Days Out - Attractions
While Thurlestone has a lot for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday there are also plenty of other things to see and do in South Devon and the wider South West to suit all weather activities.
The locality and the region are rich in culture and history, natural wonders and characterful destinations. The list below is a cross section of attractions but by no means exhaustive!
With tourism a large part of the economy there are plenty of attractions tailored specifically for children and families. Most can be reached within a couple of hours drive and many are right on Thurlestone’s doorstep.
The locality and the region are rich in culture and history, natural wonders and characterful destinations. The list below is a cross section of attractions but by no means exhaustive!
With tourism a large part of the economy there are plenty of attractions tailored specifically for children and families. Most can be reached within a couple of hours drive and many are right on Thurlestone’s doorstep.
Kings Cinemas - Kingsbridge (5 miles)
www.kingsbridge.merlincinemas.co.uk/
The Art Café, Kingsbridge (5 miles)
www.theartcafekingsbridge.co.uk
Harbour House, Kingsbridge (5 miles)
Art Exhibitions, workshops and cafe.
www.harbourhouse.org.uk
Quayside Leisure Centre, Kingsbridge (5 miles)
www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/quayside-leisure-centre
Slapton Ley Field Centre (12 mile)
National Nature Reserve – Walks and Trails, Lots of free family activities
www.field-studies-council.org/slaptonley
Woodlands Leisure Park, Dartmouth (12 miles)
An action packed day of indoor and outdoor fun for all the family with the best rides in Devon
www.woodlandspark.com
Fast Rabbit Farm, Dartmouth (15 miles)
A sheltered valley, tranquil and is completely isolated from the rigors of the modern world; a garden and woodlands waiting to be discovered and soothe the soul.
www.fastrabbitfarm.co.uk
China Blue Ceramic Studio, Totnes (16 miles)
Throw and paint your own pots, shopping and eating
www.china-blue.co.uk
Sharpham Vineyard (16 miles)
A working estate on the banks of the River Dart, sample award winning Wine and Cheeses.
www.sharpham.com
Totnes Rare Breeds Farm (16 miles)
Petting Farm and British Wildlife with many animals and birds some rare and endangered species.
www.totnesrarebreeds.co.uk
South Devon Railway (16 miles)
(Totnes to Buckfastleigh) Enjoy the scenery along the River Dart
www.southdevonrailway.co.uk
Dartmoor Zoological Park, Sparkwell (18 miles)
Over 200 animals, set in 30 acres of parkland
www.dartmoorzoo.org
Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway (18 miles)
(Kingswear to Paignton) Enjoy the stunning Torbay coastline
www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk
Pennywell Farm, Buckfastleigh (19 miles)
Enjoy hands on animal action and lots of play areas with award winning indoor and outdoor fun - Devon’s friendliest day out!
www.pennywellfarm.co.uk
Buckfast Butterfly Farm & Otter Sanctuary (20 miles)
A hot house of many exotic butterflies, moths, birds, fish & terrapins
www.ottersandbutterflies.co.uk
National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth (20 miles)
A visual spectacular of the Atlantic Ocean
www.national-aquarium.co.uk
Occombe Farm, Paignton (21 miles)
Free day out at a working farm. Lots of daily events and nature trails
www.occombe.org.uk
Paignton Zoo (22 miles)
Explore 80 acres of natural habitat and over 3000 animals!
www.paigntonzoo.org.uk
Cockington Court, Torquay (23 miles)
Manor House, Country Park and Craft Centre
www.cockingtoncourt.org
Becky Falls, Bovey Tracey (25 miles)
Stunning scenic walks for all ages and abilities, lots of animals to feed and the 70ft sheer drop of the falls
www.beckyfalls.com
Torquay Dinosaur World (25 miles)
Indoor fun with prehistoric models, fossils and interactive play
www.torquaysdinosaurworld.co.uk
Living Coasts, Torquay (25 miles)
A unique coastal zoo
www.livingcoasts.org.uk
River Dart Country Park, Ashburton (26 miles)
90 acres of lakes, woodland and parks along the River Dart with adventure playgrounds
www.riverdart.co.uk
Babbacombe Model Village, Torquay (26 miles)
Hundreds of animated models and display scenes
www.model-village.co.uk
Bygones Victorian Street, Torquay (26 miles)
Explore another era, bringing the past to life
www.bygones.co.uk
Kents Cavern, Torquay (26 miles)
Guided tours around prehistoric caves
www.kents-cavern.co.uk
Morwellham Quay, Tavistock (34miles)
Fun filled historical adventure in the heart of a World Heritage site and an area of outstanding natural beauty.
www.morwellham-quay.co.uk
Dartmoor Miniature Pony Centre, Moretonhampstead (40 miles)
Lots of animals and activities in 20 glorious acres
www.miniatureponycentre.com
House of Marbles, Bovey Tracey (29 miles)
A working glass and game factory and museum
www.houseofmarbles.com
Cantonteign Falls, Chudleigh (34 miles)
England’s highest water fall, descending 220ft, plus assault course and walks
www.canonteignfalls.co.uk
Crealy Adventure Park, Exeter (45 miles)
Devon’s magical kingdom – With lots of action rides with indoor and outdoor fun
www.crealy.co.uk
Eden Project, St Austell, Cornwall (57 miles)
Inside the futuristic bio-domes are plants that are collected from many diverse climates and environments around the world. A must see experience!
www.edenproject.com
www.kingsbridge.merlincinemas.co.uk/
The Art Café, Kingsbridge (5 miles)
www.theartcafekingsbridge.co.uk
Harbour House, Kingsbridge (5 miles)
Art Exhibitions, workshops and cafe.
www.harbourhouse.org.uk
Quayside Leisure Centre, Kingsbridge (5 miles)
www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/quayside-leisure-centre
Slapton Ley Field Centre (12 mile)
National Nature Reserve – Walks and Trails, Lots of free family activities
www.field-studies-council.org/slaptonley
Woodlands Leisure Park, Dartmouth (12 miles)
An action packed day of indoor and outdoor fun for all the family with the best rides in Devon
www.woodlandspark.com
Fast Rabbit Farm, Dartmouth (15 miles)
A sheltered valley, tranquil and is completely isolated from the rigors of the modern world; a garden and woodlands waiting to be discovered and soothe the soul.
www.fastrabbitfarm.co.uk
China Blue Ceramic Studio, Totnes (16 miles)
Throw and paint your own pots, shopping and eating
www.china-blue.co.uk
Sharpham Vineyard (16 miles)
A working estate on the banks of the River Dart, sample award winning Wine and Cheeses.
www.sharpham.com
Totnes Rare Breeds Farm (16 miles)
Petting Farm and British Wildlife with many animals and birds some rare and endangered species.
www.totnesrarebreeds.co.uk
South Devon Railway (16 miles)
(Totnes to Buckfastleigh) Enjoy the scenery along the River Dart
www.southdevonrailway.co.uk
Dartmoor Zoological Park, Sparkwell (18 miles)
Over 200 animals, set in 30 acres of parkland
www.dartmoorzoo.org
Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway (18 miles)
(Kingswear to Paignton) Enjoy the stunning Torbay coastline
www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk
Pennywell Farm, Buckfastleigh (19 miles)
Enjoy hands on animal action and lots of play areas with award winning indoor and outdoor fun - Devon’s friendliest day out!
www.pennywellfarm.co.uk
Buckfast Butterfly Farm & Otter Sanctuary (20 miles)
A hot house of many exotic butterflies, moths, birds, fish & terrapins
www.ottersandbutterflies.co.uk
National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth (20 miles)
A visual spectacular of the Atlantic Ocean
www.national-aquarium.co.uk
Occombe Farm, Paignton (21 miles)
Free day out at a working farm. Lots of daily events and nature trails
www.occombe.org.uk
Paignton Zoo (22 miles)
Explore 80 acres of natural habitat and over 3000 animals!
www.paigntonzoo.org.uk
Cockington Court, Torquay (23 miles)
Manor House, Country Park and Craft Centre
www.cockingtoncourt.org
Becky Falls, Bovey Tracey (25 miles)
Stunning scenic walks for all ages and abilities, lots of animals to feed and the 70ft sheer drop of the falls
www.beckyfalls.com
Torquay Dinosaur World (25 miles)
Indoor fun with prehistoric models, fossils and interactive play
www.torquaysdinosaurworld.co.uk
Living Coasts, Torquay (25 miles)
A unique coastal zoo
www.livingcoasts.org.uk
River Dart Country Park, Ashburton (26 miles)
90 acres of lakes, woodland and parks along the River Dart with adventure playgrounds
www.riverdart.co.uk
Babbacombe Model Village, Torquay (26 miles)
Hundreds of animated models and display scenes
www.model-village.co.uk
Bygones Victorian Street, Torquay (26 miles)
Explore another era, bringing the past to life
www.bygones.co.uk
Kents Cavern, Torquay (26 miles)
Guided tours around prehistoric caves
www.kents-cavern.co.uk
Morwellham Quay, Tavistock (34miles)
Fun filled historical adventure in the heart of a World Heritage site and an area of outstanding natural beauty.
www.morwellham-quay.co.uk
Dartmoor Miniature Pony Centre, Moretonhampstead (40 miles)
Lots of animals and activities in 20 glorious acres
www.miniatureponycentre.com
House of Marbles, Bovey Tracey (29 miles)
A working glass and game factory and museum
www.houseofmarbles.com
Cantonteign Falls, Chudleigh (34 miles)
England’s highest water fall, descending 220ft, plus assault course and walks
www.canonteignfalls.co.uk
Crealy Adventure Park, Exeter (45 miles)
Devon’s magical kingdom – With lots of action rides with indoor and outdoor fun
www.crealy.co.uk
Eden Project, St Austell, Cornwall (57 miles)
Inside the futuristic bio-domes are plants that are collected from many diverse climates and environments around the world. A must see experience!
www.edenproject.com