Things to do

Arlington Court

National Trust house and carriage museum, with crafts, fairs and walks through the year.

Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping

Up to 50% off brands including Nike, Gap, M&S, Cotton Traders and Denby.

Quince Honey Farm

Honey making demonstrations, children's activities, indoor play area and shop.

Borough Farm

Sheepdog and falconry displays, a farmyard show, and the animals afterwards at the BBQ.

Broomhill Sculpture Gardens

Outstanding sculpture set in beautiful gardens.

Castle Hill

A few minutes from the farm. Extensive gardens around the 18th-century house, with regular family events. Closed Saturdays.

Clovelly Village

A 14th-century village with craft shops, boat and donkey rides, and a picture-perfect harbour.

Coombe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park

Dinosaurs, indoor play, the underground Tomb of the Pharaohs, train rides, sea lion shows, monkeys, lions and meerkats.

Dartington Crystal

Watch glass blowing, or make glass jewellery. Seconds shop, café and restaurant.

Exmoor Zoo

Cheetah, puma and lynx, plus a chance to hold or watch the snakes and spiders. Talks and feeding times.

Junglaroo Soft Play

Indoor activity centre for children, five minutes away.

Heddon Valley coastal walk

Stunning coastal views, down the valley to the sea.

Ilfracombe Aquarium

Local fish and crustaceans, and the Pier Café.

Ilfracombe Sea Safari

Boat rides around the North Devon coast.

H2 Outdoor

Coasteering, surfing and more.

Lundy Island

Reached by boat: three and a half miles long, half a mile wide, with Lundy ponies, puffins, spectacular coastal walks and a tavern.

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

A Victorian water-powered lift from Lynmouth Bay, with cream teas and views over the Bristol Channel at the top.

The Milky Way Adventure Park

Rides, indoor play, live shows and sports for children.

Tarka Leisure Centre

Tennis, badminton and a swimming pool.

Portmore Golf Club

Five minutes away, with a café and bar open to everyone — no need to be a member or to play.

Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple

Plays and shows through the year.

RHS Garden Rosemoor

An RHS garden with regular events for families and children.

RSPB Isley Marsh

Birdwatching, activities and events for adults and children.

Rock & Rapid Adventures

Indoor rock climbing and outdoor coasteering.

Southdown Adventure Centre

Archery, clay shooting, Zorb ball and air rifles.

Skern Lodge

Kayaking, climbing, zip wire and other outdoor activities.

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway

Steam train rides from Woody Bay Station near Lynton — ride in the carriage or on the footplate. Shop and café on site.

Tarka Trail cycle hire

Bikes from Barnstaple station for the 21 miles of flat, traffic-free trail.

Tarka Pottery Studio

A go on the potter's wheel, or pottery painting. Book in advance.

The Big Sheep

Sheep racing and live shows, a roller coaster, indoor play, animal farm, fairground rides and jumping pillows.

The Ultimate Adventure Centre

The Wipeout Experience with the big red balls, plus coasteering, archery, laser tag, high ropes and zip wires.

Watersmeet

Gorge walk and woodlands, with a tea garden and shop.

Active Escape watersports

Jet ski safaris (10–13 as passengers, 14–17 driving on safari, 18+ solo), scuba diving and cliff jumping.

Ilfracombe Princess wildlife cruises

Cruises from Ilfracombe that often see porpoises and dolphins. Booking required.

Scott Cinemas, Barnstaple

The current programme is on their website.