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EXPLORE NORTH DEVON

North Devon offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, charming villages, and coastal adventure. Exploring North Devon is like stepping into a postcard, with its rugged cliffs, golden beaches, and rolling countryside. 

The coastline, part of the UNESCO-designated North Devon Biosphere Reserve, is home to famous spots like Woolacombe, Croyde, and Saunton Sands, ideal for surfing or a relaxing day by the sea. Inland, the lush landscapes of Exmoor National Park invite visitors to hike through heather-covered moors and spot wild ponies. Quaint towns like Ilfracombe, with its historic harbor and vibrant art scene, and Clovelly, with its cobbled streets and picturesque views, offer a glimpse into the region’s rich heritage and unique character.

  • RHS Garden Rosemoor

    Within 30-minutes.

    Set in a beautiful valley in the heart of North Devon between two National Parks, this 65 acres haven for biodiversity and wildlife has something for everyone.

  • South Molton Pannier Market

    Within 30-minutes.

    Awarded Britain’s Best Community Market 2023, South Molton Pannier Market is a spacious indoor market with over 70 stalls, offering a wide variety of goods and local services.

  • Quince Honey Farm

    Within 30-minutes. 

    A working honey farm in South Molton, fun for all the family.

  • North Devon Maritime Museum

    Within 45-minutes. 

    Located in the picturesque coastal village of Appledore, the museum is a celebration of the region’s rich maritime heritage.

  • The Big Sheep

    Within 45-minutes.

    The Big Sheep is the perfect family day out for everyone, from little ones to teens. There are a number of indoor and outdoor play areas along with rides specific for under 2’s and under 5’s.

  • Milky Way Adventure Park

    Within 1-hour. 

    Named as #1 Best UK Amusement Park in 2022 by TripAdvisor, with a vast array of attractions throughout the grounds.

  • Hartland Abbey & Gardens

    Within 1-hour.

    Built in the 12th Century, Hartland Abbey is home of the Stucley family, with treasures and. Memorabilia collected over the many years of their residence there.

  • Combe Martin Wildlife & Gardens

    Within 45-minutes.

    A family run wildlife and dinosaur park set in a Combe Martin valley over 28 acres of spectacular gardens within the North Devon Area of Outstanding Beauty.

  • Horse-Drawn Barge

    Within 45-minutes.

    As the last remaining Horse-Drawn Barge in Devon (and one of the last in the whole of the UK), a trip on the ‘Tivertonian’ offers a truly unique experience and memorable living heritage experience.

  • Marwood Hill Gardens

    Within 45-minutes.

    A 20 acre private garden set in the heart of North Devon with three lakes, set in a valley tucked away in North Devon only 4 miles from Barnstaple.

  • Keypitts Off Road Adventure

    Within 1-hour.

    An activity centre near Ilfracombe that offers quad biking, mini Land Rovers and 4x4 Land Rover experiences.

  • Exmoor Walking Routes

    Within 30-minutes.

    Exmoor is one of the best places in the UK for walking, with an array of different routes depending on your accessibility.

  • Cycling Route Planner

    Within 5-minutes.

    On your bike!! The surrounding countryside is perfect for a bike ride, allowing you to get back to nature and really dig in to your surroundings.

  • H2Outdoor High Ropes

    Within 1-hour.

    Your gateway to an exciting range of water sports and outdoor activities. They specialise in combining high quality activities with the outstanding natural beauty of the area.

  • Clovelly Village

    Within 1-hour.

    Clovelly is a beautiful, picturesque fishing village, steeped in maritime atmosphere and history, It was once owned by the Queen of England!

  • Affinity Devon

    Within 45-minutes.

    Affinity Devon is North Devon’s unique outlet shopping village. With over 25 stores offering up to 50% off RRP, you’ll find a huge choice of famous name brands at incredible discounts and you’ll be sure to pick up a bargain.

  • Surfing

    Within 30-minutes.

    Did you know that Devon is home to the UK's first surf reserve? The whole of the North Devon coast falls into the surf reserve and is one of the best loved places in the county for surfing and watersports.

  • Exmoor Zoo

    Within 45-minutes.

    Enjoy a day out in the North-west of Exmoor at Exmoor zoo, one of the “West-country’s hidden gems” on the edge of the National Park.

  • Woolley Animal Farm Park

    Within 30-minutes.

    A place to tick something off your bucket list – walking an alpaca!! Get up close to these fantastic creatures are you guide your alpaca for a 90 minute wander through pasture land, lake and woodland.

  • Hartland Quay

    Within 1.5 hours.

    The spectacular cliffs at Hartland Quay with their incredibly contorted rock layers are always worth a visit and at low tide there is plenty of sand, rock pools and rocks to scramble over.

  • Arlington Court

    Within 45-minutes. 

    Intriguing Regency house and impressive collection of horse-drawn vehicles, set in picturesque gardens and ground.

  • Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

    Within 1-hour.

    The multi-award winning Lynton & Lynmouth funicular Cliff Railway opened in 1890 and is the highest and steepest totally water powered railway in the world!

  • Valley Of Rocks

    Within 1-hour.

    A fascinating U-shaped valley that is parallel to the sea, well known for it’s wild goats and jagged cliff edges.

  • Saunton Sands

    Within 1-hour.

    An idyllic 3-mile stretch of stunning golden beach, backed by the UNESCO-protected Braunton Burrows Biosphere Reserve.

  • Eden Project

    Within 2-hours.

    Former clay mine turned into a beautiful global garden, setting the stage for an extraordinary day out. Rediscover the natural worlds as you’ve never experience it before.

  • Lynmouth Beach

    Within 1-hour.

    A shingle beach just below the village of Lynmouth on the northern edge of Exmoor National Park. The beach is around 500 metres wide and divided by the mouth of the River Lyn which also forms the small harbour.

  • Putsborough Sands

    Within 1-hour.

    Dog-friendly all year round this beach, Putsborough is one of North Devon’s large sandy beaches. The stretch is around 2 miles long, and you can walk along it to Woolacombe beach.

  • Croyde Beach

    Within 1-hour.

    A sandy beach backed by sand dunes and situated in a small bay, very popular with swimmer and more experienced surfers (rated one of the best surfing beaches in the world).

  • Ilfracombe Aquarium

    Within 1-hour.

    Discover the unique and fascinating journey of an Exmoor stream from source to sea. The aquarium consists of local aquatic exhibits, café and gift shop.

  • Woolacombe Beach

    Within 1-hour.

    This 3-mile sandy beach is popular with surfers and families looking for a traditional seaside experience.

  • Air Extreme Trampoline Park

    Within 30-minutes.

    Perfect for everyone, you’ll experience 8 adrenaline filled activities; freestyle across a sea of wall to wall interconnected trampolines, and bounce high to the latest tunes.

  • Crabbing

    Within 30-minute. 

    Grab some crab lines, a bucket and net and see what creatures you can discover around Devon’s coasts.

  • Tarka Trail

    Within 45-minutes.

    A 180 mile, figure-eight loop inspired by the route travelled by Tarka the Otter.

  • Exmoor National Park

    Within 30-minutes.

    An amazing place, with different world-class views around every footpath corner. Whether is an ultra marathon on the highest cliffs in England or wandering along babbling brooks, then Exmoor is the place to be.

  • Dartington Crystal

    Within 30-minutes.

    With a history spanning over 50 years, you’ll be able to see glass making demonstrations as well as the chance to paint your own glass and perhaps even cast your own hands that will last forever in crystal glass.

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