Torquay Museum

Grand Victorian Museum of local history and artefacts with a gallery dedicated to Agatha Christie.
529 Babbacombe Rd, Torquay TQ1 1HG (15-minute walk)
01803 293975 | www.torquaymuseum.org

Paignton Zoo

With over 2,000 animals across 80 acres – you’re in for a really wild time at Paignton Zoo. From the savannah to the wetlands and the tropical forest. Run wild in the play areas or hop aboard the unique Jungle Express train to get even closer to the action.
Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7EU (20-minute drive)
01803 697500 | www.paigntonzoo.org.uk

Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company

Queens Park Station, Torbay Road, Paignton TQ4 6AF (15-minute drive)
01803 555872 | www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk

Woodlands Family Theme Park

The largest family theme park in Devon, a fun-filled family day out for everyone. From little kids to kid-ults, there’s something for everyone. With one of the largest and best indoor play areas in the South West, amazing water rides, a zoo farm and much more, there’s fun to be had rain or shine.
Woodlands Leisure Park, A3122, Totnes TQ9 7DQ (40-minute drive)
01803 712598 | www.woodlandspark.com

Crealy Adventure Park

Fabulous countryside, over 60 amazing rides and attractions, and that wonderful warm Devon welcome – it could only be Crealy!
Sidmouth Road, Exeter, Devon EX5 1DR (40-minute drive)
01395 233200 | www.crealy.co.uk

Pennywell Farm

Four free rides, hundreds of friendly animals, play areas and games. Plus a different hands-on activity every half hour.
Pennywell Farm & Wildlife Centre Buckfastleigh, Devon TQ11 OLT (40-minute drive)
01364 642023 | www.pennywellfarm.co.uk

Kents Caverns

Kents Cavern is one of the most important Stone Age sites in Europe and one of Britain’s best showcaves! On your visit you’ll go back to a time when the cave was home to ancient humans, sheltering from extreme weather, making fires, shaping tools and hunting Ice Age animals. As you walk through the extensive labyrinth of caverns, you’ll be surrounded by 400 million year old rocks and spectacular stalagmites and stalactites.
TQ1 2JF (5-minute drive / 20-minute walk)
01803 215136 | www.kents-cavern.co.uk

Paint Pots of Devon

07791 842457 / 01363 877876 | www.paintpotsofdevon.co.uk/PaintPots/Welcome.html

Meadfoot Beach

A mile from Torquay harbour and in a stunning location at the bottom of a row of imposing cliffs. Grab a deckchair and enjoy the sound of the sea lapping against the shore, or wander along the promenade lined with a colourful row of beach chalets. A popular beach café can be found here too.
Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2EL (5-minute drive / 20-minute walk)
01803 294339 | www.englishriviera.co.uk/things-to-do/meadfoot-beach-p335383

Splashdown Quaywest

Splashdown is Britain’s largest outdoor water park. There’s an amazing array of water-slides for thrill-seekers, sunbeds and stunning views of the bay for those who would rather relax, and plenty of smaller pools for the little ones to paddle in.
Goodrington Sands, Tanners Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LN (20-minute drive)
01803 555550 | www.quaywest.splashdownwaterparks.co.uk