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For holiday fun in the west country, North Devon has it all, lovely beaches, good accommodation and attractions to suit all the family.

 

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  • Open: Daily 10 am -6 pm All year.
  • Free admission - to shop and restaurant.
  • on the A39 2 minutes west of Bideford
  • Nearby - Bideford,Westward Ho!
THE BIG SHEEP  - One of the west country's premiere indoor adventure playgrounds for children of all ages from 1 to 100! A working farm turned wacky tourist attraction. Combining traditional rural crafts, such as cheese making and shearing, with hilarious novelties such as sheep racing and duck trialling. An amusing and witty programme of events throughout the day. Hours of entertainment is guaranteed for all ages whatever the weather - huge undercover areas!

 

  • Craft shop with great value knit wear, rugs and country gifts. Also dairy shop.
  • Tel 01237 472366

 

 

 EXMOOR ZOO Charismatic and charming animal favourites can be seen playing and enjoying themselves in NATURAL surrounding. Organised keeper talks orientated around animal feed times, encounter sessions and displays, - make a relaxed, informative and entertaining day out. Designed for the family, inside the zoo is something for everybody interested in our living world, whether that is Rabbits, Spiders Monkeys or Birds.

Exmoor Zoo has character and charm. No massive buildings or concrete structures - but friendly purpose built enclosures that merge into beautiful west country landscape.
Come and support us, in our efforts to educate and conserve you'll be glad you did!!

 

 Exmoor Steam Railway & Gardens -Pure Nostalgia for all the Family.

This unique half size narrow-gauge railway nestles on the western slopes of the Exmoor National Park almost 1000ft above sea level & is the highest narrow gauge railway in England

The track was lengthened & an additional station opened during the summer of 97, making a two-mile return journey through our extensive gardens. Unlimited Number of Rides

Children's Adventure Play area Trampolines & Model Railway.

 

 

NORTH DEVON FARM PARK This fascinating farm park is situated in beautiful countryside. Its aim is to give a glimpse into the past with rare breeds and bygone days farming equipment. Explore the beautiful and tranquil nature walks, lakes and rivers. Also tractor rides, lots of animals, indoor and outdoor play areas. An interesting day out.

 

  • Open 10am - 4.30pm April - October
  • Off A361 between Lankey & Swimbridge

 

 

  • Summer daily 10.30am-6pm Winter weekends 11am-5pm
  • off A39, 9 miles W of Bideford
  • Suitable for disabled
  • Tel 01237 431255
  • Cafe & tea gardens
  • Nearby - Clovelly

 THE MILKY WAY - ADVENTURE PARK
A galaxy of entertainment awaits the everyone within 18 acres of outdoor fun and probably the biggest undercover adventure facilities in the West Country.

The Clone Zone - An alien encounter - Interactive suspended adventure ride.

Time Warp adventure zone - built for adults as well as children it includes a 25ft drop slide

The North Devon Bird of Prey Centre - with twice daily shows at 11am & 2 pm (except Saturdays)

Plus pets corner, Archery, Railway, toddler town and sheepdog trails

 

 THE GNOME RESERVE - home to 1000+ gnomes and pixies, ready to welcome you to their delightful beech wood, complete with babbling brook.

Wild Flower Garden where around 250 different species of wild flowers, herbs and grasses grow.

Gnome hats are loaned free of charge together with fishing rods. Take your cameras and embarrass the family for some truly memorable photos for the family album!

See gnomes for the garden and/or pottery pixies being made daily - many gnomes unique to the Reserve. The tiny indoor pixies, individually modelled, fired in the Kiln, in the studio of Ann Atkin, graduate of the Royal Academy of Arts; and hand painted - are symbols of joy in the flowering of human activities at work and at play.....

 

  • Tel: 01409 241435
  • picnic area, drinks and ice creams, snacks available
  • Open April - Oct 10am-6pm
  • signposted from A386 Landcross, Bideford and from A39 Bucks Cross
  • Nearby - Tamar Lakes, Milky Way, Clovelly

 

 

  • Open April-Oct, Sunday-Thursday ring for opening times
  • Suitable for disabled
  • Between Ilfracombe and Combe Martin on A399
  • Tel 01271 867474
  • Nearby - Combe Martin
 WATERMOUTH CASTLE is owned and managed by a family providing a host of fun and entertainment for your family. Within the Castle there are five themes of entertainment. The Castle, Edwardian history you can touch, see and hear. Dungeon labyrinth, there is something different round each corner. Courtyard houses the famous Magical Multi-Coloured Fountain Show. Merrygoland, rides and games in a tranquil setting. Gnome land a village full of little people. An all-in admission price covers all attractions except antique coin operated machines, shop goods and catering outlets.

 

WILDLIFE and DINOSAUR PARK

  •  Tel 01271 882486
  • On A399 just SE of Combe Martin
  • Open Easter - November 10am - 4pm
  • Picnic area, cafe and gift shop
  • Earthquake Canyon Ride
  • Falconry displays
  • Nearby - Combe Martin, Watermouth Castle

  Explore 30 acres of sub-tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls and woodland walks with life size animated Dinosaurs

Over 170 species of wildlife many of them endangered and on breeding programmes.

The park has been designed for everyone and the kids will feel especially at home with their own zoo, adventure playground, face painting and a magic show.

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