Things to do in Devon
Some ideas for things to do in Devon, South West England, UK for weekends or short breaks. Entertainment in the county, including places to visit, outdoor adventure or family friendly tourist attractions and activities.
National Marine Aquarium
This is Britain's biggest aquarium and has a large coral reef tank and an
underwater cave, as well as Europe's deepest tank. It was set up primarily
for education, conservation and research purposes, but is a great day out
for adults and families with children. It is also a charity dedicated to
preserving the life of our seas.
Address: Rope Walk, Coxside, Plymouth, PL4 0LF.
Tel: 01752 600 301
Breakaway Sailing
Member of both the Yacht Charter Association and the British Marine Industry
Federation, it offers charter holidays and a yacht can be made ready and
waiting for you when you arrive. They can arrange a local, English-speaking
skipper for you to handle small details and use local knowladge to select
an itinerary and search for the best berths and anchorages.
All the boats are registered and fitted out in accordance with the relevant
country regulations, which for Britain is the strict Code of Practice for
Small Commercal Vessels of 1994. Trips can be arranged for South West England,
the Greek Islands, the Adriatic Sea and South Brittany.
Charter House, Clyst Road, Topsham, Devon EX3 0DB. Tel: +44 (0)1392 875
533
Skern Lodge Outdoor Centre
Half-day, whole-day or weekend adventure breaks for stag or hen parties,
childrens birthday celebrations or corporate events and activities. A choice
of 20 things to do, including Abseiling, Surf Skiing, Archery, Snorkelling,
Boogie Boarding, RIB Powerboats, Bridge Jumping, Rafting, Climbing, Overnight
Bivi, Coastal Walking, Off-Road Cycling, Coastal Traversing, Kayaking, Crabbing,
High Ropes, Crate Stacking, Hartland Day and Surfing.
Address: Watertown, Appledore, Bideford, Devon EX39 1NG.
Tel: 01237 475992
Living Coasts
A coastal zoo, that is open all year round (except Christmas Day). Families,
parties and schools groups are welcome. Meet and adopt a penquin. Shopping,
restaurant and educational facilities available. Concessionary rates for
students and children.
Address: Torquay Harbour, Beacon Quay, Torquay, TQ1 2BG.
Tel: 01803 202 470
Information on Devon:
The county is situated in South West England in Great Britain, UK. The county
town is the city of Exeter, although Plymouth is larger and has around twice
as many inhabitants. To the East, Devon borders with Dorset and Somerset,
while Cornwall lies to the West. Major towns include Barnstaple, Bideford,
Brixham, Dartmouth, Ilfracombe, Newton Abbot, Paignton, Plymouth, Sidmouth,
Tavistock, Tiverton, Torquay and Totnes.
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