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.
A La Ronde
Quirky 18th-century house with fascinating interior decoration and collections
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Arlington Court
Intriguing Regency house set in extensive estate
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Babbacombe Model Village
1000's of miniature buildings, people & vehicles capture England's past, present and future
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Becky Falls Woodland Park
Set within a Dartmoor valley, our walks and scenery offer a fun-filled day out for all visitors
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Bicton Park Botanical Gardens
Beautiful gardens, water features and fragrant English borders
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Black Friars Distillery
Enjoy guided tours, learn about the gin making process & sample the product
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Blackpool Sands
South Devon's award winning picturesque beach
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Bradley House
Medieval manor house surrounded by woods and meadows
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Branscombe Bakery & Mill
Charming vernacular buildings with mill and forge
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Buckfast Abbey
Experience the peace of a monastery with 1000 years history
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Buckland Abbey
700-year-old buildings with fine 16th-century Great Hall
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Bygones
Bringing the past alive!
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Canonteign Falls
The highest waterfall in England, nature trails, lakes & woodland
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Cardew Pottey
Potty fun for all the family at the UK's largest pottery playground
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Castle Drogo
The last castle to be built in England designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens
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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
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Cockington Village
Historic village, country park and craft centre with over 450 acres of parkland, woodland and lakes to explore
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Coleton Fishacre
Crafts-style house with elegant Art Deco-influenced interior
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Compton Castle
Dramatic fortified manor house
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Crealy Adventure Park
All weather action and adventure
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Dartington Cider Press Centre
Unique visitor centre with 15 shops, eating places and workshops
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Dartington Crystal
See how crystal is hand crafted, from the blowing of the molten glass through to the final finishing
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Dartmoor Prison Heritage Centre
Learn about the history of this famous prison and the changes it's made of the years
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Dartmouth Castle
This well-preserved and beautifully sited castle juts out into the entrance of the Dart estuary
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Diggerland
Diggerland is a unique adventure park where children and adults can drive real diggers and much more
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Exeter Cathedral
Stunning Gothic cathedral with two Norman towers, a must visit when in Exeter
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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.
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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!
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Exmoor Zoo
Exmoor zoo is different from other zoos. It is not a wildlife park or a city zoo, but more personal
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Greenway
Glorious woodland garden on the banks of the Dart estuary
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Ilfracombe Aquarium
Located near Ilfracombe harbour, the Aquarium has over 100 species & provides a great family day out
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Kents Cavern
Prehistoric caves offering great adventures for everyone
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Killerton
Fine 18th-century house with costume collection, hillside garden and estate
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Knightshayes Court
Victorian country house and gardens with outstanding plant collection
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Living Coasts
Get close to the animals at Torquays Coastal Zoo
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Loughwood Meeting House
17th-century thatched Baptist meeting house
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Lynton Cliff Railway
Victorian water powered lift, 340 metre cliffside drop
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Morwellham Quay
Where history comes to life! The remarkable world of 1860 recreated in a beatiful, natural setting on the River Tamar
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National Marine Aquarium
Britain's biggest Aquarium
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Original Miniature Pony Centre
20 acre parkland where you can learn about the animals, great for kids
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Overbeck's
Luxuriant coastal garden surrounding elegant Edwardian house with diverse collections
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Paignton Zoo
Paignton Zoo is home to thousands of amazing animals and plants
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Pennywell Farm
Devon's friendliest day out! Hands on activities, shows and displays every 30 mins
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Powderham Castle
An enchanting day out for the whole family
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Quay House Visitor Centre
The history and development of Exeter's Quayside is brought to life with lively displays, illustrations and artefacts
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Quaywest Waterpark
Wet and wild fun for all the family
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Quince Honey Farm
The worlds best exhibition of living honey bees
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River Dart Adventures
A fantastic family day out with acres of fun
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Saltram
Magnificent Georgian house with opulent Robert Adam interiors and gardens
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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.
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Shute Barton
Medieval manor house with later architectural features
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The Big Sheep
Premier all weather attraction includes sheep racing, dog & duck trailing, indoor adventure and more
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The Church House
Fine two-storey granite building dating from c.1540
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The Donkey Sanctuary
Situated just outside Sidmouth the sanctuary is home to over 500 donkeys
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The Garden House
Stunning 8-acre garden, tea rooms and plant sales. Year round colour and interest for all the family.
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The Golden Hind Ship
Visit the replica of Sir Frances famous ship, located in the Brixham harbour
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The Milky Way Adventure Park
All weather attractions, rides, education and live shows for all
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The World of Country Life
All weather family attraction where town and country come together!
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Tiverton Castle
Learn the history of the Castle and enjoy the beautiful walled gardens
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Totnes Castle
A classic Norman motte and bailey castle, founded soon after the Conquest to overawe the Saxon town
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Trax & Trails
Off-road 4x4 driver tuition and driving experiences on a 50 acre site in the Tamar Valley
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Watersmeet
Dramatic river gorge and ancient woodlands near the rocky north Devon coast
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Wildlife and Dinosaur Park
Set within stunning countryside with life sized animated dinosaurs
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Woodlands
60 acres of action, the biggest slides and the best rides
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Woolacombe Sands
Award winning blue flag beach, 3 miles of golden sand
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