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Places to go in South Devon

Days out, attractions and fun things for families to do


Some suggestions of attractions to visit during your holiday

Some of these attractions are local, some are further afield. There is a HOST of places offering fun and interest for ALL
the family in South Devon.
The list is NOT comprehensive so,
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Becky Falls
Stunning scenic walks for all ages and abilities, lots of animals to meet and feed and, of course, the beautiful Becky Falls themselves.

Canonteign Falls
One of Englands Wonders - Canonteign Falls, in the beautiful Teign Valley, descend almost vertically for 220ft (67m) and run on through rock formations and ancient woodlands before cascading into the tranquil lakes below.

Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve
Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve covers over 204 hectares and centres on a 1½ mile long sandspit across the mouth of the Exe Estuary.

Escot Park
A beautiful stately home within a traditional Devon rural estate, set in 1200 acres of stunning East Devon countryside just outside Exeter.

Haldon Forest Park
Haldon Forest lies along the top of the Haldon ridge and provides a home for a rich array of wildlife. It is most well known for its birds of prey but spend an afternoon here and you may well see many other animals.

Haytor
Haytor is a natural beauty spot popular with coach parties and walking groups, easily accessible by road. 457 metres high, on the eastern side of the moor, it provides excellent views of the coastline, the Teign estuary and the rolling countryside between.

Living Coasts
Living Coasts, Torquay's Coastal Zoo, is a unique, world class aquatic visitor attraction, focusing on the conservation of coastal and marine life around the globe.

Stone Lane Gardens
Beautiful trees in a 5 acre woodland and water garden, renowned for its national collections of wild origin birch and alder. Enjoyed by both children and adults. Open throughout the winter, in the Dartmoor National Park, close to Castle Drogo and the pretty moorland town of Chagford. Summer sculpture exhibition.

Yarner Wood
Ancient woodland cared for by the Nature Conservancy Council. Car parking available, and signed walks and information boards about the flora and fauna along the way. There is now a new visitor centre and hides from which you can watch the birds.

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