Things to do in Devon with kids
Devon’s beautiful beaches and family-friendly attractions make it a perfect getaway. If you’re staying at Haven’s Devon Cliffs Holiday Park, here’s a guide to the best family activities in the area.
- Things to do with babies and toddlers in Devon
- Best soft plays for babies and toddlers in Devon
- Best cafes for babies and toddlers in Devon
- Best places to visit for babies and toddlers in Devon
- Things to do with kids aged 4-11 in Devon
- Best activity centres for kids aged 4-11 in Devon
- Best places to eat with kids aged 4-11 in Devon
- Best places to visit for kids aged 4-11 in Devon
Things to do with babies and toddlers in Devon
Devon’s beautiful coast and welcoming attractions make it ideal for families with young children. Discover the best soft plays, cafes, and peaceful spots to visit with babies and toddlers.
Best soft plays for babies and toddlers in Devon
1. Wonderland Play, Marsh Barton
This spacious soft play has plenty of gentle play areas for babies and toddlers. It hosts seasonal events and parties and is open seven days a week.
2. Ocean Soft Play, Exmouth
www.oceanexmouth.co.uk/soft-play
A soft play centre within a family-friendly entertainment venue, ideal for little ones.
3. Junglaroo, Barnstaple
Featuring a safe and stimulating area for young children with sensory equipment and laser tag for the bigger kids.
Best cafes for babies and toddlers in Devon
1. Boston Tea Party, Exeter
A relaxed cafe with a variety of child-friendly meal options, an American twist, and ample seating.
2. Tea on the Green, Bideford
Known for its relaxed vibe and amazing cakes, it’s ideal for a cozy family meal with young ones. Dogs are welcome outside too.
3. Occombe Farm Café, Paignton
A family-friendly cafe in this lively farm attraction with animal encounters and play facilities.
Best places to visit for babies and toddlers in Devon
1. Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum
A spacious museum with plenty of interactive exhibits, ideal for curious toddlers.
2. Paignton Zoo
Toddlers will love the range of animals and accessible walkways. Roar with the lions and admire the pink flamingos.
3. Babbacombe Model Village, Torquay
A fun attraction with detailed miniature landscapes and village scenes to help little ones feel big!
Things to do with kids aged 4-11 in Devon
Devon has a variety of options for families with kids aged 4-11. From adventure centres to family-friendly dining and unforgettable places to visit, there’s something for everyone in this lovely region.
Best activity centres for kids aged 4-11 in Devon
1. Crealy Theme Park, Exeter
A popular amusement park with over 60 rides, water slides, and a live Sooty show.
2. Go Ape Haldon Forest
Featuring zip lines, rope bridges, and treetop adventures in a beautiful forest setting.
3. Pecorama, Beer
An exciting miniature railway park with gardens, a sea view, and activities for all ages.
Best places to eat with kids aged 4-11 in Devon
1. The Rock Inn, Georgeham
A family-friendly pub offering a cozy atmosphere and kid-approved meals.
2. The Thatched Inn, Abbotsham
A historic inn, known for its hearty dishes and child-friendly environment.
3. Venus Café, Teignmouth
An eco-friendly café with beach views and a varied menu to suit all tastes.
Best places to visit for kids aged 4-11 in Devon
1. Dartmoor National Park
A scenic area with hiking trails and unique rock formations to explore.
2. The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth
A renowned sanctuary where kids can meet and learn about rescued donkeys.
3. Kents Cavern, Torquay
This impressive prehistoric cave provides guided tours tailored for families. It’s perfect for rainy days, and there’s lots to see and do.
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Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed letting income at a preferential rate (calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number of letting breaks. It also allows eligible owners to pay their site fees and receive their letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee amount charged by Haven will be after deduction of the letting income.
‘Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset for 7 years’ is available at 33 Haven parks excluding Burnham, Cardigan View, Far Grange, Garreg Wen, Lydstep Beach, Riviere Sands and Seaview. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance.
‘Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset for 7 years’ is applicable to new and existing customer purchases of new Victory Ashberry 3 Bed or equivalent grade holiday home purchases made through Haven where customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract. It is not applicable to private sales and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion.
An example of how ‘Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset for 7 years’ operates under Let2offset is the purchase of an Victory Ashberry 3 Bed holiday home at Seton Sands with a monthly site fee of £667.08 (includes purchasing discount of £17.08) and monthly letting income of £673.17. The monthly difference equates to £23.17, which will be credited to the owner's account. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and the monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2025 figures.
Modelled assumptions on expected annual site fee and letting income charges over the 7-year lettable life of the Victory Ashberry 3 Bed indicate that under Let2offset it is anticipated that these customers will continue to receive a monthly credit during this period, however, this is not guaranteed. The modelled assumptions are based on the historical performance of Haven over the past 5 years of trading as of 2024.
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