We’ve gathered our favourite spots in Devon into one handy list, just for you. After all, with four gorgeous (and wonderfully different) parks to choose from, there’s no shortage of adventures waiting. Whether you’re sneaking away for a spontaneous weekend, settling in for a full week of bliss, or lucky enough to already call one of our parks your home-from-home, these are the places we think you simply can’t miss.
Perched in a breathtaking spot in South Devon, Dartmouth Castle is part history lesson, part adventure, and 100% worth the visit. Built way back in 1388, it even inspired the ‘Shipman’ character in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. Over the centuries, it’s stood strong through the Civil War and World War II, quietly keeping watch over the River Dart.
Make a day of it with a riverboat ride from the town quay to the castle. Wander the historic grounds, then reward yourself with a treat at the riverside tearoom. If you’re still feeling energetic, set off on one of the nearby coastal or woodland walks, keeping your eyes peeled for birds and wildlife.
Dartmouth Castle isn’t just a step back in time – it’s a front-row seat to some of the best views and experiences in South Devon.
Castle Road, Dartmouth, TQ6 0JN
This award-winning family beach prides itself on being one of the UK’s finest beach resorts, and truly earns its spot on your list of things to do in South Devon. As an area of international importance for wildlife, the site is one of the main roosting grounds for a huge number of birds, as well as boasting over 600 different species of flowering plants and dune grasslands.
The beach has a fantastic road and public transport links, as well as a huge number of facilities and amenities for you to enjoy during your stay, including the arcade, café and restaurant, go-karting, and several water sports. Or you can take the day relaxing and sunbathing by the beautiful water.
Dawlish Warren Beach is a dream day out for all the family, or for those looking for a twist on a classic day at the beach.
Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0NF
Comprised of 80000 acres, Stover Country Park and Nature Reserve has a choice of trails and even an aerial walkway around the woodlands for the perfect view of the ponds below. The woodland plays host to a widely diverse animal and plant life including, squirrels, foxes, roe deer, tawny owls, and several bat species.
The Ted Hughes Poetry Trail is by far one of the most popular, with its 16 specially designed ‘poetry posts’, each displaying a poem by Ted Hughes on a theme relating to the natural world.
Stover Country Park and Nature Reserve is a great afternoon of exploring nature and should have a prime spot on your list of things to do in South Devon!
Newton Abbot TQ12 6QG
What was once a small group of rescue animals, has now grown into a fantastic interactive sanctuary for animals you see today. Conservation of rare breeds is at the forefront of the work they do, from Pygmy Goats to Welsh Mountain Sheep.
Totnes Rare Breed Farmis a truly special day out for the family and animal lover alike.
South Devon Steam Railway, Totnes, TQ9 5JR
Whether you’re thinking about taking a trip or investing in a luxury holiday home, we have a number of beautiful spots with everything and anything you could want from a holiday in Devon. We have parks with every amenity you could need with something for the whole family or a place to get take a step back away from the hustle of every day life.
Take a look around our parks and discover the place that makes you smile.
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