North Devon & Exmoor

Destination

Whether you are looking for rest and relaxation, fun-filled summer days or just time and space to play, you'll find it in North Devon and Exmoor.

What's on Offer

Beach & Amenities

Blue Flag Beaches:
Westward Ho!, Woolacombe Sands and Tunnels Beaches Ilfracombe
Quiet coves along the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty coastal area.
World class surfing at Croyde, Woolacombe and Saunton.

Places to Visit

Gardens:
Castle Hill
Hartland Abbey & Gardens
Broomhill Sculpture Gardens
Marwood Hill Gardens
Docton Mill Gardens
RHS Rosemoor

Family:
The Big Sheep
The Milky Way Adventure Park
Exmoor Zoo
Clovelly Village
Dartington Crystal
Watermouth Castle
Quince Honey Farm
Ilfracombe Aquarium
North Devon Karting Centre
Cobbaton Combat Collection

Museums and Art Gallery:
Barnstaple Museum
Barnstaple Heritage Centre
Burton Art Galley, Bideford
Bradworthy Transport Museum

Heritage and Landscapes:
Exmoor National Park
Braunton Burrows
South West Coast Path
Arlington Court
Northam Burrows
Lundy Island

Entertainment

ILFRACOMBE: Landmark Theatre, Pavilion and Cinema; Bandstand Concerts.
BARNSTAPLE: Queen’s Theatre; Scotts Cinema, Lets Go Superbowl, Go-karting.
TORRINGTON: Plough Arts Centre

Shopping

Need a little retail therapy? North Devon is the place to find it. Pick and choose from high street stores, independents, boutiques, specialist retailers, out of town outlets or the hustle and bustle of traditional or farmers markets.

Eating Out

Foodies love North Devon and Exmoor with something for everybody from Michelin star to cosy pub.
Visit www.northdevonfood.com for more information.

Recreation & Sport

National standard Golf courses to pitch and putt, leisure centres, indoor/outdoor bowling greens, tenpin bowling alley, surfing, beautiful coastal paths for walking, inland cycle routes, sailing, bathing, windsurfing, go-karting, boat trips, rock climbing and horse rides. Visit www.northdevon.com for more details.

Holiday & Activity Centres

Skern Lodge
Southdown Adventure
Survival Paintball and Laser Games
Keypitts Stables n' Quads
Calvert Trust Centre
North Devon Hawk Walks
Gooseham Barton Riding Stables

Conference & Business Facilities

Brend Hotels - various locations across North Devon
Durrant House Hotel - Bideford

Accommodation

A wide selection of quality accommodation is available. Visit www.northdevon.com to find your perfect holiday.

Getting There

Road

Access to North Devon is quick and easy via the motorways. From Junction 27 of the M5 North Devon follow the A361.

Rail

Hourly direct link from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple on the picturesque Tarka Line.

Sea

Severn Link Passenger Ferry between Swansea, South Wales and Ilfracombe. Starts Easter 2010.

Air

Exeter International: 1 hour drive
Bristol International: 2 hour drive