Hello summer! If you are staycationing in the glorious South West of England then you’ve come to the right place to find out what’s on in Devon this summer and the top things to do in Devon in August.
In this guide you’ll find:
- What’s on in Devon this August
- Devon attractions to visit
- Where to find maize mazes and other outdoor fun
- The best beaches in Devon
- Free things to do
- What to do when it rains.
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Events in Devon August 2025
Without further ado, read on for what’s on in Devon for families this summer!
Sheep dogs and falconry show at Borough Farm – Wednesdays in August 2025
For a real Devon country experience visit Borough Farm to see their sheep dog and falconry show at 6pm every Wednesday until early September. Booking is not necessary.
Find out more on the Borough Farm website.
Find more fun things to do in North Devon.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Rougemont Gardens, Exeter – 31 July to 3 August 2025
Sun & Moon Theatre return to Rougemont Gardens for an open air performance of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedy.
Set against a vibrant backdrop in which a black and white world transforms into technicolour and the vintage Roaring Twenties meets the boho timelessness of fairyland, this is a wedding celebration you won’t forget.
This outdoor show is suitable for all ages. Come prepared for the weather and a touch of midsummer madness.
Find out more and book tickets from Exeter Phoenix Theatre.
The Big Tribute Festival in Plymouth – 31 July to 3 August 2025
The Big Tribute Festival is back and even bigger in 2025 with four days of music. See the UK’s best tribute acts to Beyonce, Little Mix and Harry Styles among others at this family-friendly festival in Central Park.
As well as the music there’s a family-friendly area with small with fairground rides, face-painting and bouncy castles.
Find out more and buy tickets on the Big Tribute Festival website.
Summer exhibitions at Newton Abbot Museum – 31 July to 30 August 2025
Two new exhibitions are coming to Newton Abbot Museum this summer and they’re both free to visit!
Making Tracks: Newton Abbot and the Railway celebrates 200 years of the railway in the UK while Rediscovering Stover Country Park shares the museum’s Lottery-funded project to help rejuvenate the park.
Find out more about these exhibitions and other summer activities on the museum’s website.
Tribal Summer at Kents Cavern – daily until 31 August 2025
Head to Kents Cavern this summer for some Stone Age-themed activities for all the family. Learn about prehistoric life, and discover the secrets of survival in the Stone Age.
All Tribal Summer activities are included with your cave tour ticket which lets you explore one of Britain’s best showcaves.
Top tip: tickets are cheaper when purchased online in advance.
While you’re here, have look at the underground cinema! Cave Cinema, with a classic selection being shown daily from the 30 July to 29 August 2025.
Find out more about visiting Kents Cavern this summer.
Dartmouth history experiences at The Flavel Theatre – selected dates until 31 August 2025
Join Devon storyteller Ronnie Conboy for an immersive family history session using spellbinding storytelling, fun activities and film to learn about two significant events in Dartmouth’s colourful past.
The Newcomen Experience and The Mayflower Experience both take you on a journey to discover people and events from moments in time that not only shaped Dartmouth but the world.
Find out more and book tickets on The Flavel website.
Bubble & Bop at Pennywell Farm near Buckfastleigh – daily until 1 September 2025
There’s a whole host of bubbly fun happening at Pennywell Farm is this summer with music, games and bubble themed photo opportunities as well as all the usual farm fun.
Meet the Pennywell mascot Pippa and don’t miss a cuddle with the farm’s famous micro pigs.
READER OFFER: get seven days for the price of one. Find out more on my Devon discounts page.
To get the low down and buy tickets visit the Pennywell website.
Rainbow summer trail at Seaton Wetlands – until 1 September 2025
Wild East Devon is running a free fun trail at Seaton Wetlands this summer. Pick up a Rainbow Trail map at the Look Out or Discovery Hut and complete the fun challenges for a chance to win a bug hunting kit.
Find out more about this free summer activity.
Summer fun at RHS Rosemoor – daily until 1 September 2025
From the daily Guess How Much I Love You™ garden trail to outdoor adventures like tree climbing and den building, there’s loads of summer activities planned at RHS Rosemoor in Great Torrington.
Find out more about what’s on this summer at RHS Rosemoor.
Summer events at Made-Well CIC in Hatherleigh – selected dates until 2 September 2025
This summer Made-Well CIC is hosting a range of family-friendly activities including its annual summer fayre, animal club special, pottery painting, and a fun garden trail for all ages.
Visitors can also enjoy the free inclusive playground, explore the accessible garden with trail, and meet the friendly animals. The site includes a Changing Places toilet and is fully wheelchair accessible, with a on-site café serving refreshments throughout the day.
Find out more on the Made-Well events website.
Summer of Play at National Trust properties – daily until 3 September 2025
The National Trust’s Summer of Play theme this year is continuing this year.
Create, explore, move, wonder and make-believe with a range of activities designed to test your exploring skills.
Participating properties include:
- Arlington Court – daily until 1 September 2025
- Lorna Doone Valley – daily until 1 September 2025
- Castle Drogo – daily until 7 September 2025
- Buckland Abbey near Plymouth – daily until 31 August 2025
- Saltram near Plymouth – daily until 31 August 2025
- Knightshayes near Tiverton – daily until 2 September 2025
- Greenway near Churston in South Devon – daily until 3 September 2025
- Coleton Fishacre near Brixham – daily until 3 September 2025
- Killerton near Exeter – daily until 29 August 2025
The Passport Trail at Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary – daily until 29 September 2025
Visit the Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth this summer and you’ll find the Donkey Passport Trail.
Search for hidden counties across the sanctuary using a trail map, then find how and why Donkeys have played such an important part in that countries development, stamp your passport to claim your prize! Each trail sheet costs £5 and includes a gift on completion.
The sanctuary is free to visit and dogs are allowed too.
Find out more about visiting Devon’s Donkey Sanctuary.
Cockington Court Sculpture Trail – daily until 2 November 2025
The Cockington Court sculpture trail has returned for 2025 and this year is inspired by the theme of ‘prehistoric’. This free trail features more than 30 different sculptures created by 24 local artists and sculptors.
This years theme is prehistoric! so expect to see some stunning designs and interpretations.
To take part collect a free map from inside the Manor House between 10.30am and 4.30pm daily.
You can also pick up a trail sheet in the Hub & Craft Shop for just £1 per child. This trail takes you through the grounds and studios of Cockington Court and the businesses of Cockington Village as you hunt down items.
Find out more about this free sculpture trail in Torbay.
Beer Eats Boutique – 1 August 2025
Enjoy an evening of street food looking out to sea. Beer Eats Boutique is a pop up street food market featuring a mouth-watering selection of global flavours and community feasting with something for all tastes.
As well as dinner with a view from the picturesque fishing village of Beer, there’s a playground right next door, no traffic and dogs are welcome.
There’s also a bar with great local beverages for the grown ups and soft drinks for the kids.
Find out more about Beer Eats Boutique.
Torbay Steam Fair – 1 to 3 August 2025
The English Riviera’s biggest event returns in 2025. See full size steam engines, vintage and classic cars, military vehicles, tractors, and fairground rides.
Tickets are available on the gate.
Find out more about this year’s Torbay Steam Fair.
Sidmouth Folk Festival, Sidmouth – 1 to 8 August, 2025
Sidmouth will be awash with music for all ages, which includes plenty of fun activities for families.
Workshops and performances range from crafting to songwriting and dance to singing and forest school.
The Star Marquee will host the Young Performers Stage where families can enjoy performances from some of the UK folk scene’s finest up-and-coming musicians. It also makes for the best picnic spot of the festival!
For families with very little ones, the Rainbow Tent will be hosting sensory story sessions, drop in playtime, and providing a much needed space to chill out when the hustle and bustle of the main festival gets a bit much.
And that’s not all. There’s workshops on all kinds of folk themes for kids aged five and up.
Find out more about the festival programme and children’s festival activities on the website.
Crafty and a cuppa at Pom Stitch Tassel in Bovey Tracey – every Saturday from 2 to 23 August 2025
Join Pom Stitch and Tassel for a Saturday family crafting session complete with a brew.
Several sessions are available throughout the day with limited numbers. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Find out more about Craft & Cuppa sessions and other school holiday activities on the Pom Stitch Tassel website.
Fantasy Festival at Greendale Farm – 3 August 2025
If your kids love princesses they will be in their element at Lydia Bailey & Co.’s Fantasy Festival. This one day event includes character meets, arts and crafts, circus workshops and live entertainment.
VIP tickets also include themed dining.
All profits will be used to provide free entertainment for charitable organisations supporting vulnerable children in the local community.
Find out more about the festival and buy tickets on the Lydia Bailey & Co website.
Science Ninjas at Torquay Museum – 3, 10 and 17 August 2025
Families can join in exciting, hands-on science experiments throughout these three special days.
Did you know that locals with a TQ postcode get 20% discount on museum entry? And your tickets lasts for a whole year. Find out what else there is to do at Torquay Museum.
Find out more about what’s on at Torquay Museum.
Family willow weaving workshop at Exeter Phoenix Theatre – 4 August 2025
Craft your very own willow giraffe with the help of weaving experts and personalise it with colourful fabric strips. This workshop is a great opportunity for quality family fun, creativity, and making memories. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Find out more and book your family’s places.
Experimental drawing workshop for all ages at Exeter Phoenix Theatre – 5 August 2025
Experiment with drawing and mark-making techniques using a variety of materials to unlock your creative potential at this family-friendly workshop.
All materials supplied.
Find out more and book your family’s places on the Exeter Phoenix website.
Wild family workshops at RAMM in Exeter – 5 to 28 August 2025
To celebrate the new Wild exhibition that launched in July, RAMM is hosting a series of summer holiday workshops all about our relationship with the natural world.
Mark owl day, make a mini landscape, craft an arrow head necklace and learn how to make fire. There are also storytelling sessions across the month. Some activities are bookable so check before you visit.
Wild looks at how people across the globe are creating, rebuilding and repairing connections with nature. See it at RAMM until January 2026.
Find out more about activity and others that are happening over the holidays on the RAMM website.
North Devon Show, Umberleigh – 6 August 2025
This celebration of North Devon’s agricultural roots offers plenty of opportunity to see the region’s finest livestock in the arena.
There’s also arena shows, vintage vehicles, family activities and trade stalls.
For full details about what will be happening at the show see the website.
Pirate Tram at Seaton Tramway – selected dates from 6 to 27 August 2025
Set sail for a swashbuckling adventure onboard Seaton Tramway every Wednesday this month.
The Seaton Pearl will be voyaging along the Axe Estuary and requires a motley new to search for booty at Colyton Station.
This two hour family experience includes a pirate themed tram ride from Seaton to Colyton and activities and entertainment at Colyton Station. Advance booking is essential.
Find out more and book tickets on the Seaton Tramway website.
Family art workshops at Ilfracombe Museum – selected dates from 6 to 27 August 2025
Ilfracombe Museum is hosting a series of family art workshops over the summer.
Be inspired by the first hot air balloon ascent in Ilfracombe, animal eyes, coats of arms and sea shells.
The workshops are suitable for children aged four to 11 and they must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking is essential and spaces are limited.
Find out more and book your places on Eventbrite.
Splat at Exeter Phoenix Theatre – 7 August 2025
SPLAT is a family friendly physical comedy about Art. Two artists, one neat, the other messy attempt to cover the history of art with chaotic consequences.
Find out more and book your places on the Exeter Phoenix website.
Honiton Show, East Devon – 7 August 2025
Head to this traditional farming show to see one of the county’s largest one-day celebrations of agriculture with more than 400 exhibitors and 1,000 livestock entires into various competitions.
For the latest updates and event programme see the Honiton Show website.
Family Nature Detectives at Sharpham Estate – 7 August 2025
Visit the beautiful woodland at Sharpham and join wildlife expert Mike Langman who will guide you through the fascinating study of tracks and signs.
This event is ideal for children aged seven years and older. Babes in arms are welcome but activities are not accessible for pushchairs.
This event is part of the Sharpham Wild About Trees project which allows the Estate to offer free places for children and subsidised places for adults on a low income.
Find out more and book your family’s places on the Sharpham website.
Time Odyssey at RAMM in Exeter – 7 August to 3 September 2025
Explore RAMM with the help lof augmented reality this summer. Time Odyssey is a special partnership between charity Art Explora and the British Museum to help children explore the galleries at RAMM using AR technology on tablets.
This free activity is suitable for 7 to 11-year-olds and takes between 60 and 90 minutes to complete. Tablets must be booked in advance and are provided for a refundable deposit.
Find out more about Time Odyssey at RAMM in Exeter.
The Mushroom Show at The Flavel Theatre, Dartmouth – 8 August 2025
Love Local Food Festival at Exeter Castle – 9 August 2025
Greendale Farm Shop and Food Drink Devon have teamed up to host the Love Local food Festival at Exeter Castle. This free to enter event includes delicious food and drink from across the region plus live entertainment and family fun.
For more information about the Love Local Food Festival.
Sketch-a-skeleton on holiday workshop at Exeter Phoenix Theatre – 13 August 2025
Get up close to a replica skeleton and develop your observational drawing skills by
sketching the bare bones of the human body.
This workshop is suitable for families with children aged eight and up.
Find out more and book places on the Exeter Phoenix website.
Southleigh Fayre in Colyton – 13 August 2025
This East Devon community fayre returns in 2025 with falconry, shire horse and vintage tractors displays as well as sheep racing, kids tug of war and welly wanging.
There will also be the usual stalls plus a drinks tent and BBQ.
The fayre takes place at Lees Farm in Southleigh. Entry costs £5 per adult and under 16s go free. Cash only please.
Find out more on Facebook.
Plymouth Firework Championships, Plymouth – 13 to 14 August 2025
The Championships are a spectacle not to be missed and take place overlooking Plymouth Harbour and Sound for extra sea view drama. This is the premier firework display in the country, attracting tens of thousands of people each year.
There’s entertainment, including a funfair, and food and drink stalls to enjoy on Plymouth Hoe before the spectacle begins.
The event is free to attend.
For the latest event news and information see the Plymouth Firework Championships.
Here’s more great reasons to hang out in Plymouth this summer.
Animation meets simulation at MiGolf in Dartington – 13, 20 and 27 August 2025
Families can meet animated heroes Steve from Minecraft, Pickachu and Stitich at special fun days at MiGolf in Dartington this month.
MiGolf offers an indoor family sports simulation space where you can play golf, bowling, foot golf, clay shooting and baseball. During these three school holidays fun days there will be meet and greets, and craft sessions such as pot painting and seed planting, seed mosaics and nature art.
Find out more and book on the MiGolf website.
Okehampton Show at Stoney Park Showground – 14 August 2025
This one-day traditional agricultural show has a wide range of prize winning animals, delicious local food and drink, and plenty of shopping, displays and children’s entertainment.
Under 16s go free and dogs are welcome.
Find out more about attending the show.
Beautiful Days, Escot Park – 15 to 17 August 2025 SOLD OUT
Beautiful Days is an family music festival organised by The Levellers. There are several stages, art installations, a wild spa, walkabout theatre and folk sessions as well as food and craft stalls.
Find out more on the festival website.
Devon’s Strongest Man & Woman competition at Trago Mills, Newton Abbot – 16 August 2025
Join family-run Mammoth Strength Club for this event is based on a World’s Strongest Man to find the strongest people in the county.
The competition includes tests such as the deadlift and atlas stones and is in aid of the charity St Giles Trust, an organisation that aims to help young people avoid gangs and exploitation to build a positive future.
Find out more on the Mammoth Strength Club website.
Dinosaur Live at Princess Theatre in Torquay – 19 to 20 August 2025
Get ready for a show that is fearsome and fun in equal measure as Dinosaur World Live comes to Torquay!
This interactive experience for all the family (best for little ones aged three and up) fgive you the chnace to meet dinosaurs of all kinds both large and small. Guided by a courageous explorer, encounter the world-famous Tyrannosaurus Rex, the enormous Giraffititan and the horned Triceratops.
Find out more and book tickets for Dinosaur Live.
Children’s Week in Paignton – 19 to 23 August 2025
There’s five days of free family entertainment happening on Paignton Green on the seafront including craft workshops, a cookery kitchen and live entertainment on stage.
Expect magic shows, competitions, music and dancing.
For full details of this annual summer event take a look at its Facebook page.
The Wild Shore in Bucks Mills near Bideford – 19 to 25 August 2025
Join the Burn the Curtain theatre company for an evening of mystery, magic, and adventure. Meet shipwrecked sailors, fearless fisherwomen, shapeshifters and determined law enforcers for an unforgettable night of promenade theatre by the sea.
Find out more and buy tickets.
The Big Bad Wolf at Castle Hill Estate – 20 August 2025
The Plandits Theatre is a brand new open-air touring company bringing exciting family theatre to beautiful outdoor spaces all over the UK including North Devon.
Castle Hill Estate is the venue for a performance of the classic family tale, The Big Bad Wolf. This show is suitable for anyone aged six and over who loves literature and the great outdoors. The show is full of original music, puppetry, interaction and laughs.
Find out more and book tickets on the Castle Hill Estate website.
Chagford Show, Dartmoor – 21 August 2025
As well as all the livestock and horse competitions you’d expect at a country show, there’s a we have a full programme of attractions and events including 200 trade stands, a BMX show, scurry racing and a sheep show.
Children aged 10 and under go free.
Find out more about what’s on at Chagford Show.
Gone Wild Festival – 21 to 24 August 2025
TV adventurer Bear Grylls is returning to Powderham Castle with his Gone Wild Festival over the Bank Holiday weekend.
There will be a programme of exciting outdoor activities for families as well as some top headline music acts.
Find all ticket and camping pass prices on the Gone Wild website.
Read my round up of all the family-friendly festivals in Devon in 2025.
Sustainable Stories creative workshop at Market Hall, Plymouth – 22 August 2025
Join Real Ideas for a creative morning where children and young people can imagine a greener future through storytelling and drawing.
The workshop begins with inspiring talks about National Parks and the animals that live there, then guides everyone to create their own nature‑inspired stories.
This event is designed for children aged seven to 13-years-old. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult,..
Find out more and book your places.
Sidmouth Regatta – 22 to 24 August 2025
This year’s regatta will feature events in the community and at sea as well as a grand firework display on the Saturday night.
Plus, returning in 2025 are the RAF Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows who will headline an air display kicking off the Sidmouth Regatta weekend in style.
Find out more about what’s on at this year’s regatta.
West End Carnival in Plymouth – 23 August 2025
This full on day of family entertainment around Plymouth’s West End and market includes a carnival parade, live music and plenty of street entertainment.
The carnival is free to attend and takes place between 11am and 4pm.
Find out more about this year’s West End Carnival.
Moretonhampstead Food Festival – 23 August 2025
The Moretonhampstead Food & Drink Festival is a vibrant street market plenty of family-friednly things to do from food and drinks stalls to live entertainmetn including Morris Dancing.
The event supports Moretonhampstead Carnival and Hospiscare, so families can enjoy the day while giving back.
Find out more about what’s on at Moretonhampstead Food Festival.
Torbay Royal Regatta, Torquay – 23 to 25 August, 2025
This sailing event takes place between Torquay and Paignton on the English Riviera in South Devon.
For more information see the Regatta website.
Find more fun things to do in Paignton and Torquay.
Dartmouth Royal Regatta, Dartmouth – 23 to 30 August, 2025
Devon’s royal regatta hosts sports, sailing and family events throughout a three day family fun weekend followed by the main regatta’s rowing and sailing competitions.
You can also see impressive visiting ships moored on the River Dart throughout the festivities. Families will love the children’s fancy dress competition, scavenger hunt and a shopping village showcasing local companies.
The fireworks display takes place at 9pm on Saturday 30 August.
To see the full regatta programme visit the Dartmouth Royal Regatta website.
Here’s more things to do in Dartmouth.
Peter Tavy Village Fayre, Tavistock – 25 August 2025
Join in a traditional village Fayre at St Peter’s Church and village hall where there will be games, stalls and refreshments. Don’t miss the duck race!
Find out more on Facebook.
Plymtree Country Fayre near Cullompton – 25 August 2025
There will be something to entertain the whole family at this year’s Plytree Country Fayre.
Traditional fun is the order of the day with children’s games, classic cars, sheaf tossing and welly throwing. There’s also a dog, duck show and horse shows as well as craft stalls, live music and food.
Entry and parking are free.
Find lout more about attending Plymtree Country Fayre.
Ilfracombe Carnival – 25 August 2025
Get ready for llfracombe Carnival with a vibrant parade through this seaside town from 6pm.
Expect floats and walking tableaux parading from Hillsborough car park along Hillsborough Road, Portland Street, High Street, Church Street along the Seafront, down St James Place to Broad Street.
The carnival is free to attend with money being collected for local charities.
Find out more about the carnival.
Scoriton Country Show, near Buckfastleigh, South Devon – 25 August 2025
Ths small show is celebrating its 76th year with sport competitions, displays of locally grown produce, a cross country run, fun and gams in the show field and an evening ceilidh.
Find out more about attending this year’s show.
Lustleigh Village Show in Dartmoor – 25 August 2025
This traditonal village show held at Kelly Farm has been taking place in the area for nearly 130 years. It has grown to feature a produce and flower show, dog show, a 10k run, live bands, children’s sports and dozens of stalls.
Traditional attractions like sheaf tossing, animal encounters, and a live jazz music are complemented by a climbing wall, circus skills workshops, and a Lustleigh Showtime music stage.
Find out more about visiting this year’s show.
Central Park Fun Day in Plymouth – 25 August 2024
Plymouth’s Central Park will host its second annual fun day with market stalls, live music and entertainment for all ages. There’s also a dog show.
Entry is free.
Find our more about what’s on at this year’s fun day.
Cirque: The Greatest Show, Reimagined at Princess Theatre, Torquay – 26 August 2025
For one night only, the Princess Theatre hosts this all-new production that will take you on a vibrant, kaleidoscopic journey bursting with colour, energy, and excitement.
Combining musical theatre with circus acts, this family show features stunning vocalists and world-class circus performers.
Find out more and book tickets.
Holsworthy and Stratton Agricultural Show, North Devon – 28 August 2025
This traditional countryside show has been a fixture in the North Devon calendar for more than 120 years.
Expect live stock competitions and a parade, horse jumping, vintage tractors and classic vehicles as well as plenty of family entertainment throughout the day. You’ll also be able to find 250 trade stands on the day, offering everything from handmade jewellery to top of the range tractors.
Find out more about visiting the show.
Summer Fair at Torre Abbey – 30 August 2025
Visit Torre Abbey for a traditional summer fair offering local crafts stalls, children’s activities, games and live music performances. And best of all, entry is free.
Fun activities for the kids include storytelling, bee keeping talks and carnival games. You can also bring your dog to take part in a fun dog show.
Find out more about what’s on at Torre Abbey.
Silent disco beach clean at Woolacombe - 31 August 2025
Join the National Trust team at Woolacombe beach for its monthly silent disco beach clean with Plastic Free Woolacombe and North Devon Silent Disco.
This event is free and no booking is required.
Find out more and check timings on the National Trust website.
Colour Run at Greendale Farm Shop – 31 August 2025
The Jay’s Aim Family Colour Run 2025 is a fun run for all the family set on a picturesque cross country course over farmland at Greendale Farm Shop.
Choose from 1k or 5k courses with medals for all.
One hundred percent of the profits from the event will go towards fulfilling the Jay’s Aim charity objectives of reducing the number of young people that die of sudden cardiac arrests in South West England.
Find out more and enter on the Jay’s Aim website.
Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival – 30 to 31 August 2025
Enjoy live music and seaside fun during a whole weekend of free entertainment at the annual Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival.
The main festival takes place across three venues with music stages, food stalls, bars, a craft market and kids activities.
There will be storytelling with a mermaid, pirates and competitions.
Find our more about what’s on at Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival.
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Family attractions to visit in Devon this August
Here’s your guide to great days out to be had in Devon in August 2025:
Theme Parks in Devon
- Crealy Theme Park and Resort, Exeter
- Woodlands Family Theme Park, Dartmouth, South Devon
- Diggerland Devon, Cullompton, East Devon
- The Milky Way, Bideford, North Devon
- The Big Sheep, Abbotsham, North Devon
- Watermouth Castle, Ilfracombe, North Devon
Find out more about Devon’s theme parks.
Devon zoos and animal days out
- Wildwood Escot, Ottery Saint Mary, East Devon
- Totnes Rare Breeds Farm, Totnes, South Devon
- Paignton Zoo, Paignton, South Devon
- Exmoor Zoo, Barnstaple, North Devon
- Dartmoor Zoo, Sparkwell, Dartmoor
- Pennywell Farm, Buckfastleigh, South Devon
- Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park, Ilfracombe, North Devon
- World of Country Life, Exmouth, East Devon
Find out more about Devon’s zoos.
Outdoor activities in Devon
- Bicton Park, East Budleigh, East Devon
- Devon Sculpture Park, Exeter
- RHS Rosemoor, Torrington, North Devon
- Powderham Castle, Exeter
- Canonteign Falls, Chudleigh, Dartmoor
- River Dart Country Park, Ashburton, Dartmoor
- Babbacombe Model Village, Torquay, South Devon
- Hartland Abbey, Hartland, North Devon
- Becky Falls, Manaton, Dartmoor
- Clovelly Village, Clovelly, North Devon
- Go Ape Haldon Forest, Exeter
- English Riviera Wheel, Torquay, South Devon
- Splashdown Quaywest, Paignton, South Devon
- Stuart Line Cruises, Exmouth, East Devon
- The Golden Hind, Brixham, South Devon
- Quince Honey Farm, South Molton, North Devon
Trams and steam trains in Devon
Here are the Devon steam trains and trams running during August.
- Dartmouth Steam Railway, Dartmouth/Paignton, South Devon
- Seaton Tramway, Seaton, East Devon
- Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, South Devon
- Devon Railway Centre, Bickleigh, Mid-Devon
- Lynton and Barnstaple Railway, Lynton, North Devon
- Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, Lynton, North Devon
Take a look at my big guide to all things choo choo for even more train-themed fun.
Action-packed Devon days out with teens
If you are looking for high ropes, water sports and outdoor adventures to try with teenagers check out my post about things to do in Devon with teens.
Best days out with toddlers
Looking for the best things to do with toddlers? Here’s the Devon days out where you’ll find easy pushchair access, baby changing and that all important cafe.
Dog-friendly Devon days out
If you are after places to visit with a pooch, here’s my guide to dog-friendly Devon days out.
Free things to do in Devon this summer
Days out can be soooo expensive. If you are looking for ideas I have a list of free things to do in Devon.
What to do when it rains in Devon
Sadly it’s not always sunny in Devon. Here’s a few things to do in Devon on wet days this summer:
- Bygones, Torquay, South Devon
- Clip n Climb, Plymouth
- Kents Cavern, Torquay, South Devon
- Dinosaur World, Torquay, South Devon
- National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth
- The Box, Plymouth
- The House of Marbles, Bovey Tracey, South Devon
- iBounce, Exeter
- Torre Abbey, Torquay
- Brixham Heritage Museum, Brixham
- Torquay Museum, Torquay
- RAMM museum in Exeter
You can also go pottery painting at various places around Devon.
Here’s more ideas for things to do in Devon in the rain.
Visit a Devon beach
You can’t visit Devon with kids and not go to the seaside.
Here are the best beaches in South Devon for families, great beaches in East Devon and the best North Devon beaches.
And if you are looking for something a bit more off the beaten track check out these hidden beaches in Devon.
Outdoor pools and splash parks
Outdoor swimming pools are open now! Here’s a list of where to find them as well as splash pads and water parks in Devon.
Devon walks with kids
Who’s up for some fresh air? Countryside and coast walks abound in Devon are a top way to enjoy the summer season.
Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks have plenty of routes where you can get away from the crowds and enjoy a quiet ramble.
Here’s some short walks on Exmoor to try with your family and seven of our favourite Dartmoor walks to do with kids, including a few that are suitable for toddlers and pushchairs.
Devon country parks also offer level paths for walking and cycling with kids. Here’s some of our favourites:
- Decoy Country Park, Newton Abbot, South Devon
- Stover Country Park, Newton Abbot, South Devon
- Haldon Forest Park near Exeter
- Cockington Country Park, Torquay, South Devon
National Trust in Devon
There’s plenty of amazing National Trust places and properties to explore in Devon.
Find out what’s open by visiting the National Trust website.
Sample a local ice cream
There’s so many dessert cafes and ice cream parlours around the county that it would be rude not to visit one this summer.
Pick from hundreds of locally produced flavours in a cone, on a waffle or even in a milk shake at one of the best places for ice cream in Devon.
