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Journey from wild coasts, moorland and curious historic houses to lush gardens and beaches in Devon.
From rock pooling on beautiful beaches to exploring historic houses, there are plenty of places to enjoy a great family day out around Devon and Exmoor.
Find all the best houses and gardens for your family to visit.
Discover the house at Knightshayes. See the details behind architect William Burges's gothic façade and a portrait that may be by Rembrandt.
There's lots of family fun to be had at Arlington Court. Discover a house full of treasures, an impressive collection of horse-drawn vehicles and over 20 miles of walkways, bridleways and cycle routes to explore.
Explore the garden, woods and parkland at Killerton. With an estate that covers 6,400 acres, you'll find fun and adventures for children of all ages. Join in the fun during the Summer of Play, from 20 July to 2 September.
Whether it's a woodland adventure, an amazing story of life on the high seas or a tasty treat from the cafe, there's something for all the family to enjoy at Buckland Abbey.
From garden games to spotting wildlife on the river, there's an adventure for kids big and small.
Discover a host of activities at Coleton Fishacre to keep the whole family entertained and help you create memories together. What adventures will you have next?
Visit this family home and castle on the edge of Dartmoor. It’s the last castle to be built in England and has views across the Teign Gorge in Devon.
Find family friendly activities to do at Saltram from exploring the estate and gardens to seasonal events.
Looking for a fun family day out this summer? Whether you're after outdoor games or a fun trail for the kids, we've got lots for you to enjoy.
Fyne Court is a brilliant place for families to explore. Find out more about the activities you can enjoy together.
Discover this hidden valley in Exmoor, made famous by R.D. Blackmore in his novel Lorna Doone and home to a wide variety of wildlife such as red deer and Exmoor ponies.
Looking for a day out that'll keep the whole family entertained in the summer holidays? Find the best family-friendly places to visit and discover the fun-filled activities on offer as part of our Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank.
Get ready for an action-packed summer of fun at Killerton, with 6 different play areas to choose from. Get creative with arts and crafts equipment or head over to the nature zone to identify bugs and look for fairy houses. There’s even frisbee golf and a mini theatre with dressing up.
Join us for a summer filled with fun at Arlington with a daily array of games and activities suitable for all ages. Don't miss out on the excitement—come and play this summer.
Throughout the summer holidays there will be three different activity areas with sports from the 1924 games in Paris. Have a go at hobby horse polo, cross country running, tennis on the lawn or see how accurate your archery skills are.
Summer of Play returns to Knightshayes this summer holiday. Get ready for an adventure in the gardens - are you willing to take on the maze challenges?
Discover every flavour of play at Coleton Fishacre. Create, explore, move, wonder, make-believe. Try it all, find your favourite, come back again and again. Explore sensory moments among the shaded paths, get creative with building or spend lazy summer days in the hammocks and on the swing with a view. By the house, there's 1920's vintage games and a giant version of Peggity - ideal for all the family.
Enjoy time together over the school holidays and become a ‘marvellous maker’ in a Summer of Play at Saltram, featuring a programme of activities there is something fun for all the family. Join in a variety of games available every day by the play tent.
Play games with medieval origins such as tennis, football and skittles. Learn all the key sword moves a Knight would need to know as well as all the dance moves! After that you can build your own castle in our loose parts play area - giving it the best defences. Or you can simply relax in the Book Nook, reading or creating poems on the poetry board.
Cirque Du Summer is coming to Greenway. Fun has no age limit and with a range of activities designed to test your circus skills, there'll be something for everyone to get stuck into. Test your strength and balance, twist and bend with circus inspired yoga and try out your juggling skills. Try it all, find your favourite, come back again and again.
Come and experience a theatre performance in the great outdoors this summer, with plenty of shows to choose from across the South West. Bring the whole family, a picnic blanket and some popcorn and settle down to watch the show with nature and perhaps a historic house as your backdrop. Browse our programme of shows and find your nearest performance.
The British weather can be unpredictable, so we've pulled together ideas to help keep the family busy ... whatever the weather!
We've compiled a selection of items from the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ list that are perfect for rainy days, so grab your waterproofs and get involved.
Enjoy a memorable family day out this summer. Plan your own wild adventures and see how many of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities you can try out wherever you are.
Discover places to explore in the fresh air with all the family.
From water sports on the beach to rock-pooling with the family, discover the adventures to be had when you visit Wembury and the surrounding areas.
Explore the historic estate of Parke on the edge of Dartmoor, with its walled garden and mixed orchard plus abundant wildlife on the river.
This spring find a prehistoric world full of crashing water and new growth with plenty of outdoor fun and adventure for all the family at Lydford Gorge.
Discover what you can do when visiting Plymbridge Woods, a 'bridge' between rugged open, windswept moorland and the city of Plymouth and the coast.
Explore the wooded river valley reaching inland down to the sea at Heddon's Mouth. Heddon Valley's walking routes include two accessible routes for all-terrain mobility scooters with Tramper.
Follow the coast path to the pretty village of Hope Cove, enjoy some water sports or stay longer and enjoy some stargazing – there's something for everyone at South Milton Sands.
From its ideal surfing conditions to its array of rock pools, Woolacombe remains one of North Devon’s best-loved beaches. Find out more about what you can see and do here.
Get closer to nature and explore what Baggy Point has to offer along North Devon’s rugged landscape.
Journey from wild coasts, moorland and curious historic houses to lush gardens and beaches in Devon.