Tourist attractions in Devon

There is a huge amount to keep you entertained during your stay in Devon. This page summarises the best tourist attractions plus links to nearby accommodation.

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A La Ronde

Quirky 18th-century house with fascinating interior decoration and collections
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Tourist attraction

Arlington Court

Intriguing Regency house set in extensive estate
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

Babbacombe Model Village

1000's of miniature buildings, people & vehicles capture England's past, present and future
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

Becky Falls Woodland Park

Set within a Dartmoor valley, our walks and scenery offer a fun-filled day out for all visitors
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Tourist attraction

Bicton Park Botanical Gardens

Beautiful gardens, water features and fragrant English borders
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Tourist attraction

Black Friars Distillery

Enjoy guided tours, learn about the gin making process & sample the product
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Popular beach/aquatic centre

Blackpool Sands

South Devon's award winning picturesque beach
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Tourist attraction

Bradley House

Medieval manor house surrounded by woods and meadows
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

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Branscombe Bakery & Mill

Charming vernacular buildings with mill and forge
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

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Buckfast Abbey

Experience the peace of a monastery with 1000 years history
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

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Buckland Abbey

700-year-old buildings with fine 16th-century Great Hall
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

Bygones

Bringing the past alive!
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

Canonteign Falls

The highest waterfall in England, nature trails, lakes & woodland
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

Cardew Pottey

Potty fun for all the family at the UK's largest pottery playground
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

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Castle Drogo

The last castle to be built in England designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

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Cobbaton Combat Collection

A hobby which got out of hand! Military museum mostly covering WW2 plus Boer War to First Gulf War
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

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Cockington Village

Historic village, country park and craft centre with over 450 acres of parkland, woodland and lakes to explore
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

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Coleton Fishacre

Crafts-style house with elegant Art Deco-influenced interior
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

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Compton Castle

Dramatic fortified manor house
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

Crealy Adventure Park

All weather action and adventure
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

Dartington Cider Press Centre

Unique visitor centre with 15 shops, eating places and workshops
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

Dartington Crystal

See how crystal is hand crafted, from the blowing of the molten glass through to the final finishing
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Tourist attraction

Dartmoor Prison Heritage Centre

Learn about the history of this famous prison and the changes it's made of the years
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Tourist attraction

Dartmouth Castle

This well-preserved and beautifully sited castle juts out into the entrance of the Dart estuary
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

Diggerland

Diggerland is a unique adventure park where children and adults can drive real diggers and much more
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Tourist attraction

Exeter Cathedral

Stunning Gothic cathedral with two Norman towers, a must visit when in Exeter
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Tourist attraction

Exeter Visitor Information

Stocks a wide variety of information on places to visit, activities and events in the local area and the rest of the region, as well as information on transport and other local facilities.
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Tourist attraction

Exeter's Underground Passages

The Passages have long exercised a fascination over local people, bringing stories of buried treasure, secret escape routes, passages for nuns and priests - even a ghost on a bicycle!
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

Exmoor Zoo

Exmoor zoo is different from other zoos. It is not a wildlife park or a city zoo, but more personal
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

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Greenway

Glorious woodland garden on the banks of the Dart estuary
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

Ilfracombe Aquarium

Located near Ilfracombe harbour, the Aquarium has over 100 species & provides a great family day out
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

Kents Cavern

Prehistoric caves offering great adventures for everyone
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

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Killerton

Fine 18th-century house with costume collection, hillside garden and estate
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Tourist attraction

Knightshayes Court

Victorian country house and gardens with outstanding plant collection
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

Living Coasts

Get close to the animals at Torquays Coastal Zoo
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Tourist attraction

Loughwood Meeting House

17th-century thatched Baptist meeting house
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

Lynton Cliff Railway

Victorian water powered lift, 340 metre cliffside drop
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

Morwellham Quay

Where history comes to life! The remarkable world of 1860 recreated in a beatiful, natural setting on the River Tamar
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

National Marine Aquarium

Britain's biggest Aquarium
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

Original Miniature Pony Centre

20 acre parkland where you can learn about the animals, great for kids
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Tourist attraction

Overbeck's

Luxuriant coastal garden surrounding elegant Edwardian house with diverse collections
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

Paignton Zoo

Paignton Zoo is home to thousands of amazing animals and plants
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

Pennywell Farm

Devon's friendliest day out! Hands on activities, shows and displays every 30 mins
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Tourist attraction

Powderham Castle

An enchanting day out for the whole family
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Tourist attraction

Quay House Visitor Centre

The history and development of Exeter's Quayside is brought to life with lively displays, illustrations and artefacts
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

Quaywest Waterpark

Wet and wild fun for all the family
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

Quince Honey Farm

The worlds best exhibition of living honey bees
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

River Dart Adventures

A fantastic family day out with acres of fun
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Tourist attraction

Saltram

Magnificent Georgian house with opulent Robert Adam interiors and gardens
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

Seaton Tramway

Famous for their open-top trams and tram driving days, Seaton Tramway operates narrow gauge heritage trams between small picturesque towns in Devon. This site contains galleries, booking information and an online shop.
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Tourist attraction

Shute Barton

Medieval manor house with later architectural features
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

The Big Sheep

Premier all weather attraction includes sheep racing, dog & duck trailing, indoor adventure and more
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Tourist attraction

The Church House

Fine two-storey granite building dating from c.1540
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

The Donkey Sanctuary

Situated just outside Sidmouth the sanctuary is home to over 500 donkeys
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

The Garden House

Stunning 8-acre garden, tea rooms and plant sales. Year round colour and interest for all the family.
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

The Golden Hind Ship

Visit the replica of Sir Frances famous ship, located in the Brixham harbour
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

The Milky Way Adventure Park

All weather attractions, rides, education and live shows for all
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

The World of Country Life

All weather family attraction where town and country come together!
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Tourist attraction

Tiverton Castle

Learn the history of the Castle and enjoy the beautiful walled gardens
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Tourist attraction

Totnes Castle

A classic Norman motte and bailey castle, founded soon after the Conquest to overawe the Saxon town
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

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Trax & Trails

Off-road 4x4 driver tuition and driving experiences on a 50 acre site in the Tamar Valley
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Tourist attraction

Watersmeet

Dramatic river gorge and ancient woodlands near the rocky north Devon coast
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

Wildlife and Dinosaur Park

Set within stunning countryside with life sized animated dinosaurs
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Ideal for families

Woodlands

60 acres of action, the biggest slides and the best rides
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

Popular beach/aquatic centre

Woolacombe Sands

Award winning blue flag beach, 3 miles of golden sand
Nearby accommodation: Self catering | Bed & breakfast

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