LET`S GO with the CHILDREN Devon

LET’S GO with the CHILDREN
Devon
Contents
Animals & Nature………………………………….2
History, Art & Science…………………….………5
Trips & Transport...................................….......12
Fun & Play………………………………………..14
Activities……………………………….…….……18
Entertainment……………………..…….….…….25
KEY: Prices given are for a family of four (2 adults, 2 children)
ANIMALS & NATURE
BARNSTAPLE North Devon Falconry
a: Orchard House, Newton Tracey, EX31 3PE t: 01271 858760 w: www.northdevonfalconry.co.uk
Enjoy the thrill of hunting and interacting with trained Harris hawks on a full or half day ‘falconry experience’.
Advance bookings only.Cost is over £75
BIDEFORD Northam Burrows Country Park & Visitor Centre
a: EX39 1XS t: 01237 479708 w: www.torridge.gov.uk
Lying at the mouth of the Taw Torridge estuary, the area is a haven for wildlife. The Visitor Centre has handson activities for children. Park open all year. Visitor Centre open May-Sept, daily, 11am-5pm. Free entrance
BOVEY TRACEY Becky Falls Woodland Park
a: Manaton, TQ13 9UG t: 01647 221259 w: www.beckyfalls.com
This secluded valley has cascading waterfalls and marked trails through beautiful woodland. Meet the
animals, see rescued owls and birds of prey. Open 14 Feb-1 Nov, daily, 10am-5pm, weather dependent.
Phone for winter opening. Cost is up to £20
BRATTON FLEMING Exmoor Zoo
a: South Stowford, EX31 4SG t: 01598 763352 w: www.exmoorzoo.co.uk
A friendly, hands-on zoo with over 200 species. Daily activities in summer, you can even touch a snake!
Now home of the Exmoor Beast! Open Easter-end Oct, daily, 10am-6pm; Nov-Easter, 10am-4pm or
dusk. Cost is up to £30
BRIXHAM Berry Head National Nature Reserve
a: TQ5 9AL t: 01803 882619 w: www.countryside-trust.org.uk
Learn about the host of wildlife, including a colony of rare greater horseshoe bats and guillemots. Also
fortifications dating from the Napoleonic Wars.Free entrance
BUCKFASTLEIGH Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary & Buckfast Butterflies
a: The Station, TQ11 0DZ t: 01364 642916 w: www.ottersandbutterflies.co.uk
Butterflies and birds fly around you in the tropical house. Outside, the otters’ feeding times are great fun
and you can watch them underwater. Open Mar-Oct, daily, 10am-5.30pm; winter months please check
the web-site. Cost is up to £30
BUCKFASTLEIGH Pennywell Farm
a: TQ11 0LT t: 01364 642023 w: www.pennywellfarm.co.uk
Hands-on experience with animals and crafts. Enjoy a train ride, visit the play barn and see the farmyard
theatre. Ride go-karts and quad bikes. Open 14 Feb-1 Nov, daily, 10am-5pm; Dec, Nativity Plays only,
please book in advance. Cost is up to £40
CHUDLEIGH The Rock Garden & Caves
a: TQ13 0EE t: 01626 852134 w: www.therockgardens.co.uk
Explore the acres of wild gardens set in this old quarry. See the ponds, rockgarden with waterfall and
illuminated grotto. Open daily, 9am-5pm. Cost is up to £10
CHUDLEIGH Canonteign Falls
a: EX6 7NT t: 01647 252434 w: www.canonteignfalls.com
England’s highest waterfall, with lakes and cascades in ancient woodland. Follow the wildlife trails. Enjoy the
outdoor play areas and exhibition. Open Easter-Oct, daily, 10am-4pm. Cost is up to £20
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DAWLISH Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve
a: Dawlish Warren, t: 01626 863980 w: www.dawlishwarren.co.uk
Learn about local wildlife and ecology, interactive displays in the visitor centre. Look out for children’s
events, and the ‘Junior Rangers’ programme. Visitor Centre open most days, Apr-Sept; Oct-Mar, SatSun, 10.30am-1pm & 2-5pm. Free entrance
GREAT TORRINGTON RHS Garden Rosemoor
a: EX38 8PH t: 01805 624067 w: www.rhs.org.uk
Enjoy the gardens and woodland walks - ask for a seasonal trail guide at the entrance. Family events
organised throughout the year. Open Apr-Sept, daily, 10am-6pm, Oct-Mar, 10am-5pm. Cost is up to £20
ILFRACOMBE Ilfracombe Aquarium
a: Old Lifeboat House, The Pier, EX34 9EQ t: 01271 864533 w: www.ilfracombeaquarium.co.uk
Discover the wonders of aquatic life and explore a secret underwater world or follow an Exmoor stream from
source to coast. Open Feb half term-Oct, daily, 10am-4.30pm, (5.30pm, Jul-Aug); please telephone for
winter opening. Cost is up to £20
ILFRACOMBE Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park
a: EX34 0NG t: 01271 882486 w: www.dinosaur-park.com
See 250 species of animals, falconry displays and sea lion shows. Visit the fantastic dinosaur museum, so
real they’re alive! Open 1 Feb-8 Nov, daily, 10am-5pm. Cost is up to £30
MORETONHAMPSTEAD Dartmoor Miniature Pony & Animal Farm
a: TQ13 8RG t: 01647 432400 w: www.miniatureponycentre.com
Meet the animals, from miniature ponies to pygmy goats, enjoy hands-on activities. Let off steam in the
adventure playgrounds. Open 25 Mar-1 Nov, daily, 10.30am-4.30pm, (10am-5pm, Jul-Aug). Cost is up to £30
NEWTON ABBOT Prickly Ball Farm Hedgehog Hospital
a: Denbury Road, TQ12 6BZ t: 01626 362319 w: www.pricklyballfarm.co.uk
Meet and learn about the hedgehogs. Walk a goat, groom a pony and meet cute and cuddly animals or even
take a pony and cart ride. Open 25 Mar-1 Nov, daily, 10am-5pm. Cost is up to £20
OKEHAMPTON Lydford Gorge
a: The Stables, EX20 4BH t: 01822 820320 w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
This famous gorge makes an exciting woodland walk, with the spectacular White Lady waterfall and the
Devil’s Cauldron whirlpool. Open daily, please telephone for opening times. Cost is up to £20
OTTERY ST MARY Escot Fantasy Gardens Maze & Woodland
a: EX11 1LU t: 01404 822188 w: www.escot-devon.co.uk
Explore 220 acres of parkland. Find red squirrels, otters, wild boar, and even a dragon. New for 2009 the indoor
play area, and drop slide. Open Easter-Oct, daily, 10am-6pm, Nov-Easter, 10am-5pm. Cost is up to £30
PAIGNTON Occombe Farm
a: Preston Down Road, TQ3 1RN t: 01803 520022 w: www.occombe.org.uk
Learn about farming and food at this working organic farm. See live pictures of wildlife on the farm in the visitor
centre and follow the nature trail. Open Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm, Sun, 10am-4pm. Free entrance
PAIGNTON Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
a: Totnes Road, TQ4 7EU t: 01803 697500 w: www.paigntonzoo.org.uk
Learn about conservation and endangered species, with worldwide habitats. Listen to keepers talks and
visit the Jungle Fun indoor play area. Open daily from 10am, closing times vary, please telephone to
check. Cost is up to £40
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PARRACOMBE Heddon Valley
a: Hunters Inn, EX31 4PY t: 01598 763306 w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
This beautiful wooded valley the starting point for lots of walks.Try the walk along the river to Heddon’s
Mouth. Free entrance
PLYMOUTH Wembury Marine Centre
a: Church Road, Wembury, PL9 0HP t: 01752 862538 w: www.wemburymarinecentre.org
Find out about the local area and its wildlife through exciting displays, interactive activities and aquaria. Join
one of the regular rockpool rambles. Open from Easter-October, Tues-Sat, phone for times. Free entrance
PLYMOUTH Dartmoor Zoo
a: Sparkwell, PL7 5DG t: 01752 837645 w: www.dartmoorzoo.co.uk
Come and meet Ben the bear, Solomon the Lion and over 200 over animals from tigers to spiders in this
beautiful parkland zoo. Open daily, 31 Mar-31 Oct, 10am-6pm; 1 Nov-30 Mar, 10am-4pm. Cost is up to £30
PLYMOUTH National Marine Aquarium
a: Rope Walk, Coxside, PL4 0LF t: 01752 600301 w: www.national-aquarium.co.uk
Discover one of Britain’s biggest aquariums with Europe’s deepest tank. Sleep with the sharks and discover
4000 marine creatures. Open Apr-Oct, daily, 10am-6pm, Nov-Mar, 10am-5pm. Cost is up to £30
PRINCETOWN Brimpts Farm
a: Dartmeet, PL20 6SG t: 01364 631450 w: www.brimptsfarm.co.uk
Enjoy scenic walks around the farm, including the ‘Biodiversity Trail’ which helps you understand the many
interesting habitats on the farm. Free entrance
PRINCETOWN Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust Visitor Centre
a: Brimpts Farm, Dartmeet, PL20 6SG t: 01364 631450 w: www.dpht.co.uk
Meet Dartmoor ponies and learn about the plight of this breed and what the Trust are doing to preserve this
indigenous pony on Dartmoor. Open daily, please telephone to check times. Free entrance
SIDMOUTH The Donkey Sanctuary
a: Slade House Farm, EX10 0NU t: 01395 578222 w: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk
This is home to 400 donkeys who love attention from visitors! Get lost in the Maze and visit the Nature
Centre. Indoor and outdoor picnic areas. Open daily, 9am-dusk. Free entrance
SOUTH MOLTON Quince Honey Farm
a: North Road, EX36 3AZ t: 01769 572401 w: www.quincehoney.co.uk
See one of the world’s largest exhibition of bees, all safely behind glass! Follow honey production from hive
to jar and find out why bees dance. Open Easter-Oct, daily, 9am-6pm, (5pm, Oct). Cost is up to £20
TAVISTOCK West Country Falconry
a: Higher Willsworthy Farm, Peter Tavy, PL19 9NB t: 01822 810112 w: www.westcountryfalconry.com
Learn about the falconer and his birds of prey and experience the thrill of handling these magnificent birds.
Pre-booked courses only. Cost is over £75
TEIGNMOUTH Shaldon Wildlife Trust
a: Shaldon, TQ14 0HP t: 01626 872234 w: www.shaldonwildlifetrust.org.uk
Visit this special zoo with reptiles, birds, small mammals (including pigmey marmosets) the Trust is
devoted to breeding rare and endangered species. Open Apr-Sept, daily, 10am-6pm, Oct-Mar, 10am4pm. Cost is up to £20
TIVERTON Grand Western Canal Country Park
a: Canal Hill, EX16 4HX t: 01884 254072 w: www.devon.gov.uk/grandwesterncanal
Explore, discover and enjoy nature and wildlife in this beautiful park as you follow the canal for over 11 miles.
Check for events. Free entrance
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TORQUAY Living Coasts
a: Beacon Quay, TQ1 2BG t: 01803 202470 w: www.livingcoasts.org.uk
Take a journey around the coastlines of the world and learn about marine conservation. See coastal wildlife,
from puffins and penguins to seals. Open Apr-Oct, daily, 10am-6pm, Nov-Mar, 10am-dusk. Cost is up to £30
TORQUAY Dartmoor National Park
t: 01822 890414 w: www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk
Explore 368 square miles of open moorland, wooded valleys and tumbling streams. The Park Authority runs
a programme of guided walks. Free entrance
TORQUAY The Devon Wildlife Trust
t: 01392 279244 w: www.devonwildlifetrust.org
The Trust cares for nature reserves in the region, protecting wildlife and natural heritage. Many have
waymarked trails and information boards. Free entrance
TOTNES Totnes Rare Breeds Farm
a: approach from South Devon Railway, TQ9 6LW t: 01803 840387 w: www.totnesrarebreeds.co.uk
Meet rare breeds of sheep and goats, owls, poultry, ducks, red squirrels, hedgehogs and more. Find out why
we need to preserve rare breeds. Open Easter- end Oct, daily, 10am-5pm. Cost is up to £20
HISTORY, ART & SCIENCE
APPLEDORE North Devon Maritime Museum
a: Odun Road, EX39 1PT t: 01237 422064 w: www.devonmuseums.net
See models and photos of sail and steam vessels, shipbuilding, fishing, wreck and rescue. A Victorian
schoolroom is available for school groups. Open Easter-end Oct, daily, phone for times. Cost is up to £10
BARNSTAPLE Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon
a: The Square, EX32 8LN t: 01271 346747 w: www.devonmuseums.net
With hands-on activities, learn about life in North Devon. Explore Tarka the Otter’s riverbanks and meet a
giant leatherback turtle beneath the sea. Open Mon-Sat, 9.30am-5pm. Free entrance
BARNSTAPLE Broomhill Sculpture Gardens
a: Muddiford Road, EX31 4EX t: 01271 850262 w: www.broomhillart.co.uk
View over 300 sculptures set in ten acres of gardens. Free badge for children. Open Wed-Sun, 11am-4pm.
Cost is up to £10
BARNSTAPLE Heritage Centre
a: Queen Anne’s Walk, EX31 1EU t: 01271 373003 w: www.barnstapleheritage.co.uk
Lots to do for the whole family, learn about the town’s rich heritage through interactive hands-on exhibits.
Open Apr-Oct, Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm; Nov-Mar, Tues-Fri, 10am-4.30pm, Sat, 10am-3.30pm. Cost is up to
£10
BARNSTAPLE Arlington Court
a: EX31 4LP t: 01271 850296
Visit this large Regency house, and horse-drawn carriage collection. Take a carriage ride and see the bat
cave with lesser horseshoe bats. Open 14 Feb-14 Mar, phone for times, 15 Mar-1 Nov, daily, 11am-5pm.
Cost is up to £20
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BARNSTAPLE Cobbaton Combat Collection
a: Chittlehampton, Umberleigh, EX37 9RZ t: 01769 540740 w: www.cobbatoncombat.co.uk
View a collection of militaria including vintage vehicles with various tableaux, including a blitzed street and
‘forgotten’ scenes from the Home Front. Open Jul-Aug, daily, 10am-5pm; Apr-Jun & Sept-Oct, Sun-Fri; NovMar, by appointment. Cost is up to £30
BEAWORTHY The Cookworthy Forest Centre
a: Cookworthy Moor, EX21 5UX t: 01409 221896 w: www.southwestforest.org.uk
There’s a new Celtic roundhouse used as an open-air classroom. The forest is accessible all year and has
marked trails. Open Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. Free entrance
BEER Beer Quarry Caves
a: Quarry Lane, EX12 3AS t: 01297 680282 w: www.beerquarrycaves.fsnet.co.uk
Take a guided tour of these vast underground caverns created by centuries of quarrying. Open 6 Apr-31 Oct,
daily, 10am-5pm, (Oct, 11am-4pm). Other dates by arrangement. Cost is up to £20
BIDEFORD Burton Art Gallery & Museum
a: Kingsley Road, EX39 2QQ t: 01237 471455 w: www.burtonartgallery.co.uk
Learn how Bideford developed over the years and see the exhibitions in this family-friendly gallery. Ask
about the children’s workshops. Open Jul-Sep, Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm, Sun, 11am-5pm, Oct-Jun, Mon-Sat
10am-4pm, Sun, 11am-4pm. Free entrance
BIDEFORD Instow Signal Box
a: Marine Parade, Instow, EX31 t: 01237 476769
Visit the UK’s first listed signal box. Over 125 years old, the box was saved from demolition and restored,
complete with levers and equipment. Open Easter-Oct, Suns & Bank Hol Mons, 2-5pm. Phone for Winter
opening. Free entrance
BIDEFORD Hartland Abbey & Gardens
a: Hartland, EX39 6DT t: 01237 441264 w: www.hartlandabbey.com
Step back in time and discover this 12th century former monastery. See black sheep, donkeys and peacocks
roaming the grounds. Open 1 Apr-24 May, Wed-Thurs, Sun & Bank Hol Mons; 25 May-4 Oct, Sun-Thurs 25.30pm, Gardens open Sun-Fri, 12noon-5.30pm. Cost is up to £20
BOVEY TRACEY House of Marbles
a: Pottery Road, TQ13 9DS t: 01626 835285 w: www.houseofmarbles.com
Visit this old pottery with three kilns and museums; be amazed at the marble runs, see glass blowers in
action and play games in the garden. Open Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm, Sun, 10am-5pm. Free entrance
BRAUNTON Braunton & District Museum
a: Bakehouse Centre, Caen Street, EX33 1AA t: 01271 816688 w: www.devonmuseums.net
Here you can trace the town’s past from the sixth century. The Great Field, one of only two early-Saxon stripfarming systems remaining. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm; school summer hols, daily, 10am-5pm. Free entrance
BRIXHAM Golden Hind
a: Brixham Harbour, TQ5 8AW t: 01803 856223 w: www.goldenhind.co.uk
Step on board this full-size replica of Sir Francis Drake’s famous ship and relive his incredible 16th century
voyage around the world. Open mid Mar-Oct, daily from 10am, closing times vary. Cost is up to £20
BUCKFASTLEIGH Buckfast Abbey
a: TQ11 0EE t: 01364 645500 w: www.buckfast.org.uk
Experience 1,000 years of history at this Benedictine monastery, rebuilt by the monks themselves. See their
famous stained glass and bee-keeping. Open daily. Free entrance
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CHAGFORD The Mythic Garden Sculpture Exhibition
a: Stone Lane Gardens, Stone Farm, TQ13 8JU t: 01647 231311 w: www.mythicgarden.com
Wander through the five-acre woodland and water garden and discover a range of imaginative sculptures.
Open May-end Sept, daily, 2-6pm. Cost is up to £20
DARTMOUTH Dartmouth Museum
a: The Butterwalk, TQ6 9PZ t: 01803 832923 w: www.devonmuseums.net
This interesting small museum houses marine and local artefacts. Visit the room where King Charles II
held court whilst stormbound here in 1671. Open Mar-Oct, Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm, Nov-Feb, 12noon-3pm.
Cost is up to £10
DARTMOUTH Dartmouth Castle
a: Castle Road, TQ6 0JN t: 01803 833588 w: www.english-heritage.org.uk
A 14th century castle built to protect the homes and warehouses of the local merchants.The sea laps at its foot.
Open daily, 21 Mar-30 Sep, 10am-5pm, (6pm, Jul-Aug); Nov-Mar, Sat-Sun, 10am-4pm. Cost is up to £20
EXETER Guided Tours
t: 01392 265203 w: www.exeter.gov.uk/visiting
Join an entertaining and fascinating walking tour. Several tours daily, starting outside the Royal Clarence
Hotel or Quay House Visitor Centre. Free entrance
EXETER Quay House Visitor Centre
a: The Quay, EX2 4AN t: 01392 271611 w: www.exeter.gov.uk/visiting
Through an audiovisual presentation '
Exeter 2000 years of History'
, you can discover the story of Exeter from
Roman times to the present day. Open Apr-Oct, daily, 10am-5pm; Nov-Mar, Sat-Sun, 11am-4pm. Free entrance
EXETER Topsham Museum
a: 25 The Strand, Topsham, EX3 0AX t: 01392 873244 w: www.devonmuseums.net
See Victorian toys from the 2nd World War! Learn about the local maritime history and estuary birdlife,
exhibits and interactive displays. Open Easter-Oct, Mon, Wed, Sat-Sun, 2-5pm. Free entrance
EXETER Haldon Belvedere
a: Dunchideock, EX6 7QY t: 01392 833668 w: www.haldonbelvedere.co.uk
Climb to the top of this 18th century triangular tower (also known as Lawrence Castle) for truly outstanding
views. Enjoy the surrounding woodland. Open Feb-Oct, Sun & Bank Hol Mons, 1.30-5.30pm. Cost is up to £10
EXETER Castle Drogo
a: Drewsteignton, EX6 6PB t: 01647 433306 w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Built between 1920 and 1930, this impressive granite castle was built for the self-made millionaire Julius
Drewe. Daily events, trails and activites. Open daily, 14 Mar-1 Nov, house, 10.30am-4.30pm, gardens,
11am-5pm. Cost is up to £20
EXETER Killerton House & Garden
a: Broadclyst, EX5 3LE t: 01392 881345 w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
See a collection of 18th-20th century costume, visit the Victorian laundry or take a walk in the extensive
parkland. Children’s quiz/trail, play area. Please telephone for house dates and times; garden open all year,
daily, 10.30am-dusk. Cost is up to £20
EXETER Powderham Castle
a: Kenton, EX6 8JQ t: 01626 890243 w: www.powderham.co.uk
Experience years of history, follow the Treasure Trail, meet the animals in the Secret Garden and have fun at
Courtenay Fort. Open 05 Apr-30 Oct, Sun-Fri, 10am-5.30pm. Cost is up to £30
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EXMOUTH A La Ronde
a: Summer Lane, EX8 5BD t: 01395 265514 w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
See a unique 16-sided house with fascinating interior decoration, from the central octagon and you’ll see the
intricate designs of the shell gallery. Open 28 Feb-8 Mar, Sat-Sun, 14 Mar-1 Nov, Sat-Wed, 11am-5pm. Cost
is up to £20
GREAT TORRINGTON Dartington Crystal
a: EX38 7AN t: 01805 626242 w: www.dartington.co.uk
Discover the history of glass and the art of glassmaking. Watch the craftsmen, paint your own glass or even
have your hand or foot cast in glass! Open Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5pm, Sat, 10am-5pm, Sun, 10am-4pm. Cost is
up to £10
GREAT TORRINGTON Torrington 1646
a: Castle Hill, South Street, EX38 8AA t: 01805 626146 w: www.torrington-1646.co.uk
Torrington 1646 where history is brought to life like never before. Amusement and mayhem in the 17th
Century rain or shine. Open Feb, Tue-Fri, 10am-4.30pm, Mar-May, Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm; Jun-Sep, Mon-Fri,
10am-5pm, Sat, 10am-3pm, Oct-Nov, Tue-Fri, 10am-4.30pm Cost is up to £20
HONITON Dunkeswell Memorial Museum
a: Unit C4 Flightway Business Park, Dunkeswell, EX14 4PG t: 01404 891943 w:
www.dunkeswellmemorialmuseum.org.uk
Discover the important roles that American servicemen played during the Second World War, when there
was an American Navy air base here. Open Mar-Oct, Wed-Mon, 10am-6pm; Nov-Feb, Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm.
Cost is up to £10
ILFRACOMBE Ilfracombe Museum
a: Wilder Road, EX34 8AF t: 01271 863541 w: www.devonmuseums.net
See a fascinating local history collection. Hands on exhibitions, and drawers full of creepy-crawlies and a
children’s quiz to try. Open Apr-Oct, daily, 10am-5pm; Nov-Mar, Tues-Fri, 10am-1pm. Cost is up to £10
KINGSBRIDGE Cookworthy Museum
a: The Old Grammar School, 108 Fore Street, TQ7 1AW t: 01548 853235 w: [email protected]
A family-friendly museum with a 17th century schoolroom, walk-in Victorian kitchen and much more. Try
on costumes, or have a go at the quiz. Open 30 Mar-31 Oct, Mon-Sat, 10.30am-5pm, (4.30pm, Oct). Cost
is up to £10
LIFTON Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre
a: PL16 0AT t: 01566 783425 w: www.fairground-heritage.org.uk
View exhibits of steam engines and vintage machinery. See yourself in the hall of mirrors and ride a
roundabout in the vintage fairground exhibit. Open Mid Mar-Early Nov, Thurs-Mon, 10.30am-5.30pm (daily,
Summer School holiday). Cost is up to £30
LYNMOUTH Watersmeet
a: Watersmeet Road, EX35 6NT t: 01598 763306 w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
A 19th century fishing lodge set in a picturesque deep gorge. Enjoy walks along the valley and join in the
children’s quiz/trail. Open 14 Mar-1 Nov, daily, 10.30am-4.30pm. Free entrance
LYNMOUTH Glen Lyn Gorge & Hydro Electric Installation
a: EX35 6ER t: 01598 753207 w: www.theglenlyngorge.co.uk
A spectacular gorge through which the waters of the 1952 Lynmouth Flood Disaster poured. Don'
t miss The
‘Power of the Water’ exhibition. Open Easter-Oct, daily, times vary; Nov-Easter Sat-Sun, please phone for
details. Cost is up to £20
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NEWTON ABBOT Newton Abbot Town & GWR Museum
a: 2a St Pauls Road, TQ12 2HP t: 01626 201121 w: www.devonmuseums.net
Along with local history displays are many artefacts from the Great Western Railway, including a working
signal box. Please telephone for opening times. Free entrance
NEWTON ABBOT Stover Country Park
a: Stover, TQ12 6QG t: 01626 835236
Explore 114 acres of woodland, check out the aerial walkway! A Nature Interpretation Centre explores the
wealth of plant and animal life here. Centre open Easter-Sept, daily, 10am-12.30pm & 1.30-4pm, Oct-Easter,
Sat-Sun & school hols. Free entrance
NEWTON ABBOT Tuckers Maltings
a: Teign Road, TQ12 4AA t: 01626 334734 w: www.tuckersmaltings.com
One of only a handful of working floor maltings that produces malt in the traditional way. The only one in
England open to the public. Open Easter-Oct, Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm. Cost is up to £20
OKEHAMPTON Museum of Dartmoor Life
a: 3 West Street, EX20 1HQ t: 01837 52295 w: www.museumofdartmoorlife.eclipse.co.uk
Housed in an early 19th century mill, this lively museum tells the story of how people have lived and worked
on Dartmoor through the centuries. Open Easter-Oct, Mon-Sat, 10.15am-4.30pm; please telephone for
winter opening. Cost is up to £10
OKEHAMPTON Okehampton Castle
a: Castle Lane, t: 01837 52844 w: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Standing above a river and surrounded by woodland are the ruins of the largest castle in Devon. See the
Norman motte and remains of the keep. Open Apr-Sep, daily, 10am-5pm, (6pm, Jul-Aug). Cost is up to £10
OKEHAMPTON Finch Foundry
a: Sticklepath, EX20 2NW t: 01837 840046 w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
The last working water-powered forge in England, set amist Dartmoor'
s dramatic countryside. Don'
t miss the
often humerous live machinery demonstrations. Open Easter-Oct, Wed-Mon, 11am-5pm. Cost is up to £20
PAIGNTON Seashore Centre
a: Tanners Road, Goodrington,TQ4 6LP t: 01803 528841 w: www.countryside-trust.org.uk
Wander through a people-sized rock pool. Meet Shawn the Prawn, and new for 2009 a prehistoric tropical
reef room. Open school hols daily Easter-Sep, 10am-4pm. Free entrance
PLYMOUTH Plymouth Museum & Art Gallery
a: Drake Circus, PL4 8AJ t: 01752 304774 w: www.plymouthmuseum.gov.uk
Learn about natural history and the past of this area. Exhibitions are changed regularly. School holiday
activities. Open Tues-Fri, 10am-5.30pm, Sat & Bank Hol Mons, 10am-5pm. Free entrance
PLYMOUTH Smeaton’s Tower
a: The Hoe, PL1 2PA t: 01752 304774 w: www.plymouthmuseum.gov.uk
See how the keepers lived and enjoy the view from the top of this lighthouse. Please telephone for opening
times. Cost is up to £10
PLYMOUTH The Elizabethan House
a: 32 New Street, PL1 2NA t: 01752 304774 w: www.plymouthmuseum.gov.uk
Step back in time and explore this 400-year-old home of an Elizabethan sea captain. There'
s also a childrens
trail, and dressing up costumes. Open 31 Mar-3 Oct, Tues-Sat & Bank Hol Mons, 10am-5pm. Cost is up to
£10
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PLYMOUTH The Merchant’s House
a: St Andrew Street, PL1 2AX t: 01752 304774 w: www.plymouthmuseum.gov.uk
This 16th century building is packed with curiosities. See a Victorian classroom, dolls house and an exhibition of
the Plymouth Blitz. Open 31 Mar-3 Oct, Tues-Sat & Bank Hol Mons, 10am-5pm. Cost is up to £10
PLYMOUTH Saltram House
a: Plympton, PL7 1UH t: 01752 333500 w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Visit a spectacular Georgian mansion and explore the gardens, complete with follies and a children’s play
area. Special family events. Gardens open all year, Sat-Thurs, 11am-4.30pm, (4pm, Nov-Feb). House open
14 Mar-1 Nov, Sat-Thurs, 12noon-4.30pm. Cost is up to £30
PRINCETOWN HM Dartmoor Prison Museum
a: PL20 6RR t: 01822 892130 w: www.dartmoor-prison.co.uk
Discover the history of this famous prison, originally built to hold French and American prisoners of war and still
housing civil prisoners today. Open Sun-Thurs, 9.30am-4.30pm, Fri-Sat, 9.30am-4pm. Cost is up to £10
SALCOMBE Salcombe Maritime & Local History Museum
a: The Old Council Hall, Market Street, TQ8 8DE t: 01548 842522
Take a trip down memory lane to the times of smugglers, ship builders and fast fruit schooners. Have a go at
the hands-on displays and games. Open Easter-31 Oct, daily, 10.30am-12.30pm & 2.30-4.30pm. Cost is up
to £10
SALCOMBE Overbecks Museum & Gardens
a: Sharpitor, TQ8 8LW t: 01548 842893 w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Explore the sub-tropical garden with fun quiz and trails. Visit the weird and wonderful collection, including a
secret room with a ghost hunt! Please telephone for opening times. Cost is up to £20
SEATON Seaton Museum
a: Town Hall, Fore Street, EX12 2LD t: 01297 24227 w: www.seatonmuseum.co.uk
Discover the history of the Axe Valley, including geology and natural history. Open May-Oct, Mon-Fri,
10.30am-12.30pm & 2.15-5pm. Free entrance
SIDMOUTH Norman Lockyer Observatory
a: Salcombe Hill, EX10 0NY t: 01395 579941 w: www.normanlockyer.org
The Observatory has instruments of historical interest, a global radio communications station, Planetarium,
Weather Satellite and Meteorology Station. Please telephone for opening times. Cost is up to £20
TAVISTOCK Morwellham Quay
a: PL19 8JL t: 01822 832766 w: www.morwellham-quay.co.uk
This village has been restored to show how the residents lived. See what school was like in the 1860s and
ride the underground train into a mine. Open Easter-Oct, daily, 10am-5.30pm, Nov-Easter, 10am-4.30pm.
Cost is up to £30
TEIGNMOUTH Teignmouth & Shaldon Museum
a: 29 French Street, TQ14 8ST t: 01626 777041 w: www.teignmuseum.org.uk
Discover some of the events and characters that shaped Teignmouth’s past. Listen to tales of the victories of
Captain Pellew. Open 1 May-Mid Oct, Mon-Sat, 10am-4.30pm, (Sun, 2-4.30pm. school summer hols only).
Cost is up to £10
TIVERTON Museum of Mid Devon Life
a: Beck’s Square, EX16 6PJ t: 01884 256295 w: www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk
A large museum depicting the region’s past, from local architecture and archaeology to transport and
agriculture. School holiday events. Open 2 Feb-22 Dec, Mon-Fri, 10.30am-4.30pm, Sat, 10am-1pm. Cost is
up to £10
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TORQUAY Cockington Court Craft Studios and Country Park
a: Cockington, TQ2 6XA t: 01803 606035 w: www.countryside-trust.org.uk
Tour the gardens of this 16th century manor house and watch craftspeople at work in the studios. Have fun
in the Ark playground. Open daily, 10am-4pm. Free entrance
TORQUAY Bygones
a: Fore Street, St Marychurch, TQ1 4PR t: 01803 326108 w: www.bygones.co.uk
Journey back through time and see a life-size Victorian street, or experience the sights, sounds and smells of
a World War I trench. Open daily from 10am, closing times vary. Cost is up to £20
TORQUAY Kents Cavern Show Caves
a: Ilsham Road, TQ1 2JF t: 01803 215136 w: www.kents-cavern.co.uk
Enjoy the woodland trail in these award-winning caves, children can take part in activities including '
The Fun
Dig'and '
Tribal Face Marking'
. Open daily from 10am, closing times vary. Cost is up to £30
TORRINGTON Bideford Railway Heritage Centre
a: Torrington Station, EX39 3AR t: 01237 476769
Located at Bideford’s former railway station, the centre has a number of railway vehicles, artefacts and
displays of local railway interest. Open Easter-Oct, Suns & Bank Hol Mons, 2-5pm. Free entrance
TOTNES Totnes Castle
a: TQ9 5NU t: 01803 864406 w: www.english-heritage.org.uk
See a fine example of a Norman motte and bailey castle, with superb views of Totnes from the battlements.
Open Easter-Oct, daily, 10am-5pm, (6pm, Jul-Aug, 4pm, Oct). Cost is up to £10
TOTNES Totnes Elizabethan House Museum
a: 70 Fore Street, TQ9 5RU t: 01803 863821 w: www.devonmuseums.net
A lively presentation takes you right back to prehistoric times. Designed for families, there are guessing
games, puzzles, dolls houses and a quiz. Open Mar-Oct, Mon-Fri, 10.30am-5pm. Cost is up to £10
TOTNES Berry Pomeroy Castle
a: Berry Pomeroy, TQ9 6LJ t: 01803 866618 w: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Wander through the remains of this romantic ruined 15th century castle and learn about the local folklore and
legends surrounding it. Open Easter-Oct, daily, 10am-5pm, (6pm, Jul-Aug, 4pm, Oct). Cost is up to £20
WOOLACOMBE Mortehoe Heritage Centre
a: Mortehoe, EX34 7DT t: 01271 870028 w: www.devonmuseums.net
Learn about local history with hands-on games and puzzles. Jul-Aug, the National Trust operate tractor
trailer rides (advance booking advised). Open Easter to end Oct, Sun-Thurs, 10am-3pm; (Jul-Aug & Bank
Hol weekends, daily, 10am-6pm). Cost is up to £10
YELVERTON Buckland Abbey
a: PL20 6EY t: 01822 853607 w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Formerly a monastery, the Abbey was later the home of Sir Francis Drake. Ask about the Tracker Pack and
quiz and explore the grounds. Please telephone for opening times. Cost is up to £30
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TRIPS & TRANSPORT
BIDEFORD Lundy Island Day Cruises
a: The Quay, t: 01271 863636 w: www.lundyisland.co.uk
Trips to Lundy Island. Also run from The Pier, Ilfracombe. Operates Mar-Oct. Cost is up to £75
BRIXHAM Western Lady Ferry Service
a: New Pier, t: 01803 852041 w: www.westernladyferry.com
Catch the passenger ferry to Torquay. Operates Apr-Oct. Cost is up to £20
BRIXHAM Greenway Ferry Services
a: Greenway Quay, TQ5 0ES t: 01803 844010 w: www.greenwayferry.co.uk
Daily passenger ferry services to Dartmouth, Dittisham, Greenway and Torquay. River cruises and night
trips. Please phone for booking details. Operates all year. Pay as you go
BUCKFASTLEIGH South Devon Railway
a: TQ11 0DZ t: 0845 345 1420 w: www.southdevonrailway.org
Enjoy a steam train ride through the Dart Valley to Staverton and Totnes. At the station, find a model railway
and children’s play area. Open Easter-Oct, daily, & selected dates in Dec. Check website for extra events
days. Cost is up to £30
COLYTON Colyton’s Waggon Wanderer
a: Tram Terminus, EX12 t: 01297 553290 w:
Enjoy a relaxing ride on a farm wagon pulled by a Suffolk punches from the tram terminus to the town centre.
Open Easter-end Sept, Tues-Thurs; School holidays, Mon-Fri. Cost is up to £10
DARTMOUTH Dart Pleasure Craft
a: 5 Lower Street, TQ6 9AJ t: 01803 834488 w: www.riverlink.co.uk
A daily service between Dartmouth and Totnes, and a variety of harbour, coastal and wildlife cruises
throughout the season. Operates all year. Pay as you go
DARTMOUTH Falcon of Dartmouth
t: 07970 759172 w: www.dartboat.com
Various trips from Dartmouth, including seafaris, seal and seabird watching trips. Operates Apr-Oct, other
dates on request, please telephone to book. Pay as you go
DAWLISH Dawlish Sea Cruises
a: Dawlish Pier, t: 07974 772681 w: www.exe2sea.co.uk
Choose from a variety of excursions around the bay, including trips to Brixham and sea life cruises. Operates
Jun-Oct. Please telephone to book. Pay as you go
EXETER River Exe Ferry
a: The Pier, Starcross, EX6 t: 07968 088496 w: www.exe2sea.co.uk
Passenger ferry to the marina at Exmouth. Operates Easter-Oct, daily. Cost is up to £20
EXETER Exe to Sea Cruises
a: The Pier, Starcross, EX6 t: 07974 772681 w: www.exe2sea.co.uk
A choice of river and coastal cruises during summer and birdwatching cruises in winter. Operates all year,
please telephone to book. Pay as you go
EXETER Exeter Cruises
a: The Quay, t: 07984 368442 w: www.exetercruises.com
Take a short trip along the canal from The Quay to the Double Locks, with a connecting boat travelling to
Turf Locks. Open Jun-Aug, daily; Easter-May & Sept, Sat-Sun & Bank Hols. Pay as you go
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EXMOUTH Stuart Line Cruises
a: The Marina, EX8 1DU t: 01395 222144 w: www.stuartlinecruises.co.uk
Trips offering a variety of river and coastal cruises including trips to Torquay, birdwatching and Santa
cruises. Please telephone to book. Operates all year. Pay as you go
ILFRACOMBE Waverley Excursions
a: The Pier, t: 0845 130 4647 w: www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk
A variety of coastal cruises and trips to Lundy Island and Wales on board a paddle steamer or cruise ship.
Operates Jun-Oct. Pay as you go
KINGSWEAR Kingswear Lower Ferry
a: Lower Ferry Office, The Square, t: 01803 752342
A car and passenger ferry service to Dartmouth. Operates daily. Cost is up to £10
LYNMOUTH Exmoor Boat Trips
a: The Quay, t: 01598 753207 w: www.theglenlyngorge.co.uk
Trips around the bay in open launches to Woody Bay, smugglers’ caves, Valley of the Rocks and views of
the seabird sanctuary. Operates Apr-Sep, dependent on weather and tides. Cost is up to £40
LYNTON Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway
a: EX35 6EQ t: 01598 753486 w: www.cliffrailwaylynton.co.uk
Take a journey on the world-famous Victorian water-powered lift which links the fishing village of Lynmouth
with Lynton. Open 14th Feb-mid Nov, daily. Cost is up to £10
PAIGNTON Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway
a: Queens Park Station, Torbay Road, TQ4 6AF t: 01803 555872 w: www.paignton-steamrailway.co.uk
Glorious coast and river views on this steeply graded line to Kingswear. Combination of train, ferry, cruise
and bus trips also available. Please telephone or visit website for opening details. Pay as you go
PARRACOMBE Lynton & Barnstaple Railway
a: Woody Bay Station, EX31 4RA t: 01598 763487 w: www.lynton-rail.co.uk
Newly restored following its closure in 1935, ride a diesel or steam train for a short distance and enjoy views
of the Heddon Valley and the sea. Please telephone for opening details. Cost is up to £20
PLYMOUTH Cawsand Ferry
a: Mayflower Steps, t: 01752 822784 w: cawsandferry.com
Passenger ferry to Cawsand Beach. Visit the hidden twin villages of Cawsand and Kingsand. Operates
Easter-Sept. Cost is up to £10
PLYMOUTH Dartmoor Safaris
a: Pl2 1HS t: 01752 500567 w: www.dartmoorsafaris.co.uk
Take the opportunity to discover the Dartmoor National Park by Transporter. Please telephone to check for
operating days. Pay as you go
PLYMOUTH Sound Cruising
a: New Pontoon, PL1 2NX t: 01752 408590 w: www.soundcruising.com
A daily passenger ferry and water taxi service for the Mountbatten peninsular plus a choice of harbour,
coastal and river cruises from Mar-Nov. Ferry operates daily. Pay as you go
PLYMOUTH Tamar Cruising
a: Mayflower Steps, PL10 1HX t: 01752 822105 w: www.tamarcruising.com
A variety of cruises, including Plymouth Dockyard and warships, or combine a cruise with visiting Mount
Edgcumbe. Bird watching in winter. Operates Easter-Oct, Nov-Feb, bird watching. Pay as you go
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SALCOMBE East Portlemouth Ferry
a: Salcombe Pier, t: 01548 842053
Daily passenger ferry from ferry steps at Salcombe Pier to East Portlemouth jetty. Cost is up to £10
SALCOMBE South Sands Ferry
a: Whitestrand Quay, t: 01548 561035
Passenger ferry from Salcombe to South Sands beach. Operates Easter-Oct, daily. Cost is up to £10
SALCOMBE Salcombe Boat Hire
a: 11 Clifton Place, t: 01548 844475 w: www.salcombeboathire.co.uk
Enjoy an hour-long environmental or sightseeing cruise on this beautiful estuary. Cruises on the ‘Kirby’
depart on the hour. Evening cruises also. Open Easter-Oct, daily. Cost is up to £30
SALCOMBE Rivermaid Ferry
a: Ferry Inn, Pier Steps t: 01548 853525 w: www.rivermaidferry.co.uk
Passenger ferry from Salcomber Pier Steps to Kingsbridge Quay. Also coastal and estuary cruises. Operates
May-Oct, dependent on weather and tides. Pay as you go
SEATON Seaton Tramway
a: Harbour Road, EX12 2NQ t: 01297 20375 w: www.tram.co.uk
Take a journey on a narrow-gauge tram. Linking Seaton with Colyton, follow the River Axe estuary, with
excellent views of many wading birds. Open 14 Feb-22 Feb & 4 Apr-1 Nov, daily from 10am; 28 Feb-29 Mar
& 7 Nov-19 Dec, Sat-Sun. Cost is up to £30
TIVERTON Tiverton Canal Company
a: The Wharf, Canal Hill, t: 01884 253345 w: www.tivertoncanal.co.uk
Trips in a traditional horse-drawn barge along the Grand Western Canal. Operates Easter-Oct. Pay as you go
TOTNES Canoe Adventures
a: Harberton, TQ9 7EQ t: 01803 865301 w: www.canoeadventures.co.uk
Enjoy a guided tour on the River Dart in 12-seater Voyageur canoes between Dartmouth, Tuckenhay and
Totnes. Also guided trips in two-seater canoes. Please telephone to check tour dates. Cost is up to £75
FUN & PLAY
BARNSTAPLE Funder Zone
a: Unit 4, Barnstaple Trade Centre, Whiddon EX32 8RY t: 01271 328328 w: www.funderzone.com
Endless fun in this large four level indoor soft play centre. Astro slides, ball cannons, beware of the snakes!
Separate area for under 3s. Open daily 10am-6.30pm. Cost is up to £20
BARNSTAPLE Queen's Theatre
a: Boutport St, EX31 1SY t: 01271 327357 w: www.northdevontheatres.org.uk
Theatre. Pay as you go
BIDEFORD Atlantis
a: Atlantic Village Outlet Centre, EX39 3QU t: 01237 478888 w: www.atlanticvillage.co.uk
Pan for gold, bounce on the jumping pillow, escape from the maze, play crazy golf, take a ride on Nemo'
s
train, or have fun in the soft play area. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm, Sun, 10.30am-4.30pm. Cost is up to £20
BIDEFORD The Big Sheep
a: EX39 5AP t: 01237 472366 w: www.thebigsheep.co.uk
From sheep racing to sheepdog trials with ducks. There’s also mountain boarding, laser games and Ewetopia indoor playzone. Open Easter-Oct, daily, 10am-6pm; Nov-Easter, Sat-Sun. Reduced prices and
facilities in winter. Cost is up to £40
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BRADWORTHY The Gnome Reserve & Wildflower Garden
a: West Putford, EX22 7XE t: 01409 241435 w: www.gnomereserve.co.uk
See this enchanting place with over 1,000 gnomes and pixies to meet. Gnome hats and fishing rods loaned
free of charge. Open daily, 21 Mar-31 Oct, 10am-6pm. Cost is up to £20
BRIXHAM Wizz Kidz
a: Unit 3, Northfields Industrial Estate, TQ5 8UA t: 01803 882997 w: www.wizz-kidz.com
Action packed fun for under 12s with a large playframe, 2 lane slide, football and basketball courts.Also a
separate area of fun for under 3s. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 10am-4pm. Cost is up to £10
BUDLEIGH SALTERTON Bicton Park Botanical Gardens
a: East Budleigh, EX9 7BJ t: 01395 568465 w: www.bictongardens.co.uk
Beautiful gardens, miniature village, climbing camp, nature trail, maze, mini golf, woodland railway and more.
Visit the museum and play complex. Open Easter-Oct, daily, 10am-6pm, Nov-Easter, 10am-5pm. Cost is up
to £30
CLOVELLY The Milky Way Adventure Park
a: EX39 5RY t: 01237 431255 w: www.themilkyway.co.uk
A day out in the country that is out of this world, with five major rides and loads of great shows for the whole
family. Open Easter-Oct, daily, 10.30am-6pm. Please telephone for winter opening times. Cost is up to £40
CULLOMPTON Diggerland
a: Verbeer Manor, EX15 2PE t: 0870 034 4437 w: www.diggerland.com
Have great fun riding in or driving different types of construction machinery. Get behind the controls of a
digger and rearrange the landscape! Open 14 Feb-1 Nov, Sat-Sun, Bank Hols & school hols, 10am-5pm.
Cost is up to £75
DARTMOUTH Woodlands Leisure Park
a: Blackawton TQ9 7DQ t: 01803 712598 w: www.woodlandspark.com
The all weather attraction packed with variety for the whole family at one inclusive cost. 16 family rides
including exhilarating water coasters, awesome Swing Ship, 500m Toboggan Run & Avalanche. 10 massive
playzones entertain big and small kids for hours. Rainy days are great with 100,000 sq. ft. of undercover
action. Lose yourself in the new Seascape Mirror Maze! Explore The Empire, 5 floors of challenging tower
climbs, rides & slides, hang on to the Trauma Tower and zap your buddies in the Master Blaster. Incredible
Zoo-in-a-Farm, discover amazing night time & daytime creatures, insects & birds. Check out the award
winning Caravan & Camping Park. Open daily, 28 Mar-8 Nov, 9.30am-5pm, winter weekends & Devon
School Hols. Cost is up to £50
EXETER Haldon Forest Park
a: Haldon Gateway, EX6 7XR t: 01392 834251 w: www.haldonforestpark.org.uk
Explore this new family activity forest park with more than 25 miles of trails, climbing frames, sandpits and
secret paths! Open during daylight hours. Free entrance
EXETER Dinkys Pop In & Play Cafe
a: 1 Guinea Street, (behind St George’s Hall), EX1 1BS t: 01392 252253 w: www.dinkysplay.co.uk
Have fun in this super soft play venue for 1-6 year olds. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm. Cost is up to £10
EXETER Crealy Adventure Park
a: Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary, EX5 1DR t: 01395 233200 w: www.crealy.co.uk
A great family day out with fantastic rides, slides, animals, fun and adventures! Brave the Tidal Wave log
flume and El Pastil Loco Coaster. Look out for Vortex, the new ride for 2011. Open 27 May-6 Sept, daily,
10am-6pm; see website for phone for term time and winter openings. Cost is up to £75
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EXMOUTH Exmouth Model Railway
a: The Esplanade, EX8 2AY t: 01395 278383 w: www.exmouthmodelrailway.co.uk
This working model railway portrays life from the fifties up to the present day, in minute detail. Open 4 AprOct, daily, 10am-5pm. Cost is up to £10
EXMOUTH The World of Country Life
a: Sandy Bay, EX8 5BY t: 01395 274533 w: www.worldofcountrylife.co.uk
Large collection of steam engines, vintage vehicles and motorcycles. Also, deer train, goat walking, lamb
feeding, indoor and outdoor play area. Open Easter-Nov, daily, 10am-5pm. Cost is up to £30
EXMOUTH Arnold Palmer Putting Course & Jungle Fun
a: The Esplanade, EX8 2AY t: 01395 273312
Have fun on the crazy putting course or in the exciting soft play area. Open Easter-Oct Half-term daily,
10am-6pm, weather dependent. Pay as you go
EXMOUTH Exmouth Fun Park
a: The Esplanade, EX8 2AY t: 01395 222545
Enjoy the excellent adventure playground where you can come and go all day, with radio-controlled boats,
pedaloes and rides. Open Easter-Sept, daily. Pay as you go
ILFRACOMBE The Play Hut
a: The Courtyard, Bath Place, EX34 8AN t: 01271 879882 w: www.tunnelsbeaches.co.uk/playhut
Indoor soft play for ages 0-10 years, ball pits, slides and scramble nets. Open daily Easter-Oct 10am-6pm;
Nov-Mar, Check Website. Cost is up to £10
ILFRACOMBE Tunnelsbeaches
a: Bath Place, EX34 8AN t: 01271 879882 w: www.tunnelsbeaches.co.uk
Hand-carved tunnels lead to historic sheltered beaches with a Victorian bathing pool and outdoor play area.
Award-winning beach for rock pooling. Open Easter-Jun & Sept, daily, 10am-6pm, Jul-Aug, 9am-7pm, Oct,
10am-5pm. Cost is up to £10
ILFRACOMBE Watermouth Castle & Family Theme Park
a: EX34 9SL t: 01271 867474 w: www.watermouthcastle.com
Get lost in the dungeon maze or pan for gold. With water shows, rides and fairytale characters, this is a
magical place for young imaginations. Open Easter-Oct, phone for details. Cost is up to £40
NEWTON ABBOT Decoy Country Park
a: Decoy Road, TQ12 1EB t: 01626 215773 w: www.teignbridge.gov.uk
Explore trails, play area, and water feature around the lake and woods. Try the BMX track, and new skate
park. Free entrance
NEWTON ABBOT Tumbling Teds Playhouse
a: 1 Wharf House, Wharf Road, TQ12 2DA t: 01626 335678
Soft play, slides and ball pools for under 6s. Open Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm, Sat, 9am-2pm, (closed Bank Hols).
Cost is up to £10
NEWTON ABBOT Trago Mills Leisure Park
a: TQ12 6JD t: 01626 821111 w: www.trago.co.uk
Enjoy the slide complex, supa-karts, bumper boats, miniature steam railways, small animal park and much
more. Don’t miss the H2O Grand Prix ride. Open Easter-Oct, daily, 10.30am-5.15pm. Cost is up to £20
PAIGNTON Paignton Pier
a: TQ4 6BW t: 01803 522139 w: www.paigntonpier.co.uk
Fun for all the family, with slides and rides, amusements, dodgems, trampolines and ten-pin bowling.
Outdoor rides not open in winter. Open daily, 10am, closing times vary. Pay as you go
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PAIGNTON Quaywest Waterpark
a: Goodrington Sands, TQ4 6LN t: 01803 555550 w: www.quaywest.co.uk
Whizz around exhilarating flumes! Brave the Devil’s Drop. For the younger ones, try the Toon Town Pool.
Open May-Sept, daily, 11am-5pm, (10am-6pm, May half term & Jul-Aug). Pay as you go
PLYMOUTH Central Park
a: Outland Road, PL2 3DE t: 01752 606034 w: www.plymouth,gov,uk
Have fun in the skate park, pitch and putt, nature areas, and adventure playground, boasting an interactive
water play feature (seasonal). Free entrance
PLYMOUTH Jump Plymouth
a: Christian Mill Business Park, Tamerton Foliot Road, Crownhill, PL6 5DS t: 01752 782415
w: www.123jump.co.uk
Have fun at one of South West'
s largest indoor play areas with play frame, a football area, a sensory room,
trampolines, and toddler zone. Open Sat- Thur, 10am-6.30pm, Fri, 10am-8pm. Cost is up to £20
PLYMOUTH Atlantis Fun Pool and Swiss Lake Ice Rink
a: Plymouth Pavilions, Millbay Road, PL1 3LF t: 0845 146 1460 w: www.plymouthpavilions.com
A tropical pool with waves, water flumes and an inflatable island or try skating on the Swiss Lake ice rink.
Joint tickets available. Open daily, call to check when facilities available. Pay as you go
SEATON Pecorama Gardens Games & Trains
a: Beer, EX12 3NA t: 01297 21542 w: www.peco-uk.com
See the indoor Model Railway exhibition and then ride on a miniature railway outside. Enjoy play areas and a
programme of entertainment. Open Easter-end Oct, Mon-Fri, 10am-5.30pm, please telephone for weekend
opening times. Cost is up to £30
TAVISTOCK Meadowlands Leisure Pool
a: The Wharf, PL19 8SP t: 01822 617774 w: www.leisureconnection.co.uk
Check out the outdoor water rapid, indoor river ride, water cannon and other fun features available at certain
times. Open daily, call to check when facilities available. Cost is up to £20
TEIGNMOUTH Den Play Park
a: The Den, TQ14 8BE t: 01626 361101 w: www.teignbridge.gov.uk
Run off steam in this fantastic new park with various zones, including adventure golf, vast play grounds and
interactive seasonal wet play area. Free entrance
TEIGNMOUTH Grand Pier
a: TQ14 8BB t: 01626 774367
Enjoy some traditional seaside fun, with rides, amusements and ten-pin bowling. Two-person simulator.
Outdoor rides not open in winter. Open daily, times vary. Pay as you go
TIVERTON Devon Railway Centre
a: The Station, Bickleigh, EX16 8RG t: 01884 855671 w: www.devonrailwaycentre.co.uk
See model railway and the model village. Ride on a narrow-gauge train, drive your own train, play crazy golf
or have fun in our outdoor play area. Open Jul-Aug, daily, 10.30am-5pm, & selected dates, Apr-Jun, SeptOct, Dec. Cost is up to £20
TIVERTON The Amazing Maize Maze
a: Bickleigh Mill, Bickleigh, EX16 8RG t: 01363 772567 w: www.getlostindevon.co.uk
Explore this exciting themed maze. There are also pedal karts, mini tractors, giant outdoor games, lookout
tower, riverside walks and picnic area. Open school summer hols, daily, 10am-5.30pm. Cost is up to £20
TORQUAY Rainbow Fun House
a: Torwood Gardens Road, TQ1 1EQ t: 01803 296926 w: www.rainbowfunhouse.co.uk
A fun activity and play centre for all ages. Open daily, 10am-5.30pm. Cost is up to £10
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TORQUAY Babbacombe Model Village
a: Hampton Avenue, TQ1 3LA t: 01803 315315 w: www.babbacombemodelvillage.co.uk
See the English countryside in minute detail, follow the children’s trail and check out the summer evening
illuminations. Open daily, times vary. Cost is up to £30
ACTIVITIES
ASHBURTON Ashburton Pool
a: Love La TQ13 7FJ t: 01364 652828 w: www.teignbridge.gov.uk
Outdoor Pool
ASHBURTON Ashmoor RC
a: Balland La TQ13 7EW t: 01364 654303 w: www.teignbridge.gov.uk
Play scheme, hockey, netball, football, gymnastics, basketball, table tennis
ASHBURTON River Dart Adventures
a: Holne Pk, TQ13 7NP t: 01364 652511 w: www.crsadventures.co.uk
Balance beams, caving, climbing, crate stacking, high ropes, zip wire, mountain biking, Canoeing, kayaking,
toddlers beach, indoor climbing, bouldering wall, zip wire, high ropes, mountain bike hire. Open 4 Apr-30
Sep, daily.
AXMINSTER Flamingo Pool
a: Lyme Rd EX13 5AZ t: 01297 35800 w: www.flamingopool.co.uk
BARNSTAPLE Biketrail
a: Stone Barn, Fremington, EX31 2NH t: 01271 372586 w: www.biketrail.co.uk
Adult and children bicycle hire.
BARNSTAPLE North Devon Karting Centre
a: Pottington Ind Est Braunton Rd EX31 1HN t: 01271 328460 w: www.northdevonkarting.co.uk
BARNSTAPLE Southdown Adventure
a: Southdown Yarnscombe EX31 3LZ t: 01271 858791 w: www.southdownadventure.com
Quad bikes, clay shooting, nadtrax.
BARNSTAPLE Tarka Trail Cycle Hire
a: The Railway Station, Station Rd, EX31 2AU t: 01271 324202
Adult and children cycle hire.
BARNSTAPLE Battlefield Live
a: Base Camp The Big Sheep Abbotsham EX39 5AP t: 01237 424444 w: www.battlefieldsports.biz
Infared combat, paintball
BARNSTAPLE Lets Go Superbowl
a: Braunton Rd EX32 1LG t: 01271 321123
Ten pin bowling, junior lazer quest
BARNSTAPLE North Devon LC*
a: Seven Brethren Bank EX31 2AP t: 01271 373361 w: www.leisure-centre.com
* indicates centre has a swimming pool. Martial arts, netball, creche, bowls, toddlers gym, trampolining, dance
BARNSTAPLE Survival Paintball & Laser Games
a: Yarnscombe EX31 3LZ t: 01271 858279 w: www.survivalpaintball.com
Paintball, laser games
BAUNTON Cascades Tropical Adverture Pool
a: Ruda Holiday Pk Croyde Bay EX33 1NY t: 01271 890671 w: www.parkdeanholidays.co.uk
Indoor Fun Pool, splash zone, waterfalls, waterslide
BIDEFORD Bideford Bicycle Hire
a: Torrington St, East-The-Water, EX39 4DR t: 01237 424123 w: www.bidefordbicyclehire.co.uk
Adult and children cycle hire. Kayak and surf board hire.
BIDEFORD North Devon Surf School
a: EX39 1HN t: 01237 474663 w: www.northdevonsurfschool.co.uk
Surfing, body boarding
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BIDEFORD South West Mountain Boarding Centre
a: Abbotsham, EX39 5AP t: 07866 398599 w: www.swmbc.co.uk
Mountain boarding, mountain biking.
BIDEFORD Breathing Space
a: Harvest Lane, EX39 3RU t: 07973 910120 w: www.breathingspace.uk.com
climbing, surfing, sailing, fishing, archery, abseiling, coasteering, expeditions.
BIDEFORD Skern Lodge
a: Appledore, EX39 1NG t: 01237 475992 w: www.skernlodge.co.uk
Abseiling, archery, assault course, climbing, coastal walking, crate stacking, high ropes, zip wire, Surfing,
rafting, kayaking, surf skiing, boogie boarding, rafting, RIB power boating, snorkelling,
BIDEFORD Torridge Pool & Fitness Centre*
a: Churchill Way Northam EX39 1FU t: 01237 471794 w: www.leisure-centre.com
* indicates centre has a swimming pool
BISHOPSTEIGNTON Broadmeadow SC
a: Broadmeadow Ind Est TQ14 9AE t: 01626 775940 w: www.teignbridge.gov.uk
Creche, football, athletics, play scheme, martial arts, squash
BOVEY TRACEY Bovey Tracey Pool
a: Ashburton Rd TQ13 9BD t: 01626 832828 w: www.boveyswimmingpool.co.uk
Outdoor Pool
BRIXHAM Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre
a: Berry Head Rd, TQ5 9AF t: 01803 852797 w: www.grenvillehouse.com
Climbing, problem solving, caving, high ropes, abseiling, orienteering, mountain biking, Kayaking, canoeing,
dingy sailing, yachting, raft building, sea kayaking.
BUCKFASTLEIGH Buckfastleigh Pool
a: Victoria Pk t: 01364 642222 w: www.teignbridge.gov.uk
Outdoor Pool
CHUDLEIGH The Rock Centre
a: TQ13 0EE t: 01626 852717 w: www.rockcentre.co.uk
Climbing, abseiling, caving, indoor climbing, zip wires, tree top adventure.
COMBE MARTIN Exmoor’s Brass Rubbing
a: Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park EX34 0NG t: 01271 882486 w: www.brassrubbing.info
Brass rubbing, history,
CREDITON Cheriton Ceramics
a: 4 Wordland Cross Cheriton Fitzpaine EX17 4JR t: 01363 866875 w: www.cheritonceramics.co.uk
Pottery painting, clay workshops
CREDITON Lords Meadow LC*
a: Commercial Rd EX17 1ER t: 01363 776190 w: www.middevon.gov.uk
* indicates centre has a swimming pool. Badminton, squash, trampolining, toddler gym, bouncy castle,
martial arts, netball, tennis
CROYDE Point Breaks
a: EX33 1NP t: 01271 890453 w: www.pointbreaks.com
Surfing, waterskiing, paddle ski tours, pier jumping, super screamers, coasteering
CROYDE Surfing
a: Croyde Bay EX33 1LZ t: 01271 891200 w: www.surfingcroydebay.co.uk
CROYDE Surf South West
a: EX33 1NZ t: 01271 890400 w: www.surfsouthwest.com
Surfing
CULLOMPTON Culm Valley SC
a: Meadow La EX15 1LL t: 01884 32853 w: www.middevon.gov.uk
Badminton, basketball, cricket, football, hockey, martial arts, squash, trampolining, creche, ballet,
gymnastics, mini bounce
CULLOMPTON Quad World
a: Exeter Rd Bradninch EX5 4LB t: 01392 881313 w: www.quadworld.co.uk
Quad bikes
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DARTMEET Brimpts Farm
a: PL20 6SG t: 01364 631450 w: www.brimptsfarm.co.uk
Climbing, abseiling, mountain biking, orienteering, rafting, adventure playground.
DAWLISH Grand Prix Go Karts
a: Warren Rd Dawlish Warren EX7 0NF t: 01626 862521 w: www.grand-prix-go-karts.co.uk
Go Karts
DAWLISH Dawlish LC*
a: Sandy La EX7 0AS t: 01626 215620 w: www.teignbridge.gov.uk
* indicates centre has a swimming pool, badminton, basketball, football, martial arts, roller skating,
trampolining, athletics, rounders, table tennis
EXETER Adrenalin Games
a: Crealy Pk Sidmouth Rd Clyst St Mary EX5 1DR t: 01395 233404 w: www.adrelalingames.com
Paintball
EXETER Exeter & District Ski Club
a: Clifton Hill t: 01392 211422 w: www.snowboardclub.co.uk
Skiing, snowboarding
EXETER Forest Cycle Centre
a: Haldon Forest, Bullers Hill, Kennford, EX6 7XR t: 01392 833768 w: www.devoncyclehire.co.uk
Adult and children cycle hire.
EXETER Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre
a: 61 Haven Rd, EX2 8DP t: 01392 434668 w: www.haven-banks.co.uk
Climbing, caving, archery, orienteering, Kayaking, canoeing, bell boating, sailing, windsurfing, raft building.
EXETER Northbrook Pool
a: Beacon La EX4 8LZ t: 01392 667020 w: www.dcleisure.co.uk
EXETER Raceworld
a: Sidmouth Rd Woodbury Salterton EX5 1EW t: 01395 233397 w: www.raceworld-karting.co.uk
Go Karts
EXETER Saddles & Paddles
a: 4 Kings Wharf, The Quay, EX2 4AN t: 01392 424241 w: www.saddlepaddle.co.uk
Family cycle hire, boat hire.
EXETER Tenpin
a: 3-4 Havenbanks Retail Pk Water La EX2 8BY t: 0871 873 2450 w: www.tenpin.co.uk
Ten pin bowling
EXETER Wonford SC
a: Rifford Rd EX2 6NF t: 01392 253453 w: www.dcleisure.co.uk
Badminton, basketball, football, martial arts, toddler gym, volley ball, table tennis
EXETER Clifton Hill SC
a: Belmont Rd EX1 2DJ t: 01392 253353 w: www.dcleisure.co.uk
Badminton, basketball, football, martial arts, squash, netball, toddler gym, volley ball, teen gym
EXETER Flash Gordon
a: 5 Blackboy Rd, EX4 6SG t: 01392 424246
Family cycle hire, tandems, boats, bouncy castles, camping equipment.
EXETER Go Ape!
a: Haldon Forest Park, Bullers Hill, Kenneford, EX6 7XR t: 0845 6432056 w: www.goape.co.uk
Aerial Assult Course for 10 yrs and over.
EXETER Make Art
a: 126 Fore St EX4 3JQ t: 01392 437167 w: www.makeartexeter.com
Pottery painting, painting, beads, decopatch
EXETER Pyramids LC*
a: Heavitree Rd EX1 2LA t: 01392 253553 w: www.dcleisure.co.uk
* indicates centre has a swimming pool.
EXETER Riverside LC*
a: Cowick St EX4 1AF t: 01392 221771 w: www.leisure-centre.com
* indicates centre has a swimming pool. Badminton, football, basketball, martial arts, squash, table tennis,
toddler gym, volley ball
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EXETER Skirmish Paintball
a: Stoke Woods EX4 5BW t: 01548 580025 w: www.skirmishexeter.com
Paintball, laser games
EXETER The Bunker
a: EX4 0BB t: 01392 214899 w: www.ucz.info
Paintball, laser games, airsoft
EXMOUTH Exmouth SC*
a: Royal Ave EX8 1EN t: 01395 266381 w: www.ledleisure.co.uk
* indicates centre has a swimming pool. badminton, squash, table tennis, football, cricket
EXMOUTH Exmouth Cycles
a: Victoria Rd, EX8 1DL t: 01395 225656 w: www.exmouthcycles.com
Family cycle hire.
GREAT TORRINGTON Torrington Pool
a: School La EX38 7AJ t: 01805 623085 w: www.leisure-centre.com
GREAT TORRINGTON Torrington Cycle Hire
a: Unit 1 Station Yard, EX38 8JD t: 01805 622633 w: www.reachdevon.co.uk/torringtoncyclehire
Family cycle hire, cycle trails.
HOLSWORTHY Holsworthy LC*
a: Well Pk Western Rd EX22 6DH t: 01409 254013 w: www.leisure-centre.com
* indicates centre has a swimming pool. Badminton, football, basketball, volleyball, roller skating, canoeing,
cricket, trampolining
HONITON Honition Pottery Shop and Milkshake Bar
a: 30 High St EX14 1PU t: 01404 42106 w: www.honitonpottery.co.uk
HONITON Honiton SC*
a: School La EX14 8QW t: 01404 42325 w: www.ledleisure.co.uk
* indicates centre has a swimming pool. Badminton, basketball, trampolining, fencing, squash, gymnastics,
archery, football, tennis, netball, martial arts
ILFRACOMBE Keypitts Farm
a: Oxen Park La EX34 9RW t: 01271 862247 w: www.keypitts.com
Quad bikes, paintball, horse riding,
IVYBRIDGE South Dartmoor LC*
a: Leonards Rd PL21 0SL t: 01752 896999 w: www.toneleisure.org.uk
* indicates centre has a swimming pool. Badminton, squash, table tennis, creche, toddler gym, football,
gymnastics, trampolining, martial arts
KINGSBRIDGE Mountain Water Experience
a: Courtlands, TQ7 4BN t: 01548 550675 w: www.mountainwaterexperience.co.uk
Orienteering, crate stacking, Jacob'
s ladder, zip line, climbing, abseiling, moorland walking, gorge walking,
body boarding, coasteering, caving, problem solving, archery, kayaking, canoeing.
KINGSBRIDGE Quayside LC*
a: Ropewalk TQ7 1HH t: 01548 857100 w: www.toneleisure.org.uk
* indicates centre has a swimming pool. Roller skating, badminton, basketball, football, hockey, martial arts,
netball, squash, table tennis
LYNTON Yenworthy Lodge Outdoor Education Centre
a: Oare, EX35 6NY t: 01598 741266 w: www.yenworthylodge.co.uk
Climbing, abseiling, gorge scrambling, mountaineering, mountain biking, caving, Kayaking, canoeing, paddle
surfing, rafting, sailing, surfing, coasteering.
MORETONHAMPSTEAD Moretonhampstead Swimming Pool
a: behind Court St Car Prk t: 01647 440134
Outdoor Pool
NEWTON ABBOT Devon Windsurf & Canoe Centre
a: Decoy Country Pk Decoy Rd TQ12 1DY t: 07971 051509 w: www.devonwindsurf.co.uk
Windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, boat hire
NEWTON ABBOT Newton Abbot LC*
a: Highweek Rd TQ12 2SH t: 01626 215640 w: www.teignbridge.gov.uk
* indicates centre has a swimming pool. Badminton, table tennis, trampolining, basketball, gym, creche
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NEWTON ABBOT Kingsteignton Pool
a: Meadowcroft Dri Kingsteignton TQ12 3 t: 01626 366480
Outdoor Pool
NEWTON ABBOT UCZ Paintball Park
a: Trago Mills TQ12 6JD t: 01626 833200 w: www.ucz.info
Painball, laser games, air soft
OKEHAMPTON Adventure Okehampton
a: Klondyke Rd, EX20 1EW t: 01837 53916 w: www.adventureokehampton.com
Pony trekking, mountain biking, rock climbing, gorge scrambling, archery, abseiling, orienteering, problem
solving, mountain boarding, family cycle hire, climbing, events, family activities, canoeing,
OKEHAMPTON Off The Beaten Track Biking
a: Hallwood Farm, Petrockstowe, EX20 3HP t: 01837 811762 w: www.off-the-beaten-track.co.uk
Adult and children bicycle hire, cycle trails.
OKEHAMPTON Devon Cycle Hire
a: Sourton Down, EX20 4HR t: 01837 861141 w: www.devoncyclehire.co.uk
OKEHAMPTON Parklands LC*
a: Simmons Pk EX20 1EP t: 01837 659154 w: www.leisureconnection.co.uk
* indicates centre has a swimming pool. Tennis, golf, badminton, basketball, trampolining, roller skating,
creche, squash courts
OTTERY ST MARY Ottery St Mary LC
a: Cadhay La EX11 1QW t: 01404 814317 w: www.ledleisure.co.uk
Play scheme, Football, badminton, martial arts, hockey, dancing
PAIGNTON Torbay LC*
a: Penwill Way TQ4 5JR t: 01803 522240 w: www.leisure-centre.com
* indicates centre has a swimming pool. Badminton, basketball, squash, gymnastics, football, netball, martial
arts, volleyball, table tennis, toddler gym, hockey
PAIGNTON Grand Prix Go Karts
a: Goodrington Sands TQ4 6LN t: 01803 555550 w: www.grand-prix-go-karts.co.uk
PLYMOUTH Central Park Pool
a: Outland Rd Milehouse PL2 3DG t: 01752 560436 w: www.plymouth.gov.uk
Indoor Swimming Pool
PLYMOUTH Cycle Life Plymouth
a: 52-56 Embankment Rd, PL4 9HY t: 01752 665553 w: www.cyclelife-southwest.com
Family cycle hire.
PLYMOUTH Derriford Health & LC
a: Derriford Rd PL6 8DH t: 01752 792840 w: www.derrifordfitness.co.uk
Squash court, badminton, martial arts, football, table tennis
PLYMOUTH Mayflower LC
a: Mayflower Dri PL2 3DG t: 01752 564564 w: www.plymouth.gov.uk
Badminton, basketball, football, martial arts, hockey, cricket, trampolining, volley ball, squash, table tennis,
netball, play schemes, youth club
PLYMOUTH Paintball Games
a: Pepperwood Ledgate La Sparkwell Plympton PL7 5DA t: 0844 477 5050 w: www.paintballgames.co.uk
PLYMOUTH Plympton Pool
a: Harewood Pk PL7 2AS t: 01752 348459 w: www.plymouth.gov.uk
PLYMOUTH Barbican Tenpin
a: Barbican Leisure Pk Coxside PL4 0LG t: 0871 873 2450 w: www.tenpin.co.uk
Ten pin bowling
PLYMOUTH Clay Art
a: 57 Southside St The Barbican PL1 2LA t: 01752 665565 w: www.clayart.co.uk
Pottery painting
PLYMOUTH Cycle Scene
a: Hyde Park House, Mutley Plain, PL4 6LF t: 01752 257701 w: www.plymouthcyclescene.co.uk
Family cycle hire.
PLYMOUTH Discovery Surf School
a: Bigbury on sea PL9 9QD t: 07813 639622 w: www.discoverysurf.com
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PLYMOUTH Mount Batten Centre
a: Mount Batten Centre, 70 Lawrence Rd, PL9 9SJ t: 01752 406444 w: www.mount-batten-centre.com
Climbing, caving, problem solving, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, canoeing, power boating.
PLYMOUTH Plymouth Pavilions
a: Millbay Rd PL1 3LF t: 0845 146 1460 w: www.plymouthpavilions.com
Ice skating, swimming pool, theatre
PLYMOUTH Plymouth Ski Centre
a: Marsh Mills PL6 8LQ t: 01752 600220 w: www.ski-plymouth.co.uk
Skiing, snowboarding
PLYMOUTH Tinside Lido
a: The Hoe PL1 3DE t: 01752 261915 w: www.plymouth.gov.uk
Outdoor Pool
SALCOMBE ICC Salcombe
a: 28 Island St TQ8 8DP t: 01548 531176 w: www.icc-salcombe.co.uk
Boat hire, dinghies, sailing, RYA courses.
SALCOMBE Salcombe Dinghy Sailing
a: Whitestrand Quay TQ7 2BZ t: 01548 511548 w: www.salcombedinghysailing.co.uk
Sailing, dinghy sailing, boat hire
SALCOMBE Salcombe Swimming Pool
a: Onslow Rd TQ8 8 t: 01548 843525
Outdoor Pool
SALCOMBE Tuckers Boat Hire
a: 14 Island St Brewery Quay TQ8 8DP t: 01548 843444 w: www.yeowardanddowie.com
Boat hire
SALCOMBE Ribs 4 Kids Powerboat School
a: Bolberry TQ7 3DY t: 01548 842727 w: www.salcombepowerboats.co.uk
Power boating
SALCOMBE Salcombe Scuba
a: Onslow Rd TQ8 8AH t: 01548 843243 w: www.salcombescuba.co.uk
Scuba diving, snorkelling
SALCOMBE South Sands Sailing
a: TQ8 8LJ t: 01548 843451 w: www.southsandssailing.co.uk
Sailing, kayaking, stand up paddle surfing
SIDMOUTH Sidmouth SC
a: Primley Rd EX10 9LH t: 01395 577679 w: www.ledleisure.co.uk
Squash, badminton, basketball, fencing, football, hockey, martial arts, netball, table tennis, toddler gym,
trampolining
SIDMOUTH Sidmouth Pool
a: Ham La EX10 8XR t: 01395 577057 w: www.ledleisure.co.uk
SOUTH MOLTON The Mill Adventure Centre
a: Hacche Mill, EX36 3NA t: 01769 579600 w: www.milladventure.co.uk
Indoor and outdoor climbing, zip wire, high ropes, caving, coasteering, orienteering.
SOUTH MOLTON Community Pool
a: Mill St EX36 4AS t: 01769 572522 w: www.southmolton.org.uk
TAVISTOCK The Adventure Centre
a: Kelly College, Parkwood Rd, PL19 0HY t: 01822 813130 w: www.theadventurecentre.co.uk
Archery, climbing, gorge walking, high ropes, Jacob'
s ladder, moorland walking, orienteering, problem
solving, abseiling, zip wire, kayaking, canoeing, rafting.
TAVISTOCK Dartmoor Cycle Hire
a: 6 Atlas House, West Devon Business Pk, Brook La, PL19 9DP t: 01822 618178 w: www.dartmoorcycles.co.uk
Family cycle hire.
TAVISTOCK The Wargame Company
a: Gulworthy PL19 0ES t: 01822 615964 w: www.wargamecompany.co.uk
Paintball, laser games
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TEIGNMOUTH Teignmouth Lido
a: Eastcliff Walk TQ14 8TA t: 01626 779063 w: www.teignbridge.gov.uk
Outdoor Pool
TIVERTON CQB Paintball
a: East Combe Farm Shillingford EX16 9BX t: 01398 331414
TIVERTON Abbotshood Cycle Hire
a: Abbotshood Farm, Greenway, Halberton, EX16 7AE t: 01884 820728 w: www.abbotshoodcyclehire.co.uk
Family cycle hire, disabled.
TIVERTON Exe Valley LC*
a: Bolham Rd EX16 6SG t: 01884 234900 w: www.middevon.gov.uk
* indicates centre has a swimming pool. Tennis, hockey, football, netball, toddler gym, water polo
TOPSHAM Topsham Pool
a: Fore St EX3 OHF t: 01392 874477 w: www.topsham.org
Outdoor Pool
TORQUAY Plainmoor Pool
a: Marnham Rd TQ1 3QP t: 01803 323400 w: www.swimtorquay.com
TORQUAY Simply The Bike
a: 101-2 Belgrave Rd, TQ2 5HZ t: 01803 200024 w: www:simplythebike.co.uk
Family cycle hire.
TORQUAY Torquay Ski Club
a: Kingskerswell Rd Barton TQ2 8JY t: 01803 313350 w: www.skitorquay.co.uk
Skiing, snowboarding
TORQUAY AMF Bowling
a: Torwood St TQ1 1DZ t: 08448263034 w: www.amfbowling.co.uk
TORQUAY Riviera International Centre*
a: Chestnut Ave TQ2 5LZ t: 01803 299992 w: www.rivieracentre.co.uk
* indicates centre has a swimming pool. Flume pool, wave pool
TORQUAY Torbay Quad Centre
a: Moles La TQ3 1SY t: 01803 615660 w: www.torbayquadcentre.co.uk
Quad bikes
TOTNES Hot Pursuit Cycles
a: 26 The Stables Totnes Ind Est TQ9 5LQ t: 01803 865174 w: www.hotpursuit-cycles.co.uk
Family cycle hire.
TOTNES Wheeldon Off-Road Bike Centre
a: Wheeldon Farm Halwell TQ9 7JY t: 01548 821784 w: www.wheeldontwo.co.uk
Motor Cycling
TOTNES China Blue
a: Station Rd TQ9 5JR t: 01803 860908 w: www.china-blue.co.uk
Pottery painting
TOTNES Totnes Pavilion*
a: Borough Pk Rd TQ9 5XW t: 01803 862992 w: www.toneleisure.com
* indicates centre has a swimming pool. Badminton, basketball, cricket, fencing, football, hockey, martial arts,
netball, table tennis, tennis, toddler gym, trampolining, volley ball, bowls, multi ski
WOOLACOMBE Nick Thorn/Hunter Surf Academy
a: Barton Rd EX34 7BB t: 01271 871337 w: www.nickthorn.com
Surfing, body boarding, coasteering
WOOLACOMBE Surf Seekers
a: Woolacombe Beach EX34 8JN t: 07977 924588 w: www.surfseekers.co.uk
Surfing, kayaking, coasteering, body boarding
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ENTERTAINMENT
BARNSTAPLE Central
a: 77 Boutport St EX31 1SR t: 0871 230 3200 w: www.scottcinemas.co.uk
BARNSTAPLE Queens Theatre
a: Boutport St EX31 1SY t: 01271 327357 w: www.northdevontheatres.org.uk
DAWLISH Shaftesbury Theatre
a: Brunswick Pl EX7 9PB t: 01626 863061 w: www.dawlishrep.com
EXETER Barnfield Theatre
a: Barnfield Rd EX1 1SN t: 01392 271808 w: www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk
EXETER Exeter Pheonix
a: Bradninch Pl Gandy St EX4 3LS t: 01392 667080 w: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
EXETER Exeter Picture House
a: 51 Bartholomew St West EX4 3AJ t: 0871 704 2057 w: www.picturehouses.co.uk
EXETER Northcott Theatre
a: Stocker Rd EX4 4QB t: 01392 493493 w: www.northcott-theatre.co.uk
EXETER Odeon
a: Sidwell St EX4 6PL t: 0871 224 4007 w: www.odeon.co.uk
EXETER Vue
a: Cheeke St EX1 2DD t: 08712 240240 w: www.myvue.com
EXMOUTH Blackmore Theatre
a: Bicton St EX8 2RU t: 07905 761485 w: www.blackmoretheatre.co.uk
EXMOUTH Pavilion
a: Exmouth Esplanade EX8 2AZ t: 01395 222477 w: www.ledleisure.co.uk
EXMOUTH Savoy
a: Rolle Gdns EX8 1HP t: 0871 230 3200 w: www.scottcinemas.co.uk
HOLSWORTHY Holsworthy Theatre
a: Bodmin St EX21 6BH t: 01409 253826 w: www.holsworthytheatre.co.uk
ILFRACOMBE Embassy
a: 134 High St EX34 9EZ t: 01271 862323 w: www.cromer-movieplex.com
ILFRACOMBE Landmark Theatre
a: The Seafront, Wilder Rd EX34 9BZ t: 01271 324242 w: www.northdevontheatres.org.uk
KINGSBRIDGE The Reel
a: Fore St TQ7 1PG t: 01548 856636 w: www.reeltime-cinemas.co.uk
LYNTON Lynton Cinema
a: Town Hall Lee Rd EX35 6HT t: 01598 753397
MORETONHAMPSTEAD Med Theatre
a: 11a New St TQ13 8PE t: 01647 441356 w: www.medtheatre.co.uk
NEWTON ABBOT Alexandra
a: Market St TQ12 2RB t: 01626 365368 w: www.scottcinemas.co.uk
OKEHAMPTON New Carlton
a: Market St EX20 1HN t: 01837 658586 w: www.cromer-movieplex.com
PAIGNTON Palace Theatre
a: Palace Ave TQ3 3HF t: 01803 665800 w: www.palace-theatre.org.uk
PLYMOUTH Athenaeum Theatre
a: Derrys Cross PL1 2SW t: 01752 266104 w: www.plymouthathenaeum.co.uk
PLYMOUTH Barbican Theatre
a: Castle St PL1 2NJ t: 01752 267131 w: www.barbicantheatre.co.uk
PLYMOUTH Devonport Playhouse
a: Fore St Devonport PL1 4DN t: 01752 606507 w: www.plymouththeatrecompany.co.uk
PLYMOUTH Reel
a: Derry’s Cross PL1 2SW t: 01752 225553 w: www.reeltime-cinemas.co.uk
PLYMOUTH Theatre Royal
a: Royal Pde South PL1 2TR t: 01752 267222 w: www.theatreroyal.com
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PLYMOUTH Vue
a: Barbican Leisure Pk Shapters Rd Coxside PL4 0LG t: 08712 240240 w: www.myvue.com
SIDMOUTH Radway
a: Radway Pl EX10 8TL t: 0871 230 3200 w: www.scottcinemas.co.uk
SIDMOUTH Sidmouth Manor Pavilion
a: Manor Rd EX10 8RP t: 01395 514413 w: www.manorpavilion.com
TAVISTOCK The Wharf
a: Canal Rd PL19 8AT t: 01822 611166 w: www.tavistockwharf.com
TAVISTOCK Wharf Arts Centre
a: The Wharf PL19 8AT t: 01822 611166 w: www.tavistockwharf.com
TEIGNMOUTH Carlton Theatre
a: The Den TQ14 8BD t: 01626 778991 w: www.carltontheatre.co.uk
TORBAY Apollo
a: Esplanade Rd Paignton TQ4 6AG t: 0871 220 6000 w: www.apollocinemas.co.uk
TORQUAY Babbacombe Theatre
a: Babbacombe Downs Rd TQ1 3LU t: 01803 328385 w: www.babbacombe-theatre.com
TORQUAY Central
a: 29 Abbey Rd TQ2 5NQ t: 01803 380001 w: www.cromer-movieplex.com
TORQUAY Princess Theatre
a: Torbay Rd TQ2 5EZ t: 0844 8472315 w: www.princesstheatre.org.uk
TORQUAY The Little Theatre
a: St Marks Rd TQ1 2EL t: 01803 299330 w: www.toadstheatre.co.uk
TORRINGTON Plough Arts Centre
a: 9-11 Fore St EX38 8HQ t: 01805 624624 w: www.plough-arts.org
TOTNES Dartington Arts
a: Barn Dartington Hall TQ9 6DE t: 01803 847070 w: www.dartington.org
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