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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 7, 2023
How long is the drive from Looe to Exeter?
The direct drive from Looe to Exeter is 62.8 mi (101 km), and should have a drive time of 1 hr 20 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Looe to Exeter, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Torquay, Plymouth, Exmoor National Park, Dartmoor National Park, Paignton, Dartmouth, Liskeard, Exmouth, Launceston, and Brixham, as well as top places to visit like National Trust - Saltram and National Trust - Plymbridge Woods, or the ever-popular Plymouth Sound Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite.
The top cities between Looe and Exeter are Torquay, Plymouth, Exmoor National Park, Dartmoor National Park, Paignton, Dartmouth, Liskeard, Exmouth, Launceston, and Brixham. Torquay is the most popular city on the route. It's 1 hour from Looe and less than an hour from Exeter.
Liskeard, a historic market town in southeast Cornwall, England, is steeped in tradition as an ancient stannary. Nestled about 20 miles west of Plymouth and 14 miles from the Devon border, it's also conveniently located just 12 miles east of Bodmin. The town is surrounded by the picturesque Bodmin Moor to the northwest, offering visitors a glimpse into its rich history and stunning natural landscapes.
11% as popular as Torquay
6 minutes off the main route, 18% of way to Exeter
Plymouth is a city located in southwest England with a rich maritime history. Its Barbican district features narrow, cobbled streets and several marinas, including the Plymouth Fisheries fish market. The National Marine Aquarium can be found in Sutton Harbour and showcases various species of sharks and rays. The Mayflower Steps mark the site where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for the New World in 1620.
81% as popular as Torquay
6 minutes off the main route, 39% of way to Exeter
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Launceston, located in Cornwall, England, is a historic town and civil parish situated just 1 mile west of the River Tamar. This picturesque destination is steeped in ancient charm and boasts a prime location near the border between Cornwall and Devon. With its rich history and scenic surroundings, Launceston offers visitors a delightful blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty to explore.
11% as popular as Torquay
8 minutes off the main route, 47% of way to Exeter
The National Park of Dartmoor is a large area full of rugged landscape waiting to be explored. There are a number of villages throughout the park, as well as Dartmoor Prison and Castle Drogo. The national park also holds events and activities throughout the year for visitors of all ages.
Saw some waterfalls, some wild ponies, some brilliant scenery and a goat. The Dartmoor is a fabulous place. Will see more on this latest trip to Devon. Plenty to do and see for all ages. Do yourself a favour and visit here if you're in the area.
Mark Minehan — Google review
A beautiful place with great walks and fabulous views. Lots of Dartmoor ponies roam around, along with sheep. Please drive cautiously as the sheep do wander into the road. Fantastic sunsets, and if you're lucky, you may even see a simultaneous moon rise as we did during early August.
Liz Glen — Google review
Impossible not to like the exuberant beauty of Dartmoor park, very well signposted trails will take you to places where you can observe spectacular views in the midst of wildlife.
Wild ponies can be easily seen freely grazing which will give an even more special charm during your walk.
Rafael Angelucci — Google review
Love Dartmoor, great walks and the ability to get miles away from any civilisation is great! Challenging terrain, don’t go unprepared if you’re going to head deep into the moor! Weather can be horrendous and change quickly.
River crossings are not uncommon!
peter78 — Google review
So glad to have this just down the road from me! So many great walks to be had across the moors, and a lot of history to be learned. I love finding the old ruins and stone circles, seeing the ponies, and taking photos. Sunny weather is ideal but it's much better when the fog rolls in!
BecomeTheAtlas — Google review
Amazing amazing amazing. This is a must to go to visit. Such an idyllic place to go. Very dog friendly and kid friendly a massive expanse to go investigate. So much to do and experience I honestly can't say enough great things about it. The pubs, parks, walks, views all spectacular!!
Chris Allum — Google review
Love it here. Peaceful and a lovely place to walk. We saw sheep with their young, ponies, birds of prey, and heard cuckoo's calling as well as many wild flowers. Unfortunately, there were people allowing their dogs to run wild despite signs stating they should be on leads. There were lots of sheep with young lambs. These places are for all of us to enjoy. Your enjoyment shouldn't encroach on others or the creatures that live there
J B — Google review
Love it on Dartmoor, no better place to relax and just breathe fresh air. The wildlife and animals make it such a peaceful place
OMGJaydenTV — Google review
A beautiful, natural and historic area with great views, walks, wild animals and landmarks. It can get windy and cold up here, but the fresh air is lovely
Nathan Dore — Google review
This place is HUGE. Got the trains there to spend a few hours there in the beautiful, mesmerising, tranquil countryside. It's stunning scenery stretches for miles. Loved every minute. Thank goodness for Google maps and a very kind passerby to put me in the right direction. After seeing the 9 stone circle advertised on Google Maps had to go on an adventure to see it.
Maple Acer — Google review
Fantastic, hauntingly beautiful area with ancient rock outcroppings. You could see into the faded horizon. The children climbed the subtle grade and jumped on rocks. Wonder and wander and freedom to your own thoughts.
Deborah Waddington — Google review
Dartmoor is an incredibly beautiful location, and it is fat more diverse than many people realise. The main town, Prince Town, and the prison are well worth a visit, but better still, pull on a pair of boots and head out for the solitude of the tors spread across the Moor.
The weather can, and often does, change very rapidly on the Moor. Make sure you are well equipped for bad weather. Also, make sure you have plenty of water and snacks when out on hikes.
DMJ AM — Google review
Very scenic and interesting location, also good for children and dogs. Many Dartmoor ponies, sheep and Highland cattle can be seen. However, the weather has it´s own plans and you should always take a jacket or rain gear with you.
Sarina Cl A — Google review
Wow stunning even in the rain!! The ponies running wild made our visit.
Janet Marshall — Google review
This was the most peaceful I have found myself for a good time. With always being in a city you can forget that just some silence, fresh air and a good walk can do.
I don't know when but I'm defo gonna bring myself here again.
Also bring snacks and be prepared to have a big bladder because theres a lack on amenities around here.
Joshua Wilkinson-Gavin — Google review
Your experience and enjoyment of dartmoor really depends on the weather. On a good sunny day everything is clear, you can have enjoyable and easy walks. On the other hand, torrent rain and wind can really make it miserable. Be prepared for both conditions as weather here can change within a blink of an eye.
Anthony Chan — Google review
Love this place so much.
Please please don't just go to haytor!
There are much better places on either side.
And please get out of sight of your car even if just for a little stroll.
Cannot recommend more!
Jonathan Hill — Google review
We recently had a fantastic stay at ' the chapel ' at Lettaford. A landmark trust property, right on the edge of Dartmoor. A really peaceful and quite small hamlet, consisting of four previously working farms. Loads of history and lovely walks, as short or as long as you want. No mobile signal and no WiFi, just a small stream bubbling away next to the chapel.
andrew shaw — Google review
Love being here. The peace, the wildlife and the scenery. I just wish drivers would be a little more considerate of the roaming animals.
Barbara (Grace) — Google review
Love the moors, we go there every week. Toilets at haytor, dartmeet and Princetown.beautiful views, walks and wildlife. Pictures taken at burrator resovoir
frances bushell — Google review
70% as popular as Torquay
18 minutes off the main route, 53% of way to Exeter
Dartmouth is an English civil parish and town located in Devon, known for its popularity as a tourist destination. It sits on the western bank of the River Dart estuary, which is a narrow tidal ria that extends inland to Totnes. The area offers various attractions such as Bigbury-on-Sea, Burgh Island, Hallsands, Start Point, Slapton, River Dart and Dittisham.
35% as popular as Torquay
25 minutes off the main route, 60% of way to Exeter
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Brixham, a charming coastal town in Devon, England, is nestled within the picturesque borough of Torbay. With a population of around 16,825 people as of 2021, it stands as one of the primary centers in the area alongside Paignton and Torquay. The town offers a variety of attractions and activities for visitors to enjoy. For families with children, Brixham features an expansive indoor play venue at Northfields Industrial Estate.
22% as popular as Torquay
21 minutes off the main route, 63% of way to Exeter
Paignton is a charming seaside town located on the picturesque coast of Tor Bay in Devon, England. It is part of the borough of Torbay, along with Torquay and Brixham, and is renowned as a popular holiday destination known as the English Riviera. With its origins dating back to Celtic times and a mention in historical records from 1086, Paignton boasts a rich heritage.
45% as popular as Torquay
13 minutes off the main route, 66% of way to Exeter
The 219 square mile Exmoor National Park is Devon's largest and most diverse national park. It offers unique scenery, including dramatic moorland, woodlands and rolling agricultural land. The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, foxes and wildcats. There are many well-marked trails for walkers and mountain bikers as well as some great spots to spot whales or dolphins off the coast.
I am very fortunate to live on the edge of this beautiful national park. A ten minute drive and I am up on the top of this wonderful moor. Highly recommend a visit to this very special place taking in the moor and the coast. Lots of historical places to visit and the scenery is spectacular 💖
Karen Power — Google review
Easy walk path around, climbing up to the top isn’t too hard as well. The view is great. Plus the parking is free. There could be smell of the mountain goats, but not much.
Pawarisa S. — Google review
This is not a park where there’s an entry as such more of a massive area of land . Call Elmore national park. There are few good places to visit near by and enjoy sight seeing including the town. Photos I attached are all about 5miles away from the actual point on google maps
Rahman Amin — Google review
Brilliant Exmoor with its variety of beautiful villages,and towns. from its hills, countryside and beautiful moorland that drops down to the sea. well worth spending time to look around. and of course its lovely Exmoor pony's. A great place to visit or have a holiday there
Derek Hall — Google review
Today, we visited Simonsbath. We parked at the ashcombe car park. There you find a beautiful garden, or actually a garden which was not finished. The owner started it about two hundred years ago, but ran out of money to finish it. Bring your own chair or a rug to sit on it and enjoy the area! After a while we walked to the ruine of a farmer’s cottage at wheal Eliza. What an easy walk with beautiful views on the exmoor country. It reminded us to our trips to Austria, but this area is much easier to enter! Just go yourself and you’ll experience it yourself.
Ed Stekelenburg — Google review
Fabulous place, walks here are challenging, mainly as they go along high cliffs. Wouldn’t recommend for children but great for ramblers!
paul Storey — Google review
Amazing park, scenic A39 circular drive, lots to do with beaches, walking trails, Rocky Mountain, castle etc.. makes up for a nice holiday destination. Needs about minimum of 3 nights stay to cover the key spots. Lovely part of the Somerset county.
Rishab Jain — Google review
It's just a stunning place to be, whether walking (with or without a dog) with friends, family, or on your own. Cycling, 🚲 or having a picnic, or just enjoying the wildlife that you come across. Exmoor is a beautiful place to be.
Kim Jones — Google review
The valley of the rocks is an unusual landscape. There is a cricket pitch in the valley bottom sitting in a natural amphitheatre, stunning location. Be a great venue for cricket or other entertainment IF you could get 10,000 or so fans into the place. Fabulous walk along the cliffs to Lynmouth. The path down at the end is steep and even steeper going up. The venicular railway is an easier option!!!
Peter Brown — Google review
Stunning part of the country. Plenty to do, an things too see. Great views and wildlife everywhere. Just amazing.
Oli Stringer — Google review
Honestly the most beautiful place!! My 12 year old son can not walk for longer than 15 mins before needing his wheelchair. The fact that we were able to drive around and stop to see so many amazing sights was out of this world. A family trip we will treasure 💖
Samantha Jones — Google review
Exmoor is a beautiful, rugged and peaceful National Park in south west England. Walks can be easy strolls or challenging hikes climbing and descending several hundred feet, several times in a few miles.
Within the park are a number of small villages. The notable towns are Minehead, at the eastern edge of the park, Porlock about halfway across the northern side and Lynton & Lynmouth towards the western side. Some of the smaller villages are very picturesque. Driving can be a little challenging in some of the tiny country roads, go slow and watch out for animals (and have good maps or a satnav).
On the open moor you'll see the famous Exmoor Ponies - don't approach them, they can be very unpredictable. You'll also see sheep, highland cattle, deer, various birds of prey and numerous small mammals. In the streams and rivers you'll see trout and other fish and may even catch a glimpse of dolphins in the Bristol Channel.
Food wise there are some excellent pubs selling superb food sourced locally - along with some great local beers. It's a time to wean yourself off the Carling and Guiness and try an Exmoor Ale, Otter Valley IPA, or whatever they have on tap. There are numerous quaint tea rooms selling the ubiquitous cream teas and you'll find many restaurants and cafes in the towns.
To answer questions - there's no entry ticket, no fence around it (lots of fences within it, but it's farmed land), there are swing parks in some of the villages and towns.
There is no direct rail link to Exmoor, the closest place is Taunton and get a cab to Bishop's Lydeard where you can get the West Somerset Railway to Minehead. I don't know of any car hire firms in Minehead, but there are some in Taunton.
Disabled access? Well anyone can get here, but some areas and premises would be challenging or impossible for disabled persons - some of the buildings are centuries old.
Things to do? Hiking is very popular here - the South West Coast Path starts (or ends) in Minehead. You can buy any number of books with excellent routes or circular walks from car parks, etc. Mountain biking is popular, plenty of fishing (coarse or sea), rock climbing and so on - most outdoor pursuits are catered for.
Accommodation ranges from static caravans to yurts and shepherd's huts, to manor houses to AirBnB. Plenty of campsites and places to park a campervan.
Dogs - welcome almost everywhere, but keep them on a lead where livestock are. Even the most well behaved dog can lose control confronted with sheep and lambs. Be very, very cautious of cows with calves, they can be extremely protective - ideally find another route.
All in all it's a beautiful place to visit. But always be prepared for the great British weather and have appropriate waterproofs. If you're planning a walk, a reasonably good pair of boots will be a godsend.
Stu C. — Google review
Brings back happy family memories visiting this part of the world. The views are fantastic, and spotting deer 🦌 was our ultimate triumph.
Steve Miller — Google review
Lovely scenery, and trails that follow a river with waterfalls. Nice picnic area and a refreshment shop. Trails lead to Lynmouth down by the coast and a unique cliff railway that leads to Lynton
Timothy Muskett — Google review
Having hiked the moor 40 years ago and revisiting again this week, I cannot speak more highly of the dramatic location. The wild and untamed heights, the steep valleys, fords, sheep, ponies. Rain, clouds and moody sunshine inspire poetry.
Jeffery Wells — Google review
The park has an exceptional atmosphere. I walked along the path by the river to reach Lynmouth. As you walk you have the opportunity to turn off the road to peek into the villages closer to the park. I had a cheese scone in the Watersmeet house and it was amazing. One of the places to be!
Rossella Leanza — Google review
36% as popular as Torquay
42 minutes off the main route, 70% of way to Exeter
Torquay, a charming seaside resort town in Devon, southwest England, is renowned for its picturesque beaches like Babbacombe and Oddicombe. Its stunning coastline has earned it the moniker of the English Riviera. The town center boasts Torquay Harbour, offering a delightful mix of shops, cafes, and a marina. Visitors can explore Torre Abbey, an ancient monastery with art galleries and beautiful gardens featuring plants from Agatha Christie's novels.
Most popular city on this route
15 minutes off the main route, 70% of way to Exeter
Exmouth, a charming port town and seaside resort located on the east bank of the River Exe, is a popular destination in Devon. With a population of over 34,000 people, it's one of the most populous settlements in the area. The town boasts an acclaimed restaurant run by renowned chef Michael Caines, which has been awarded a prestigious Michelin star. Visitors can savor delightful British cuisine while enjoying stunning views of the River Exe estuary.
22% as popular as Torquay
19 minutes off the main route, 78% of way to Exeter
Best stops along Looe to Exeter drive
The top stops along the way from Looe to Exeter (with short detours) are Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Crealy Theme Park & Resort, and Babbacombe Model Village. Other popular stops include Exeter Cathedral, Dartmoor Zoo, and Castle Drogo.
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Plymouth Sound Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
Plymouth Sound Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite is a great choice for travelers heading to the maritime city of Plymouth. The campsite offers a lovely, immaculate site in beautiful rural surroundings with a friendly and helpful warden. It's located near the historic Mayflower Steps, Tinside Lido, Plymouth Hoe Lighthouse, and The Hoe.
This is an excellent campsite. We had checked with the warden about arriving late due to ferry times and he was most helpful. On arrival it was dark and raining but the warden was there to welcome us and make sure that we were properly set up for the night.
This is a lovely, immaculate site in beautiful rural surroundings with a friendly, helpful warden. We hope to return and spend longer here next time. Many thanks.
Lynne Thomas — Google review
Nice campsite but not very level make sure you have your chocks. It also has no toilet block which we failed to notice but site manager Kevin very nice chap. Biggest problem for us was the distance from Plymouth town centre itself..over five miles and costing £14 a time in a taxi. Our fault as we thought there would be buses etc but there wasn't. So we had to leave the van and book into a hotel in town for a couple of nights as we were attending several events. It worked out fine in the end and we knew the van was safe with CAMC.
Ahrlene Fuller — Google review
This was our first visit to this amazing site, but won't be the last.The warden was so helpful and enabled us to setup on one of the many beautiful pitches looking out to sea. With careful planning (the bus service is quite tricky!) , we were able to walk the beautiful coast path from Plymouth to Salcombe.
The Mussel Inn just a 5 minutes walk away was superb, we ate there twice.
Mary Tyler — Google review
A beautifully well maintained site due to the very caring wardens. Whilst there are no shower/toilet blocks the views over Plymouth Sound more than make up for any inconveniences! Love it 💖💖💖 Most evenings a young man brings his bird of prey..a Bengal 🦉 Owl over to the field behind the site to exercise and gives a very entertaining chat. Happy memories 💜😗
Jenny Ware — Google review
We have visited this site a few times over the years. Sadly the club have increased their prices again but there have been no improvements to the site. No toilet / shower block which could be down to planning permission. No hard standing pitches. No additional stoned access tracks. Therefore when you have a little rain it can be quite challenging to get off the site even with a 4 x 4 motor home. The lanes leading up to the site are very narrow in places especially the final tight bend approach so it’s best to check out first before booking. However this is a truly magnificent place with amazing views across Plymouth sound & of course Bovisand beach which is a 10 / 15 minute steep walk down from the site. The wardens are very friendly & really do their best to look after everyone especially when you get stuck in the mud while trying to get out.
chris mitchell — Google review
We spend 2 nights at this beautiful. amazing view campsite, very nice and clean thanks to the excellent service Kevin and Anita are providing. It‘s really worth spending a couple of days in this lovely and romantic scenery.
Volker Rippegather — Google review
Wonderful quiet site with stunning views. Close to ferry port, so we stopped overnight. The warden Kevin was so welcoming after our nearly 9 hour trip which was lovely. He suggested a pub the Mussel Inn, a 5 minutes walk away to eat, the chef is off tonight but there is a pizza van in the car oark. Seriously delicious and you can take them into the pub and have a drink with them!
It's nice weather tonight I suspect it could be windy up here at times but even so it's dramatic scenery , sheep, bats, and the sunset is lovely.
Tomorrow there's a beach shack for breakfast pre going to ferry port that people have recommended.
I read previously the roads are small and yes they are in this area but there are passing points and we managed and its well worth it for this beautiful start to our holiday.
Thanks kevin and staff x
Allanah H — Google review
The warden was lovely. So helpful & informative. The 2 mile approach to this site is not fun! Very narrow in places & not fun when meeting vehicles & pulling your caravan! Getting out yesterday on our way home was quite hairy especially when a vehicle won’t go back so have to squeeze through with literally an inch to spare then 3 more vehicles did the same.
Views are lovely but quite windy. Lovely dog walk on site.
We drove down the lane to Bovisand beach which is quite tight & steep so is a definite no to walking it as have 2 dogs & mobility issues. Only a turning spot, no parking at all. Really needs to be a sign outside the site saying no vehicular access or parking to beach.
Great Wi-Fi on site, good phone data signal, tv reception good.
kate baker — Google review
The view as always stunning. Site due to bad weather not the best. The site water logged. The wadens just back from few days off had a lot on there hands to come back to. Just a shame the caravan & motorhome club don't think about putting in hard standing. For motorhomes and people that are disabled . ( Just a thought)
June Haycox — Google review
A fabulous site overlooking Plymouth sound. Wonderful views, pitches are well-spaced, and site is very clean and well-maintained. Electric, and all the usual service points are easy to access. No showers/WC, so come equipped!
Damian Murphy — Google review
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Bovisand Ln, Down Thomas, Plymouth PL9 0AE, United Kingdom
Saltram House is a beautiful and well-known tourist attraction in Devon, England. The house was once the home of Sir Francis Drake and it is now home to the National Trust. The house has a secret garden that is only open to visitors on specific dates and Saltram also has a large park that can be used by families.
An incredible time capsule of the beautiful and jointly, the regal. Thank God for the National Trust, as they’ve long engendered and fostered preserving landmark buildings, castles and all sorts dabbling in and out of British history. Saltram House offers an incredibly breathtaking experience and step through hundreds of years all at an extremely reasonable fare. This Christmas was The Nutcracker theme, in which decor of each room was tailored and completely fashioned to adhere to a running narrative of the aforementioned suite/ballet. It was completely charming and breathtaking in all the best ways possible. A lot of love and attention went into making sure that all was period authentic and every physical article had subtle referencing of the great “Nutcracker “. Thematically, it was truly a sight and sound that was intoxicating. Year round, the house and grounds are close by to residents and visitors to the Plymouth region. The house has also lived on in cinema, being featured in a number of high profile Hollywood films that cater to those who love Victorian era romanticism.
A superb outing and a great experience with kind and attentive staff and a nice spot for tea on the grounds. Beautiful enveloping landscapes further cement these grounds as a picture perfect outing. Highly recommended!
Luke Daniel — Google review
Lovely place, unfortunately the main house was closed but a few outer buildings open, all very nice. Lovely gardens and location next to the estuary.
Tim Husain — Google review
Atmospheric park, picturesque gardens with lovely views over the hills.
I assume it is a highly enjoyable place for a whole family to visit all year round.
We were lucky to catch their nutcracker installation. Over 30 Christmas trees, thousands of lights accompanied by the Tchaikovsky music.
Children get a treasure maps to explore.
Do pay a half day to visit it !
Svitlana Sera Karamshuk — Google review
Every time we visit there's some sort of event going on and it's always really well thought out and ran by the volunteers. The Christmas ball event is really good and well planned out. A beautiful old estate with tons of history.
Lewis Clarke — Google review
Nice house and small grounds, but not remarkable and disappointingly not at all dog friendly.
Dogs are not allowed into the grounds at all, but I'm not sure why this is because they are not manicured, walled, or formal gardens. An explanation would be useful as this is unlike nearly every other National Trust property.
It was a very short visit, as we were forced to leave the dog in the car, and even on a cool day this is not ideal.
jenny williams — Google review
Great day out especially if you have a 4 legged friend. The route is circular and I'd fairly level all around apart from one area. Dogs are allowed off lead for a lot of the area, and there are some stunning views across to Plymouth.
ian greenslade — Google review
A beautifully kept house and gardens.
The house is a stunning property with meticulously decorated rooms and gorgeous original fixtures, fittings and furniture.
The gardens spread on for miles, with quaint walks around the house, you’ll find the chapel and a decadent orangery which houses their collection of trees.
This is a tranquil place outside the bustle of the city. Really worth a visit if only for a walk. The Christmas events are also incredibly impressive.
Josh L — Google review
Considering we're heading into winter and today was a tad damp, what a great place. The house had the Nut Cracker display throughout the house and a well done to the staff at Saltram. Excellent effort. The grounds are great even at this time of year. Will we return? Indeed we shall. Stopped off at the Chapel cafe for a tea and hot chocolate plus a warm treat 😋.
Mark Davies — Google review
The gardens are lovely, some formal, some naturalised, lovely assessable footpaths. Plenty of tea and cakes.
The house on my visit was only half open, guides in every room.
Well worth a visit.
There is also shops that sell gifts, plants and huge second hand book shop.
john jones — Google review
Nice place for a walk. Really beautiful garden with a lot of spots to have a rest. We liked 100 years tree and a small house at the end with a tonnel underneath. Main House contains a lot of art pieces. I think it’s really freandly place for dogs also. Unfortunately the second floor and kitchen were closed.
Yuliia Skybyk — Google review
We had a really wonderful visiting over Easter. They did lovely games for the kids in the garden. We had a lovely time walking around the grounds and viewing the house. Very beautiful. Plenty of parking. Would recommend a visit here
Becca Whitmarsh — Google review
Beautifully decorated for Christmas, a lot of thought, effort and time had obviously gone into this. Well worth taking a look, although you do have to book a time slot.
carole weall — Google review
Beautiful building! The artwork and decor are exquisite. If you're a fan of 1995 Sense and Sensibility, you will recognize the building and great stairwell. The garden is beautiful and a great way to spend a day. Plenty of parking. The gift shops and cafés staff are amazing and very pleasant.
Robert Stephenson — Google review
Had a great time looking around house and gardens, so much to take in, would go back to see more, loved the kitchens, great volunteers who were very knowledgeable. Terrific cheese scones with cheese and pickle.
Lesley Holliday — Google review
Lovely walk with family and friends. Didn't go into the house or gardens but looked lovely. Some areas people haven't picked up dog poo but majority have and the areas are clear from rubbish. Was busy heading into the car park but there were plenty of spaces. Little park for small children near the cafe and toilets.
Kelly Short — Google review
Loved our first visit, will return when all rooms are open. Lots of artefacts to view and large gardens/ground to walk around. Enjoyed walking down to the small beach and viewing Plymouth.
Donna Stevens — Google review
Team all very helpful and enthusiastic, the Christmas theme was beautiful, extremely well executed and well worth a visit..... Really Christmassy!!
As with a lot of National Trust houses in recent years, you can only experience a very small portion of the house (I think there were probably 6 rooms) as the rest is closed off for other purposes such as holiday lets.
Definitely worth a visit, absolutely beautiful interior, just sad that we can't see more of it!!
clairedolci — Google review
A really good day out. The house is lovely. The volunteers really brought history to life. Particularly liked the kitchens, we had a great couple of guides explain how everything worked. The grounds too are very good, there are lots of lovely walks, one of them goes right down to the river. Well worth a visit.
Peter Lloyd Lloyd — Google review
Really loved this beautiful house and gardens.Such a shame though you don't get to see much of the house just a few rooms.
The staff were incredible.Very knowledgeable and helpful.
Shirley Smith — Google review
A visit today with Mum to see their Christmas in Bloom display. Once again, a lovely aray of colourful lights, around different 18th-century Georgian scenes. Well worth a visit to this lovely stately home & gardens.
PAUL BENNETT — Google review
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Saltram, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 1UH, United Kingdom
Plymbridge Woods is a wooded valley of the River Plym, located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. The area is popular for hiking and has several trails that take you through wildflower-covered meadows and into the old quarries where peregrine falcons breed.
Great free place to spend with the family on a bike ride. A car park if you want to bring your bicycles with you, or your dog(s). Great cycle tracks that go on for miles in beautiful surroundings. A well used path with plenty of stopping points to take a picnic or rest and admire the sights.
Jamie L. Thompson — Google review
Great walk from the car park alomg the old railway line, now a cycle path. Cross over the viaduct then walk back down by the river. You can paddle in the river which is great on a hot day. There is also a heritage railway line that runs on Sundays this runs either steam or vintage diesel.
Matt Cook — Google review
Plymbridge woods is my absolute favourite place. I love the variety of trails and the beauty of the woods never fails to lift my spirits. I've been visiting the woods for years and I am still discovering new things about it. Some of the trails are more popular than others and unfortunately these attract bad dog owners who don't pick their dog's mess up which is a shame. People need to learn to respect our natural beauty spots.
C A — Google review
Still my favourite place in Devon 🖤 perfect for a short wander, a longer explore, or a challenging hike, so many routes and paths. Cycle trails are also apparently good, and easy to stay out of the way of if you're walking with your family or dogs. Some old settlement ruins to explore (be careful near the cliff edge). It's beautiful in all seasons. Please take your rubbish home with you x
Benji Isaac — Google review
Great place to spend the day young or old alike. Lovely river walks and plenty of open areas for swimming and having a picnic. Road a little tight to get down, but saying that we went down in our motorhome. Walks along the river give you plenty of opportunity to see Kingfishers Dragonflys and if really lucky an otter.
Caroline Hales — Google review
So many trails to choose from. Both car parks are not very big, but they can still accommodate many cars. Gets very busy when the weather is nice. There was ice cream van when we visited. Riverside paths are stunning. Very good cycling paths too. Can be muddy after rain though. Very popular for dog walkers.
Briga Honda — Google review
We cycled along the path as cannot walk without my back hurting, never get over how beautiful this place is, also the peacefulness, hearing the river and the birds
Nikki Giddings — Google review
Lovely place to walk in beautiful surroundings. Just have to dodge the dog poo! There's the steam railway which runs on a Sunday. And a coffee/tea van down there on a Sunday, not sure about other days. Lots of people cycling and running too.
Rosa241 — Google review
A lovely spot full of history, quiet (The day we visited, but then it was raining!) well paced car parks. The map was a bit hard to work out where the trains started but once we worked it out it was lovely. Whether you follow the old canal, the river or the railway it’s a lovely walk.
Graham Blount — Google review
Plym Bridge is a hidden gem of natural beauty. The lush greenery, tranquil river, and well-maintained trails make it a perfect escape from city life. Whether you're walking, cycling, or simply enjoying a picnic, Plym Bridge offers a serene and picturesque setting. The historic railway track adds a unique touch to the landscape. It's a fantastic place for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Just be sure to bring some insect repellent during the warmer months!
Sabin Sunny — Google review
Lovely walk, I believe it is a loop walk, but we did both sides of the river as out and back, with a snack break back at the car park.
bill beech — Google review
Fantastic place for a dog walk. The woods are huge so we'll definitely be back for some more exploring.
Andy Gerry — Google review
We walked along the old Plym Valley railway path with our two dogs. I'd suggest keeping dogs on leads because bikes come so fast down the trail! It's a fairly easy path, but frustrating when in a wheelchair because of the camber of the path.
Abbie Edwards — Google review
Every year, we make the journey to the tunnel. Love this place. Peace and quiet, great for cycling, walking, and spending time with the family
ANDY Freeland — Google review
Lovely trail walks through the woods beside the waterways
My first time there, would go again to try the other trails. Could be better signposting but other than that, clean, ample parking, good path ways and very scenic
Lydford Castle is a small 13th-century castle that was once used as a jail. It is now an interesting tourist attraction in the village of Lydford, close to the Lydford Gorge. The castle has many windows and doorways which are inaccessible but make for an impressive sight.
Nice old medieval castle unfortunately it hasn't been well looked after.
They have finally started by installing temp fencing around the stairs case & platform. too bad it wasn't soon enough.
Worth the visit to see the old castle.
Raif & Vy — Google review
A very cool Castle, lots of windows and door ways which you cant get to but look amazing. There is one area where you can follow the stairs up into the wall.
Carol A — Google review
It's just beautiful here. I love the natural beauty and wildlife, and saw a red deer and beautiful birds, even though it was a wet day. The Castle Inn is lovely ( a little pricey, but this is Britain in the Summertime!) and there is free parking opposite - a godsend. There's the added bonus of the ruins of a 'castle' (really a courtroom and jail) and a beautiful old church, superb in its upkeep and detail. The photographer of the family will be spoiled for awesome scenes to shoot! Lydford is well worth a day out!
Grace Devine — Google review
Beautiful castle & town. Lovely peaceful setting. Stopped & had coffee & cake at the Castle Inn before exploring the castle & church. I believe the castle has an unpleasant history as being the first castle in the country where the dungeon was below ground, thanks the the grassy banks being built up around the lowest floor on the outside of the castle.
Would have liked to have spent more time here.
Andy Gutsell — Google review
This is a small castle. Free of charge to enter. Not a true castle, it was built as a court and prison. Supposedly haunted. Felt cold down at the bottom. Well worth a visit. Lydford itself has a lot of history.
Andy Pakeman — Google review
A lovely site to stop off at and explore. You can go into the castle and walk around the outside. A nice 20 mins spent exploring
Beccy M-D — Google review
A really lovely village and the Castle (prison really) is very creepy. In a good way. Unfortunately the stairs down to the bottom were closed when we went in August 2022. A great visit though.
Legendary Beepa — Google review
Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. Great little viking stones nearby also. Parking available. Nice little church next door too.
Ingrid Peebles — Google review
Beautiful castle full of history you can go inside it's free and there's loads of old windows and doorways etc and a stairway just inside the entrance that you can walk up and look down on everything. There is a pub next door and also a very old lovely looking church to the other side which is worth a look around
Victoria Pearce — Google review
Lydford Castle is a medieval castle in the town of Lydford, Devon, England. The first castle in Lydford, sometimes termed the Norman fort, was a small ringwork built in a corner of the Anglo-Saxon fortified burh in the years after the Norman conquest of England.
Lydford Church is dedicated to St Petroc, an itinerant Welsh monk who was preaching in the West Country in the 6th Century. The current building is thought to be situated where St Petroc sheltered during his stays in this area in the ancient West Devonshire village of Lydford.
Tom G — Google review
Castle is very small, free, worth a stop in passing by.
Benjamin Murtagh (Benjamin Murtagh) — Google review
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Silver St, Lydford, Okehampton EX20 4BH, United Kingdom
Dartmoor Zoo is a zoo located on the outskirts of Plymouth, Devon, England and home to a wide variety of animals from all over the world. It features a café, playgrounds for children, and exhibitions on the animals' natural habitats.
Probably the best zoo we've been to. Staff were very helpful and knowledgeable, facilities were spot on, animals were active and accessible and seemed very happy and relaxed in their enclosures. Not too big so were able to do it all within a day even with kids needing to stop for ice cream or a wee every time we went past a building!
Jennifer Prior — Google review
We visited as part of a Roar and Snore stay where we camped next to the Cheetah enclosure, with three children 5, 4 & 4. Highly Recommended!
What can I say other than it was absolutely amazing! The value for money was astronomical and we will definitely be going again. The special tours put on in the evening and overnight as well as the close encounters were very well thought through and fantastically delivered. All the staff members were so helpful and would bend over backwards to help if needed. The BBQ dinner and breakfast were very tasty and there was plenty to go around. The t-shirts we got are good quality. The support and information given over email before the day was not only helpful but any questions were answered really quickly. The kids crashed a little in the evening so we missed sadly the live singer so they could nap and we could make the night tour. I honestly can not recommend this place enough. Well done to all the team involved!
Amy Campion — Google review
We did a meet the tiger event, and loved it! We were very close to the tiger!
The zoo is lush. Plenty of facilities, and disabled areas. Easy to walk around paths. The cafe is accessible, and reasonably priced. 2 meals, 2 coffees £18. Both meals were a fair size, good value for money.
Kelly Starfox — Google review
A zoo to visit, especially with children of all ages! A wide variety of animals, birds and reptiles, very well cared for. It is very easy to reach by bus, the station is right at the entrance. I got tickets online, directly from their website. The map received at the entrance was very helpful. If you're in the area, don't miss it! You will have very pleasant memories! I recommend!
Irina Condurachi — Google review
A nice little zoo. Be warned its all on a hill! My son enjoyed his time here. The cafe was reasonably priced. Great couple of hours out while on holiday in the area. The first time I have ever been this close to a lion.
Trevor Bishenden — Google review
What a wonderful little zoo. This zoo has been rescued by a lovely family and is run by a team of very hard working and knowledgeable staff and volunteers. The animals here are clearly well lived and well looked after. There is a variety of talks on offer and you can pay extra to do lots of different animal handling and feeding experiences.
It is pretty hilly but is accessible for buggies and wheelchairs. There is a range of different animals to see. The restaurant is a must the food is incredible and very reasonable value and of course helps to keep the zoo afloat.
We lived that the education centre was open and offering exciting hands on discovery experiences like seeing a snow leopard skin and a snake's shed skin.
Their walk through zone is a lovely experience for adults and kids a like though obviously a bit less accessible the children got to handle and see deer, goats, wallabies, peacocks, Guinea fowl, and geese and their goslins up close and personal. It was incredible.
The whole site works hard to promote environment awareness, from plant based takeaway cups to raising awareness through their exhibits.
This place definitely deserves a visit and is a lovely family day out. From big cats and lesser cats, to zebras or Lizards the range provides an interest for everyone.
There is a little outdoor play area and a very simple soft play for small toddlers/babies in the restaurant. The toilet facilities were well maintained and present in two main places across the zoo.
For me the nicest thing was how hard the staff and volunteers worked to share their passion for the zoo and it's animals and pass on their knowledge and care to our children as we explored the zoo.
Amy Phillips — Google review
We visited the zoo recently and it was a lovely day out for us all to enjoy. The animals were amazing to see, plenty of photo opportunities. Lovely play park for the children and the facilities were accessible and clean throughout.
Will return again in the future.
Stephanie Dingle — Google review
Brilliant day with the family at Dartmoor Zoo. It had been a few years since we last visited. Zoo are now doing Bluelight card discount online. Got some amazing photos
Andy Case — Google review
Took the little one for her birthday. First time visiting & had a wonderful time. Saw all the animals. Staff were lovely. Always seemed to be someone around to ask questions. We spoke a lot to Finn, who was just so informational.
There is a bit of a hill to walk up to, too get into the area however did notice that there is parking right at the top of the hill I believe this is for disable access only.
Cafe with toilets and a little area for the children to play in, not a soft play area, Just an area with some soft blocks, but it kept my four year old entertained as other children were playing as well, they used the soft blocks as a slide. Food was lovely & priced well. Free Parking on site. Had a fantastic time 😊
Jadith — Google review
Beautiful location with so much room around the park, and actually within. Not a huge variety of animals, but you can definitely see why in the conservation work going ahead there. No animal is cramped for space and the environments are suited to each. Really wonderful day out and super friendly staff!
Shannon Huskinson — Google review
The Zoo is perfect for few hours tour not all day so ideal for younger children and babies. The animals seemed comfortable and well looked after, however I wish the bird enclosures were abit bigger. There's also a cafe and a little gift shop at the back for souvenir
Oohlalalisa — Google review
We had a brilliant time here. Lovely to see the animals. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Big cats were a highlight. First time visiting and we will be back. Cafe/restaurant was also great. Service was perfect . Food and coffee was amazing too. Lovely little gift shop there too. Brilliant day.
Alex Carter — Google review
This is quite a small zoo compared to some I have been too.
To be honest I found it a little run down, it just needs a good weeding around borders etc and some of the cages are full of that much foliage I didn't even see some of the animals, but wow the tiger made my trip, it's up a tight little bendy hill road on the edge of Dartmoor,
Amy Fevers — Google review
Free parking space carpark wasn't too busy when i turned up.
Booked tickets in advance, so I just had to give a name.
Saw lots of interesting and lovely animals. There were only a few that didn't come out. But i managed to capture some amazing photos on my phone, especially the tiger 🐅 😀
It's definitely worth returning.
James Yeung — Google review
Lovely zoo.. not massive. But full of charm and the volunteers are more than happy to talk to you and explain everything. Went for a couple of hours, stayed for 6.. restaurant prices reasonable and food was good. What more can I say.. go for a visit . You'll enjoy it 😄 5 stars
Nik Norris — Google review
Second visit to this lovely zoo, this time for a meerkat feeding experience for our youngest's birthday. Once again, absolutely blown away by the staff - they are all so knowledgeable, accommodating and friendly. We had the pleasure of spending some time with one of the education team who gave us a wonderful talk about Nico the jaguar who came right up to the viewing wall for us to see him! Thank you Dartmoor Zoo, a great day out. We can't wait to visit again soon!
Amy B — Google review
What a brilliant day out this was! The staff were so lovely, helpful and kind, they really seemed to enjoy their job and care for the animals dearly! The animals were fantastic and you get to walk alongside wallaby’s, peacocks and goats in their enclosure! I have never been so close to tigers/lions/cheetahs it was such a magical experience being this close to such enchanting creatures! Lots of conservation information and a fantastic story behind the zoo “we bought a zoo” well done everyone we will definitely be visiting again.
Lauren Goddard — Google review
A lovely little zoo! We went in the summer holidays but it wasn’t too busy and we had no trouble parking (which is free!). There’s a good variety of animals to see and we enjoyed the dragon treasure hunt. Very clean and very friendly accommodating staff. Big restaurant and gift shop. Really great for kids, lots of activities, a picnic and play area, with lots of nature around. 🦁
Sìne Berneray — Google review
Lovely little zoo with some beautiful big cats. Beautiful educational pieces. I have never seen a hedgehog hospital before!
Ray the volunteer was lovely. Finely balance allowing us to enjoy the visit as a family versus engagement and education. Lovely day. Worth the visit!
paul paxton — Google review
We had a lovely day out at Dartmoor Zoo. It was not overcrowded, and we were able to have a relaxed walk around, taking everything in. There is an interesting array of beautiful animals - some animals we had not seen before. It is a well-kept zoo, with a good gift shop. Staff here are friendly and do some great work. The great weather was an added bonus for the day. We were happy to support this zoo and would definitely return sometime. Thank you 😊
Jessica — Google review
It was a great fun spending a day out with family. There are quite few animals and we have a great cafe and the food tastes pretty good at affordable rates..chk the weather before you plan as if it's too rainy or fog . Animals will be sheltered.. over all a great experience...
Rohith Bhat — Google review
The most unique, perfect place to have a wedding!
Andrew and I chose to get married at Dartmoor Zoo as we love animals, prefer something a little bit different, and we didn't want a huge traditional ceremony. Well Dartmoor Zoo couldn't have been more special.
From the first contact, Jade, Events Manager, provided the most considerate, attentive help you could imagine, nothing ever too much trouble and able to respond to our every need so efficiently. Amiable and caring, Jade went the extra mile at every step to ensure our individual requests were catered for. Everything worked out well and the service went ahead beautifully. Our group of 35 guests were able to spend a magnificent day in the stunning environment of the park, enjoying the scenery and animals, whilst Jade and team supported us to ensure the room and area were organised to our liking.
At the allotted time, our service took place, and the amazing Ben, (owner and marvellous Saviour of the Zoo) kindly attended and made the day even more special! Everyone had the very best time and all commented on what a perfect day it had been. No two weddings are the same but I can honestly say it was the BEST DAY EVER and I thank each and every individual at the Zoo; all who are passionate about their place of work and about caring for their animals and guests alike. Dartmoor Zoo; so very appreciated and incredibly highly valued.
Rustic-chic pub offering understated rooms & a cottage, plus sea views, a terrace & free parking.
June 22nd. Lane's to Hope cove are tight but just take your time over the last couple of miles and be prepared to reverse for farm vehicles and lorries.
Parking was no problem and done with the RingGo app.
Beautiful little hidden away harbour great for kids and swimming. Boats to hire. Plenty of places to eat and drink and for the more adventurous walk the coast path to the old iron age settlement.
Dogs can go on the beach but only on a lead.
John Arundel — Google review
Lovely village, very friendly locals, had a great time in The Hope and Anchor.
Excellent food, the Dark Chocolate mousse was divine. Yum 😋
Julie Hickford — Google review
What a place! We’ve just stayed there for 2 nights.
Staff are wonderful. Could not do enough for everyone.
Food was exceptional. Anything you want they’ll do. Mussels are outstanding by the way!
We are definitely going again.
Thank you for everything 👏
Nikki Nelson — Google review
It's worth the drive along the narrow access road. Parking was easy on the day we were there as the weather was a bit breezy, to say the least. A small beach backed by a small number of houses and pubs, there wasn't a great deal of walking to be enjoyed unless you were tackling sections of the coastal path.
Chris Booth — Google review
Beautiful place! We walked down to Hope Cove from where we were staying. Heard it is difficult to park there. Roads are also very narrow.
Lovely sandy beach. Great for kids. There is a post office, convenience store (selling Salcombe ice-cream) , a couple of pubs, a great little art/craft gallery and public toilets.
It is quite hilly, so not great for anyone who struggles to walk.
Definitely recommend!
Jo B — Google review
We had a very lovely lunch upstairs looking at wild sea with friends. The food was excellent especially the fish finger sandwich and fish n chips the gluten free menu was amazing. Pie was good also. All served by a very attentive waiter Lee was a fair price.
Lesley Treloar — Google review
Every time I've come here, it's been a blast. There's a lovely view, lovely crowd and lovely staff. I love the Wednesday quiz nights. Won't forget the bartender Sam, what an amamzing guy. Lovely every time! I will be down here again!
Dominic Seymour — Google review
We love this beautiful little cove, lots going on in and around the harbour, plenty of people enjoying the water on boats, canoes, paddle boards etc, a couplr of eateries, a shop/ post office, small church and even a gallery.
Cheryl Taysum — Google review
Lovely hidden Devon village with great beaches and lovely walks along the cliffs. If you're lucky, you'll catch a sunset here. Unforgettable!
Marc Heaselden — Google review
Gorgeous spot! We’ve eaten here many times now and the food is good, but what really makes it is the location and the service. What better way to spend an early evening sipping wine in the outside terrace watching the sea. Peter looked after us and our dogs so well - we felt very welcome. We would recommend a visit if you’re in the area.
Jaquie Eames — Google review
Seven of us, fed well. Nice food served together: steak fries went down a treat, naan chicken likewise. My southern fried wrap was nicely flavoured but I could have done with some chips rather than crisps. Perhaps better for those seeking light rather than bigger lunches. However, pudding brilliant: the brulee rice pudding with raspberries was delicious, as were the other puddings. Beer good, tea quite funky with very stylish teapots.
G Hartland — Google review
Hope cove is a proper secret of the South Devon coast, this pub is perfect for the location. Plenty of tables, right on the beach, good food, friendly worth a visit. Although the menu is good , i hope that in due course, they will change it from time to time as we visit there many times. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, I haven't stayed in the rooms but I have seen them and they look really nice.
Youngie — Google review
We were staying in Hope Cove as we frequently do this last week. We went to the Hope and Anchor for a drink in the evening before launching ourselves up the cliff path to the Lanterns. We received a very warm welcome from Sam, behind the bar, who was very attentive to our needs and provided a superb service. The other staff were helpful too.It felt really good to be there and so we attended the following night, on Sam’s invitation to the quiz night. What a great fun time that was! It was well executed with good humour and one of the best pub quizzes I’ve ever been to despite the fact our group of four came out bottom (the free consolation prize was very welcome and made getting questions wrong, feel alright£. I would say this well run warm inviting place is a must for anyone visiting Hope Cove. Thanks everyone for. Please pass on our well deserved gratitude, Terry
Terry Sankey — Google review
Lovely pub. Very welcoming. Fab location in Hope Cove. Food looks off a high standard although we didn't eat. Very dog friendly. Quiet in low season but imagine it would be very different in high season.
Robby Elliott — Google review
great location, very friendly welcome and service, food is good and as you’d expect from a st Austell brewery hostelry establishment, very much appreciated (well honey did) the welcome doggy basket, containing bowls, poo bags and a bag of treats….. lovely touch and definitely softens the £15 dog surcharge, evening meal was good and breakfast was what we all have come to expect from these and premier inn type establishments. Definitely recommended
Michael Wright — Google review
A lovely Saturday afternoon lunch. Booked in advance and got a table upstairs with a view of the beach. Water on the table, menus & orders placed promptly. Food was very nice & service friendly and without fuss or intrusion. Very relaxed, family friendly spot.
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Anchor Cottages, Hope Cove, Kingsbridge TQ7 3HQ, United Kingdom
Okehampton Castle is a medieval fortress with historical significance. Visitors can enjoy audio tours, walking paths and picnic spots surrounded by beautiful bluebells in the spring. The castle has ancient graffiti and makers marks that can be found throughout the site. In 1828, Joseph Mallord William Turner painted the castle from a vantage point which is now covered in trees. There are picnic tables available for use and an admission hut that provides soft drinks and snacks.
Had a lovely dog walk in the grounds of Okehampton Castle. There is a nice circular walk through the woods. Steep in parts. Beautiful spring flowers. Did not go in the ruins today. There is an audio guide. Managed by English heritage
Chris Cox — Google review
Well, it would have been a better experience if they were actually open. They were unusually closed due to operational issues whatever that means . Regardless, it is still a beautiful site. We managed to find a beautiful path to walk back to town on which was significantly better than walking on the road. I will have to google more info on the castle as it is very old and has a huge amount of history behind it. Nice steps leading up to the main building at the top of the hill.
Colin Durrant — Google review
What a great Castle! I love looking for ancient graffiti and 'makers marks' in these places and found plenty here. The staff know all about them too and if you ask will tell you where to look. In 1828, Joseph Mallord William Turner painted the castle from a vantage point which is covered in trees now by the looks of things. There's a few picnic tables and the admission hut has a small selection of soft drinks & snacks.
Simon Terrey — Google review
The site is owned by English Heritage and the entrance fee was well worth it. It's quite a steep climb to the top of the site, where the view is impressive. The different rooms and walls of the castle are very interesting. There is a car park approximately 100 yards away and a disabled parking area located just opposite the main entrance to the site.
Michael — Google review
Castle is big, lots of interesting facts and insights to history. Guide book is very good. Facilities small, price (£20 family of 3) is perhaps a little bit pricy for 45 walk around. (But understand why, to maintain the upkeep).
Daniel Edwards — Google review
Nice to see but not to return. Appreciate a charge for entry- but donation not the excessive price paid. Would’ve been more interesting if one room could’ve been maintained- as was and not just by a picture. Weeds growing on walls- not nice.
Roo — Google review
Really interesting ruins to explore, helpful guide, informative and descriptive information points helping imagine what the complete castle would have once been. The only reason for 4 stars rather than 5 is because we felt the admission fee was rather steep at £15 for 2 adults but the lady in the kiosk was very helpful with answering our questions. The toilet facilities were good too, clean and accommodating. We had a lovely couple of hours here and a lovely ice cream fron the kiosk.
Liam Williams — Google review
Informative person on desk on arrival. Audio information included in price. Quite high up. Circular walk. Distance to toilet if out of order on site. A short walk from the town centre. Ancient remains.
Joy — Google review
Access. Getting to the castle by car is not difficult. The access road to the castle is narrow and the car park is small.
The site is not widely access friendly.
The shop is tiny but, stocked with English Heritage goods. The ice cream selection is nice and they have hot and cold drinks if you are interested.
There are no facilities.
The castle is very easy to navigate at ground level, but the building being on a man made motte means it is steep inside. Going up to the Keep is difficult. The steps are tall and very steep.
There are a few signs around the site explaining interesting facts about the building, it's structure and history.
You can easily spend an hour at this location if you are in no rush and want to take pictures.
I would not recommend children run around at the site.
Steven Jones — Google review
I really enjoyed the ruins and there is an audio tour that helps give a history on the castle and grounds. Built on a hill, it's a small trek up. Free parking for members. Nice short visit
K Elf — Google review
Excellent place for a small adventure into the past.
It’s steep to the top but not overly hard and there are hand rails.
£18 for 2 adults.
Road to the car park is narrow but fine and the car park is small but again perfectly fine.
Adrian Pickering — Google review
What a fantastic place, lots to look at and with the added benefit of having an audio tour, we were learning alot about the history of the area as we walked around. All in all, Oakhampton Castle was a great experience.
My partner and I spent around 1.5 hours on site, we found this plenty of time to see what was on offer and enjoy the surroundings.
Just inside the entrance are some benches and a large grass area ideal for picnics or to let the dogs / children stretch their legs.
Parking is available and was free, about 100m from the entrance, there is also a toilet onsite.
Super easy bike trail for all ages, we cycled from Lydford to Okehampton. Lovely views, two high bridges and a few gates/crossings.
Signposts to pubs and cafés on route. Great day out for everyone wether you are walking or cycling.
Ian Beckly — Google review
A fantastic bike ride, 17.5 miles round trip and mostly flat. Free parking and the start and the only bits on the road are brief and quiet. Some fantastic views and great places to stop for a picnic. Pretty easy ride for the whole family.
Z U — Google review
A great days ride, 95% road surface too! We stopped in a great pub/cafe/cycle shop on the way & took the train home.
ADAM ORRISS — Google review
Wow. Been on a few and this one is very good, plenty of places to stop and plenty to see on the way.
The slopes aren't very steep at all and the track is virtually all tarmacked, if you start at Oakhamoton there's plenty of car park spaces by the railway station with plenty of spaces.
Simon “sid” Hibbert — Google review
Great track for easy ride, great views and spectacular bridge. Highly recommended!
Marcin Siebab — Google review
It is one of my favourite rides. Nice and flat if you are of senior years and the distance is just right. I like the Spring and the fields of blue bells, about late April.
Lester Knight — Google review
What3Words. Warp.Liberty.mile. for start of track park by train station which is free. Only walked first few miles of track was ok as walk but would be much better for cycling
Mmd-PNE — Google review
A really nice quiet walk or ride on your own or with the family with no car's to worry about
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Parklands, Okehampton, EX20 1EH, United Kingdom
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Dartmoor Railway Association - (Okehampton,Station)
Ex Southern region heritage railway with interesting traction and rolling stock.
Nice tearoom with tasty all day breakfasts. Free car parking, good community feel to the station, oh and it has a cat!
Glen A — Google review
Newly restored rail service. Station undergoing refurbishment ready for May 2022.
Andrew Chalmers-Stevens — Google review
Excellent Station area and Cafe. A good place to be.
keith fletcher — Google review
Quiet when I was there. Nice little museum. Buffet inside. Met Percy the station cat very friendly. Staff friendly too.
Heidi Pannell — Google review
Friendly staff, even gave the dogs biscuits when we arrived, Christmassy decorated train carriage was bizarre, but we really enjoyed our time there! :-)
Kathy H — Google review
We went there from newton abbot changed trains at Exeter St David.
Walked for a me to the town from station at oakhampton.
Was a walk up a hill so you need to be reasonably able.
There are bus's which are available at the station but we walked.
The timing of the bus's back didn't connect so we walked back. Not sure if that was just us?
rosemary brown — Google review
Its a nice station usually and is very pretty however when we went they were carrying out extensive building works and all amenities were shut. The station is well used however because the station is unmanned customer help is limited and if you have a problem with tickets it's hard to get any form pf help service.
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Dartmoor Railway Association, Okehampton Railway Station, Station Rd, Okehampton EX20 1EJ, United Kingdom
A truly special and beautiful place in the UK. Swipe right for some more gorgeous photos of our little adventure to Bolt Head (rock formation). We used our little folding bike and had to park it by the National Trust entrance in order to walk down the coastal path. We saw some small garden snakes 😯 which we swiftly avoided 🏃♀🐍 The views of the harbour and sea were outstanding!
Vanessa Paschke — Google review
Fantastic loop walk from Overbecks National Trust Gardens. They open 2nd April. Blossom on Magnolia looked amazing even from a distance.!
Andrew Mawhinney — Google review
Wild,wonderful and beautiful
Keith Naylor — Google review
Amazing views from this rugged landscape. The walk up from South Beach was fantastic with an outstanding part of the SWCP being simply breathing in more than one sense of the word.
Colin Bramley — Google review
Fabulous walk, take ferry to South Sands Salcombe, walk up by Overbecks. On a good day superb views over the estuary, can be quite tricky in parts and need good head for heights. Parts of the walk were cut out of the rock to enable WW1 injured soldiers to get to Overbecks via boat from below, when Overbecks was used as a Hospital.
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GrrMeister — Google review
Wonderful views and scenery. SW coast path runs along here but there are plenty of other paths and walks to enjoy.
Ian Sharratt — Google review
One of our favourite walking areas, fantastic views
Tim Besley — Google review
Memories of my teenage years at school in Salcombe and the Sunday afternoon walks 😍
judith Winton — Google review
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Salcombe, TQ8 8LW, UK
I'll never travel to Exeter without this trip planner again
Overbeck's Garden is an Edwardian country house located at the Salcombe estuary mouth, boasting lush and subtropical gardens with stunning sea views. Formerly owned by Otto Overbeck, a renowned inventor who created the Rejuvenator machine, the property contains countless curios and quirky historical collections. The garden itself is home to a diverse collection of exotic plants such as palm trees, banana plants, citrus trees and olive trees that provide visitors with a hidden paradise to explore.
A fabulous place to visit if you love plants. There's lots of different areas to enjoy and it is so well kept. The views are spectacular too! It is a bit of a trek up the hill so best to book parking if necessary.
Debs Middleton — Google review
Pleasant day out in an interesting garden where (in my opinion) native plants are mixed with some more exotic ones.
If travelling by car, the walk from the NT car park is about a mile with the last bit down to Overbecks more of a trail than a path.
John Charlick — Google review
A beautiful garden with stunning views, full of unusual plants. We spent a good hour or so wandering around. Well worth a visit if you're in the area. Plus, it's a short drive on to Salcombe!
Jackie Passmore — Google review
Nice garden bit of a hilly walk but no problem. Difficult to find and very small car park, so arrive early. Lovely views
Charles Elwell — Google review
Wow what a beautiful garden, very well kept. It is a hidden paradise! Absolutely breathtaking views and a wonderful selection of interesting plants. Great nature hunts too to keep any children entertained. Due to the hilly location it might prove challenging for anyone less stable on their feet.
Miss B's Plan B — Google review
Surely, one of the most beautiful gardens in England. On a par (at the very least) with the Abbey gardens, Tresco, and Coleton Fishacre, nearby.
Views of Salcombe are amazing.
Simply wonderful.
Peter Hamblysmith — Google review
Stunning sub tropical gardens with superb views. Follow the recommended route to see everything.Catering van outside for tea, coffee and snacks. House closed at present for structural work.
Roger Dobbs — Google review
Absolutely loved our trip to the gardens. Staff were super accommodating, venue is beautiful and looked after extremely well. Has one of the best views of Salcombe estuary and the coast. Highly recommended and on the 'must see' list when in Salcombe
Alex B — Google review
Really lovely NT place with stunning views (when the weather plays nicely! 😉) and an amazing array of plants, shrubs, and trees. Listen out for the Polyphon as you wander the grounds...a real treat.
Andy Goodwin — Google review
Absolutely beautiful gardens and views across the estuary. House wasn't open when we visited but that didn't spoil our visit. Would advise not to park close due to the narrow roads and limited parking but definitely worth the walk up from south sands. Nice little outside cafe which sells lovely cakes. Absolute beautiful gardens and cant wait to return as it really was one of our nicest National Trust gardens we have been too and could have sat there all day ❤️
Maria Collier — Google review
As printed in brochure lovely little nook. Great place to just relax, unwind and breathe. If you have trouble going up steps or step inclines you may want to give it a miss. The car park only had room for about 10 cars so be wary as very narrow lanes. But check out my pics for an idea of what to expect.
G Muller — Google review
Lovely gardens. Would be great if the house could be open too
Richard Bodenham — Google review
Had this location on my list for quite a long time, finally had the chance to visit! Such a beautiful and peaceful place, very clean, well maintained. Unfortunately the house was close due to renovation when I visited, better luck next time. Didn’t know that the entrance had a price, £8.50 per adult, the parking is £6 all day, or if you’re lucky will be free if you find parking at the beginning of the entrance. If you are visiting Devon, Overbeck’s Garden worth visiting!!💚
Maria Sociu — Google review
It was such an amazing feeling up there, It felt like a tropical country the enriched flora and fauna are simply phenomenal. Its history is even more surprising and holistic. Incredible effort from the gardeners and volunteers for keeping it so natural. The only disappointment was the house was closed for renovation but let's hope it opens soon.
Aami A — Google review
It’s considerably more than a tropical garden, there is a woodland walk, but the hot herbaceous boarders are at their peak spiciness as are the terraces of agapanthus. All areas were immaculate too.
Don’t miss the beautiful small greenhouse with some lovely found nests retrieved from the garden. It’s also a rare pleasure for a garden to facilitate a picnic and what a view!
The staff were some of the friendliest NT volunteers I’ve met too.
Alison Medd — Google review
This is an absolutely fabulous garden. It is well worth driving down the very narrow roads to reach it. There is a huge range and quantity of sub-tropical plants. There are plenty of benches to sit on and the views are to die for. We entered the grounds armed with delicious coffee and pastries from the extremely well stocked catering van parked at the entrance. This could well be the best garden I have visited.
Bob Clinton — Google review
So good. Lovely amazing gardens. Lovely snacks and refreshments from a small cafe with outside seating. Highly recommended.
Salcombe Distilling Company is a picturesque distillery and bar located in the charming coastal town of Salcombe, South Devon. Founded by gin enthusiasts Angus and Howard, this waterfront establishment offers visitors the opportunity to savor their signature Salcombe & Tonic while taking in stunning estuary views. Guests can observe the skilled distillers crafting the acclaimed Start Point gin on Provident, an impressive 450l copper pot still showcased within the distillery.
We had a fantastic afternoon doing the Gin school! We had such a fun informative experience making our very own gin! Loved every minute of it.
Kylee Kotyk — Google review
I only popped in here briefly but the products all looked of very good quality.
They don't sell quirky gin flavours.
They do sell locally made rum as well as gin.
Julie Manning — Google review
Enjoyed the time spent in the bar drinking the wonderfully smooth gin and various gin cocktails off the menu. A gin experience worth having
Ben German — Google review
Visited here in September to do the Gin Tour and Tasting. Was very reasonablely priced and the tour / tasting was fantastic the staff were friendly. Our guide was funny and made the experience enjoyable and the Gin is fantastic. Although a small distillery still learnt alot and purchased some Gins to take home
Tommychill91 — Google review
A birthday gift and a great afternoon of drinking and making gin was had by all. Harry and Chris were our hosts and talked us through the distilling process in their distilling room, Chris then took us through our gin making and tasting! Gin made bottled and labelled, then back to the bar to sample of own masterpieces with Jake’s sound counsel as to what garnishes we should have. A memorable day thank you one and all
Stuart “Squire” Barr — Google review
Had an excellent gin school experience. Harry who took our session certainly knew his stuff (as I expect all the team does) and despite giving the talk many times shows great enthusiasm and knowledge. We were in a group of 16 and it was great fun choosing the flavours. Would certainly recommend this experience.
Sue — Google review
Popped in to buy some gin from the shop today, 13.3.24. Having had 'Start Point' at Salcombe Yacht Club we were interested to try the others with a view to purchasing. I had to ask to try the gins and was given a small measure of two different types which my husband and I ended up sharing rather than being given one each. The person who served us was unfriendly bordering on rude and I had to ask, again, what the difference was between two of the gins as no explanation offered. Overall not a pleasant experience. If you can't be pleasant, helpful and friendly to customers you're in the wrong job. The gin is not cheap so up your customer service game as we nearly walked out after such treatment without purchasing. That'll be the last time we buy gin in your shop.
Jenni Eagle — Google review
Loved the Gin School experience I did back in September. There are so many botanicals to choose from to "make" your gin. I did the experience solo and I didn't feel awkward so don't be afraid to do this on your own! Highly recommend this to anyone who loves gin.
Trish van der Valk — Google review
Made to feel not worthy!!
This review is in relation with the gin shop not the gin tasting experience. On the 06.12.23 we dropped in to purchase two bottles of pink gin priced at £45 per bottle. It states quite clearly as you walk into the shop that they have gift wrapping? We were greeted by the young lady and she was pleasant, however we made the purchase of two bottles of gin and asked if we could have them separately gift wrapped.
However after a quick look around the shop we established that both bottles were placed into one gift bag!
I asked again if they could be in separate bags as they are separate gifts? Much to my surprise she stated I shouldn’t really as I’m not supposed to!!!
Despite the reluctance she basically placed another bag on the counter and made no attempt to separate the two bottles into the separate gift bags. We actually completed this ourselves whilst she watched on!
We also noticed after leaving the shop that the second gift bag had no securing ribbon.
In summary, a complete lack lustre approach to customer service following an expensive purchase, a real job’s worth!
No customer should ever leave a shop feeling disgruntled and annoyed, however we did!
If it wasn’t for the fact that they were promised gift’s I would of walked out and spent my money elsewhere!!
Don’t offer a service if your staff have no interest in providing!!
Graham Beasant — Google review
Had an amazing time at the Gin School. All the staff were very friendly and our teacher was very knowledgeable. We had a gin and tonic when we arrived, another when we started creating our gin and then they make a bespoke cocktail with your gin based on the flavours you’ve put into it, I thought this was a really lovely touch.
The gin school is a perfect gift idea for a couple celebrating something special, I ended up buying it for my friend and her husband as a wedding gift as it’s just such a memorable experience.
S — Google review
A lovely product, and friendly service. But one major, and surprising disappointment, especially from what is a premium product in Salcombe. Why don't you take American Express? A sign in the gin bar says 'we appreciate your understanding'. I don't understand! You missed out on £300 of sales from me (£75 gift bottles), so you could save a 50p transaction fee!
Darren Steppy — Google review
Every single detail is so very well thought out. The shop alone is a work of art, and even resembles a gallery with gorgeous photography adorning the walls and beautiful bottles displayed well. The distillery is open for all to see at one end of a bright and airy open-plan bar area with feels like a boathouse overlooking the glistening estuary. All staff are welcoming, knowledgeable and generous. The gin school especially was both fascinating and exciting, teaching you so much more than your regular distillery tour. You have some upfront learning about gin making in the main distillery and then you are brought to apply your learning practically whilst making your own gin with your own set of botanicals in your own dedicated copper still. You then bottle, name, label and package your own gin with enough to have a gin & tonic or two with your own creation at the bar. Very, very well done - will absolutely be back.
Tom Harvey — Google review
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The Boathouse, 28 Island St, Salcombe TQ8 8DP, United Kingdom
The Anglican church St Pancras is located in the village of Widecombe on Dartmoor in Devon. It is known as the 'Cathedral in the Moor' because it has a visible landmark, a 40m (130 ft) high tower, that makes it visible from far away. The church's imposing tower was damaged by a violent storm in 1638 and one of its pinnacle fell off, hence its nickname.
Great church steeped in history.
Signs of water damage from leaking roof above Naive.
Remains of 12th century screen painted with characters from the Gospels.
Working Organ.
Tower built century after mane part of church, look at the diffrence in Masonry.
Upper interior is plastered over covering Mason Marks, Alter is of wooded table, no sign of original.
Cullen Sage — Google review
So clean and nice, extremely peaceful. Church is open and we really like to read the inventory of the tombstones and get to know their stories.
Pauline Zhang — Google review
Love it here. So beautiful, so peaceful.
Simon — Google review
For a minute I thought I was in London. Set in the pretty village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Saint Pancras Church is the centre point of the village sitting proud between various historic buildings. You can take a stroll through the church grounds and when the church doors are open pop in for a quiet look around. There is a decent place to eat a minutes walk away if you're peckish.
The church was built originally in the 14th century, and as far as I can remember is a late gothic style.
Richard C — Google review
It's an interesting old church set in the village of Widecombe on Dartmoor. It's known as the 'Cathedral in the Moor' and as you come down the hill towards the village you can see why. Widecombe has 2 good pubs and other eateries. A church hall has a craft market on Thursdays during summer and a saturday market too. The famous Widecombe fair at the end of August, a National Trust shop and a forge plus a village green and plenty of parking. Free loos in the first car park. Cows, horses and sheep wander about when they feel like it. A good place to visit.
Robert Smith — Google review
Good looking church in centre of village, not as 'atmospheric' as some visited but nice all the same.
Fay Hirst — Google review
Beautiful church in brilliant small village in Dartmoor
Elisabeth Engelberts — Google review
Beautiful venue for a folk gig. The Church House next door offered refreshments and there's a toilet there as well as public toilets in the car park.
Salfa X — Google review
Lovely church in the centre of the village. well worth a look.
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Widecombe in the Moor, Newton Abbot, TQ13 7TA, United Kingdom
Castle Drogo is a medieval-style castle located three miles northeast of Chagford, England. It was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens for Julius Drewe, a self-made food millionaire, and constructed between 1911 and 1931. The castle was meant to have all the amenities of a country house but has not aged well over time. Currently undergoing extensive renovations that are expected to last six years, parts of Castle Drogo remain open for tours.
Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park is a fascinating destination that offers both education and entertainment for children. This exceptional spot provides opportunities to encounter various animals, including furry, scaly, and creepy crawly creatures. Additionally, visitors can enjoy an indoor theatre and children's entertainment. The woodland and waterfall walk on Dartmoor is a challenging adventure that allows kids to explore ancient woodlands and observe wildlife while climbing over boulders.
Really beautiful place. They have 3 walks, red, blue and purple. The purple walk is definitely not for the faint hearted but stunning if you're fit and able. The blue walk takes you around the beautiful forest area. The red walk takes you to the waterfalls.
Also a nice cafe and gift shop and animals as well.
I would definitely go back, it's beautiful.
Helen Hadley — Google review
Great place for children and fit adults. The area is beautiful and the Falls are attractive. If you find walking over rocks and tree stumps difficult then this may not be for you. The animals, birds, reptiles and insects on display are brilliant.
Geoff Ansell — Google review
Beautiful place. Friendly staff who are very helpful. Plenty of parking. Affordable. The animals were well looked after, and you can pay £1 to feed them, they also give talks about them and ofer animal encounter experiences in the reptile house. There is a cafe, toilets, gift shop, reptile house, several walks, waterfalls and picnic areas. You could easily spend all day there.
elisha b — Google review
Amazing, good day out, take a harness for babies, no pram. There's a small cave half way down and you can find bats in there. Be careful of the spiders in there, many false widows! Highly recommend this place.
Daniel Robson — Google review
Well, this place really did surprise us, a great fun, active, day out, set in a fantastic scenic forest, which you can choose your own path, depending on whether you want a good workout or an easy stroll, but whichever you choose, trekking through the forest with the falls right there, is brilliant. To add to the day, is the animals and creatures area. Let's not forget the delicious ice-cream from the cafe on site. All in all, excellent value for money
Steve Bailey — Google review
Fantastic day out with the kids. They enjoyed the activities which kept them motivated to follow the trail. We did the blue trail which is ideal for anyone of walking age; we want to return with the older children to do the other trails. Lots to see and do. Talks from the animal keepers, opportunity to feed meerkats and see the snakes up close. The animal enclosures and buildings are wheelchair/buggy friendly but as the reserve is based around natural landscapes, the trails are not.
Samuel Snelling — Google review
This is a must go if you are in the area. The tickets may seem pricey, but for the amount of stuff there is to do, it is so worth it. If you come before 1 p.m., you can do a Feed the Meerkats session (£1 pp). It was quite fun, especially since the keeper was nice and explained everything quite well. There's a bunch of other animals to check out, and the walks are really good as well (we did the blue trail, which was really pretty). It's definitely a place to visit!
Harshvardhan Amane — Google review
We had a great time at Becky Falls, we (a 73 year old and one of us carrying a baby) followed the purple trail which takes you down alongside the river, through the ancient woodland, up a steep path through the woods and back along the other side of the river. So peaceful, incredible scenery and the informative signs along the route were a bonus. Personally not a fan of the animal area but the rest was definitely worth a visit.
Ecoaunt — Google review
Had no clue what this place was. Just stopped off on a drive with the kids and spent three wonderful hours here. Cost us £30ish for a family of four but well worth it for the conservation efforts the staff and owners of Becky Falls put in. Would go back again for sure. Kids loved it (they are 12 and 13 by the way).
Mark Minehan — Google review
Really enjoyed our time here.
Fed the goats for 50p
Wonderful variety of walking trails. Lovely climb up alongside the waterfalls. Wonderful even in wet weather. Warm restaurant with animal feeding times throughout the day. Meerkats, invert house, rabbits, pigs, goats, owl and chickens.
Sophie Lines — Google review
Amazing place. Don't want to spoil the surprises but a nice selection of animals to see but the star of the show are the falls and the trails down and back up. Red and blue blue trail is nice and easy, red trail definately.more strenuous as you go further down the river and it's not too bad going down but would want a relative level of fitness to get back up without it being too much of a struggle. The full route including the purple route, is the longest and goes the furthest down to the bottom, bit of far more difficult of a trail and it recommends good footwear. Which I found essential. No flip flops or loose fitting footwear on there and a good level of fitness as the ground will be quite difficult at times right alongside the rocky stream. Even if you don't do the full route, and just do the blue and red and leave the more difficult purple route, it's still a lovely, well worth it visit and walk. Highly recommend and bringing a picnic along is a great idea but there is a cafe at the top before you start and when you end of you want some refreshments or bites to eat. 5/5
Kelvin Wolstenholme — Google review
Lovely place to visit, had a lovely day there, see all the animals and done some lovely walks. See the falls and had a lovely cream tea in the cafe on site. Parking was good. Booked on line for tickets really easy to book etc.
Lynn Sells — Google review
Quite unique. Animals too see, picturesque views everywhere. The walks down the stream are stunning, with easier trails for those that need it, finished off with a visit to the cafe on the way out. A nice way to spend a good few hours.
Andrew Cox — Google review
Becky Falls is definitely worth a visit if you're in the area and have a mixture of age groups in your party. On one hand you can explore a very attractive environment via the several paths that loop around the falls and the river. And on the other there is a small but interesting range of animals for children to see and enjoy - especially if they like creepy-crawlies.
I'm not sure that you could spend the whole day here, making it a slightly expensive excursion if you don't book in advance, but you can certainly fill a morning or an afternoon. There's also an on-site café that provides a reasonable range of standard dishes and these seemed to go down well with the kids. All in all Becky Falls was a worthwhile side trip and certainly easier than walking in the hills!
Damian Cannon — Google review
Came to Devon for the weekend and Becky Falls gave us the experience we came for! We did the purple trail with a two year old. Not majorly difficult if able bodied but can be slippy if wet! Great day and the sound/views of those streams are captivating!
Amy-Louise Prescott — Google review
beautiful park, the red and purple trail were very steep but the prettiest parts of the park by far, if you go during the wetter months, definitely bring some wellies and a good coat! overall an amazing place, even in the pouring rain
Izzy — Google review
Wonderful time with my bestie. I'm not overly active but was still able to do the red trail and I would suggest the red trail as you get to see so much of the waterfall and you can take it as slow as you need to. The staff are really friendly and we're amazing with the dogs even though mine was a little yappy 🤦🏻♀️🤣. Absolutely beautiful area and so cute to see the meerkats and farm animals.
Lucy Williams — Google review
Loved the trails here. The Cafe also served lovely food and the gift shop had some amazing products . Really friendly staff and all very helpful.
K Avery — Google review
Beautiful place. Very damp and slippery. Good gripped shoes is what you need for all the climbing. The paths are steep and covered in tree roots. We had so much fun here, the kids loved it. We did the red route and extended to the purple route and we were back to the top in under an hour. We didn't rush and we also explored every area. There's a small cave too. After the animal interaction at 14:00 we did the blue route where it asks questions and you find out the answers on the next sign as you walk round.
The National Trust Greenway is a stunning, quirky holiday home of Agatha's with beautiful views of the River Thames. It's steep and uneven, but well worth the visit for the beautiful collection of objects and books from the 1950s. The staff and guides were very helpful, as always.
A really lovely place to visit and so much to see in the house. Nice volunteers and helpful printed guides for each room. Very interesting history and apparently over 12000 items in the house. The grounds are super and various walks and points to see such as the gardens, tennis courts and boat house. Recommended booking in advance due to the limited parking, we went during rain and still had a great day. Will definitely come back.
Adrian Bell — Google review
This is a stunning place whether you are an Agatha Christie fan or not. It's at its best on a dry clear day when you can take advantage of the views and gardens. There are lots of places to stop and have picnics but there is also a small cafe. There is a place to get special ice creams, although was closed when we visited.
One piece of advice to all visitors that arrive by car....you must book parking. You will not be able to rock up and park.
This is a dog friendly place although obviously not in the house.
If you are an Agatha fan, Dead Man's Folly was filmed in the grounds here. Note the Boat House and Battery.
This place is lovely. If you visit, hope you enjoy it as much as we did.x
claire hilless — Google review
Lovely National Trust house and gardens overlooking the Dart River. The summer home of Agatha Christie with interesting info on her trips to Iraq. Best visited by regular river boat from Dartmouth. Don't miss the walled and fern Gardens, which are hidden away. Usual NT facilities and cafe with fresh Devon pasties.
Richard Goates. — Google review
Loved it, book your parking days beforehand, and take decent walking shoes. It was just stunning, the house was very interesting and the grounds lovely, they do lots for nature to. The boathouse was fab right next to the river Dart .... views were beautiful.
Alison Evans — Google review
Beautiful house and just as she left it..plenty of guides to talk you around the house but the star is the gardens. Absolutely beautiful with wonderful views down the river Dart, the primroses were in full bloom... thousand of them peppered with bluebells and stunning camellias . And the boathouse for peace and quiet sitting on the balcony looking over the river
A G — Google review
We picked a perfect weather day to visit this lovely , quirky holiday home of Agatha's.
She and her husband were quite the magpies and had all sorts of collections. Fascinating objects but not much information behind them.
It's a nice little glimpse of the writer's private life and her attention to detail shows in the little beauties she surrounded herself with.
The views from the boathouse are stunning, especially on a sunny day but it's not for the faint hearted or unsteady on their feet as it's steep and the path very uneven in many places.
The staff and guides were very helpful, as always.
Louise Bentley — Google review
Beautiful house and garden. Amazing collection, good activities for children in the house. In the garden they had few games and also there was golf and tennis to play. If you you book ferry to Greenways and book car park early in the morning, then you could have all the filled with attractions. There are plenty please wear you could sit and have a picnic on the grass or by the table. Cafe is a bit small but there are many tables outside.
Ma?gorzata Dr??kiewicz — Google review
What an amazing place. A true Agatha Christie fan heaven. Perfectly preserved and with wonderful NT guides to answer all of your questions. If you ask, you can even play her piano. Amazing garden. Will visit the boat house when I come again.
Bev Kear — Google review
This is a step back to another world, where time seems to have stood still. Agatha Christie's collections of artefacts, portraits and furniture give great insight into her personality and intriguing mind and are sensitively displayed. The setting of the house next to the river Dart add to its sense of mystery where the boat house, tiered gardens and great trees make it a joy to wonder through peacefully.
Well done to the National Trust for maintaining the character and ambience of Greenway and all with excellent customer services for visitors.
Jane Darkin — Google review
You MUST book parking at least the day before, unless you arrive by foot (on ferry, bus or from the local village). The house and contents are pretty intact so it's great to see how it actually was when Agatha Christie and her family stayed there. The is almost no information about the house before the Christie's, but the volunteers are very helpful and knowledgeable. The gardens are great even this time of year with all the spring flowers. Minus 1 star for the miserly and unhelpful National Trust
Sulphur Ette — Google review
A superb NT property, formerly the home of Agatha Christie and her family. Highly recommended for a days outing and sightseeing. Beautiful gardens and an excellent house to explore together with other buildings and a boathouse too. Will definitely return.
Philip Hodgson — Google review
A lovely house and gardens. House filled with collections. Gardens have several levels and little hidden bits to discover. Views of the river Dart are lovely. Can see steam rising from the passing steam train at the top of the site. The boat house is worth a walk. (Parking may need booking).
Tom Dorman-Matthews — Google review
Agatha Christie fans will love this place. Soak up the atmosphere of its past life as her summer home and where some of the books were filmed. Would have loved to have seen more of the house but it’s not always possible to open up to much of the homes. The views of the River Dart at certain points on the pathways through the grounds are spectacular. Grounds down to the boathouse and the ferry that takes you back to Dartmouth are pretty steep, but there is a courtesy car to take those who couldn’t manage the hike, up to the house.
Carole TJ — Google review
Such a neat experience. When we were there it was quite quiet (warm summer day, but afternoon time) and was just perfect. Often the rooms were empty in the house and we were quite alone wandering the paths around the manor. A good range of items in the gift shop, too.
Amy Featonby — Google review
This place takes your heart away. My second visit and will most likely come again. The gardens you could stroll at for hours. The house brings you back in time and you just see yourself smiling from ear to ear and time just drifts by. The staff is very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Visitors consistent of other Agatha Christie fans so lots of interesting discussions shared. Just love this place.
Pauliina Räsänen — Google review
What a magical place, full of character, history and places to wander in the grounds. Tip, don't forget to book parking, drive down is typical narrow roads. Staff we met were incredibly thoughtful and welcoming, cafe was lovely with a proper sized cup of coffee. Gardens that we walked down to the boat house were winding in part with steps and steep at times but well worth it as the views were incredible.
Katie Cook — Google review
Agatha Christie stayed there and wrote books there. The boathouse in the premises is one of the murder site in one of Poirot stories. Beautiful view from the boathouse and we saw two seals swimming in front of it. In the house, there are a lot of stuff to see and very interesting. It seems she liked Chinese stuff. Highly recommended.
Takahiro Shimizu — Google review
Lovely National trust property.Rooms display out nice ,lots of information,most rooms have guides as well. Beautiful gardens , lovely walks.Amazin views.We have visited different times of the year ,but this time it was for the house decorated for Christmas and it was lovely there was also a Christmas trail around the garden.
Teresa Sanders — Google review
Very pretty place. Lots of interesting information about the great Agatha Christie. We walked a lot on the grounds and it is steep in places. The car park was on a hill in parts, so bear that in mind when coming. There is a shuttle service to help get to and from the car park to her house. Really enjoyed pottering around her gardens, which are very large and beautiful. Breathtaking views across the river. We were given a map that was most useful for navigating around this beautiful site. Enjoyed a scone and a pot of tea. The shop was beautifully laid out with very friendly staff. It's also dog friendly but there not allowed in the house.
Noni Robb — Google review
Firstly we nearly didn't visit this national trust property as on Google maps the roads looked very narrow and not built for modern cars but to be fair it's not that bad and there are plenty passing areas if you do meet something.
On arrival we were greeted by a friendly volunteer who asked for our booking name for the car park as you must pre book atleast a day before or you will probably be turned away..
From car park it's a 5 to 10 min walk to the house and gardens but if you can't walk to far their is a buggy service .
The house itself is just as it was,and just as if agatha and her family had popped out..very Intresting indeed but our experience was sadly dampened as their were two mini bus loads of students who were seemingly allowed to go round in a big group and not split into smaller groups. Their were 3 teachers who could of taken 3 smaller groups around in different areas and not all together..loads of lockers everywhere for them to put their rucksacks and bags but they were all allowed to carry round the house..so surprised if nothing got broken..surely something that should be looked at.
Had a lovely break in cafe with a cheese scone and a hot cross scone..very nice.
After our little break we went for a walk down through the gardens,down to the boat house and had a look out over the river dart..kingswear to the left and dittisham to the right.
On the walk back up we came up to the top garden where you got a better view across to kingswear..the walk is quite steep in places but at a steady pace you should be fine.
Their are plenty of gardens to wander around and plenty of benches scattered about if you need a rest. Before we left we called into the shop and picked up some fancy biscuits and chocolate..
All in all we enjoyed our visit and would deffinatly recommend a visit if your in the area.
Paul Slade — Google review
Really lovely house with a guide to read as you walk through to gain further information. The grounds are beautiful and plenty to see. Well worth a visit
Danielle — Google review
Enjoyable but disappointing visit. Very friendly and helpful guides. Good paths but walk to lower gardens and boathouse very steep so you need to be reasonably fit. Toilets, cafe and shop. I felt the house was soulless and really just contained rooms of the family's collections. The house didn't feel like Agatha Christie's home with so few of her possessions. Worth a visit but I wouldn't return. Parking needs to be pre booked. Electric buggy available to transport you to reception from the car park. There is a time restraint during peak season.
Judy Phipps — Google review
Wonderful gentle walk around the extensive gardens of this beautiful home. Grounds & Gardens are filled with splendid shrubs and plants. The walk to it has breathtaking views over Dartmouth.
OsoChic Ragdolls — Google review
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Greenway Rd, Kingswear, Brixham TQ5 0ES, United Kingdom
Paignton Zoo is a large zoological park in Devon, England. It has a wide range of animals, including many endangered or critically-endangered species. The zoo also features a variety of exhibits and activities for visitors to enjoy.
Booked tickets online so straight forward process on entry. Easy to follow map. Plenty of animals to see. Lots of work also being done around the zoo. Park area for children and plenty of picnic benches. Missed seeing the train that use to go around the large pond. It was just nice to be able to visit on such a nice day after so long.
Sharon Miles — Google review
My wife uses a mobility scooter, on this occasion we hadn't charged it sufficiently and it powered down. Luckily we were just inside the zoo. I spoke with a chap at reception who supplied us with a wheelchair and stored ours securely during our visit. Extremely helpful and pleasant, I think his name was Jamie.
Just for information, the zoo is particularly hilly and has several inclines, only the most robust of mobility scooter would cope with the terrain.
We enjoyed our day, ate in the restaurant and once again the chap that served us was very pleasant and helpful. The food was good too.
Clive Humphries — Google review
This trip was my first visit since Duchess the elephant passed away in 2019. Before that I used to visit almost weekly and take a stroll around the zoo.
4 years after my annual membership comes to an end, I visit again, however, this time I was more disappointed than happy.
A lot of sections were closed off for renovation -which is great for the animals - but i think the list of animals that we couldn't see would outweigh the list of animals that we could see.
We stopped in the restaurant for some lunch. Possibly a little over priced but it did taste good.
Overall I think Paignton Zoo is an expensive day out. If you plan on making a family trip, I'd recommend bringing your own picnic to save on costs and booking tickets in advance.
Positives: the car park is extremely big and free.
Walking around the zoo is great excersize.
The renovations shouldn't take too long to finish and the animals will have nicer enclosures :)
I wish Paignton Zoo all the best.
A Jenkins — Google review
Great zoo. Been to Paignton many times but this was a first visit to the zoo. Great offer of kids go free with paying adult meant we paid £40 for a family of five. We spent three hours there but could easily have done more. Be prepared for lots of walking and some steep slopes. Several enclosures were going through renovation but there were still plenty of animals to see. Would definitely visit again.
John Newman — Google review
It was a nice day out however we were slightly disappointed by the lack of animals. A few of the enclosures were empty with no sign of why, whilst others were empty with signs stating that work was being done. This was fine.
The fact that the park is so big and hard to navigate made the day slightly more frustrating. The guide (map) was £3.50 on the way in which is a clear money making scheme and there were no maps on the way around to see where we were or where we were going. We ended up walking up dead ends, away from all the animals and this was extremely frustrating as someone who is 8 months pregnant trying to make the most of the school holidays with her children. We missed a number of animals simply because we couldn't find our way to them. Yes we could have bought a guide, but £3.50 for something you throw away when you get home, on top of the price of food and tickets, was unreasonable to me. Other zoos I have attended provide these free on the way in and provide maps whilst navigating the area.
Ice cream was overpriced, but to be expected for an attraction area such as this.
Gift shop is located on the way in and way out, another clear money making scheme however the items in the gift shop are nice and have a good range.
There is a lot of walking included in the visit and a very small amount of it is flat, this is something people should be aware of if walking or in mobility scooters as the land is sometimes uneven.
I'm very unsure if I'll be attending this zoo again as I have found others that are more beneficial and animal focused.
Jasmine Miles — Google review
We visited during easter. The zoo has plenty of parking. Unfortunately it was a rainy day when we visited, however the staff had set up arts and crafts in sheltered places to occupy the children while everyone got out of the rain.
When we visited we converted to an annual pass, so although it is dear, if you were local you would get your money's worth back.
We were fortunate enough to see most of the animals so it was a successful visit in spite of the weather.
I think it's a lovely zoo with a layout which means you are not on top of each other with other visitors.
We went to the canteen when it was pouring at some point and though not gourmet, the portions are generous and reasonably priced.
What we didn't do well was plan our trip aligned to some of the feeding times and talks. I would advise finding out about these in advance as they are worth it.
Would definitely say it's a good day out for the family. I only wish you better weather.
Would not hesitate to return given the chance in the next 12 months.
Melinda Barthel (NotJustAMum) — Google review
We have a family pass so we can go as many times in 12 months which is amazing. The facilities for kids are great such as the soft play area that is broken down into areas for age groups. The animal enclosures are well maintained and it is clear they invest in the animals and the site as a whole.
Josh Walford — Google review
Surprisingly spacious zoo with so much to do and so nicely laid out!
The zoo itself was super clean too and we went on a busy weekend.
Make sure you bring your walking boots though as it is super hilly but well worth the trek!
Sian Atkins — Google review
What an amazing zoo, we had such a wonderful day! Really lovely enclosures and seemingly happy animals! Friendly staff, good choice at the Island restaurant and very nice gift shop. We visited on a Tuesday in winter so it was very quiet with no queues and no problems seeing all of the animals!
Shelley F — Google review
Really nice place it does have slopes. Friendly staff who are always happy to talk about the animals. Food is quite expensive and there are a lot a seagulls just ready to pounce. All in all a great day out for the family.
John Butler — Google review
It was such an amazing experience we had in here! I visited this place with my kids and spent the whole day here. Animals are well kept, and the stuff was helpful, kind, and knowledgeable. This zoo is definitely worth a visit 🥰
Krisztina Dozsai (Kyra.) — Google review
Lovely day out. But can't help but feel the zoo is lacking somewhat, lots of empty enclosures, and things being moved. Kids went free which is good, can't say I'd be overly impressed if all paid full price.
Staff were lovely, friendly and welcoming.
Will probably wait for news of new animals before returning.
Simon hill — Google review
Great Zoo! My disabled wife, teenage son , teenage daughter and I visited the zoo on 23rd October and discovered Paignton Zoo really cares about their animals and their customers.
We booked tickets online as requested and arrived at 12.30pm there was plenty of free parking but be advised the Zoo is on the side of a steep valley which if you have a self propelled wheelchair, like us, is going to be challenge.
When booking online and providing you supply proof, one carer can be submitted free of charge, which I thought very generous.
We entered the Zoo and discovered really helpful staff who offered us the opportunity to rent an off-road electric scooter for just £20 for the duration of our visit. We also had to pay a £20 deposit which would be refunded when we returned the scooter undamaged. We were in two minds whether to take this offer but this turned out to be a great investment as the hills were steep and the paths were long.
They also provided us with a map marking out the routes and attractions available via scooter or buggies. There was a real focus on making disabled customers and families with buggies/prams welcome in all areas of the zoo.
Toilets and refreshment stalls were dotted around the zoo keeping kids happy and the animals and attractions were accessible for all to see. Even though maintenance was taking place all animals were accessible, bar the giraffes. Apparently, they had a wild time the night previous and just couldn't face dealing with the public with hangovers.. we've all been there!
The zoo wasn't over crowded, there was no waiting in-line for anything even though it was quite busy. Food was lovely and we all had a really good time. We would definitely recommend a visit and don't forget to leave a donation as they get no financial support from the Government.
Mark Brace — Google review
Lovely open space to walk around and explore the animals. Indoor viewing areas help when the weather is not so dry. Great cafe with a good choice of food at reasonable prices. You can also bring your own food and picnic on the benches whilst watching the animals
Carole Mead — Google review
Lovely place with lots to see. Many animals stayed inside due to the cold which was a shame. Lots of walking which was great. A fabulous day out for little ones too with a couple if decent play parks. No hot food for customers from the cafe though, only hot pizzas for the workmen! Disappointing as they had run out of pasties which was the only thing available and nothing vegetarian either.
Annette Laurie — Google review
Lovely zoo with many interesting animals. Some good improvements being made to some enclosures with animal welfare being focused on. Good access for those needing, good to book a scooter beforehand, with good instruction on areas to avoid. Lunch options cater for most tastes with a number of cafes scattered around and the main restaurant well placed.
Brendan Wheeler — Google review
Took our (nearly) 3 year old here for the day and she had the time of her life. The zoo itself is more like a sprawling lush subtropical garden paradise with animal enclosures dotted throughout. The animals were all well cared for and healthy looking. The restaurant was nice too, offering a cool break from the heat outside. Make sure to take plenty of water in the warmer months! Highly recommended.
Lance Hambly — Google review
It has over 2,000 animals, however no elephants.
The giraffes are my all time favorite, wish we could get up close and personal with them.
Very clean, lovely walks on steady paths, great for disabled persons and also offer electric scooters for those that can't quite walk all the way around.
The crocodiles have been taken out of the zoo due to power shortage from the weather, but great zoo all in all.
Take a pack lunch or a picnic so you are saving on money.
kristy Smith — Google review
This is my first time to Paignton Zoo. It seems that a lot of the animals weren't there, or hiding lol. The zebra and giraffe areas looked like a building site but it does say that they're improving it at this time. I still have 5 stars because it's all about looking for the animals.
Stan Kempton — Google review
Getting to the Zoo was no problem at all after arriving at the booked time slot. It was fascinating to see the different types of animals in their almost natural enclosures. The information boards were packed with key facts and information to provide insight to what the animals eat and what are like out in the wild. We spent the whole day here which was good considering how much you are paying to gain entry. Would advise bringing a picnic but beware of the seagulls. All round good day out for two.
C R — Google review
Visited numerous times as a member. Great if you want to do something for a few hours or spend a whole day. Staff are always friendly and helpful and zoo keepers are very knowledgeable. Worth getting the membership if your are local.
Nina Goodwin — Google review
Very quiet on a Friday morning into early afternoon visit. With just young families and the odd members walking around it felt like we had the place to ourselves. All the animals were visible and we saw all the new arrivals since our last visit. We also had lunch in the restaurant which was quick and convenient.
Pete Lymn — Google review
A lovely zoo to visit on a nice day, there were four of us who went, myself and better half and two small ones (both under 3), parking was easy to find and get into with a short walk to the entrance where you’re able to view flamingos before entering, staff are warm and welcoming and seem genuinely helpful. There are a good deal of animals to see across different species along with different habitats such as an insect room and reptile house. There are opportunities to have an experience with talks and feeding sessions throughout the day for you to attend with times prominently displayed as you enter. The on site cafe and restaurant is a little expensive but not drastically pricey and the same goes for the gift shop on site as well, we came away with, I think 4, small souvenirs which totalled just above £20. The only drawbacks I experienced were some of the doors were a bit of a challenge to navigate with a double pushchair and some of the enclosures were quite far apart from each other so sensible footwear and clothing is a must. But overall a genuinely fun and engaging day out with the family
gareth puzey — Google review
Pretty good zoo, staff are really welcoming lots of parking, restaurant is fine and well priced. Spent 4 hours in the zoo so it was great value.
Jeremy Burand — Google review
Quite hilly to walk around and to/from the car park, son was excited to realise this is where the CBBC The Zoo is filmed after recognising different areas.
Pleasant day out, a few empty enclosures but signs explaining moves around but some just closed (Black Rhino) with no explanation. Some areas were a bit tatty needing a bit of tidying up, but given the poor weather recently this is understandable as not ideal conditions to be doing these sorts of repairs.
Would perhaps be worth considering a little shuttle up to the car park as it was a long walk at the end of the day!
Dave Drinks — Google review
Pity a lot of the animals were inside their huts as we only got to see about half of the animals. Some of the snack type facilities weren’t open & it was a case of going back to the restaurant for food. Thought the prices in the restaurant were very reasonable. Paths around the zoo were good but be warned that it’s not all on a level ground.
ian parker — Google review
We had a lovely time, despite being a chilly winter day, mid-February. It did mean most of the animals were staying tucked up inside in the warm. But we could view them in their quarters, apart from the Giraffes.
My 3 year old granddaughter loved it.
They are doing renovations for some of the enclosures and public park areas, which I'm sure will be fabulous by the summer.
They have some great birds and lots of cheeky apes.
I would say the Baboons need to be next on the list for a regeneration.
Fabulous, reasonably priced coffee.
Caution ⚠️(parents with little ones) The shop with delightful toys is on full view when you enter! Haha
Car parking is free.
Cindy White — Google review
A great day out! Lots to see, ample parking, friendly staff. The only bad mark was that some exhibits at the time of vist (I.e. Kangaroos) were empty and this wasn't informed, but plenty else to see
Christopher Warner — Google review
Fantastic Zoo with fantastic enclosures. We went midweek and the zoo was quiet enough to enjoy at a pace we liked. Having the mobility scooters for hire was absolutely fantastic, it meant I could ensure the experience with my children without worrying about the repercussions later. The food was lovely and had great portion sizes. Overall a fantastic day with very helpful and attentive staff.
The pier is a family-friendly entertainment complex with bowling, fairground rides, and arcade games. It has also been awarded for its food and attractions by multiple awards organizations.
Good fun! Surprisingly big! Much longer than I originally thought, it seemed to go on forever.
Lots of different types of machines. Plenty of teddy grabbers, a bargain at 10p a go!
Lots of 2p machines where you can win prizes.
Ticket winning machines also here.
Nice and bright. Plenty of staff around to help. Very clean, tidy and well managed.
Also, loads of change machines around, so keeps the queues down.
A lot of fun to waste an hour or 2.
Gemma — Google review
Lovely family day out. A great variety of food stalls and the Amusement arcade is huge! There is always some sort of entertainment/ fair ground on the green too. Can't beat it on a sunny day for that traditional seaside trip! Given 4 stars as it can be pricey with most fair rides being £3 each.
Kelly Jordan — Google review
Cracking view from the pier. The amusement arcades were well stocked with a good mix of games and I thought the prices were very good compared to other arcades across the country. The crazy golf was superb too.
Mike Stevens — Google review
We haven't walked down the pier for many years. It was good to see the improvements made. There is a lot of arcade games and a dinosaur themed crazy golf cause at the end of the pier. Excellent views across Torbay.
David Crouchen — Google review
Firstly great it's open till late, we arrived this weekend gone for the pirate festival and arrived late Saturday, we were stopping Paignton so decided to pop.down to the pier, was great it was open and so many fun machines for the kids and us adults aswell, and lots to do at end of the pier which was great for my eldest who is 11 and youngest age 9. They had a fabulous time.
We had some lovely waffles at the top end of the pier and a lovely lady who served me, customer service was fabulous, very chatty and lovely to talk to.
danielle Wallace — Google review
Smaller pier boasting an arcade in its middle, some children's rides and seats at the outer end and a chip shop, doughnut and ice cream place and a second arcade at the shore end. Definitely worth taking the kids, the chip shop is brilliant but is a bit pricey. Great views north and south along the coast are afforded from either side of the pier and there are seats for you to rest your legs if you've been walking a lot.
Miller Watson — Google review
A quintessentially British seaside experience! 2p machines, fish and chip and hot ring donuts - what more could you want from the English Riviera! Sure the arcade puts you at risk of sensory overload and we were lucky with a good weather day, but honestly the Pier combine with some time at the Geoplay Park was a great family day out that every one in the family enjoyed! We will definitely return!
Daniel Martin — Google review
Arcade that has something for the little kids and big kids. Even a crazy golf at the end of the pier, weather permitting, chips and doughnuts are a bonus. Parking close by too.
Lee Calladine — Google review
Great place for long walks and chips by the seaside. Beware of seagulls, they will attack you for your food. If you're expecting something very scenic and upmarket, it's a standard seaside town. Having no expectations is the best bet. Some great places to get coffee and cake and lots of amusement arcades - like I said, standard seaside town.
Great place to bring young kids as there's a fairground (at a cost) and there's also a large public play area for kiddies. Enjoyable afternoon out, especially if you like a good long stroll.
Adrian W — Google review
I am concerned at how degraded this front has been allowed to spiral downwards. Years ago it was kiss me quick but fun and felt safe. Present day, Litter everywhere, noisy, dirty, overpriced, it has regressed into a park for Neolithic man and the marketing worked, awful, lasted half an hour, will never come back
Chris Evans — Google review
Good their. going back again to day got a zoltar like in film big and scooby doo wife and kid do 2p machine but lots of game as long have money got mini golf at end jurassic Park theme
Darren Smith — Google review
A fun place to head to in the holidays. The amusements here seemed even more expensive than the ones I occasionally visit closer to my home. Some more unusual games which seemed even more impossible to win than usual and charged at £1 per attempt included a pointer aiming down at a peg sticking out of a platform and a pointer sent out to release a peg type attachment.
Lots of people winning tickets but not many people winning actual prizes. A bit of fun all the same. Just set yourself a strict limit with spending before you get sucked in!
Maria Bown — Google review
Really loved this pier so many grabber machines and 2p tipping point machines with amazing prices, but after spending £30 we did not come away with anything so maybe they are making it a bit harder than some of the other piers we have visited. But fun nonetheless. Zultan is a fav of mine and I got a lovely future prediction. The food looked pier worthy but we did not eat. Thereis crazy golf at the end of the pier the dinosaur are so realistic. Was not open but looked fun. I would highly recommend and seemed fairly priced.
Donovan Sampson-Riggs — Google review
It's a lovely and clean area with alot of food options which aren't too badly priced. Yet the arcade on the pier is sadly a con. Alot of coins are glued and makes it very hard to at least win one item or get your coins back. Apart from that good pier and lovely views.
golden_piggiesdraws — Google review
Great pier for kids, we didn't have any but still loved the dinosaurs at the end lol
Marie Aston — Google review
A fantastic pier for a visit for a couple of hours. Really well maintained amusements and a great selection of food vendors open, we went for fresh donuts and ice cream and they were banging! the one drawback I noticed was the claw machines seem very unlikely to be able to grab air let alone a toy, but the games were great and really good value with something to suit all ages. The mini golf was closed when we went but my lad absolutely loved seeing all the dinosaurs along it. A genuinely great time out to be had with the family with plenty of photo opportunities
gareth puzey — Google review
Who doesn't love a pier, unfortunately this was incredibly run down with lots of problems with machines and outside pay per games eating your money and not working- lots of people chasing staff to retrieve their money out the machines.
Inside was chaos (good for the pier owners).
Side notes: only toilets we saw were at entrance to pier and cost 30p to use, which are filthy!
Very limited (pay for) parking along sea-front.
The 450-acre country estate of Cockington offers natural beauty and tranquility in the heart of Devon countryside. The park features a thriving craft centre with over 20 studios, lovable village of Cockington with charming thatched cottages and a manor house, all in an enchanting setting.
Loved it here, lovely gardens to walk around with plenty of open spaces for the dogs to charge about. Loved the craft centre with its lovely shops, a great little find! There is a cafe on site serving hot n cold drinks, snacks and sarnies, which were very good! Then there is the lovely village full of thatched cottages, beautiful! Well worth a trip here!
Claire Cronin (All Things Dark & Dirty) — Google review
The village of Cockington is a real time machine, stepping back in time to days gone by! It is a quaint part of south Devon which is well worth a wander around. The highlight is the Country Park which is accessible via a number of reasonable car parks. The park is packed full of beautiful trees and plants, water features and hidden paths. It’s a haven for dog walkers with lots to explore for kids too.. would thoroughly recommend.
Beth Polak — Google review
Genuinely surprise!
Lovely area, ground are well kept, parking is a fair price, shame when we visited lots of things were closed but still enjoyable to walk around!
Just be warned on entry there is a narrow road, signs saying not to park but seems a lot of people just ignore the signs and park up in the lane
Darren Stead — Google review
What a pretty place! Lovely cream tea shop craft and gift centre and beautiful thatched buildings with amazing gardens...the hotel/pub beautiful with superb gardens
Karen , — Google review
Amazing park! I love this cozy side of Torbay, this fabulous park next to the cottages is just the definition of a fantastic day! I am fond of the lakes there and people are so friendly. I love the stories on the benches by the way, they are so touching!
Wala Awad — Google review
It's free 😁 . Very tidy. There is a free toilet by the kitchen gallery.
Rose garden was amazing,the smell was so strong and sweet. Watching glass blowing was fun.
Scenery was tranquil and beautiful. Thatched cottages everywhere. Food was very expensive imho But looked nice.
Bought rum n raisin ice-cream ,very large scoop in normal cone, £2.25 good value😁
graeme ?Gray? hellier — Google review
Brilliant day out,the walks round the grounds and lakes,the craft centre with blacksmiths and glassblowing amongst other crafts,plenty of Ben he's to sit and enjoy the fabulous views,cafes with wide variety of home made produce,quaint thatched roof buildings,not to be missed.
Harry Hodge — Google review
Great place to spend a day strolling through Cockington Village. A really well preserved Country Park with a blacksmith's, thatched cottages, a church, large manor house, shops and tea rooms. It feels like stepping back in time. There are expansive grounds, tarmacked paths and cross-country walks. All very accessible. When I was young there used to be shire-horses which pulled carriages you could ride. These seem to have gone now but still a really chilled place to visit.
Zack Highfield — Google review
A great day out with kids and dogs. Lots to explore and plenty of space for burning off energy. Spent about 4 hours here in total, including a drink in the pub.
Only problem we had was the card machine in car park wasn't working and we didn't have enough change, luckily a very kind lady gave us some.
Gemma Prangnell — Google review
Excellent place for walking (especially of you have a dog)! Nice coffee shop in the main house. Lovely walks through the park. Excellent craft shops on site as well - highly recommended.
Rich C — Google review
Great time here, great place for bringing dogs too, nice artisan stores, also blacksmith and glassblowing. Pretty rose garden and cafe
Lisa Boulton — Google review
We love popping in to Cockington but was disappointed that our favourite Afternoon Tea venue has closed and now for sale sign of the times, over the road is a new Café opened with substandard Scones, dirty water for the Puggies, nit been cleaned for ages. They gave treats at least. The parking is OK with a friendly traffic warden as he takes a photo of your car for later when you are enjoying yourself so much he gives you a ticket, no phone app sadly you have to use a credit card or real money. A lovely place to visit and a few Craft shops and a pub etc
Stephen M Goldsmith — Google review
Explore the woodland walks if you go here. Too many people miss these areas. Review update following covid and staffing shortage the rather nice clocks cafe is now fully open with real cups again
Outside The Box — Google review
Brilliant place to visit and the staff are so friendly. The cafe is lovely and the ice cream portion very generous, will definitely return when back in the area.
Mollie Maynard — Google review
Excellent old countryside village in England. Beautiful old cottages. Some classy gift shops. Green landscapes. Walking trails. Ample parking. Nice pub near parking.
Sunil Gokarn — Google review
There are beautiful houses.
In the park there is a beautiful church that you can go inside.
There is a lot of different walking paths and one of them takes you to the beach.
There is a beautiful garden there is a shop that you can buy hand made things that are made by the blacksmiths there.
Parking is at the place as well.
Sylwia Hukowska — Google review
Very pretty village especially during spring/summer when the flowers bloom.
Nice café there too that does yummy chocolate scones
Also Drum Inn pub is good. There is a small playground for children. Beautiful lakes. Great for dogs to run around 🙂
Filipa Fernandes — Google review
A great place to spend time and in good weather the day ,with a stunning location with lots of marked out walks ,also a craft market with live demonstrations and glass blowing etc. Also places to eat children's play areas and pick nick areas .👍👍
Dave Parnham — Google review
Cockington park is a beautiful place to visit with quaint 16th century thatched cottages, a visitors centre, craft shops, gift shops, gardens, children's play area, pub, tea rooms & a country house with sculptures & art inside & out. It's ideal for walking or picnicking & dogs are welcome. 🙂👍
Just make sure you have change for the carpark because the card machine doesn't work.
Brixham Harbour is a charming fishing port that boasts an array of seafood restaurants, pubs and gift shops. Visitors can peruse the local catch at the market and have it cooked up fresh at Rockfish. The area also offers opportunities for crab fishing over the harbour wall while keeping an eye out for playful seals near moored boats. The town itself has plenty of options for food and drinks, making it a great destination for a day out by the sea.
My first visit on a sunny spring day. Great walk around the harbour and along to the marina and beaches. The whole area is steeped in history and makes for a lovely day out.
David Robertson (Davie) — Google review
Beautiful place that is full of fresh seafood. Very friendly local people and tourists, superb scenic views, suitable for couples, groups, dogs. Maybe not for young children or elderly who cannot walk far as the there are many steep walks up hills and steps, not pram / wheelchair friendly.
A harbour full of British culture history. Worth a visit if you love seafood and exploring.
Take comfortable shoes for the day and a little dressier at night but more casual throughout the stay.
Just Saying — Google review
This was a great place to harbour. 72ft sailing yacht had lots of room. The onshore facilities were modern and clean. Would recommend for one night stays. On the other hand, the pontoons was literally flooded in bird poo which was a bit disgusting and should really be cleaned. However, there were some really nice sun sets :)
Thomas L — Google review
Beautifully scenic location, with a great deal to distract and occupy your time. With bars and a variety of shops, as well as events and trips all starting off from or at least very near to this location. Even saw a seal happily swimming around the harbour. Though a bit to quick for the camera. 😉
James Vukic — Google review
Nice walk, lovely quaint pubs to have a pint. Loads of places to eat. Dog friendly.
Diane Stanton — Google review
A day out in Brixham Harbour, a pretty little fishing harbour. Take a walk alongside the harbour to the cafe by the beach just outside the harbour sea wall. Fish for crabs over the harbour wall, lookout for seals playing around the moored boats. Go choose your fish and have it cooked at rockfish. A nice day out. Go there.
Andrew Tyrrell — Google review
What a beautiful part of the world...
The atmosphere, the colours, lovely streets and shops.. beaches.. just beautiful. I would love to come back to this place again.
Highly recommend
vlatka cesnik — Google review
Brixham Harbour is located on the southern aspect of Tor Bay and boasts one of the largest fishing fleets in the UK, plus a thriving fish market to support it.walk around the Harbour’s edge will find several restaurants, bistros and pubs serving delicious, locally caught seafood. The town retains much of its original ‘fishing’ atmosphere. The central shopping area houses small cafés where famous Devon cream teas can be enjoyed together with locally made pasties. Quay stands a statue of Prince William of Orange commemorating his landing at Brixham in 1688. A replica of Sir Francis Drake’s Golden Hind can be found in the corner of the Inner Harbour.
David's Motorhome Adventures — Google review
A very colourful and vibrant town, well worth a visit. The weather was fantastic which helped to bring the town to life. As you walk around and read all about the towns rich history, wonderful. And we were treated to a show from 6 Morris dancers, in the main part of the town.
Michael Gaffney-Dodds — Google review
Immaculate fishery town with lovely street artwork and carefully tended gardens that are beautifully cared for.
There are lots of interesting shops and eateries and colourful housing clinging to the hillside.
Car parking in the centre is fairly limited but there is a large multi storey car park hidden away so you will find parking somewhere!
We worth a visit. I’d be proud to live here.
Jeremy Atkinson — Google review
Lovely old fishing harbour and now marina which is now the home of the Golden Hind which unfortunately was closed. Makes a lovely stroll around the harbour on a sunny day, probably extremely busy during the summer. Worth a visit.
Alan Amesbury — Google review
A very pretty seaside town with plenty of cafes and pubs to choose from if you're in the mood for a drink or bite to eat.
By comparison, I visited Torquay the following day and I neither my family or I felt safe walking the streets.
Brixham by comparison, a jewel.
Ian Jordan — Google review
What a beautiful place. Absolutely love Brixham and will definitely be back again next year. The harbour is wonderful to watch in action. The backdrop is fantastic too. At night time it looks like it could easily be somewhere more exotic than the UK. Places like this remind you there's more to life than London. I'm planning on maybe one day moving down to Brixham because the place itself just makes me happy. Please do come here because you will not regret it.
Emma Louise — Google review
This was a nice surprise. Beautiful weather helped. Harbour front full of interesting boats, yachts and fishing boats.
Parked in the Harbour car park which wasn't too far from anything.
Graham Rose — Google review
A super walk with various shops and food places, along with the view of the marina. Well maintained and lovely little garden sections, statues and displays. Well worth a visit, especially as you may catch a glimpse of a seal. Lots of information plaques up on the walls to give a great history to the area.
Adrian Bell — Google review
A very beautiful place to have a stroll around. Plenty of restaurants and shops to keep yourself amused. Good for a day trip. They so have. A beautiful garden by the harbour.
Nicole Tumambing — Google review
Pretty harbour area. Very clean and visually quaint with some good walks and interesting local businesses. We went on a fine day in March. On a warm summers day with crowds the experience I guess would be somewhat
overbearing and stifling.
Phil Noble — Google review
What a beautiful place to visit.
Lots of great little shops to have a look around.
The harbour is a lovely place to just sit and watch the world go by! Or enjoy some fish and chips or an ice cream.
Next time we are back in the area we will pop by again!
Jason Owen — Google review
First visit for years and thoroughly enjoyed it. A lot of successful effort has gone into keeping the place atttactive, and it was a delight to walk about there. I imagine it will be very busy in the warmer weather, but it's well worth visiting.
Patrick Crouch — Google review
A beautiful place. Views are magnificent. Plenty of eateries all supplying good coffees, cakes etc. The coloured houses hold a nice story too. Very peaceful.
Lyn Smith — Google review
Beautiful place, we have parked at the marina park and walked to lighthouse than around harbour. Ate amazing fish and chips in Rockafish
marta sanjaya — Google review
What a fab find. Such a pretty harbor with a nice long walk around the boats. Beautiful scenery and nice little shops and places to take in the views 😎
Noni Robb — Google review
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26a S W Coast Path, Brixham, TQ5 9TW, United Kingdom
Living Coasts is the UK's only coastal zoo, located in Torquay. This charitable attraction focuses on coastal wildlife and seabirds, featuring exhibits like the Discovery Zone, Magroves, The Roots of the Sea, and a large aquarium where qualified divers can swim with penguins. The aviary houses around 300 species of birds including waders, puffins, and Inca terns.
Babbacombe Model Village is a model village with 4 acres of miniature buildings, vehicles and people. It has a castle and a fiery dragon.
Good day out, spread over 4 acres. Is a bit hilly but can be accessed by wheelchair if your feeling fit. Fascinating to see whether your adult or child. Restaurant area and gift shop. Not far from bygone years which is also worth a visit at the same time and within walking distance.
Loraine ?Unic71? Lear — Google review
What a place! We visited in the summer of 2032 and spent a most enjoyable few hours touring the village. So much to see and masses of detail in every scene. We loved it, and had great fun spotting all the details. The crazy golf was free and was great fun too. Highly recommended if you want to be surprised and amazed at the skill of the model makers.
Wendy Brown — Google review
What a wonderful place. It's so well thought out, and the humour is great. Added bonus of free crazy golf. The grounds are well maintained. Love the new indoor mythic section as well. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the area, you will not be disappointed! They update the models regularly as well.
R D — Google review
Great place for all the family. Kids love this place. So much to see and explore. The continuous work by the gardeners makes this place really special and magical. The café is a little limited but has a good selection of drinks. The car park outside is a pay and display Council car park and always loads of spaces.
Phil E — Google review
Possibly the biggest Model Village I have ever visited (ironically!) - very steep hills at the start and end though!
Clever little details like a lot of Model Villages, challenging mini golf included in the price which was good along with a few other displays in addition to the main village.
Fairly limited choice of food in the cafe, but all staff we interacted with were pleasant and welcoming.
Quite expensive parking though, but that is the local council, not the Model Village that sets that - they should lobby for lower charges to increase footfall.
Nice place to visit for a couple of hours! (the kids enjoyed getting the dragon to breath fire too!)
Dave Drinks — Google review
Went in a family group of eight, spent the afternoon there, the crazy golf was fun (which is included in the entrance fee). Everywhere seems clean and well kept and if you take your time you'll see more than you first notice. The cream tea in a box was tasty. Really enjoyed our time here, I recommend a visit.
Kathy H — Google review
I love a model village and I’ve been coming here for over 40 years. I still think this is the best in the country and it’s updated and changed so there is always something to see. First time I’ve been since they added crazy golf which was great fun.
Well worth a visit.
Jo Frazer- Wise — Google review
Truly is detail ! It is worth a visit never mind the kids it’s for everyone! Who enjoys more me or my son ! My wife loved it ! Well sign posted to spend time looking at the models to take pictures! Something for everyone & comical to laugh at ! Toilets fantastic! Cafe area fantastic well priced ! A beautiful sit down area out side to enjoy your food ! This model village is like a massive garden hidden gem ! They say at night it looks beautiful! Try it for your self & be a kid again !
Massimino Malacrino — Google review
How I want to give this a 5 star! But I cannot just for price reasons. £17.95 on the door per person...its an amazing model village, the first one I've been to since I was a child. But it was nearly £20 or £40 for two people, mentally it felt too much. I would of preferred it closer to £15 than £20. Anyway, the village was incredible, loads of unique things to spot, celebrity models to find and plenty of photo opportunities. You'll enjoy it, and it's just about worth it's money! (Or buy tickets in advance like we should of and save those extra couple of £££s.
Jake Phillips — Google review
It was such an amazing experience. From my point of view, besides the fun of looking at the buildings and the people, it's a great place to contemplate our lives from above. It's so well done. I recommend this location to everyone. It's great fun for children and adults alike.
Roxana Arsenie — Google review
Not visited here since I was young and walking in just brought back so many memories. The layout of the village is great, taking you down a hill. The place is very picturesque. We visited for one of the Summer Night Illuminations and it was great to see it all lit up. Had to use our phone torches towards the end to read the signs and properly view the exhibits. Maybe be worth having torches available for those who may not have a phone?
GSX Jen — Google review
Recommend booking online for a discount.
We were an hour early and the gentleman still allowed us with no issues.
Beautiful scenery even in bad weather.
Models are clearly well crafted with a brilliant sense of humour in mind for adults while children can marvel at the creations.
There are indoor models and of course outdoor ones. (Indoor has heating)
Nice that they have mini golf to break up the routine.
Overall, an amazing experience!
Don — Google review
Such an interesting model village, definitely one of the best I've visited.
Amazing detail in the models, some interactions and a "find where wally" for the children.
Has got accessible paths but very hilly and probably difficult to push wheelchairs about.
Thought it was quite expensive, but thoroughly enjoyed it.
Andrea McLean — Google review
I was very impressed with this model village, the detailing in the people was very good. Everything is well thought through. There’s arrows on the floor so you don’t miss anything. Very clean toilets. 4 acre plot with models all over. There’s crazy golf on site with a cafe and a gift shop. Overall a 5 star experience with reasonable pricing.
Dylan White — Google review
A brilliant day out which took us about 2-3 hours. Loved all of the displays and was great to see it's regularly updated with even small touches such as the recent FA Cup Final and King's coronation. You even get a game of mini golf!
Make sure you book in advance online for 10% off entry.
Mark Houlton — Google review
A lovely place with just a few issues. If disabled like myself the village is very steep in places so make sure you wear comfortable shoes and take someone with you and try to go on a dry day. Needs some extra rails in places otherwise an amazing place very family friendly and the staff was very helpful.
Jennifer Rowe — Google review
An enjoyable couple of hours looking around. There were nice plants to make it look pleasant. We played crazy golf for free, which was very unexpected. They had a cafe , that you could eat in or out. A little bit steep in places. We had a very pleasant day there.
Jan Langford — Google review
Simply amazing place.
Cost family of 4 £63 to enter, but don't let that put you off.
They clearly invest well back into the attraction which is beautifully clean throughout with ample clean toilets, a lovely cafe, good, fun crazy golf (included in admission fee), and of course a stunning and extensive model Village collection. Everything from old to future scenes with flowing water, trains, and literally hundreds of querky features and funny installations. Keep your eyes out for Where's Wally and friends, plus a fun Easter egg hunt (free with admission), which gives children a bracelet upon completion.
There is so much to see. You really mustn't rush, or you'll miss the detail.
Would highly recommend and definitely visit again when in the area.
Finally, the gardening is excellent throughout, and I love the use of alpines, confiers, and dwarf Acer trees throughout.
Order tickets day before to save around £1.50 per ticket. They don't take payment until you arrive.
:-)
Darren M (DMC) — Google review
We visited during the Easter break. We missed booking the tickets online so just turned up at the door as suggested on the website. I think during peak times this probably wouldn't work so plan ahead.
It was about £70 for a family of 4. We got a discount I think applied to larger groups.
We didn't struggle with parking but again it might be different during the summer.
The website recommends 2.5 hours which I say is about right. We played the mini golf before continuing with our tour so it could be less or more depending on whether you play and how long you take.
The children most enjoyed the interactive aspects including the fire breathing dragon but I enjoyed everything. The miniature train was a hit. They changed from freight train to passenger train in the duration of our visit so the excitement went up again 😂
Don't miss the indoor bits and do take a leisurely stroll.
The mythical kingdom is a matter of taste, we had divided opinions as you do with kids.
It's an attraction I would highly recommend even with its price tag.
The kids had fun finding the Easter eggs hidden in various displays.
If we lived closer it would be lovely to visit on some of their special events and themes
Melinda Barthel (NotJustAMum) — Google review
Very well presented. Could have saved a couple of quid if pre booked. Great history behind it. Spent about 2 hours here. Had a game of crazy golf too.
Stayed for coffee in the cafe.
Julie K — Google review
Wonderful little place....with council parking right in front of the venue....the miniatures are absolutely wonderful and kids loved it..... easily takes 1/2 day to stroll around the entire place
Bhanu Sriram — Google review
Lovely day out. Great for with the dogs and the staff were lovely ( even though my dog was a bit yappy 🤣) a lot of fun and so cute to take photos of the dogs next to the miniature scenes. If you go with a dog I'd go with a friend or someone else so that you can still look at the inside displays. I'd say it would be wonderful for all ages but if someone has mobility issues or is in a wheel chair they may struggle to get up the slope. Also as a future assistance dog handler it was wonderful to see signs saying no dogs except assistance dogs 🐕🦺 Vs the normal no dogs except guide dogs (for the indoor display areas where dogs can't go) I really appreciate it. If I come on holiday in the area again I will definitely be coming back. Thank you ☺️
Lucy Williams — Google review
Perfect for a sunny afternoon, our visit lasted around 2 hours. It’s a wee bit cheaper per ticket to book online in advance rather than just turn up. There’s a mini golf course of 9 holes and superb models on display. You can round it all off with a decent cup of coffee in the coffee shop too.
John Kentisbeer — Google review
Wow! So much to see here. The amount of detail in the houses and the sets is unbelievable.
You can spend a few hours walking around seeing everything, and your children will love it.
There's a burning house and a fire breathing dragon and so much more to see.
A great cafe ( the panini's are lovely) and handy toilets halfway round. There's also crazy golf if you fancy a game..
We went Halloween week and I think there were some items added for the occasion
Kevin Garland — Google review
This is one of the best model villages I've been to. The size and scale of some of the models and displays are wonderful and very skillfully done with a lot of humour included in the displays. Definitely a place not to miss.
Alan Amesbury — Google review
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Hampton Ave, Babbacombe, Torquay TQ1 3LA, United Kingdom
The caverns and trails of Kents Cavern are a popular tourist attraction for those interested in prehistory, with exhibits dating back 45,000 years. The caverns have a constant temperature of 14 degrees Celsius, making them ideal for winter use by prehistoric humans. Tours explore the chambers and tunnels, and visitors can also attend Shakespeare plays or meet Santa Claus in an underground setting.
Amazing experience! The formations in the cavern are beautiful, everything is very well maintained. Ticket prices are reasonable and the tour is about an hour. Our guide Alan was just fantastic - knowledgeable, engaging and funny! He made our experience even better with his jokes. It's a great experience for both kids and adults.
Rosi Petkova — Google review
Such a fun experience. Never had a tour in a cave and felt so engaged by our guide (David). Enjoyed every second, a lovely cafe where we had coffee before and after our tour, laughing staff enjoying themselves. Had such a lovely atmosphere.
Once in the cave, our tour guide “David” was brilliant, nice to be shown something by someone who is passionate and interacts so well with the group he is with. The operators really do have a gem with this tour guide, never had such a fun experience.
I have not put many pictures of the caves in as you need to visit to get the full effect of how great they are and the story they have.
tom bliss — Google review
Lovely little visit. We caught the bus from Paignton which was a nightmare, but actually at Kents Cavern was great. We arrived early so we were able to move our pre-booked tour from 12.30 to 11am. We had a time for a coffee (which was delish) and Simon our tour guide was great he involved the kids in the tour asked them questions and was more than happy to answer questions at the end. He gave a warning about low head room and wet under foot. I have slight mobility issues so if you're the same please, please wear proper footwear, flip-flops and water DON'T mix. The woodland trail is steep but that's mainly the steps but it's great for the kids.
Lou ?Mrs Xxx? Beary — Google review
Amazing piece of history. Our guide Amy was very knowledgeable and funny and made the experience something to remember. I'd recommend to anyone in the area to visit here. Such an interesting place! The onsite cafe is lovely too and reasonably priced. All of the staff are very welcoming as well.
R D — Google review
Excellent experience given by James, the very knowledgeable and entertaining guide. Came here at Christmas for the Father Christmas experience which the children loved with all the elves entertaining them and a free gift from Santa.
This visit was about insights into the caves and the animals and people who lived here. Children as young as 6 up to pensioners all were captivated, including the special effects and the complete blackout experience.
Prices are reasonable considering the top quality attraction and if you're an annual member (currently £20) then you get 10% off shop and cafe prices and free entrance for a year plus free parking. Cafe has good cakes, coffees and teas and not expensive.
David Wood — Google review
These Prehistoric caves are, without doubt, the most remarkable site I have ever visited and today's experience way, way, way exceeded even my highest expectations. Millions of years of geology, hundreds of thousands of years of history and the chance to explore one of the World's most important stone age sites. Superlatives, there are none which adequately do justice to what I saw and heard on this morning's guided tour. Our guide, Ellie, absolutely smashed the delivery of it out of the park - easily the best tour I have been a part of. Facts, anecdotes, stories, humour, all evident in a wonderfully confident presentation to a highly receptive and appreciative group. The sensory interaction and way that cave history was brought to life was exceptional. This was exquisitely done and I would strongly suggest a visit to the caves whenever in this neck of the woods. Utterly outstanding.
Stanners RJ — Google review
An interesting place to visit with your kids especially when is raining or is too hot outside. The temperature in the cavern is around 11 degrees all year around. You'll learn a lot of interesting facts from the tour guide.
There is a small cafe and toilets are available also.
Vladimir Homola — Google review
Great experience here!! Guided cave tour which was hilarious, but also incredibly interesting!! Well worth the money and time. Also a little woodland walk to do. The caves are fairly accessible with hand rails most of the way through where there's slopes.
elliott buckley — Google review
This was my first time ever in a cave. It's worth it. Try it. The tour guide was very good. Kept us engaged the whole tour. The tour is about an hour. But you don't notice it. The cave itself is very nice. The temperature in the cave is a little chilly. About 10-14° it's quite amazing down there. You have a little safety briefing. And then some walks to various chambers. I can fully recommend this. There's a Cafe, gifts shop and on site parking. A kids recreation area too.
Zane___ K — Google review
This was absolutely brilliant, both for grown ups and kids. We had a 6 year old and 11 year old with us. The guide was fantastic, the place was really well presented, there was zero waiting time for our slot. Really high quality tour, thoroughly recommend.
Simon Green — Google review
We were lucky enough to arrive at opening time and nobody else did - so we had the absolute pleasure of a tour for 2 with our own tour guide; James.
What an amazing experience this is. James was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the caves and the geology of the area (I'm sure the other guides are too!) And he presented this information in an engaging and amusing way, always happy to answer our many questions and discuss things.
The caves themselves are a must see if you're in the area - and are worth travelling to if you're not. So much history - and the ages of the caves, the dwellers, the bones that have been discovered and the rock formations are simply mind boggling.
Cannot recommend this place highly enough for a really interesting couple of hours out - and if James happens to be your tour guide, you've hit the jackpot.
Darren — Google review
Can't believe I've never heard of this let alone visited it! Really good tour, reasonably priced (especially if you coincidentally find yourself going in local's month!) with a nice cafe serving a limited range of really good food, again, at reasonable prices. The gift shop continues the reasonably priced theme so you don't come away with a massive bill. The tour is about an hour and, assuming all the guides are as good as James, both informative and amusing. Still photography is allowed and there is ample time to do that, rather than constantly being hurried along. It's the perfect wet weather activity but I strongly advise booking online (slightly cheaper) and in advance.
Adrian Walter — Google review
The tour takes 1 hour. Our guide Dave made this time very pleasant. The information he gave us was very interesting including why these caves in Devon are called Kents. Ever thought about it? Than ask Dave the tour guide.
LeSa — Google review
We visited the caves during our holiday and our tour guide Abbie was brilliant! Very engaging and a great story teller. Abbie made the tour lots of fun and we really enjoyed the caves and it's history.
Laura Beswick — Google review
Brilliant evening here for the cinema experience. Was a very interesting evening. Staff were friendly and helpful. Cafe was brilliant. The only negative was the chairs, you felt a little like you was sliding down during the film. But wasn't enough to put me off. Fantastic experience !
Simon hill — Google review
We really enjoyed our visit. James our guide was brilliant, he explained everything clearly and entertaining.
Dawn Dukes — Google review
If you like caved this is a must. You are given a tour hosted by David and he was very good full of information. Lovely cafe on site with good prices. We stayed 2-5 hours well worth the money.
Carl Osborne — Google review
Decided to visit here last minute at the end of our holiday and it ended up being the best part of the whole week. Our tour guide David deserves a raise, he was fantastic, brilliant with all the kids, especially my daughter who was a bit nervous in the dark, really knowledgeable about what he talking about, hilarious, and clearly really passionate about what he does. The tour was really interesting and all the extra bits outside of the caves were great too, lots of interesting information and interactive parts for the kids like gem digging.
becky wilton — Google review
Great experience and a well organised and informative tour. Staff were very friendly and the cafe and main building were immaculately clean. Not the first cave tour we've had but one of the best, parking is £3 for 4 hours at the time of our visit, November, as well as a cafe there is a woodland walk for children and a picnic area. Certainly a good place to visit for a few hours.
Alan Amesbury — Google review
Have to say, it was surprisingly educational and a comedic experience.
Ended up late due to traffic but the receptionist gave us the option to continue on missing 10 mins of the tour or wait for the next one, so we chose the latter.
There is a lot of history which is comically expressed, allowing you to keep interest.
Lucas was a great tour guide and kept the group engaged for 45 minutes.
Have to recommend it to anyone in the area.
Parking cost £3 which for 45 mins might seem expensive to some.
Plenty of spaces available though.
Don — Google review
That was really a wonderful tour. I am really surprised of the information which was introduced to us. Simon the guide of the tour was really creative and professional he really made the tour very interesting.
Fatima — Google review
Amazing experience , guided 1 hour tour ….🤩👏👏👏👏
They also sell a really nice pizza at the restaurant. 👌
Deiauk — Google review
This is a fantastic family attraction and well worth a visit! There is a display of artifacts to explore before or after you go into the caves. The caves themselves are very interesting with millions of years of history. There are the classic stalactites and stalagmites. There is an excellent cafe and shop. But above all else. The staff were truly exceptionally excellent! Very educational, patient and engaging with both parents and children.
Lee Edwards — Google review
The visit to Kents Caverns was truly delightful, providing a wholesome experience reminiscent of stepping back in time to the era of cave-dwelling and pre-electricity days. Our tour guide, James, was not only informative but also made the historic details of the cave come alive with his engaging and enjoyable explanations. Additionally, the amenities such as the cafe and souvenir shop made the ticket price entirely worthwhile.
Boopathi K — Google review
It’s hard to imagine there is much to see and do in a cave, but the guide was very knowledgeable, explain a lot about the history of the cave, how it was made, a loads more. I’m not going to lie I was a bit sceptical, but it was rather good.
We didn’t do the out side bit, wrong time of year and the weather was horrid.
Adam Doyle — Google review
Great cave, would highly recommend. Staff were friendly. Can get busy so book tickets in advance.
Benjamin Murtagh (Benjamin Murtagh) — Google review
Venice is a romantic cafe/restaurant with a beautiful waterfront garden and monthly salsa nights. The extensive menu offers Italian classics, Portuguese, Spanish, French and Greek dishes which are perfect for sharing. The food is delicious and reasonably priced making it great for a casual evening out.
We stopped at Venezia for a fried breakfast and pint while walking the dog along the quay and river. The waitress’s were friendly and quick to serve us. The breakfast took less than 10 minutes to brought to our table. Apx £22 for 2 large breakfast and two pints of kopparberg cider. We will most probably stop in again one day
Dave Edwardson — Google review
went to celebrate my birthday a few days ago. The view was good if you sat by the window. we booked a table for us as a family of 4, it was too small and we moved to another table (two tables together). Waited for half an hour after we ordered our food, guess it was busy that day. Waiting for half an hour was not fun but the food was good. My kids loved the 16-inch pizza. However, my steak was so so (I will give it 2 stars) but the chips were good, i will give it 4 stars.
A gentle reminder, if you ask the staff to take pictures for you, make sure you check the pictures after they were taken. Mine were all blurry, oh my birthday dinner pictures.... ( My fault after all)
tingting hui — Google review
Visited the quay today for my birthday. Wanted to go to Rock Fish but there was no availability (last minute choice to eat lunch out as we had dinner plans tonight).
We fancied a drink and a light lunch, we saw Bar Venezia and saw they did a seafood salad so decided on this. I ordered the seafood salad and my husband ordered the ceaser salad. We ordered chips to share.
The wait was approx: 45 minutes, not an issue at all for us as we were in no rush and it was a lovely warm day. We ordered a rose wine and a beer. The rose arrived in a plastic beaker and tasted cheap and sweet. I drank it seeing it was £5 and just looked forward to my salad. I thought the wait was going to be really worth it and some amazing salad was going to be brought out. How wrong was I.
45 minutes later - presented before me was a bowl of salad leaves, seafood mixed in and a huge amount of sickly seafood sauce, which tasted like it was straight out of a bottle. I picked through it before biting in to a piece of calamari and having to chew through it. I tired a mussel - tasteless and wet. I tried a crayfish tail - chewy and so tough it was not edible.
Then as I ate a bit more of the salad leaves, I saw water. I tipped the bowl and there was a good 100 ml of water sat underneath the salad. I was done!
We politely called one of the staff over and explained. I was offered something else about 3 times but I declined. I'd totally lost my appetite. I was offered a refund, which I accepted. I just picked at the chips, which were quite nice.
We cannot fault the attentiveness of the waiting staff, they were on it and efficient, albeit the waiting time (of which we would have been absolutely fine with if we were served good food). They honoured a refund, were apologetic, friendly and polite - so 5 stars for that. However, 1 star for the quality of the food.
If Gordon Ramsay was there he'd say...."My gran could do better and she's dead!".
I'd never go here again , but it was an experience!
Emma — Google review
Had a fabulous desert here several evenings ago. The food is always very good. On my visit there were very few people in the restaurant and therefore the atmosphere was rather subdued.
Gareth Jones — Google review
Chilled place with good selection of food and drinks, shisha is nice, but can get a bit chilly when sitting outside.
Indy Ro — Google review
Food was so good and decent priced to. Really enjoyed it x
Kerry Conachie — Google review
After a long week at the office, I came here to unwind with friends and my significant other. My companion offered to get me a drink before I arrived, but she wasn't able to. When I walked in, a curly-haired beauty greeted me and started serving us right away.
Felix Ernst — Google review
✨️We stopped by for lunch here on the first sunny day of the year. Was gaurlt busy but we managed to grab a table outside 😀 service was a wee bit slow, our drinks nearly came at the same time as our food. We ordered a spicey chicken burger 🍔 and a halloumi slouvaki wrap with chips. The food was delicious and piping hot. However, quite pricey, we felt for what it was, but then what isn't pricey nowadays 🤷♀️ Staff were really friendly and did do their best on a busy sunny day !We had takeaway ice cream afterwards 🍦which was amazing! Definitely recommend the white chocolate chip flavour 😋
StarLight Blue2 — Google review
Great service, lovely food, fast service.
The only thing let it down was the coffee, the cappuccinos milk was burnt and made it tasteless..
The food was so tasty tho, and the service with food was fast...
Reasonable price for the location with great views over the canal.
Missed out on tiramisu as it was all gone! Saved my waistline a couple of inches! 😁
Will definitely be back...
Murray Golder — Google review
Star of the show were the chunky chips. Nice and fluffy with beautiful crispy outside.
Ribs weren't a standout but very tasty nonetheless and really nice chicken tenders.
The waitress was top draw, very polite and welcoming.
Although she was just glad of customers on a quiet Monday evening!
Decent amount of choice on the menu so we'll worth a visit.
Zack Pearce — Google review
Not the best lunch I’ve ever had. The service was not great was left a long time and had to go back to the bar to ask for service again. Even when the place was not that busy. Also it’s very pricey for what you get. Food is no better quality than a weather spoons. Won’t be returning.
Jason Content — Google review
No idea why this place has a 3.8* rating. The food was fantastic, especially the seafood linguine which was several levels better than that I had in the actual Venice. Service a little slow to begin with but they had just taken an order for a table of a dozen people so understandable. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Exeter.
dunstan westbury — Google review
Very relaxed enjoyable evening. Food was great & service was excellent. Gluten Free well catered for.
Andrew Rowles — Google review
Lovely place.
Stopped en route home from Cornwall to south Wales for some lunch.
Had amazing eggs royal. Nom nom.
robin benton — Google review
Really friendly and welcoming staff, dealt with dietary requirements without drama and the food was delicious. Lots of gluten free options. Will be going again next time I visit Exeter.
Steve Hobbs — Google review
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8 Piazza Terracina, Haven Rd, Exeter EX2 8GY, United Kingdom
The Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery is a large, free-to-enter museum and gallery which was founded in the Victorian era. The museum holds a variety of exhibits, including British and European art from the Victorian and 20th century periods. There are also displays dedicated to Devon history, with Roman relics, archaeological finds from all over Devon, as well as local items collected from merchant houses.
This is a well worth visit to make. It's easy to find. Especially if you travel by train to Exeter St David's and walk into the city centre. As you pass it on your way. The museum has plenty of displays to cater for all interests. The entry is FREE ADMISSION, though you are asked to make a generous £5 donation. Which you can either place in the well placed donation bottles. Or simply do an electronic donation with your Visa card. ( Or whatever you have). The Royal Albert museum is impressively laid out, though there are parts where space could easily ecome crowded. It was impressive to see a majority of visitors wearing face masks. Though it is personal choice now of course!!! The cafe area is well catered for, and the seating area is perfectly adequate and comfortable. As it is blatantly obvious that a LOT of hard work and effort has been done to make your visit memorable. So it would be best not to compare the Royal Albert Museum in Exeter with some others. That would not be fair to this museum. Make a visit and learn a lot during it folks. Enjoy
Allan Joseph Lee — Google review
The most amazing museum. My nine year old son wanted to visit on his birthday as we were on holiday in Devon. Just a short walk from Exeter Central train station. Amazing collections, beautifully presented in a fantastic building. Staff were welcoming and friendly. The time flew past. Highly recommend for all ages and it's free although donations are welcome.
Victoria Dacombe — Google review
A great old museum with some brilliant exhibits and things to see.
A terrific place to visit for anyone of any age. If you are visiting Exeter, you should definitely put this one on your list to visit. The Giraffe and elephant in the pictures are around 100 years old if I remember rightly. There is so much to see here and its completely free!?
paul watson — Google review
Great museum.
Took the kids over the Easter holidays on a rainy day - it was naturally very busy. But there was plenty to look at and different craft activities available to book onto too.
Some really interesting items.
Great way to spend an hour or two.
Only downsides, they currently have no cafe which was disappointing but unavoidable and we found it a little tricky to navigate but it was busy.
Lisa Norris — Google review
We came in here recently when visiting Exeter and was really surprised with how big it is inside and everything they have on show. All of the children from 3 to 12 absolutely loved it and were interested in everything. The staff were friendly and informative and the coffee was good too!
Naomi — Google review
Small museum for any day visit.
It is full of different spaces with such diverse topics, such as history, insects, and big animals. I do consider it's quite didactic for kids. Besides, it has a reading space full of science and fiction books for kids.
Anyway, do not expect a wide range of unique exhibitions, but admission is free, and there's delicious coffee.
Miguel Mu?oz Mu?oz — Google review
Great place to visit, if you have an hour or two. An eclectic mix of displays including natural history and human history across the globe. Very informative.
Raj Kumar — Google review
An excellent museum focussing on the history of Exeter from medieval times, taking in Roman’s, WWII etc.
also some other interesting exhibits which have been collected by local people, everything from elephants to mummies!
Particularly enjoyed the manuscripts and stories of the early church.
Gail Jones — Google review
Lived in Exeter for a few years but never had any interest in the Royal Albert Museum. There was event planned at the museum and I was in for a shocker. The museum is huge with many various artifacts from all over the world. One could definitely spend a couple hours in here easily. Would definitely recommended. There is a cafe, and a lift. There are activities for every one, talks, lectures, workshops etc. Will be back.
T — Google review
This is a lovely little museum with various small sections covering different areas. All the staff are very helpful. "Fly on the Wall" covering bugs, "In Fine Feather" - Birds, Ancient Cultures and Art. It's not a large museum but worth a look around. The lighting throughout the museum is very low, meaning that it can be hard to read any of the descriptions of items in the cases, or even see some of the smaller items such as insects. There is an art collection on the first floor but it's not mentioned in any of the plans or notices. It was showing a series of prints selected from their fine art collection while we were visiting, which included Hogarth and Dorothea Wight prints.
The Cafe is worth avoiding if you want to eat. They serve the worst cheese toastie I've ever eaten - two slices of undercooked processed cheese in a couple of slices of dry bread, hardly toasted at all. The coffee is good though. Even the cafe has dismal lighting and is an unappealing place to sit.
Tim C — Google review
What’s not to love; it’s free, it’s a beautiful building and my 2 children (1 & 3 years) loved the outdoor performance; can’t wait to see more family activities! Cafe is great too; good coffee & delicious cakes!
Katie T — Google review
The use of using Lego to describe the past and the future very interesting. The models of there perticular era describing events along with a detailed information board very straight forward and easy to understand. There are even hidden challenges for all to find in the models. We couldn't find the thief but may well do. Definitely worth a visit amongst the well presented museum.
Kevin Bristow — Google review
Visited to see a specific exhibition (photos below!) so only had a brief look at the actual museum exhibits. The staff in the exhibition were all super lovely and really helpful - we had a couple of questions about one piece in particular and spent about 10 minutes chatting with her! The whole exhibition felt super intimate and personal despite obviously having other visitors there too. Can't wait to come back to see more exhibitions!
Erin Berry — Google review
Brilliant busy day. Lots of lovely people, three generations, in some groups. The Egyptian tomb was a favourite hidden gem.
Edgar Stephen Coate — Google review
Today was my first visit to the royal Albert memorial museum in Exeter and what a treat. Many different exhibits from all periods of time. The place is having a lot of exterior work done and still looks awesome. Nice and approachable staff. All they ask is you can leave a donation for these places it helps them stay alive.
Joe Brennan — Google review
So much to see in this museum, it was interesting to learn about the different things, I loved that the entry was free and it was exciting to see so many things! Great day out!
Stacey Tustin — Google review
Visited here years ago with our children. Came back this weekend with friends and loved it. Beautiful place to explore. Wish the items were all labelled (some were missing) and the writing could do with being a little bigger. Lovely coffee shop as well.
Nicola Holmes — Google review
Always a fun visit to the museum and they have added interactive bits and bobs here and there for the kids. It's a great place to visit, enough to keep the kids interested for a couple hours and the bonus is it's free! The little cafe is nice for a coffe and cake too.
Binky Boo — Google review
Went on Saturday in the morning and it was quite quiet.
Free entry but plenty of places where you can make a donation if you want to.
The downstairs section about the history of Exeter was in particular very interesting and is what makes this museum a bit more niche.
Also very friendly and helpful staff, and a really good gift shop!
Danielle Holliday — Google review
I would recommend visiting this museum, lots to see inside and all staff were helpful and friendly. 👍🏻
Malcolm Petfield — Google review
Fantastic place and very well looked after. Great feel to the place and good modern look to the place.
Both my children enjoyed themselves looking at the exhibits.
Matthew Robinson — Google review
Free entry and a good few hours of looking around, with super staff members that are willing to answer your questions or show you something you're looking for.
The animal section is amazing but i absolutely adore the bug room, however it's currently under renovation. can't wait for it to open back up so I can see the moths again!
The volcano short-film has been my favourite part of the RAM for years, I first watched it on a trip with my mother when I was obsessed with natural disasters.
100% would recommend, fun for all the family and great with friends or alone.
Kara — Google review
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Royal Albert memorial Museum Art & Gallery, Queen St, Exeter EX4 3RX, United Kingdom
This beautiful cathedral is over 900 years old and famous for its vaulted ceiling and astronomical clock. It has tours where you can see the best views of the city from the roof. The library contains many historical documents which is a must see for anyone visiting Exeter or staying in a cottage nearby.
Beautiful not crowded by donation only and a beautiful sunny warm spring day. Worth the visit and then walk around the cathedral close and admire the elizabethan and Tudor buildings. Or sit on the grass or the steps good choices of restaurants in and around. Last time here was 1974.
David Phipps — Google review
The Christmas Market was really busy, so we went into the cathedral to warm up and it was my first time inside, what a spectacular building it is, seeing the architecture that was all around represents the fantastic achievements in those times. It's an absolutely stunning building. Well worth the visit. Will be returning to have a more in-depth look.
Shane Green — Google review
Absolutely magnificent! Incorporating a mixture of architectural styles, the earliest being Romanesque, followed by Norman, Gothic & English Gothic. The cathedral has the longest, unbroken ceiling vaulting known as "Tierceron", in the world. When visiting, I recommend tagging onto a guided tour, the guides are extremely knowledgeable & will point out & explain many architectural features that could easily be overlooked if just making ones own way around. The guides will also give accounts of key people in history that have made their mark in this lovely building, both masons & bishops etc. When visiting the vibrant city of Exeter, I thoroughly recommend a visit to this beautiful building.
Jim Stringer — Google review
Visited Exeter Cathedral first thing on a Saturday morning. The cathedral was almost empty and got to walk around on my own. Was haunting in its beauty and made for some really awe-inspiring moments. Although not the biggest cathedral, it is beautiful and really inspiring in its proportions. The carvings and images are really beautiful and delightful in their intensity. A lovely place to visit, you can sit and have a moment or a picnic on the cathedral green and it is a very short walk to get to the shops and into town. Accessibility is very good. The staff were all very kind and polite and even moved out of the way so that I could take some photographs. Spent over an hour in there and thoroughly enjoyed it. So peaceful and pleasant way to spend a Saturday morning.
James Valente — Google review
Exeter Cathedral stands as a magnificent testament to centuries of history and architectural splendor. Its towering spires and intricate facade captivate visitors from afar, drawing them closer to explore its grandeur. As a tourist, viewing the cathedral from outside unveils a breathtaking sight, showcasing its impressive Gothic design and intricate stone carvings. Whether admiring its facade bathed in sunlight or illuminated against the evening sky, the cathedral's exterior exudes a sense of awe and wonder, making it a must-see attraction in Exeter.
Master J — Google review
A historic building on a grand scale. The transformation into a great attraction for the public drives from all ages folks and children to come and admire the beauty of this worship place. The great moon globe exhibit in the centre is the main attraction.
Mas Hassan — Google review
The cathedral is beautiful. One can simply become awestruck in the architectural design of the whole building. The interior is also very elegant. We came here for evensong a couple of times and they were very well carried out services. It is worth it to visit this cathedral.
Adrian Evers — Google review
There were lots of building works going on when we visited with lots of closed off areas. Thoe areas accessible were used for storage. Feel we should not have been charged the £7.50 and should have only asked for a donation or at least informed us. Lovely Cathedral.
Gail Thomas — Google review
For those who love architecture and history, a great place to visit, entry by donation, so please donate to up keep the places of history. Toilets are everywhere, good parking available. Renovations is going on inside and outside.
Alfred Fernandes — Google review
As everywhere, the National Trust is responsible for the maintenance and care and, as everywhere, this has also been successful here. A beautiful and well-kept cathedral. Is currently under renovation, but you could see a lot. The outdoor area is also well-kept and invites you to stay here.
Sarina Cl A — Google review
This was the best architectural work I have ever seen in my entire life. The dates are amazing! The welcome and tours conducted by the staff was very enriching. At least I had a bit of the church history in England. I am sure I will go back again. This is a very rich heritage.
Nyakambah Nyatigoh — Google review
600 years old cathedral in Exeter, South-West England.
It is known as the Church of Saint Peter and its architecture is really impressive.
Ofter there are street artists' performances in the area so the place never gets quiet.
People use to chill in the nearby park and also at the coffee shops located opposite the street.
Immanuel D — Google review
You don't have to be religious to appreciate the magnificence of this amazing cathedral. The facade is covered with beautiful carvings and stone masonry. Fabulous architecture that it is, it gives little clue as to the truly spectacular interior. The sheer size is overwhelming and the fan-vaulted ceiling is amazing. Currently, the cathedral is hosting a gala exhibition, the centerpiece being a huge revolving replica of planet earth, suspended from the ceiling. If you're in the West Country, this is a visit that you won't regret making.
Martin Toogood — Google review
A beautiful cathedral.
BUT I think it's wrong to charge people for visiting a church. Many cathedrals ask for a donation - a much better idea. It was expensive too - especially if you are on benefits or an oap.
Lesley Tweddle — Google review
Beautiful cathedral. Not as large as some of the other cathedrals. Currently undergoing renovation therefore some parts are closed to the public. Entrance Adult £7.50.
Harjinder Kaur — Google review
An absolute gem of a cathedral which has a very holistic and calming feeling inside. Excellent architecture which is awe inspiring when you consider the work and effort that went into it. It was great to be able to light a candle and spend quiet time in prayer and reflection. My visit was especially special as my great great grandfather's brother had the honour of having his funeral service held here in 1905.
Antony Davies — Google review
A really fascinating and free visit.
This is a massive cathedral with some truly ancient parts and sights to see and read about. For anyone into history, religious or not, this is a very interesting visit.
It is a beautiful site and worth the time to walk around.
paul watson — Google review
At the moment during January, entry is free but of course they appreciate voluntary donations which you can do by card or cash. They do offer free guided tours or you can have an audio guide but that waffles on a bit. We were lucky to meet one of the guides with free time and he was interesting. The original part was built in Norman times (1114) and the rest was added 1270-1328.
There are numerous memorials with a high proportion of Devon soldiers. Numerous historic items can be found with the original mechanics of the large clock above the gift shop on view. The organ pipes are enormous being over 10mtrs tall. Well worth a visit. For only the next couple of days there is a light show on in the evenings.
michael kent — Google review
This building is a piece of Art work. The large scales of the building and small intricate designs made in a time with no tool like we have are incredible. Exeter is so lucky to have this fabulous building. They have a great little gift shop and you do have to pay to get in but it’s soo worth it.
Joe Brennan — Google review
What a magnificent and magical cathedral and while visiting we had the pleasure to listen to the heavenly voices of a choir group and the cathedral organ practicing in preparation for Easter Sunday.
Definitely add this wonderful place to your itinerary if you are visiting the city of Exeter.
Zak Taemur — Google review
An ancient and beautiful cathedral in the heart of the historic city of Exeter. It's not as large as some of the cathedrals I have visited, but I found it every bit as impressive, from the great Norman towers and well-preserved medieval statues on the exterior of the building to the magnificent rib vaulted ceiling in the nave. There's an admission fee of £7.50 for an adult, £6 for concessions and students - very reasonable I thought, compared to some other cathedrals - and accompanied children go free. The man who issued my ticket was very helpful and informative, and I also bought a beautiful guidebook for £6. There are cathedral tours lasting an hour (included in admission), but I wandered around on my own. There was so much to see and admire. I was particularly impressed with the splendid Lady Chapel and the ornate tombs of the medieval bishops. There's an astronomical clock above the shop (which has a great selection of gifts and books). Could not visit the quire because it is undergoing extensive renovations. There's a café outside the cathedral, and when I visited there was also a very good craft market taking place. All in all an enjoyable and inspiring visit. Will be back to see the quire when it's finished!
Valerie Hinchliffe — Google review
Love the Christmas Market, staple of the year.
The park is always very peaceful and there's rarely ever noisy teenagers like in other parks around Exeter. Even if you're eating on your own, the pigeons will keep you company and they're very cute. They will not take your food.
The exhibitions and events that happen inside the cathedral are amazing too and I love learning about it's history. I also love that it has a quiet area for people to pray in peace.
Kara — Google review
Loved visiting the cathedral...its under going some work at the moment in the centre of it but it doesn't stop u from enjoying this lovely place of worship.
billie goldsmith — Google review
The heart of Exeter with stunning views and nice area to sit down and enjoy the view. Lots of shops, restaurants, pubs, cafes around and nice green area surrounding the cathedral.
Underground Passages is a tourist attraction in Exeter, England that takes visitors on a tour of underground passages built in the Middle Ages to bring fresh water to the city. The tour is popular and book ahead is advised.
Took the kids to the underground passages as the weather was terrible, £18 for a family ticket was very reasonable, Good little information centre at the start, followed by a video about the history of the tunnels followed by the tour itself.
If you are Claustrophobic this is not going to be for you, as it is tight in places, but it a good little tour to take up part of a day, well worth a visit!
Antony Hall — Google review
Very good experience. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. An experience we all enjoyed as a family.
Rich Davis — Google review
Don't take the "low" route back if you can't get lower than 3 feet comfortably. If happy crawling, go for it. Bit quick, and could have done with the tour being more leisurely. Knowledge and affability of guide was excellent. Well done Rachel!
Mr Walker — Google review
Excellent tour. The guide Lynn was extremely informative, funny and made the tour both informative and fun. Apart for warning for claustrophobia, wearing full sleeve clothes and ducking at every turn, a perfect tour for everyone. Enjoyed it loads!
aromal neo — Google review
Would highly recommend this to anyone. Our guide was very informative and full of fun. Our daughters and grandchildren really loved the tour. We all enjoyed our history lesson.
Peter Ridgeon — Google review
This has to be on your bucket list of places to visit around Exeter. The underground passages is more of a tour of the history of Exeter's water supply system. You will go through some of the old medieval water passages and learn how they developed over the last 500 years. If you have little children who love to run around, i don't think they will be suited for this place. It's a guided tour so you can't go exploring unfortunately. Definitely don't go here if you are claustrophobic as you will be going through some tight spaces. There's no wheelchair access through the passages as they are too narrow. Still a good way to learn about Exeter's water history. There were quite a few teenagers on the tour and most of them seemed to enjoy it, worthy of the 7 pound entry. Park in the Princess Hay carpark as that will be cheaper than parking on the road.
James MacGillivray — Google review
Didn't plan on visiting the underground tunnels on a visit to Exeter with my son, but he was keen on walking by to go in, so we did, fortunately we were blessed that there were spaces left on the 2.30pm slot. We paid £7.50 and took the tour.
There is an interesting little shop come mini museum with some fun activities relating to providing the city with water and lots of models artifacts and information around the room.
The tour of the tunnels is approx 30-40 minutes with a short historical video for context and a safety talk. Our guide, Crystal(?) Was very knowledgeable and friendly and made the walk underground good fun.
If you enjoy history and visiting old 'ruins' etc then I'd highly recommend a visit .. its not much time out of your day and gives great insight into historical engineering and labour.
Shaun Treadwell — Google review
Rachel was the perfect guide. She made the experience worthwhile and interesting. Would recommend the tour.
Gwynedd Paranormal Investigations — Google review
Wonderful! Our guide Rachel was great, excellent with the kids, very knowledgeable, and made us feel safe in the passages. Which, by the way, they aren’t kidding, they’re very narrow and/or low, so if you’re even a little bit claustrophobic, don’t think you’ll be okay, because you won’t! That said, if you are okay in small spaces, they’re really fascinating history. The little museum bit was good too, and it was all very well organised, especially the video introduction and the bag lockers system. Great visit, well worth the money.
Emony Jane — Google review
Great small tour underground with a friendly, energetic and knowledgeable guide. Choice to take the tighter route out too.
Mandy Longdon — Google review
Very unusual view of Exeter, very informative and well organised. The council responded quickly to our booking request. Recommended.
akaxtx — Google review
I love the underground passages! Always a very informative tour and you'll learn a lot about how Exeter got it's water supplies in days past. The tales of Albert the ghost on his bicycle always makes me laugh. The kids had a great time and the little museum is good.
Binky Boo — Google review
Really interesting, really nice to go with the kids, if you want to know more about exeter history it's the right place!!
Florin Varga — Google review
Interesting place to visit but not for the claustrophobic. Try to be at the front or you won't hear much.
Jennie Walker — Google review
Really enjoyed the underground passages. Staff were really helpful and friendly. Good fun and well worth doing.
Malcolm Petfield — Google review
Interesting and informative way to spend 30-40 minutes although not too much to actually see. A bit tricky bending down and going through the narrow passages if you are above average size or a bit unfit (like me). Comprehensive information provided by the guide. The kids on our tour loved it
Richard Oldfield — Google review
Is best to book in advance as groups are only 15 people at a time.
The guide was informative & amusing. The passages were a bit claustrophobic.
Louise M — Google review
The little museum exhibit is quite comprehensive and well done. The guide was a disappointment. She appeared not to have much real interest or feel for the History. She reiterated a few bits of isolated information from the exhibition and failed to really paint a picture from any period in History. She also had a very strong South Asian accent which made it a bit difficult to understand what she was saying about the features in the passages.
If the main job of the guide is to navigate a few people along a short stretch of tunnel safely and get them out again that was carried out well.
Sally Penrose — Google review
There are better things to see in Exeter, but it's not often that you get a chance to explore some historic underground tunnels. The tour guide we had was enthusiastic and did a first class job of explaining what we were seeing, how it all came to be and did so with some light hearted humour that went down well with her audience. Probably one to avoid if you get claustrophobic in confined spaces. The tunnels are well lit but a bit damp in places. There is very little seating whilst waiting to enter the tunnel, so best to book in advance and arrive close to the time booked. Value for money? A bit on the expensive side.
stmartinsdiver — Google review
So I back in Exeter for the first time in seven years. I was catching up with friends and doing some of the touristy things whilst I was in the city.
I came here and booked onto the 13:00 tour on a Sunday. The staff were very welcoming and friendly.
You receive a short talk prior to watching a short video cli that give you some history and the back story to the tunnels before going underground. The video clip is around 10 minute and the underground tour itself lasts for around 25 minutes.
I advice wearing decent footwear and a hard hat is provided. There is approximately around 300 meters of tunnels.
The tunnels date back to the medieval period and has seen war, death when cholera broke out within the city in 1832.
The tunnels was blocked off due to war and then reopened years later.
Parts of the tunnels were badly damaged during the Second World War due to the blitz that the city saw.
It’s an amazing adventure for children and pretty interesting for anyone who loves history.
Thanks to the guide ‘Helen’ who was fun, knowledgeable and made the experience fun a and really interesting.
Crealy Theme Park & Resort, located in Devon and one of the best theme parks in the south west, features 60 thrilling rides, live shows, and attractions including 75,000 ft of adventure play areas and indoor play zones. The animals here are some of the most adorable you'll ever meet including Meerkat Manor and Tortoise Town which are great places to take kids who love animals.
Loads of fun rides, shows and all year long events. We went to the ice skating show which was I must say a lot more than what I had anticipated. They had world class figure skaters and acrobats, fictional characters that interacted with children and great costumes and music. My toddler all other children absolutely loved it. Crealy theme park is a place we visit at least once every year. Great place for children and adults to spend a whole day together. Food and drinks on premises.
Wares File — Google review
Booked online & visited during the October half term. 2 adults, 3 children & a baby. £100 for the tickets in total. Car parking free.
The kids enjoyed the spook fest, they're 11, 9, 7 & 1 years old.
Had the opportunity of taking a free pumpkin - we didn't as we were on holiday so wouldn't have the space in the car to take it home etc.
Queue to get in moved quickly and orderly.
First ride my husband and older two tried to get on impacted on the morning some what. The on & off rain meant they kept stopping operations. Then ran it empty. After an hour of waiting. They closed it completely.
My daughter who's younger enjoyed the indoor rides during this time.
There is both indoor & outdoor play areas. The kids loved them.
Food prices aren't as extreme as you'd expect. We got 10 freshly cooked donuts I think for £7.
The gift shop was rather reasonable too.
I took my 1 year old for a walk around the lake whilst the other went one some of the ride. We found some ponies to look at and there were other animals in another section.
Overall & considering I personally don't like rides.. it was a great day for the family.
They enjoyed themselves. We spent longer there than expected. I do wish the park had been open until 6pm.
If you're a hard-core theme park lover this is rather mellow.
Definitely caters for the under 13s. If we were in the area again I'd certainly book to visit again.
Laura — Google review
Kid love this place been here loads and even become annual pass members just after covid. The shows have been good and the staff are great. We all like the new sooty land my kids are a little old for it but nice to see some new things starting to pop up. Looking forward to see what else will be happening here.
Some rides could do with a new paint job but all in all an enjoyable place for the family.
Chris R — Google review
Took the grandchildren, 9 &6 , just for the day, we knew the weather was going to be a bit mixed but also that there is plenty indoors to do if it did rain. They had a great time, even really enjoyed the sooty show, despite never having heard of sooty. Only complaint is there should be more water stations around the park to fill up your own bottle, as there is only one which is near the entrance so if you are over the other side of the park it is a long way to get to. But great value for money especially when the 2 for 1 offer is on. All the staff very friendly and helpful.
raymond Mildiner — Google review
We have just left after spending the day here, my kids are a bit older so I wasn't sure there would be enough for them here, but they loved it, the whole site was clean and tidy, the staff were so lovely, every single one went out of their way to make sure we had a great day, very helpful and friendly. Unlike other themes parks it wasn't overwhelmingly loud and the prices for food and drink were quite reasonable. We will be taking advantage of the free return. We managed to fill a whole day no problem. I would definitely recommend a visit.
Sarah Parry — Google review
Great resort, loads to do! Indoor, outdoor! Fantastic rides for all ages. Lots of food stalls dotted about. ( some were closed but I'm assuming in peak time they're all open).
Was let down by 2 staff members who were incredibly rude. 1 on a ride, that shut the gate on my daughter even though there was space for her on a carriage ( then asked if we wanted to go on then let us). After the ride I said thank you, they just blatantly stared back and ignored me. Really seemed like they didn't want to be there.The 2nd staff member was in a food hall, we asked if they sold hot dogs they said no but the picnic basket does, we said we had just been there and didn't see any. And we got a WELL THEY DO SELL THEM and an eye roll ( we wasn't questioning if they did or didn't, we just stated we didn't see any) . Apart from that great resort. LOADS TO DO.
The other staff were fantastic and very helpful. Don't measure children till they're at the gate about to get on. 1 ride my daughter was the right height and next she wasn't 🤷♀️
lauren denton — Google review
We took our two year old to the Santa meet and greet at the weekend. What a great experience! More than I expected. All of the Staff were really welcoming and very festive. Great price and really got us all into the Christmas festivities. First time meeting Santa and the elves. They all did such a great job.
We have an annual pass and he really enjoys it here. We would do it again.
Ellie Stevens — Google review
Good size theme park for the young ones, easy to find and no issues parking, entering or leaving.
Excellent in door play areas animals are well looked after, rides are fun and generally the cues are not too long. Lacks a bit in terms of food options, especially if you have children with any common allergies, and the service to get drinks etc quite poor at times.
Amazing themed occasions’ really do a great Halloween and Christmas. 👍
adam harriman — Google review
The last few years we have visited crealy many times. As a family of 5, it's a really great, affordable day out. I have four kids aged 5 - 13 and they are all very entertained for the whole day. The food and drinks are reasonably priced too which is a bonus if we forget the picnic. We've been with a friend and her four kids a couple of times too and it's great to know we can let the older kids go off whilst we stay with the little ones and knowing they're all perfectly safe.
Marissa King — Google review
Very good park walks all over Woodlands adventure park. We arrived at 10.30 and when 4 o clock came we still hadn't don't all of the park. The wrestling show was great entertainment and went on for half an hour. Great value for money. On site food is reasonably priced for a theme park to be honest. Don't expect it to be heap but middle of the road pricing and you don't need a separate mortgage to eat there. We went with a 15 year old a 13 year old and a 10 year old and they all thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
AL P — Google review
Staff here are welcoming and fun and add to the atmosphere. Everyone works hard to ensure all visitors have the best day. There is so much to do and see and it really is amazing for all ages, there so plenty for a toddler or a teen to do. With indoor and outdoor attractions it is good for a day out whatever the weather. Just a short drive from the M5 on outskirts of Exeter it is easy to get to and has a huge amount of parking. They have worked hard to make it accessible for all users too, mobility and sensory needs can be catered for and supported.
Amy Phillips — Google review
We spent the weekend in the safari glamping tents, it was a great experience. Evening entertainment in the clubhouse was just amazing, fun for all the family. Vince, Magic Mike/Ash and Kimberly were incredible with the kids and the adults too, just hilarious. We spent 2 full days in the theme park and was so much to do. My 9 year old and 3 year old loved everything and had an amazing time. Food prices were cheaper than I imagined also. Would 100% recommend and 100% be going back!
Sophie Harwood — Google review
great for young families, THE most helpful staff
this is a great little gem of a destination. my kids are 4 and 5 and they were able to participate in every thing offered.
the staff were exceptional at every interaction and clearly had guest experience at the forethought of their minds.
for those with disabilities, the queue assist scheme experience was exceptional - although, we only had to use it twice in the day as the queue times were a few minutes at best so just used the normal lines.
unfortunately, we had to attend first aid immediately on arrival (over excited child + running = head bump) and they were swift, professional and thorough in their assistance.
chelsea porter — Google review
Only visited the theme park,
Took a 4,9 and 17y.o.
Ample parking.
Plenty to do for all ages.
Will be returning.
Free wristbands but you have to queue for them which was the longest queue lasting 15 minutes!
Overall great family day out using kids pass, so our tickets cost 67.50 with a free 7 days day return.
Stella Richardson — Google review
Lovely place! We visited for the day so have no comment regarding accommodation. My 6 year old daughter absolutely loved it! You definitely need a whole day to get comfortably around the whole park allowing time for queues. The only downside I found was, food and gift shop items were over priced. However, we did get a free return ticket for use within a week which is great 😊
Sarah C — Google review
Absolutely amazing stay! We've just got back from the 4 days tots break and had a brilliant time despite the rain. The hot tub lodge was clean, spacious and really modern. Hot tub was a great addition that was maintained and checked twice a day by the hot tub guys. The clubhouse was brilliant especially the staff. Jenny & Ian were very friendly and welcoming, also on hand for anything you needed. Victoria and Toni did an amazing job keeping the kids entertained. Even when there wasn't any planned actives running they made sure the kids wouldn't get bored. Was always something to do and we enjoyed going to the clubhouse when it rained as we knew the kids could run around and have fun. Kids ate for £1 which was a bonus! The team in the clubhouse couldn't do enough and really made our stay.
Theme park is a 2 minute drive, we would have walked if it wasn't raining. Lots of rides and two massive soft play areas. Rides and attractions indoors in case you need to hide from the rain. Again everyone was so friendly at the theme park. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back! Thank you so much to everyone who made our stay amazing.
Taylor Osborne — Google review
The kids really enjoyed the day. Rides are perfect for young children. Very clean, staff very good, food and beverages reasonable.
It's completely cashless apart from a few things the the drying machine so worth taking a few pound coins!!
Neil “Neile 75” — Google review
Really great little theme park experience. We went during the Halloween themed October half term event and there were lots of extra experiences to enjoy which were included in the entry fee.
Rides are most suited to up to around age 10 in my opinion (this is obviously subjective). I was there with an 11 year old and we had a great time but on the whole I think younger kids would get more from the experience.
I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND, BRINGING YOUR OWN FOOD.
I'm fairly used to theme parks charging creatively for food but after paying £6.50 for a single round of bread wrapped around a bit of cheese with too much butter, a tiny bit of brownie, a banana and a fruit shoot I do feel this was justifiable.
Simon Mohr — Google review
Travelled for the Christmas at Crealy.
First ride a guy called Rob was the most lovely gentleman. Wished us all a merry Christmas and was completely the same with everyone. He alone made me want to write a review. Have to say the staff throughout the park were happy, friendly, upbeat and a huge credit to the site.
We had a great day and have been 2 years running. Very few queues, loads for kids to do & Santa experience was lovely. Well done all.
Was a shame the forest Interactive walk wasn't on this year as it was super last Christmas 🎄
Ben Hopson — Google review
A great , cheap day out with the kids. What struck us the most was the friendliness of the staff. Every one of them had a smile on their face, which is no mean feat with hundreds of kids flying around. Bob was a favourite of our children. Thanks for making our afternoon so pleasant, Crealy staff, you all deserve a medal.
Elsie Harp — Google review
We have platinum annual membership for Crealy and overall it's a really good place to visit with small and older children.
Most of the staff are really friendly and smiley, but some could smile a bit more and just work on their customer service skills a little bit more.
Staff also need to all be informed about the perks of the platinum card and scanning it for discounts, as I was told by one that yes I could have the discount applied on my purchase and then somewhere else in the park another staff member told me one discount had already been applied and so there was no additional discount with my annual pass, but that was incorrect.
In general it's a very clean, well looked after park and we enjoy our visits.
Tip- buy the coffee cups and slushie drinks bottles and then refills are MUCH cheaper!
Ellen Fernando — Google review
Love crealy, great fun day out for all the family. Being an annual pass holder means we can go as many times as we like. The huge indoor soft play is amazing and even great fun for adults. Would give 5 stars but the soft play is currently running in sessions so there are big queues which aren't helpful when you have 2 small kids plus could do with another big indoor seating area for lunchtimes in wet weather.
Charlotte Hollings — Google review
Great day out for kids. Our little one was a little too small for a lot of rides, recommended 92cm+. But we still managed a couple of rides and had lots of fun on all the different indoor and outdoor play areas, as well as the different animal sections. Great value for money. We had southern fried chicken meal with chips and it was so tasty.
CoralAmanda — Google review
Although the weather wasn't brilliant. In between the break of rain and sun getting through we all had a great time. The staff there was brilliant and very professional to explain the rules of every ride 👏. Plenty of parking. Good food. But I can imagine how busy it's going to get in the summer time. You will have to be patient on waiting your turn for any of the rides. Have fun 👍.
David Phelps — Google review
Well what can I say crealy is fantastic! Prices to get in are extremely reasonable and they do offer where sometimes your return visit is free (within a time frame) so the price is even more reasonable! Once inside plenty of places to sit down for picnics etc. plenty of places for shade and inside areas if it’s too hot for you or is raining. staff are ever so Friendly and they genuinely seem happy. Rides are great for little thrill seekers and no so little thrill seekers. we loved it that much we are looking into annual passes. Enjoy a day at a great price!
Anna Shaw — Google review
Communication and information not excellent prior to arrival or even at check-in so best to contact them with any questions in advance. We came less prepared than we ought to so took us a day to get to grips with it. Not so much a resort, as a large campsite near the theme park. Enjoyed our stay though and had a lovely lodge with a hot tub and the theme park was good for youngsters.
Jamie Wogin — Google review
Just back from a long weekend (Fri-Mon), staying in one of the Devon Hideaway cabins. Such lovely, clean, accommodation with great comfy beds - a real home from home. My children aged 13 and 6, had the best time at the park, and on the resort. They loved the evening entertainment and I have based the 5 stars on how much of a good time they had. All the staff were helpful and engaging and the entertainment crew were brilliant. We rebooked for next year but for a week, as we were so sad to be leaving so soon. I highly recommend - good old fashioned fun. Thanks again to all at Crealy - With a special shout out to Vince... My kids thought you were ace!
K Clark — Google review
Visited with my daughter for the day - really enjoyed it! We also took advantage of the free return visit within a week summer holidays offer and returned the following day - this was excellent value!
Plenty of choice of things to do and keep children occupied. The site is cashless but cash is required for the arcades.
On our second visit the weather was really wet but still managed to do plenty and there are lots of facilities indoors too!
Staff were very friendly and helpful throughout the park.
Lisa Bennett — Google review
Visited Crealy Park with my niece on a Saturday in August (during school holidays) - we had a fantastic time! All of the rides were brilliant and we didn’t wait longer than 15 minutes in any of the queues. Lots of open space, so even though it’s busy, it doesn’t feel crowded. We managed to do all the rides we wanted to in one day and had SO much fun. Will definitely be back and would absolutely recommend to others! Food isn’t great so bring your own :)
Jenni Allen — Google review
We had a fantastic time during the Halloween events. We didn't stay overnight but went to Crealy for the day.
The trolls trail, haunted hotel and maze were fantastic and the staff really did make it. Excellent enthusiasm and acting which really did make it for all ages. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and well worth the entry charge.
Lyndsey Joy — Google review
We had so much fun and the kids (6 and 8) didn't have time to worry about the cold weather - there was lots to do!
Loved all the rides and every single member of staff were friendly and enthusiastic. Enjoyed the lights trail too
Nicole Mortimer-Dowse — Google review
Thank you for a brilliant year at Christmas at crealy!
This year we had the option to have the Santa experience or not and chose against it as my children with additional needs didn’t cope well last year. We had the best experience yesterday with no meltdowns and access onto rides without much wait which was brilliant.
Staff were very patient and understanding of my sons needs and that made the whole day go smoothly. We loved the twilight lights in the evening as sensory heaven. Thank you so much we can’t wait to re visit.
Chloe Overington — Google review
It’s alright for little kids but not ideal for older teens. It was the first time visiting and it was underwhelming. However, there were a few things the kids really liked, such as a reptile house and the wrestling show. Half the rides weren’t working either.
The food service in the main food court is shocking. I felt so sorry for the workers to be honest - there doesn’t seem to be a manager keeping an eye on what’s happening. The system they have in place for ordering food doesn’t work- it needs reviewing; many people got the wrong order. We waited 40 minutes and got the wrong food, and had to wait again- it wasn’t that nice.
I don’t think we will go back anytime soon.
Lyndsey Carmichael — Google review
We went to the theme park only and It was amazing. At £14 a ticket it is great value. Our kids (5&3) were able to go on pretty much all the rides more than once and had such a great time. The soft play is huge and on a rainy day I'd just go there for that and the inside attractions.
MARCELLE Cowley — Google review
I have been fond of this place for the past twenty-plus years, and it is great fun. It is the first time I have stayed. The sooty lodge was very good. We did have an issue while there; the park was a little slow to respond, but they got the problem sorted and gave us vouchers to compensate us. On the whole, our experience was good and as expected. It has the potential to be great and probably will be when the season starts in earnest.
The park is currently a little understaffed, but I suspect it will improve as the season gets warmer. It is great for smaller kids to about 12.
I enjoyed it, it's easy, safe, and the staff are polite.
Andrew Crooks — Google review
This was our second visit. The theme park was great, very clean and tidy and didn’t ever seem too busy which was great over the Easter weekend. I’m always surprised that all the eateries aren’t ever open and this limits choice. We took our caravan and stayed as part of the stay and play weekend, which is great value. The washing facilities are great, shower block and toilets also great and so is the little park, my only criticism is the small hard standing part of the PAW pitches, they just need to be 3 or 4 foot wider so that you are able to get in the caravan without getting covered in mud, there’s plenty of room for it, it got tiring having to manoeuvre the children and dog in and out! Also, I’m sad to say that the evening entertainment is not comparable with high end campsites, this could be a much better feature and puts me off coming again because my children love this aspect of our caravanning trips.
Clare Davies — Google review
It's been years since I last visited but not a huge amount has changed. It's perhaps fine for little kids, but for over 5's there's not a great deal in the way of rides. The best area that kept my 7 Yr old entertained was the soft play, but is that worth the entry price? Also, the soft play was unstaffed and we had issues with bigger boys and gangs picking on, and being violent towards our kid. The queues for the Vortex were ridiculous and the ride disappointed. Overall, made the most of it, but wouldn't return anytime soon. Staff were great though and the gift shop was well stocked.
Jules Philpott — Google review
It’s a fun day out but i feel it’s slightly overpriced for little ones that are scared of the bigger rides. My 4 year old son only went on 5 rides we arrived at 10 and left at 1 and that includes having lunch. It was our 1st time visiting Crealy theme park and to be honest we probably wont return until he's a bit older. We have loads of soft play around Plymouth that are better so would not go to Crealy for that. I could not by a coffee due to a power cut in the Sooty section and the coffee machine was broken in the donut hut.
Aaron Dinham — Google review
We have just returned from a 4 day break with our grandchildren staying on a touring pitch. We have stayed many times before.
The theme park does not appear to have changed at all. It looks a bit tired. Staff all helpful but a lot of them were new young members who did not know much when we had any queries. When they tried to contact other members no response was forthcoming. Not their fault. There appears to be a lack of middle management.
The caravan site toilets were kept very clean. The gravel pitch was fine but need spraying to kill weed and grass growing through. Staff again helpful but little things like the sports area not opening on time were annoying.
Andrew Sanders — Google review
Went during the Easter holidays. Appreciate it was going to be busy but some of the queue times were too much for young children, so didn't actually go on many rides. Very disappointed that the Easter trail wasn't on, for having run out of Easter eggs....we were with a group of people though so all the children had fun together. Staff were very friendly and polite.
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Sidmouth Rd, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DR, United Kingdom
Clock tower very busy be prepared to wait a while. Lovely views across the bay. Further along are the gardens lovely i the summer months.
Take a stroll along the promenade to the town of Sidmouth, good selection of shops and places to eat
Stephen Briggs — Google review
An excellent little stop with even more excellent views. Enjoyed a cream tea and a fruit tea (do like Bird and Blend) in the lovely sunshine. Recommend.
Ellie Clayton — Google review
Fabulous setting. Food service was slow. Gets very busy. Cakes are huge. £8 a slice but more than enough for two people. Location is perfect.
Sally Norris — Google review
The cafe at the top had a very good selection of baguettes/ ciabattas, superb coffee and cake selection. Staff were super nice and helpful. Great views across Jacob's Ladder beach.
Carl Conway — Google review
Really nice beach, great for kids, flat sand after tide went in, good rock pools and parking wasn't far either. Spent the whole day pretty much here.
Robert Turunen — Google review
Great place to stay, lovely cottages and grounds
Stephanie Brogan — Google review
Beautiful location on a sunny day. Most of us liked the cake (pistachio and vanilla) but not all.
Jono Sutton — Google review
Great location for light bites above Jacobs Ladder. Under new management since earlier this November. It will be interesting to see how it evolves.
Brian Buckland — Google review
A place of wonder and beauty. The sound of the sea on pebbles is a cleansing experience, well it was for me. Very charming with an oddly exotic tone. The tower cafe (think that's what it is called is a delight. The food was fab and the cakes are a sight for sore eyes, never seen such large cakes before. I had a rock bun the size of a small cake and it was the real thing. Lush.
1 oribe — Google review
Really beautiful place , glad we went there. I didn’t like the beach area near by but up above in Jacob’s ladder area it was so different and beautiful. Caunnaught gardens ( near by) was like a beautiful Spanish garden. So nice
Ali T — Google review
Nice beach and great scenery from all around. Can get rather busy at peak times but overall great. It's even nice to take a detour through between the main carpark and Sidmouth town centre.
Martin Sugar — Google review
A beautiful place regardless of the weather, so relaxing once walking down the steps onto Jacobs Ladder beach or nearby Chit Rocks, if you prefer, you could walk further upwards to see the most amazing views or even walk around the Connaught Gardens, so peaceful whatever you decide to do, plenty of chargeable parking close by too & a great place to spend the day exploring.
Tracey Armstrong — Google review
We had a wonderful day in Sidmouth starting with coffee at the Clock Tower Cafe, no cake, too early. A walk along the front and lunch at Selleys Cafe which was very good. Will return, Ian, Pat & Margaret. 01/06/2019.
Ian Jones — Google review
I love walking up Jacob's Ladder with my Partner in the evenings when we stay in Sidmouth. We walk around there every day after dinner. There are lovely gardens and pretty lit up areas to explore.
Kate Emerson — Google review
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Clifton Lodge, Peak Hill Rd, Sidmouth EX10 8RZ, United Kingdom
Connaught Gardens is a stunning public park located at the western end of Sidmouth's seafront. Maintained by the East Devon District Council and local horticultural group Sidmouth in Bloom, these gardens offer endless opportunities for photographers with their beautiful landscapes. Accessible via the South West Coast Path, these ornate gardens were established in the 1820s and provide magnificent views of the Jurassic Coast from atop the hill.
Historic gardens that are kept in emmaculate condition.
There is plentiful seating to sit and enjoy the peaceful surroundings and take in all the wonderful fragrances.
Each part of the gardens offers something different, and it is all topped off with 180-degree coastal views.
Lazarus — Google review
Beautiful gardens behind a castle like frontage which we found impressive .
Lots of beautiful flowers with some giant palm trees also plus it has a cactus greenhouse where there are some impressive specimens to look at if you are interested in Cactus etc .
All this next to a path on the cliff top with great views across the sea and across Sidmouth beach and sea front .
mark johnson — Google review
Lovely gardens with well planted flowerbeds, wonderful views and a great café.
Katie Hill — Google review
Lovely designed gardens. Peaceful and tranquil, overlooking Sidmouth near a main car parking facility. Lovely views of surrounding areas/bays
The Clock Tower restaurant serves a variety of foods (but not extensive) from snacks, cakes biscuits to toasted sandwiches, salads, fish and chips. Good tea and coffee.
Christine Quinton — Google review
Really nice Cafe in the clock tower, wonderful views of sidmouth promenade, and some interesting plants in the garden.
Saurabh Baliyan — Google review
The gardens and the enveloping landscape, offers an incredibly breathtaking experience with multi tiered views.
The seaside, the craggy hills and cliffs, alongside the utterly dazzling maze of gardens, pair for a beautiful outing on all frontiers. We loved the splendid majesty of the seaside, looming like a terrific friend, with its warm, welcoming and charming atmosphere.
We loved the hills and the climb on the cliffs, reflecting on the gorgeous heights that sport panoramic views that border on the surreal due to their stunning offerings.
The gardens offered a wondrous respite with a tea shop there as well . Shops galore are only a stones throw away, but this shop was beautiful with its great food and drinks.
We simply had a great time in a landmark of multiple grandeurs and highly recommend those with adventurous natures to check it out!
An absolutely wonderful place and time!
Highly recommended!!
Luke Daniel — Google review
Enjoyed a morning stroll in these beautiful clifftop gardens, accessed either through an archway at the top of Jacob's Ladder or the main entrance at the foot of Peak Hill. They're a delightful mix of formal and natural gardens, pergolas, flower borders, wooded walks and well-kept lawns. Archways lead out on to stunning viewpoints overlooking the coast. Lots of palms and exotic plants that seem to thrive in the shelter of the walled gardens. One or two unusual features too, like the World War II pillbox near the entrance. The little cactus conservatory is well worth a look. Plenty of seating, clean free toilets, and a large car park at the entrance. The Clock Tower Café in its castle-like tower stands on the site of an old lime kiln and commands wonderful views of the Jurassic Coast. Had intended to have lunch there, but it's closed on Tuesdays. Came away very impressed with these lovely, well tended gardens. A must-see if you're staying in Sidmouth.
Valerie Hinchliffe — Google review
I highly recommend this place for such beautiful gardens. Free entry to the gardens.. The most Amazing views overlooking the beach ..It has a beautiful cafe selling the most Amazing cakes inside and Outside seating in beautiful grounds.
Beautiful views are ideal for photos..
You can walk from the town centre. Along the path alongside the beach to the gardens or drive up and park on the main road..
Mandy Ford — Google review
I'm giving this a 5. Parking on Peak Hill easy. Toilets functional but clean. Gardens a blend of formal traditional and new. Lots of seats and spots to chill out if you're bringing own snacks. View's are whatever the weather brilliant if you are a sea spotter bring your binoculars. The Clock House yet to disappointing. Will take dogs into small conservatory. For me it's a spy on Sidmouth promenade then in amazement of the hot house.
Annie Dog — Google review
Amazing tree ferns and a fabulous collection of cacti in the greenhouse. This is a beautiful garden, which overlooks Sidmouth beach and town. Dogs are welcome on a lead too.
Amanda Butler — Google review
Beautiful gardens with an excess of seating and views across the coast. Areas specifically set out for local shows and entertainment. A cafe located by the coast. Flower borders, walled garden, lawned areas and pathways throughout making it ideal for familys, children and people with mobility issues. There is also public toilets and a carpark opposite. (charged) We didn't get chance to explore the whole garden but are looking forward to revisiting again.
Melly Kennedy — Google review
A wonderful small quiet garden by the seaside. There are benches where you can sit and enjoy the fantastic view of the sea and coastline. A wonderful pit stop for a lunch or coffee break. You can buy a coffee from the kiosk and sit at the court yard or by the sea and walk down the beach. Or you can take a walk up the hill with more spectacular views. Plenty of parking nearby.
The drive from Looe to Exeter is 62.8 miles (101 km).
How long does it take to drive from Looe to Exeter?
Driving from Looe to Exeter should take you 1 hr 20 mins in normal traffic.
How much would gas cost from Looe to Exeter?
Gas from Looe to Exeter would cost around $6 to $13, depending on your vehicle's fuel efficiency.
Where should I stop on the way from Looe to Exeter?
You could check out National Trust - Saltram and National Trust - Plymbridge Woods, or the always popular Plymouth Sound Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite!
What are the best cities to visit between Looe and Exeter?
People love visiting Torquay, Plymouth, and Exmoor National Park, among others.
What's the weather like in Looe?
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