Places to visit on your Devon Holiday

Devon, South West England is an absolute delight and heaven when it comes to family holidays and weekend getaways. There is so much to do, you can keep on visiting Devon, and never tire of it! From gorgeous beaches to breathtaking views, endless shopping and dining options, to endless activities and attractions, there is something for all to enjoy in Devon.

Here are a few attractions to enjoy on your Devon holiday:

Jurassic Coast: This is England’s first natural World Heritage Site, and covers 95 miles of stunning coastline from East Devon to Dorset.

Pecorama: Pecorama has three attractions in one with an indoor model railway exhibition, gorgeous gardens and a light railway, perfect for a family outing.

Babbacombe Model Village: This is another fantastic place to visit on your Devon holiday, for both young and old. It has impressive replications of miniature gardens, buildings and people. Discover many fun and animated characters and features and bring back wonderful childhood memories as you explore England’s history in a quaint and quirky manner.

Pennywell Farm and Wildlife Centre: Your holiday to Devon will be incomplete without a visit to award winning Pennywell Farm. Located in South Devon, this farm is suitable for everyone, and gives the opportunity to see all sorts of animals up close and personal.

National Marine Aquarium: This exciting aquarium is the largest in England and deepest in Europe, and houses over 400 different species. These include sharks, seahorses, and turtles to name a few.

Blackpool Sands: This is an excellent sheltered family beach, which is perfect for kayaking, windsurfing and building castles in the golden sand.

Bradworthy Transport Museum: This attraction will give you a first-hand account of England’s transport history. The museum houses over 80 historical vehicles ranging from lorries, vans, cars, motorcycles, tractors and farm equipment, dating back to 1914.

Crealy Adventure Park: This park is fun for all ages – it has go kart racing, steep and scary slides, bumper boats, train rides and ponies to name a few.

Kents Caverns: These famous caves are the site of the earliest evidence of humans in England – from the Stone Age days. The caverns have been fitted with good concrete pathways, so it is safe and easy to navigate your way through.

Paignton Zoo: This is a must visit for animal lovers, as it is home to hundreds of species of animals. The zoo is home to 250 exotic species, 70 of which are endangered. See these beautiful animals, and learn all about them with a visit to the zoo.