working honey farm based in South Molton. ey moved to a new site a few years ago and this is a completely new attraction and they have just won a top Devon tourism award. Learn about how bees make honey, enjoy a honey tasting session and roll your own beeswax candle. You can join a tour and get a close up and see how honey is extracted from the hive and then bottled and then you can buy it in their wellstocked shop. See the Bee Shed and the interactive hives and see millions of bees at work safely behind glass. e centre piece of the attraction is the beautifully landscaped Nectar Gardens where you can wander through the hexagonal plots, each with a different theme. www.quincehoneyfarm.co.uk The Big Sheep – Brewery Tour - e Big Sheep doesn’t just offer world-famous fun for children it is an adult’s playground too. And is home to the Country Life Brewery – for grown-ups only! Established in 1998 and producing some awardwinning ales. e Big Sheep also has its own Gin Distillery, run by North Shore a small batch, hand craed artisan distillery, working with the uniqueness of botanicals and producing special edition gin. Enjoy this unique Brewery and distillery tour experience with some world-famous sheep racing thrown in too! www.thebigsheep.co.uk/fo od-drink Free entry days out Donkey Sanctuarye Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth, is open 365 days a year. ere are hundreds of
donkeys waiting to meet you here so take a glimpse of what their little corner of Devon has to offer. An ideal stop for groups with their new restaurant looking down towards the sea and a chalk donkey in the hillside gives a great stop off place to enjoy the freshly prepared, seasonal dishes using local, while enjoying the spectacular coast and country views. Discounted group menus are available for pre-booked groups of 10 or more, including a complimentary meal for the driver, free entry, ample parking, and guided tours. www.thedonkeysanctuary. org.uk/visit-us/sidmouth
of Exmoor Zoo, home of the Exmoor Beast. Experience wildlife from around the world from creepy crawlies of the Amazon to the wobbly wallaby joeys of Australia. ere’s plenty of hands-on activities keeper talks, animal encounters and lots more for groups. www.exmoorzoo.co.uk Wildwood Escot – Immerse yourself in wildlife and explore the 200 acres of parkland, find threatened native species including red squirrels and the secretive water vole who have found sanctuary in surroundings steeped in history and filled with beautiful plants and trees. Great place for groups and families. www.devon.wildwoodtrust.org
Buckast Abbey A working Benedictine Monastery welcoming visitor to enjoy its tranquillity and beauty. As well as the magnificent Abbey, enjoy the beautiful gardens, shops, hotel, and restaurant. Nestled in the shadow of Dartmoor, in a beautiful, wooded valley beside the river Dart it offers visitors a tranquil refuge from the hectic pace of everyday life. Free entry and free guided tours with ample coach and car parking. www.buckfast.org.uk
Canonteign Falls Is a stunning natural attraction in the heart of Devon. Offering peaceful walks among the waterfalls and lakes and family fun in the gardens. Escape the crowds and experience the highest waterfall in Dartmoor National Park. www.canonteignfalls.co.uk Becky Falls Situated in a beautiful spoton Dartmoor and is an iconic landmark. Visit this attraction and breathe some of the purest air in England and then explore the 50 acres of ancient woodlands and stunning falls. www.beckyfalls.com
Animals and Nature Take a trip to one of the many wildlife and animal parks that Devon has to offer for a fun and educational day out with our furry, slippery, hairy and hoofed friends. You will get the chance to get hands-on with the county’s fascinating wildlife – and some from more exotic climates too in one of the local Zoos!
Family days out Devon theme parks have evolved from their modest beginnings and expanded over time to offer a whole day of excitement and enjoyment
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for all the family. Devon features some of best theme parks and family attractions in the UK. From rampaging rollercoasters to thrilling toboggan runs, these Devon amusement parks have got it all wrapped up into offering some of the very best days out in Devon. ey magically cater for all ages from the tiny tots with lowkey fun to some pretty terrifying white-knuckle thrill seeker ride experiences. Devon’s Top family days out include Crealy eme Park and Resort, Woodlands Family eme Park, the Milky Way Adventure Park and e Big Sheep Farm and eme Park and Watermouth Castle. Gardens and Parks Home to some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the country, Devon is known for both its coastal views and its inland greenery, including some stunning parks and gardens.Right across the county there are some delightful green spaces to enjoy from formal city gardens to some of Devon’s top garden and park attractions located in picturesque and natural settings. ere are tranquil places to stroll and enjoy the peace, dog-friendly parks where the dog can get a good run and some wonderful gardens where you can admire the splendors of beautiful flowers and trees but where the children can let off steam on outdoor play while exploring all around them. Devon’s Top Attractions www.devonstopattractions. co.uk