Attractions in South Devon

Take time out from the hustle and bustle of every day life and feel on top of the world as you see it recreated in miniature. Thousands of miniature buildings, people and vehicles capture the essence of England's past, present and future.

Have fun on the South West's most exciting rides and huge indoor play zones. Brave the tidal wave log flume, El Pastil loco roller coaster and the Queen bess pirate ship. Enjoy delicous, locally produced food created for you by our dedicated team.

Heather-covered moorland and deep wooded gorges, beautiful reservoirs and rocky rivers, patchwork farmland and craggy granite tors, the Dartmoor National Park covers an area of 368 square miles - the largest, and wildest, area of open country in southern England.

Kents Cavern is one of the most important Palaeolithic caves in Northern Europe and the oldest recognisable human dwelling in Britain. It holds beautiful and spectacular geological formations and significant prehistoric finds, some over 700,000 years old.

Living Coasts, Torquay's Coastal Zoo, is a unique, world class aquatic visitor attraction, focusing on the conservation of coastal and marine life around the globe.

The walk around Lydford Gorge is three miles long and includes some treacherous sections. But if you're prepared to get your feet a bit mucky, you'll be rewarded with some breathtaking views...and then there's the fresh air too!

Costumed staff welcome visitors to the restored port and help to transport you back to the bustling 1860s when heaps of gleaming copper ore filled the quays and a forest of ships' masts lined the river.

Paignton Zoo is home to thousands of amazing animals and plants. Visit the desert, cross the savannah, explore the forest and trek through the tropics. Use your senses to discover the wild world: look around, listen out - you’ll even need your sense of smell!

Come and experience the Pennywell magic at our multi award winning Farm Activity Park... the biggest in the South West! There's lots to do and see for the whole family.

Plymouth Pavilions not only provides some of the biggest concerts and events in the south-west but also has the Atlantis Swimming Pool providing fun for all the family with its two water slides and jacuzzi. Also boasting an ice rink fitted with a state-of-the-art light and disco.

Powderham Castle lies in a beautiful deer park setting on the banks of the River Exe, just a stone's throw from Exeter. The Courtenay family have been welcoming visitors to the Castle since 1959, and over the years in excess of a million people have been through the doors.

The tube rides are appropriately named 'Raging Rapids' and 'Surf Lagoon'. With the awesome Devils Drop, Screamer and Wild Kamikaze, you can Scale new heights of excitement. Experience the terror of a 65' freefall in the Devils Drop complete with a black hole run out!

The National Marine Aquarium was the first aquarium in the United Kingdom to be set up solely for the purpose of education, conservation and research. It remains Britain's foremost aquarium and in the six years it has been open it has attracted over two million visitors.

Three thrilling Watercoaster rides plus the pulse pounding Tornado Toboggan Run with 500 metres of twisting, turning stainless steel chicanes. 15 trendsetting playzones, water zapping Bumper Boats, gentle pedal boats and an energy sapping Commando Course.