The UK has so many incredible family destinations that it can be hard to know where’s best to go for your family getaway.
You could stay at a caravan park, where you’ll find plenty of activities to get stuck into. Or, you could stay in a luxury hotel near Salcombe and make the most of cliffside views and beachside adventures.
Wherever you decide to stay, your summer holidays in Devon are sure to be memorable.
With this in mind, we’ve comprised a list of some of the best family activities you can enjoy in Devon this summer.
Read on to find out more.
Pennywell Farm
Visit the world-famous Pennywell Miniature Pigs at the farm, alongside a range of other friendly animals. Watch the pigs race over Bacons Brook, bottle feed the lambs, or do a spot of pond dipping. Pennywell Farm is a great family day out with activities, rides and a new surprise every half an hour!
Child admission tickets start from just £12.95 and adult tickets are £15.95, making Pennywell Farm a great place to visit whatever the weather!
Blackpool Sands
An award-winning Blue Flag beach, Blackpool Sands sits in a sheltered bay near Dartmouth in south Devon. With a café and takeaway on the beach and water sports available to hire, this sandy beach is no doubt one of Devon’s most beautiful, natural locations.
Diggerland
Located near the M5 J28, Diggerland Devon is an action-packed day out that both adults and children will love. Learn to operate and ride on full-sized diggers, tractors, whilst experiencing dumper rides and drives. Admission starts from £22.80 per person, so get ready for an adrenaline-fuelled day out!
Watermouth Family Theme Park and Castle
Watermouth Family Theme Park and Castle is an unmissable day out. Near Ilfracombe in north Devon, this quaint and quirky place is sure to bring out a bit of nostalgia in everyone who visits. Marvel at the castle, enjoy the rides and attractions, and picnic in the glorious gardens on this incredible family adventure. Day tickets start from £15.50 per person.
Babbacombe Model Village
Have a huge day out at the Babbacombe Model Village! Located in Torquay, on the English Riviera, Babbacombe Model Village features a small entrance that opens up the tiny world before you. Set across four acres of award-winning gardens, you’ll get to wander through hundreds of model scenes made up of buildings, vehicles and people.
Day tickets start from £11.20 for a child and £12.90 per adult, making the model village the perfect place for a giant adventure!
Kents Cavern
Visit Torquay and let your little ones step into the Stone Age at Kents Cavern. Visit the prehistoric cave which holds a temperature of 14 degrees Celsius all year round, or embark on the Woodland Trail adventure where you’ll see life-sized animals from the Ice Age! There’s plenty to get stuck into at Kents Cavern, and from just £12 per child and £13 per adult, you’re sure to be in for a mammoth day out!
Do you think you’ll be visiting any of these exciting locations on your summer holiday in Devon?
