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.
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- 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 2024
Without further ado, read on for what’s on in Devon for families this summer!
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Sheep dogs and falconry show at Borough Farm – Wednesdays in August 2024
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.
Shaun the Sheep fun and trail at RHS Rosemoor – daily until 1 September 2024
Shaun the Sheep is coming to RHS Rosemoor this summer with farm games, crafts, a trail and family theatre shows.
Have your smartphone handy for Shaun’s Hide & Sheep AR Trail app to interact with Shaun in augmented reality and meet him and other farmer characters in the real world. Also join in tractor-themed games and theatre performances with Hot Rock.
Throughout the summer little nature lovers can enjoy Woodland Wednesdays or join a Summer Stomp through the garden in Great Torrington. Normal admission prices apply.
Find out more about what’s on this summer at RHS Rosemoor.
Tribal Summer at Kents Cavern – daily until 1 September 2024
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.
Which tribe will you join? Hyena, Elk, Woolly Mammoth or Cave Bear? Each has its own set of characteristics which might help you choose. Once you’ve decided, your adventure can begin.
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.
Find out more about visiting Kents Cavern this summer.
Summer of Play at National Trust properties – until 2 September 2024
The National Trust’s Summer of Play theme this year is Cirque Du Summer.
Create, explore, move, wonder and make-believe with a range of activities designed to test your circus skills.
Summer of Play activities are sponsored by Starling Bank and included in the standard entrance fee to properties.
Participating properties include:
- Arlington Court near Barnstaple – 1 July to 1 September 2024
- Buckland Abbey near Plymouth – 1 July to 1 September 2024
- Saltram near Plymouth – 20 July to 1 September 2024
- Killerton near Exeter – 20 July to 2 September 2024
- Knightshayes near Tiverton – 20 July to 2 September 2024
- Castle Drogo Fun Thursdays – Thursdays from 25 July until 29 August
- Greenway near Churston in South Devon – 27 July to 1 September 2024
- Coleton Fishacre near Brixham – 27 July to 1 September 2024
The Carrot Trail at Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary – daily until 30 September 2024
Visit the Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth this summer and you’ll find the Golden Carrot Trail.
Search for orange carrots hidden across the sanctuary using a trail map, then find the treasure chest with a golden carrot to win a 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 3 November 2024
Ahoy art lovers, explorers and pirate enthusiasts! The Cockington Court sculpture trail has returned for 2024 and this year is inspired by the theme of ‘pirates and the deep sea’. This free trail features more than 30 different sculptures created by 24 local artists and sculptors.
Some of this year’s sculptures include a crow’s nest, skeleton mermaid, pirate ships, treasure chest and pirate figure head. Also, look out for Morgowr the sea serpent as she swims towards the Cockington café.
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 ‘Children’s Pirate Voyage’ trail sheet in the Hub & Craft Shop for just £1 per child. This pirate-themed trail takes you through the grounds and studios of Cockington Court and the businesses of Cockington Village as you hunt down items for your voyage. This trail continues until 1 September 2024.
Find out more about this free sculpture trail in Torbay.
Character meet and greets at Woodlands Family Theme Park, Dartmouth – 1 to 26 August 2024
TV favourites Peppa Pig, Chase, Bluey and Duggee will be meeting and greeting visitors to Woodlands theme park this August.
Visit on 1 or 22 August to see Peppa Pig, 7 or 26 August to find Bluey mixing with families and 15 August to meet Chase from Paw Patrol.
Find out more and book tickets on the Woodlands website.
Honiton Show, Honiton – 1 August 2024
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.
Beer Eats Boutique – 2 August 2024
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.
Reader offer: get 10% off at the bar when quoting ‘KIDSinDEVON’.
Find out more about Beer Eats Boutique.
Torbay Steam Fair – 2 to 4 August 2024
The English Riviera’s biggest event returns in 2024. 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 – 2 to 9 August, 2024
Sidmouth will be awash with music for all ages during this 70th anniversary event 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.
Party on the Patio at China Blue in Totnes – 3 August 2024
Help celebrate the reopening of the renovated conservatory and patio at China Blue with a summer party including a yummy barbecue, Salcombe Dairy’s ice cream bike, live music and bar.
Under 12s can attend for free.
Find out more and buy tickets from China Blue.
Salcombe Town Regatta – 3 to 10 August 2024
The 2024 programme for Salcombe Regatta is packed full of family fun with Spot the Bloomer, Children’s Sports and Parachuting Teddy events around the town. Those who enjoy athletic pursuits are catered for with sailing, rowing and raft races, and with the mini-triathlon.
Two particular highlights are the Island Street Party on Sunday and the fireworks on Thursday. But there’s stalls, displays and entertainment happening throughout the week.
Find out more about what’s on at this year’s regatta.
Fantasy Festival at Greendale Farm – 4 August 2024
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.
The Secret Garden at Castle Hill Estate – 6 August 2024
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 Secret Garden. This show is suitable for anyone aged 6 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.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Princess Theatre in Torquay 6 to 11 August 2024
Are you ready for a truly scrumptious adventure? Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is flying in to town this August!
This brand new production of this fantastical musical stars Adam Garcia as Caractacus Potts, Liam Fox as Grandpa Potts and Charlie Brooks as the Childcatcher.
Find out more and buy tickets from ATG tickets.
Your Face My Face portrait workshop at Exeter Phoenix Theatre – 6 and 20 August 2024
During this workshop for families with children aged six and up you work in pairs and use fun techniques to create portraits of each other.
The workshop lasts 2.5 hours and under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more and book your places on the Exeter Phoenix website.
Family craft workshops with Pom Stitch Tassel in Bovey Tracey – DISCOUNT CODE – 6 to 31 August 2024
Calling parents of crafty kids! Pom Stitch Tassel in Bovey Tracey is running a series of workshops for families with children aged 4 and up throughout August. Read on for a discount code!
From macrame to pom poms and tie dye to sewing there’s crafts to get everyone’s creative juices flowing.
Here’s what’s on:
- Summer Sew Club – age 7+ – Tuesday 6, 13, 20 & 27 August
- Summer Craft Club – age 4+ – Wednesday 7, 14, 21 & 28 August
- Illustrate a watermelon desk buddy & notebook – age 5+ – Saturday 10 August
- Macrame Friendship Bracelets – age 6+ Thursday 15th August
- Knitted wire flamingo – age 7+ – Saturday 17 August
- Gingerbread flip flops – age 7+ – Saturday 24 August
- Macrame keyrings & bag charms – age 6+ – Saturday 31 August
Devon with Kids readers get 10% off! Book online using the code DEVONWITHKIDS10 for 10% off.
All summer workshops can be viewed and booked online or you can pop into the shop at 53 Fore Street.
North Devon Show, Umberleigh – 7 August 2024
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.
Build your own flying machine at RAMM – 6 to 7 August 2024
Ever dreamed of building your own aircraft and setting off on an adventure to far off lands? Joint the RAMM team in the Courtyard to build your very own flying machine!
This is a drop in event between 10.30am and 3.30pm. Tickets cost £3.50 and can be bought at the RAMM shop.
Find out more about this summer activity and others that are happening over the holidays on the RAMM website.
Lego railway workshop at Ilfracombe Museum – 7 August 2024
Ilfracombe Museum is celebrating 150 years since the town’s Railway Station opened with a series of events including Lego workshops with Nick from Stemgineering With Nick.
The workshops will focus around building your own versions of the famous ‘Devon Belle’ and ‘Ilfracombe Express’ that ran from the station and building your own version of how the station could look in the future.
There will be two workshops to choose from – booking is essential and spaces are limited.
Find out more and book your places on Eventbrite.
Woodland Family Explorers at Sharpham Estate – 8 August 2024
Visit the beautiful woodland at Sharpham for this event during which you can explore the forest nature trail, discover mini beasts and have creative fun with clay.
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.
The Winter’s Tale in Rougemont Gardens, Exeter – 8 to 11 August 2024
Bask in the magic of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale this summertime in Exeter.
From Siciliancourts to Bohemian festivities, journey through time in this delightful and gripping
comedy-drama performed by Sun & Moon Theatre as part of Exeter Phoenix’s Theatre in the Park season.
Find out more and buy tickets on the Exeter Phoenix website.
Experimental drawing workshop for all ages at Exeter Phoenix Theatre – 8 and 22 August 2024
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.
The Big Tribute Festival in Plymouth – 9 to 11 August 2024
See the UK’s best tribute acts to Dua Lipe, the Spice Girls and Elvis among others at this family-friendly festival in Central Park.
While the festival takes place over the whole weekend Friday is the most family-friendly day with fairground rides, face-painting and bouncy castles alongside the music.
Find out more and buy tickets on the Big Tribute Festival website.
Dartmoor Folk Festival – 9 to 11 August 2024
This family-friendly festival in the Dartmoor village of South Zeal includes music concerts and Ceilidhs.
Events on the recreation ground including morris dancing, the duck race and ferret racing are by donation on the gate so it’s a brilliant cheap family day out!
Check out further information and programme details at the Dartmoor Folk Festival website.
Manaton Show & Fair, South East Dartmoor – 10 August 2024
This year’s Manaton Show & Fair will feature a range of entertainments and exhibitions including arena entertainment, a fun dog show and classic cars.
Tickets available at the gate but more information can be found at the Manaton Show and Fair website.
Love Local Food Festival at Exeter Castle – 10 August 2024
Greendale Farm Shop is leading a new food festival inside Exeter Castle and its courtyard with street food, local food and drink brands, talks and cooking demos as well as live music and children’s activities.
And it’s free to attend!
Find out more about the Love Local Food Festival.
Newton Abbot Country Show, Newton Abbot – 10 August 2024
This fun-filled family event promises to have plenty for the whole family to enjoy including farm animals, pony rides and a children’s play area, as well as more than 80 stalls.
There’ll be food for all tastes and a beer garden to enjoy a cool drink before continuing your visit.
Find out more about Newton Abbot Country Show.
Peter Pan at Torre Abbey in Torquay – 10 August 2024
Following the success of The Wizard of Oz, multi-award nominated Immersion Theatre are inviting audiences to soar away to Neverland as they bring Peter Pan to Torre Abbey.
This outdoor performance will go ahead in wet weather so make sure you come prepared with outdoor clothing as well as low back seats and a picnic.
Find out more and buy tickets on the Torre Abbey website.
Dragon Boat Festival at Exeter Quay – 11 August 2024
Join Devon Air Ambulance for its annual Dragon Boat Festival at Exeter Quay and watch friends, businesses and clubs battle it out to win this year’s competition.
Last year the event helped to raise £21,000 for the air ambulance. Races take place between 10am and 6pm.
Find out more about the Dragon Boat Festival.
North Devon Festival of Transport, Bideford – 11 August 2024
See classic, vintage, agricultural and military vehicles at the North Devon Festival of Transport taking place in Victoria Park, Bideford.
This charity event is on from 10am to 4pm. Under 16s go free.
Find out more on the Festival’s Facebook group.
Inflatable fun days at Ullacombe Farm Shop – 12 to 18 August 2024
There will be a range of inflatables from castles to slides at the farm shop this week with entry costing £10 per child for all day play.
There’s no need to book. Just turn up between 11am and 4pm for plenty of bouncy fun.
Find out more on Instagram.
The Lion Inside at Princess Theatre in Torquay – 13 to 14 August 2024
This family show is based on the best-selling story of the same name by Rachel Bright and Jim Field.
The Lion Inside is a heart-warming tale about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar.
Kids aged three and up with enjoy this production.
Find out more and book tickets for The Lion Inside.
Southleigh Country Fayre – 14 August 2024
This traditional East Devon country fayre returns this month with plenty of rural competitions and entertainment for the whole family.
There will be displays of old farm machinery, sheep racing, welly hanging and a tug of war as well as food, drink, live music and stalls run by local businesses. There’s even entertainment for the kids with a county castle and games.
Entry costs £5 for adults and under 16s are free.
Find out more about what’s planned for this year’s fayre.
Plymouth Firework Championships, Plymouth – 14 to 15 August 2024
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 around in Plymouth this summer.
Sketch-a-skeleton on holiday workshop at Exeter Phoenix Theatre – 14 and 28 August 2024
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.
Beautiful Days, Escot Park – 16 to 18 August 2024 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 and how to get tickets on the festival website.
Devon’s Strongest Man & Woman competition at Trago Mills, Newton Abbot – 17 August 2024
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.
Science Ninjas at Torquay Museum – 17 and 20 August 2024
Families can join in exciting, hands-on science experiments throughout these two 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.
Children’s Week in Paignton – 20 to 24 August 2024
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.
Devon Science Air and Forces Children’s Workshop at Ilfracombe Museum – 21 August 2024
Join the team at Ilfracombe Museum for a thrilling workshop about the wonders of air and forces.
From captivating demonstrations to hands-on activities, your child will craft their very own air-powered train to take home, igniting their curiosity and imagination.
Workshops last one hour and children must be accompanied by an adult. There’s a maximum of one adult per child. This event is suitable for children aged six to 10.
Find out more and book on Eventbrite.
Gone Wild Festival – 22 to 25 August 2024
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.
Take a look at our 2022 Gone Wild Festival review.
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 2024.
Axminster Eats Boutique – 23 August 2024
Head to Minster Green for an evening street food market in the heart of this historic market town.
There will be global flavours with something for all tastes in this large grassy space set back from the traffic. Families and dogs are most definitely welcome.
The bar will have great local beverages for the grown ups and soft drinks for the kids, including squash for just £1. The menus change at each event but there is always something child-friendly.
Reader offer: get 10% off at the bar when quoting ‘KIDSinDEVON’.
Find out more about Axminster Eats Boutique.
Torbay Royal Regatta, Torquay – 23 to 26 August, 2024
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.
West End Carnival in Plymouth – 24 August 2024
This full on day of family entertainment around Plymouth’s West End and market includes a carnival parade, meet and greets with dragons and wrestlers, 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.
Sidmouth Regatta – 24 to 25 August 2024
This year’s regatta will feature events in the community and at sea as well as a grand firework display on the Saturday night.
If you’re a regular at Sidmouth Regatta please be aware that there is no airshow in 2024.
Find out more about what’s on at this year’s regatta.
Dartmouth Royal Regatta, Dartmouth – 24 to 31 August, 2024
Devon’s royal regatta hosts sports, sailing and family events throughout a three day family fun weekend followed by three days of 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.
To see the full regatta programme visit the Dartmouth Royal Regatta website.
Here’s more things to do in Dartmouth.
Car boot sale and family fun day at Made-Well CIC in Hatherleigh – 25 August 2024
Made-Well CIC is hosting a car boot sale with lots of fun for families including inflatables, under fours soft play and face painting.
There will also be food, entertainment and lots of wonderful items to purchase.
Find out more on the Made-Well website.
Ilfracombe Carnival – 25 August 2024
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.
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.
Festival of the Iberian Horse at Westpoint Exeter – 29 August to 1 September 2024
One of the biggest equestrian productions in the World is coming to Westpoint this summer.
During the day there will be chances to meet the famous Iberian horses from Spain and Portugal and see cultural demonstrations. In the evening see the horses and their handlers perform in the arena, transporting you beyond the South West to another time and place.
Tickets are available for the day time and evening or can be bought together.
See the Festival of the Iberian Horse website for full details.
Summer Fair at Torre Abbey – 31 August 2024
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.
Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out Show at Exeter Northcott Theatre – 31 August to 1 September 2024
Prepare to sing and dance with colourful scarecrows, feed the penguins, build big sandcastles, and even swim in the sea at Peppa Pig takes to the stage in Exeter.
Find out more and get tickets on the Exeter Northcott Theatre website.
Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival – 31 August to 1 September 2024
Enjoy live music and seaside fun during a whole weekend of free entertainment on stages at the 15th annual Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival.
The main festival takes place in the Ropery Road Car Park with two music stages, food stalls, bars, a craft market and kids activities.
There are even more attractions this year at Pip & Jims Community Hall, outside the Harbour Masters Office plus lots of piratical events and activities going on at the Harbour Beach.
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 2023:
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.
Maize mazes in Devon
Check out our guide to where to find maize mazes around Devon.
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
- Abseiling and climbing on Dartmoor, various locations
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
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:
- Something Lovely Pottery Painting, Sidmouth, East Devon
- China Blue, Totnes, South Devon
- Tarka Pottery, Little Torrington, North 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 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.
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