Places to go

Whilst there is enough to keep any family happy and entertained at Golden Sands and Dawlish Warren, we know that lots of people also want to explore some of Devon’s other attractions. There are plenty to choose from, rain or shine, within easy driving distance, including:

Zoos and wildlife parks
Boat and train trips
Coastal walks
Dartmoor National Park
Mountain biking
Go-karting
Horse riding
Water and adventure parks

Stately homes and gardens
Sea, game and coarse fishing
Beaches, coastal towns and resorts
Natural history attractions
The Jurassic Coast
Premiership rugby union (Exeter Chiefs)
Exeter City FC
Local festivals and events

Paignton Zoo, Devon

Paignton Zoo homes over 2,000 animals that include Lions, Tigers, Gorillas, Monkeys, Rhinos, Crocodiles, Giraffes, Elephants and much much more.
You and the family are in for a fantastic day, where you can get up close and personal to some of the animals, learn about the animal origins and see some of the world’s most popular animals.
Paignton Zoo is under an hour’s drive from Devon Cliffs.

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Bygones, Torquay

Immerse yourself in a genuine experience of the past. From the cobbled floor to the original signs and shops brimming with products, there's so much to see at the General Store, Sweet Shop, Lace shop, Blacksmith, Haberdashery & Milliner, Post office, Apothecary, Toy Shop, Bakery, Jeweller, Ironmonger, Grocer, Dolls Store, HMV Shop, Pawnbroker and Pub.

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Exmouth - A beautiful seaside town

EXMOUTH is a modern holiday resort and is a beautiful seaside town in every sense of the word. It's regularly won many Britain in Bloom competitions over the years and the immaculately kept gardens in the summer are a joy to behold. The Esplanade runs the full length of the two-mile sea front from the busy dockyard to the local beauty spot at Orcombe Point.

Along its length are many attractions including: Sea and River Trips, Beach Gardens, Children's Rides, Bowling, Lifeboat Display, Amusements, Picnic and Barbecue Area, Tennis, Bowls and Cricket, but centrally is EXMOUTH'S Pavilion, with live shows, entertainments, dances and tea-rooms.

The Town Centre's excellent pedestrianised Magnolia Shopping Centre has centrally situated car parks or of course you could leave your car parked by the caravan and catch a bus from the park right into the Town Centre which couldn't be more convenient.

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Crealy Theme Park and Resort, Exeter, Devon

Crealy Theme Park and Resort features over 60 rides and attractions for you and the family to enjoy as well as a fantastic calendar of events and live shows throughout the year. Crealy is an award winning family Theme Park that features the most rides in Devon, as well as three huge indoor play areas, meaning its maximum fun whatever the weather!

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The World of Country Life, Littleton, Exmouth

The World of Country Life, situated right next door to the Devon Cliffs entrance, is a truly wonderful place for old and young alike! It has everything - farm animals to feed, racing ferrets and pigs, Birds of Prey shows, a Deer Train Safari, rare steam engines, historic motorbikes and cars and large indoor and outdoor play areas plus lots of places to eat.

The World of Country Life is a guaranteed fantastic day out for the whole family.

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Living Coasts, Torquay

Living Coasts in Torquay offers a spectacular look at life in the ocean where you and the family can see Penguins, Otters, Seals, Octopus and so much more.

Located in on the beautiful Torquay seafront, Living Coasts gives you fantastic underwater viewing areas of stunning and rare species of animals and is sure to be a day to remember whatever age you are.

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