North Devon on your doorstep.

A beautiful nine-acre garden set around an original mill pond in a sheltered wooded valley, just a mile from the coast. Famous for its cream teas and well worth combining with a walk to Speke's Mill Mouth waterfall.

A privately owned abbey with beautiful gardens, woodland walks down to the coast and a fascinating history. On the doorstep and well worth an afternoon.

The dramatic northwestern tip of Devon, with a working lighthouse, jaw-dropping views across the Bristol Channel to Lundy Island and a history of shipwrecks. Free to visit and great for a short walk.

A delightful little tea room tucked away at the farm next to the National Trust car park at Brownsham, popular with coast path walkers. Cream teas, homemade cakes and a genuinely warm welcome. Opening times vary so worth checking ahead.

One of the most photographed villages in England. A steep cobbled street tumbles down to a working harbour, with donkeys, craft workshops, museums and stunning views. There is an entry charge for the village.

A family-run all-weather adventure park near Clovelly with rides, live shows, falconry displays and a huge indoor play area. Great for a rainy day.

Cable wakeboarding, paddleboarding and water sports on a freshwater lake, located on the same site as the Milky Way Adventure Park. Suitable for beginners and experienced riders alike.

A car-free island in the Bristol Channel with seal colonies, puffins, diving and walking. Day trips run on the MS Oldenburg. Book well in advance in summer.

Sheep racing, sheepdog trials, rides and a big indoor play area. A North Devon institution and reliably good fun for families.

A 180-mile walking and cycling route through North Devon, inspired by Henry Williamson's novel Tarka the Otter. The traffic-free section between Bideford, Barnstaple and Torrington along a former railway line is ideal for families and easy cycling. Bike hire is available at several points along the route.

Watch skilled glassmakers at work in the UK's only remaining crystal factory in Great Torrington. Good for all ages, with a large shop, cafe and hands-on glass activities.

A stunning 65-acre garden in the Torridge valley managed by the Royal Horticultural Society. Beautiful year-round with events, a garden centre, restaurant and cafe.

One of the largest private military collections in the South West, with over 60 combat vehicles, tanks, weapons and thousands of wartime artefacts, all undercover. A fascinating and unusual day out.

Wildlife encounters with leopards, wolves, sea lions and more, combined with life-sized dinosaurs set in 28 acres of spectacular gardens in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The world's highest and steepest water-powered railway, connecting the twin villages of Lynton and Lynmouth since 1890. A genuinely unique experience on the edge of Exmoor.

One of the most dramatic historic sites in England, perched on the Cornish clifftops and steeped in Arthurian legend. Well worth the drive.

Wild moorland, deep wooded valleys, red deer and 37 miles of dramatic coastline. Home to Europe's first International Dark Sky Reserve and some of the finest walking in the South West.

Ancient tors, open moorland and hidden valleys covering the heart of Devon. Great for walking, cycling, wild swimming and getting properly off grid for a day.