Things To Do near Babbacombe Bay
Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle), Exeter, South Devon (approx. 12 miles away)
Distinctive South Devon landmark providing great views Haldon Belvedere, or Lawrence Castle, rises from Haldon Forest in the South Devon countryside between Exeter, the Exe Estuary and the north east section of Dartmoor National Park. You catch sight of it from all directions, for example wh...
Dartmoor Otters and Buckfast Butterflies, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 12 miles away)
One of a number of great family visitor attractions clustered together on the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park Buckfast and Buckfastleigh are located on the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park. They are home to a cluster of popular visitor attractions including Buckfast Abbey an...
South Devon Railway, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 12 miles away)
Popular attraction following the River Dart between Buckfastleigh and Totnes The River Dart rises as two rivers on the high north plateau of Dartmoor before joining at Dartmeet and then flowing down to the border of the National Park. From there, it meanders to Totnes and Dartmouth on the So...
Exeter Canal, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 12 miles away)
Exeter Ship Canal location The Exeter Ship Canal runs from the Exeter Ship Canal Basin in Exeter down the western side of the River Exe and Estuary towards the sea. Where the canal meets the estuary are The Turf and Turf Lock. One of the oldest canals in the UK It's...
Buckfast Abbey, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 12 miles away)
Remarkable abbey on the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park Buckfast Abbey is a remarkable working abbey on the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park. They abbey, its grounds and shops are open to the public. At the heart of Buckfast Abbey is the big and impressive abbey church. Remark...
Topsham/Topsham Lock Ferry, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Crossing the River Exe and Estuary A ferry runs from Ferry Road in Topsham across to Topsham Lock. Further south, another ferry runs from Topsham across to The Turf pub. Location of Topsham/Topsham Lock Ferry We've positioned Topsham/Topsham Lock Ferry on Google maps....
Exe Estuary RSPB Nature Reserves, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
RSPB nature reserves on the Exe Estuary near Exeter The River Exe rises on the high moors of Exmoor National Park north west of Simonsbath and arcs south east towards the Dulverton area on the fringe of the Park before flowing south through Tiverton to Exeter. From there, the...
Woodlands Park, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
South Devon's premier family adventure park Woodlands Park is an all weather family attraction near Dartmouth in South Devon. If you're on holiday in South Devon and have kids then Woodlands Park is a must. 16 family rides, one inclusive cost. Try the Sea Dragon Swing Ship, Toboggan Run, Avala...
Best South Devon Kids Things To Do, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
From beaches to watersports, boat trips to adventure parks, South Devon is packed with kids things to do. We list the best kids things to do below. Note that South Devon is a relatively small area with good transport links so we also include kids things to do in the surrounding area. Ma...
Haytor Rocks, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Dartmoor's most famous tor Haytor Rocks is probably Dartmoor National Park's most famous tor. Owing to its location on the eastern fringe of Dartmoor above populated areas such as The English Riviera, it can get exceptionally busy on the rocks during the summer months, on long bank holiday weeken...
Pennywell Farm, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Great day out for families with young kids Pennywell Farm is a great day out for families with young kids. There's a huge range of things to do and animals to meet. Thankfully, all these activities are packed into a relatively small area which helps prevent tired legs. The farm animals are the fo...
River Dart Country Park, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
One of South Devon's and Dartmoor's best days out for kids The River Dart Country Park is an area of woodland and parkland in the eastern section of Dartmoor National Park. The country park is named after the River Dart that flows through its grounds. Location of River...
The Old Sludge Beds Nature Reserve, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
The River Exe below the M5 Situated between Exeter Canal and the River Exe below the M5 spanning the wetland. 'The Old Sludge Beds are an important wetland nature reserve. There should be lots to see and hear whatever time of year you visit.' Highlights include warbler, Pipistrelle bats, peaco...
East Dartmoor National Nature Reserve, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
England's first National Nature Reserve England's first National Nature Reserve*, the East Dartmoor National Nature Reserve consists of parts of the Bovey Valley, Trendlebere Down and Yarner Wood. It's situated in the east section of Dartmoor National Park near Bovey Tracey and is easily acces...
The Ten Commandments Stones, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Quirky Dartmoor attraction offering some of the finest views in South Devon Buckland Beacon on Dartmoor offers some of the finest views in South Devon. It's also where you'll find The Ten Commandments Stones with its commandments and verses cut into granite. Easiest and recommen...