Things to Do and Places to See in glorious North Devon

Local Beaches

Saunton Sands Beach North Devon

Saunton Sands

Three miles of beautiful flat sand backed by massive dunes. Excellent for surfing and all water sports. Manned with lifeguards and is wheelchair accessible.

Northam Burrows North Devon

Northam Burrows

One and a half miles of sandy beach protected by a ridge of huge pebbles. Ideal for swimming, surfing and sailboarding. Open Easter to September, 10:00am to 5:00pm.

Westward Ho! Beach North Devon

Westward Ho!

A seaside resort with all the features – amusement arcade, putting green, playground, beach shops, snack bars and seaside pubs. Ideal for swimming and surfing

Woolacombe Beach North Devon

Woolacombe

One of the finest beaches in the West Country which has won numerous awards. Three miles of golden sand. It is very clean and tidy and perfect for water sports.

Putsborough Beach North Devon

Putsborough

Located at the southern end of Woolacombe Sands, Putsborough is an award winning sandy beach manned with lifeguards - ideal for surfing and swimming.

Croyde Bay Beach North Devon

Croyde Bay

Just around the corner from Saunton Sands, Croyde is easily accessible. Ideal for swimming, surfing, windsurfing etc. but can get busy during peak season.

Combe Martin Beach North Devon

Combe Martin

As the tide goes out there are large rock pools to explore. Great spots for picnics! The village features a large car park along with numerous shops, cafes and pubs.

Local Walks

Tarka Trail North Devon

Tarka Trail

30 miles of walks, passing through the largely unspoilt countryside as it was described by Henry Williamson in his classic novel ‘Tarka the Otter’.

Hartland Quay North Devon

Hartland Quay

Visit Blackpool Mill Cottage (featured in BBC's Sense and Sensibility) and up the wooded valley to Hartland Abbey and then back to Hartland Quay for refreshments!

Clovelly North Devon

Clovelly

Often featured on TV and films, Clovelly is a very unique, picturesque fishing village of white washed cottages on steep, cobbled lanes running down to the sea.

Activities

Libbaton Golf Course North Devon

Libbaton Golf Course

Enjoy 18 holes of beautiful parkland golf, ​set amongst picturesque North Devon countryside. A fine challenge for golfers of all ages and abilities.

Stafford Moor Fishery North Devon

Stafford Moor Fishery

A mature sixty-seven-acre estate with thirty-five acres of heavily stocked lakes. Some of the best coarse and carp fishing in the Devon countryside.

The Big Sheep North Devon

The Big Sheep

What’s the best thing about The BIG Sheep? The animals of course! Which is great news, as we’ve got hundreds of them waiting to meet you! Well worth a visit with children.

The Milky Way North Devon

The Milky Way

Ride the Cosmic Typhoon roller coaster, have fun on the gravity rider donut slide, explore the maze and experience fantastic outdoor displays from the Bird of Prey Centre!

Keypitts Off Road Adventure North Devon

Keypitts Off Road Adventure

Keypitts are an activity centre in Ilfracombe, North Devon offering Quad biking, Battlezone Archery, Axe Throwing and 4×4 Land Rover Experience!

COASTAL CRUISES

Ilfracombe Sea Safari North Devon

Ilfracombe Sea Safari

Ilfracombe Sea Safari run two Humber ribs - extremely stable boats used to get you 'up close and personal' with North Devon's scenery and wildlife!

Ilfracombe Princess North Devon

Ilfracombe Princess

Enjoy one of the most dramatic landscapes in England! Based in Ilfracombe harbour the Ilfracombe Princess cruises the coast to see seals, porpoises and dolphins!

Truly Unique Self Catering Accommodation situated in the heart of rural North Devon

Wootton Manor is a 16th Century Manor House found at the end of a half-mile long private lane in the heart of rural North Devon with far reaching views to Exmoor National Park. The Manor is situated at the centre of its 90 acres of woodland, meadows and streams - all waiting to be explored! Famous beaches, walks, activities, magical Exmoor and so much more are all within easy reach. Wootton Manor - your unique rural paradise!

Wootton Manor - Situated right in the heart of rural North Devon