Plan your summer holiday here
The summer holidays span at least six weeks, providing the perfect opportunity to keep the family entertained by exploring Devon’s top attractions. Across the county, you'll find a fantastic selection of wonderful days out and activities, along with some extra special seasonal events. Devon's unique variety of attractions offers a mix of history, culture, nature, animals, beaches, theme parks, train and tram rides, boat trips, beautiful parks, and even an island to explore.
Gone Wild Festival
The Gone Wild Festival with Bear Grylls is taking place at Powderham Castle from 22 to 25 August. Join them on the August Bank Holiday weekend where you can dance, explore and adventure through a variety of different exciting activities for all the family! The Gone Wild Festival aims to bring the ultimate family experience to you!
Captain Crealy walks the plank
From 20 July to 31 August Captain Crealy Walks the Plank High Dive Show is taking place at Crealy Theme Park & Resort. Get ready for the summer of a lifetime! The High Dive is back this summer, watch daily throughout the holidays (excl Sundays), prepare to be amazed by this epic High Dive Show with stunts, comedic dives, and watch as the divers walk the plank and dive 80ft into a sunken pool below. The show runs twice a day and is included within the admission price.
World of Country Life
The Adventure begins at The World of Country Life this summer. Fun daily activities all summer long, whatever the weather. Walk a goat, ride the deer train safari and hand feed the red deer and llama, bottle feed calves and lambs, small animal handling, Ferret Racing Total Wipeout and the Hawkridge bird of prey flying display. Plus, lots of indoor play too!
Killerton
Enjoy some fantastic open air theatre at Killerton, National Trust this summer. The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, the timeless story of Hamlet takes place on 23 July. On 4 August Illyria Theatre perform their retelling of the famous Sherlock Homes adventure: The Hound of the Baskervilles, an evening of mystery, intrigue and things that go woof in the night. Plus, on 28 August the much-loved, funny and exciting family adventure of Doctor Dolittle will be on the lawn. Suitable for ages 5+.
Treasure Hunt at The Donkey Sanctuary
At The Donkey Sanctuary embark on a special donkey quest to uncover the golden treasure hidden away in the heart of the sanctuary. This summer, follow the map to each spot for a chance to collect each of the orange carrots. But watch out for wrong answers, because they might lead you to a not-so-pleasant surprise! See lots of friendly donkeys along the way and enjoy family fun, exercise and brainpower for just £5 per trail.
Natural Seaton Festival
Seaton Tramway have lots of great events lined up for the summer. They are part of the Natural Seaton Festival on Sat 27 & Sun 28 July. This will be a community event with lots of activities throughout the town. Plus hop onboard the Pirate Tram on 31 July, 14, 21 & 28 August. Ye old “Seaton Pearl” sets sail on her voyage following the Axe Estuary, where they’ll be off to find some “booty” at Colyton Station. Shiver me timbers, all aboard for a swashbuckling time with Captain Nick, hoist the “Jolly Roger”, walk, talk and look like a pirate aaarrrgghhh! All children will receive some “booty”. Plus don’t miss the NEW Jurassic Discovery which opens on 27 July.
Stuart Line Cruises
Stuart Line Cruises have a busy timetable over the summer holidays with Jurassic Coast cruises, River Exe cruises, day trips to Torquay or Brixham, cream tea cruises and more. Check out their timetable online to book your boat trip and enjoy the fantastic coastline and scenery that Devon has to offer.
Diggerland
If you’re looking for an action-packed family day out this Summer then head to Diggerland. Located in Cullompton, just a few minutes’ drive from the M5 the site has lots of rides and drives which will keep you entertained all day. Rides include Spindizzy, Mini-Tractors, Groundshuttle and Dig-a-Round, as well as Go-Karts and Dodgems plus much more!
