-ditches need... more
Ohh La La Beauty Spa (Spa)
The Tides Reach Hotel, South Sands, Salcombe, Devon
Combine this with the superb indoor heated pool and leisure complex and you have the perfect menu for a relaxing break. A rejuvenating Spa Bath is... more
Saltram House (Historic House)
Plympton, Plymouth, Devon
The fine collection of paintings includes work by Sir Joshua Reynolds and Angelica Kauffmann. The house also contains fine original period furniture, china, pictures and a... more
The Big Sheep (Attraction / Activity)
Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon
With hilarious shows running all day to entertain the whole family and a huge indoor playground to tire everyone out, you´ll be having the best day... more
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company (Attraction / Activity)
5 Lower Street, Dartmouth, Devon
Our river boats operate on the stunning River Dart offering daily scheduled services to the historic town of Totnes and regular services to the picturesque village... more
The Garden House (Garden)
Buckland Monachorum, Yelverton, Devon
See the romantic terraced Walled Garden,the South African Garden with its myriad of poppies, the Cottage Garden and Wild Flower Meadow as well as the Alpine... more
Babbacombe Model Village (Attraction / Activity)
Hampton Avenue, Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon
Visit during the day or evening with lots to see and do for all ages... more
Clovelly Court Gardens (Garden)
Clovelly, Bideford, Devon
Apple, plum, pear, cherry and fig trees line the walls in the lower half of the garden along with herbaceous borders, providing a riot of colour... more
Knightshayes Court (Historic House)
Bolham, Tiverton, Devon
Much of the decoration was by J G Crace, with his wallpapers and fabrics, depicting flowers and butterflies. On display are a collection of family portraits,... more
Exeter Cathedral (Attraction / Activity)
1 The Cloisters, Exeter, Devon
Guided tours operate when services are not taking place... more
Keypitts Quads (Attraction / Activity)
Keypitts Farm, Oxen Park Lane, Ilfracombe, Devon
Set in a valley with 200 acres of woodland with brooks and ponds that adds excitement to many of the activities... more
Thurlestone Golf Club (Golf Course)
Thurlestone, Kingsbridge, Devon
It is a pleasant 6340-yard course on fast-running soil where hidden hazards, nooks and crannies, emerge to punish indifferent shots. The 18th is a 500-yard downhill... more
Quince Honey Farm (Attraction / Activity)
North Road, South Molton, Devon
View the complete story of honey production and beeswax from the hive to the finished product. Brand new for 2011 is The Happy Bee Playhive, an... more
Killerton House (Historic House)
Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon
It houses the Paulise de Bush collection of 18th to 20th century costume is displayed in a series of period rooms. The rooms are a contrast... more
National Marine Aquarium (Attraction / Activity)
Rope Walk, Coxside, Plymouth, Devon
Visit Britain´s biggest, Europe´s deepest, UK´s best Aquarium. The National Marine Aquarium was the first aquarium in the United Kingdom to be set up solely for... more
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park (Attraction / Activity)
Combe Martin, Devon
Daily sea lion shows including in the summer swimming with the sea lions! Falconry displays, lemur encounters, 3 magnificent lions and a brass rubbing centre. We... more
Marwood Hill Gardens (Garden)
Marwood, Barnstaple, Devon
Three national collections of Astibe, Japenese Iris and Tulbaghia Bog gardens. Trees and shrubs from around the world... more
Otterton Mill Centre & Working Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Budleigh Salterton, Devon
Crafts, exhibitions, events, courses in environmental and art topics... more
Greenway (Garden)
Greenway Road, Galmpton, Brixham, Devon
The pleasant rambling paths scattered with primroses, bluebells and ferns contrast with the formal gardens with herbaceous borders, tender shrubs, ferns, camellias and vinery. Renowned for... more
Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon
There is an interactive Natural History and Geology area and an impressive Porcelain and Silver collection. The Museum endeavours to cater for a wide variety of... more
Tiverton Castle Gardens (Garden)
Park Hill, Tiverton, Devon
A brightly coloured summer border round the house has some rare shrubs and bedding plants. A prolific kitchen garden produces seasonal fruit and vegetables, and old... more
Beer Quarry Caves (Attraction / Activity)
Beer, Devon
Beer stone is ideal for fine detail carvings, but hardens when exposed to the air. A small museum is housed within the Roman section of the... more
East Devon Golf Club (Golf Course)
Links Road, Budleigh Salterton, Devon
There are many public footpaths on and around the course so care needs to be taken. The fifth and 15th have split level greens, but the... more
Castle Drogo (Garden)
Drewsteignton, Devon
Rhododendrons, Japanese cherries and acers can be found in the woodland spring garden. There are delightful varied walks through the River Teign Gorge... more
Home Place Farmhouse Spa (Spa)
Challacombe, Barnstaple, Devon
Walking the moor and visiting the village pub are great additions to the spa experience... more
Tuckers Maltings (Attraction / Activity)
Teign Road, Newton Abbot, Devon
The Speciality Bottled Beer Shop supplies a wide selection of bottled beers also available by mail order... more
Saunton Golf Club (East) (Golf Course)
Braunton, Devon
It funnels through a succession of sand dunes, using natural terrain. There are eight par fours more than 400 yards long and only two par fives,... more
Devon Guild of Craftsmen (Museum / Art Gallery)
Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, Devon
It aims to teach about and display innovative design and making through varied exhibitions and events throughout the year. The venue features a wide range of... more
Killerton (Garden)
Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon
Thatched `Bear´s Hut´ summerhouse and formal terrace by `father of wild gardening´ William Robinson... more
Woodbury Park Hotel & Golf Club Ltd (Spa)
Woodbury Castle, Woodbury, Exeter, Devon
At Bodyzone we pride ourselves in delivering the ultimate experience in holistic body and beauty treatments offering an extensive treatment and product range from renowned names... more
Burrow Farm Gardens (Garden)
Dalwood, Axminster, Devon
The woodland garden, in a Roman clay pit with fine trees, ponds and bog garden, combines primulas, iris and other moisture lovers with the many wild... more