South devon Family Attractions
For holiday fun in the west country, South devon has it all, lovely beaches, good accommodation and attractions to suit all the family.
THE BIG SHEEP - Bideford
One of the west country's premiere indoor adventure playgrounds for children of all ages from 1 to 100! A working farm turned wacky tourist attraction. Combining traditional rural crafts, such as cheese making and shearing, with hilarious novelties such as sheep racing and duck trialling. An amusing and witty programme of events throughout the day. Hours of entertainment is guaranteed for all ages whatever the weather - huge undercover areas!
Tel:01237 472366
Open: Daily 10 am -6 pm All year.
EXMOOR ZOO - Bratton Fleming
Charismatic and charming animal favourites can be seen playing and enjoying themselves in NATURAL surrounding. Organised keeper talks orientated around animal feed times, encounter sessions and displays, - make a relaxed, informative and entertaining day out. Designed for the family, inside the zoo is something for everybody interested in our living world, whether that is Rabbits, Spiders Monkeys or Birds. Exmoor Zoo has character and charm. Friendly purpose built enclosures merge into beautiful west country landscape.
Come and support us, in our efforts to educate and conserve you'll be glad you did!!
Tel: 01598 763352
Open all year from 10am
Summer - 6pm Winter - 4pm
South devon Farm Park - Nr Exeter
This fascinating farm park is situated in beautiful countryside. Its aim is to give a glimpse into the past with rare breeds and bygone days farming equipment. Explore the beautiful and tranquil nature walks, lakes and rivers. Also tractor rides, lots of animals, indoor and outdoor play areas. An interesting day out.
Tel:
01271 830255
Open: 7 days a week
from Easter to October then weekends only 10.00am to 5.00pm (4.00pm in winter)
Milky Way Adventure Park - Nr Clovelly
Ride Devon's tallest, fastest & longest roller coaster the Cosmic TyphoTheon. We also have South devon's biggest indoor adventure play area with assault courses & slides built for adults & children. Or just kick back & watch our amazing live shows featuring Merlin from Britain's Got Talent, plus fantastic displays from the South devon Bird of Prey Centre.
Tel:
01237 431 255
Open: Summer daily 10.30am-6pm Winter weekends 11am-5pm
Suitable for disabled. Cafe & tea gardens.
The Gnome Reserve - Nr Bradworthy
Home to 1000+ gnomes and pixies, ready to welcome you to their delightful beech wood, complete with babbling brook. Wild Flower Garden where around 250 different species of wild flowers, herbs and grasses grow. Gnome hats are loaned free of charge together with fishing rods. Take your cameras and embarrass the family for some truly memorable photos for the family album! See gnomes for the garden and/or pottery pixies being made daily - many gnomes unique to the Reserve.
Tel: 01409 241435
Open: Open April - Oct 10am-6pm
Picnic area, drinks and ice creams, snacks available