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Family & Kids Activities

Devon days out — adventures and activities for kids and families

Devon is packed with fun for families and kids of all ages. From adventure parks and animal encounters to creative indoor attractions, there’s plenty to keep little ones entertained. Whether you’re seeking a full day out or a few hours of fun, Devon has something to delight children and grown-ups alike.

Plymouth Life Centre is a bright and friendly leisure hub with pools, a gym, climbing wall, sports halls, and family fun — a perfect place to stay active and enjoy time together.
Award-winning Blackpool Sands is a beautiful South Devon beach near Dartmouth, with clear waters, a beach café, watersports hire, summer lifeguards, and lively annual events.
Ride a heritage tram across 3 miles of stunning Axe Valley countryside in East Devon, experience nature reserves, estuary birdlife and stops at Seaton, Colyford and Colyton.
Vue Cinema Plymouth is a 15-screen multiplex in Barbican Leisure Park, offering IMAX, 3D and standard screenings, luxury recliner seats and immersive Dolby surround sound.
Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM), in a Gothic Revival building, offers free entry to vibrant collections of art, science, world cultures, and 150+ years of heritage.
Crealy Theme Park & Resort near Exeter features over 60 rides and attractions, including rollercoasters, soft play zones, animal barns and shows—perfect for families in Devon.
Lydford Gorge on Dartmoor is a dramatic river gorge with ancient woodland, temperate rainforest, 30m Whitelady Waterfall, swirling rapids and the Devil’s Cauldron trail.
Discover The Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary in beautiful Devon countryside. Meet friendly donkeys, explore gardens and coastal trails, enjoy local food—dogs welcome on leads.