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The BIG Sheep

Looking for a great fun day out? Then why not visit this amazing all-weather family attraction in Bideford. Indoor and outdoor play, live shows, roller coasters and rides, special rides for toddlers and a great selection of places to eat, drink and shop - including the Brewery and Gin Distillery!

Opening times: daily, 10am to 6pm - Admission Charge
Location: Bideford, North Devon EX39 5AP. Just off the A39.
Tel: 01237 472366
Website: thebigsheep.co.uk

Crealy Adventure Park

Experience the thrills and spills of fun theme park rides at Devon's Crealy Adventure Park, including roller coasters, log flumes, swing boats, race karts, bumper boats, and traditional carousel rides. Also includes indoor play area, animal petting zoo and train rides. Live character event shows held throughout the day.

Opening times: vary, see website for details Admission Charge
Location: Sidmouth Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DR - Tel: 01395 233200 - Website
Facilities: parking, refreshments, restaurants, gift shop

Cobbaton Combat Collection

Large private collection of World War Two British and Canadian military vehicles and artillery weapons, including a Gulf War Centurion tank. Undercover museum also houses thousands of smaller items of military equipment, weapons, war memorabilia and documents.

Opening times: Apr~Oct, daily, 10am to 4pm Admission Charge
Location: Cobbaton, Chittlehampton, EX37 9RZ - Tel: 01769 540740 - Website
Facilities: parking, restaurant, souvenir shop

Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park

Visit the land that time forgot! A tropical paradise filled with wild animals, birds and realistic animated dinosaurs. Regular features include Sea loin shows, Meerkat encounters, flying displays, animal talks and handling sessions.

Opening times: Mar-Oct, daily 10am to 5.30pm Admission Charge
Location: Combe Martin, North Devon, EX34 0NG - Tel: 01271 882486 - Website
Facilities: parking, gift shop

Dartington Crystal

Award winning working glass factory where you can watch glassware being made by hand and engraved. Includes a visitor Centre, museum of glass making and regular factory tours. There is even a studio where you can create your own unique glassware and jewelry.

Opening times: all year, Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm, Sat & Sun from 10am
Location: Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7AN - Tel: 01805 626242
Website: dartington.co.uk
Facilities: visitor centre, factory tours, restaurant, cafe and shops

Devon Escape

**New Attraction opening in 2018**

Looking for something different? Why not try a new entertainment activity called Escape Room. A physical and mental adventure game in which players solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints and strategy to complete the objectives at hand. Players are given a set time limit (one hour) to unveil the secret plot which is hidden within the rooms.

No age limit but children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult.

Opening times: due to open in 2018 - Admission Charge (Paypal Only)
Location: Lemon Place, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 2BD
Tel: 07927 532851 - Email: bookings@escaperoomsdevon.co.uk
Website: escaperoomsdevon.co.uk

Diggerland

Drive real diggers, mini tractors, dumpers and earth moving vehicles. Theme park rides include JCB robots, Supertrack, Landrover Safari and Spin Dizzy. It's not just for the kids but for adults to enjoy also!

Opening times: Feb~Nov, weekends, BHs & school hols only, 10am to 5pm - Admission Charge
Location: Verbeer Manor, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 2PE - Tel: 08700 344437 - Website
Facilities: parking, refreshments, shop

The Milky Way Adventure Park

All weather family theme park, with roller coasters, archery, golf driving range, miniature railway and large undercover children's adventure play zone. Regular bird of prey displays, entertainment shows and pets corner.

Opening times: Easter~Oct, daily 10.30am to 6pm Admission Charge
Location: Clovelly, Devon, EX39 5RY - Tel: 01237 431255 - Website
Facilities: parking, refreshments, gift shop

Pecorama Pleasure Gardens

Award winning pleasure gardens overlooking the village of Beer. Includes an indoor model railway exhibition and outdoor miniature steam railway, with lovely scenic views over Lyme Bay. Includes an aviary, crazy golf course and children's activity areas.

Opening times: Easter~Oct, Mon-Fri 10am to 5.30pm, Sat 10am to 1pm Admission Charge
Location: Beer, Devon, EX12 3NA - Tel: 01297 21542 - Website
Facilities: restaurant, souvenir shop, railway model shop

Tuckers Maltings

Traditional Devonshire working malthouse, still producing barley malt for local breweries. Tastings and guided tours available. Specialty beers brewed on premises.

Opening times: Easter~Oct, see website for details Admission Charge
Location: Teign Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4AA - Tel: 01626 334734 - Website
Facilities: parking (charged), shop

Watermouth Castle & Family Theme Park

Once a haunt for pirates but now a popular all weather family attraction, set in a fine castellated mansion house surrounded by pleasure gardens with amusements, Mystical Water Gardens and Jumping Fountains. Indoor attractions include a Victorian Life museum, adventure play areas, children's rides, dungeon labyrinth, mechanical music demonstrations, animated scenes and musical water shows.

Opening times: vary see website for details Admission Charge
Location: , Devon, EX34 9SL - Tel: 01271 863879 - Website
Facilities: parking, refreshments, shop

Woodlands Leisure Park

All weather family attraction, featuring 60 acres of parkland packed with water rides, toboggan runs and thrill rides. Includes a popular zoo farm and large indoor play area.

Opening times: daily from 9.30am (closed Xmas) Admission Charge
Location: Blackawton, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7DQ - Tel: 01803 712598 - Website
Facilities: parking, refreshments, shop

The World of Country Life

Extensive deer park with safari train rides, amusement rides, indoor/outdoor children's play areas, friendly farm animals, pet centre and animal nursery. Also contains a farm museum with a mock Victorian street, vintage motorcycle collection, steam traction engines and other vintage vehicles.

Opening times: Easter~Oct, daily 10am to 5pm Admission Charge
Location: Sandy Bay, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BU - Tel: 01395 274533 - Website
Facilities: parking, refreshments, gift shop

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Please note that the above information was accurate at the time this page was last updated. This information is subject to change at any time (opening times in particular), therefore if you plan on visiting any of the above attractions, please check the owner's website first or phone them for the latest details.