Devon Sightseeing and Visitor Attractions

Summer Lane, , Devon EX8 5BD
Tel +44 (0)1395 265514  

A unique 16-sided house dating from 1795, which boasts a shell gallery & several Gothic grottos. The grounds overlook the sea & estuary.

High Street, , Devon EX14 2HP
Tel +44 (0)1404 44966  

Housed on the site of Allhallows School, the museum has the most comprehensive collection of Honiton lace. Included are displays on local history and the growth of Honiton pottery.

The Quay, , Devon EX2 4AN
Tel +44 (0)1392 493501  

A collection of 21 antiques traders are gathered under on roof at this attractive quayside centre.

, Devon EX31 4LP
Tel +44 (0)1271 850296  

The Victorian house built in 1822 has many interesting collections including items such as model ships and costumes personally collected by Miss Rosalie Chichester. Eleven acres of formal and informal gardens with parkland. Ideal for walks.

1 West Street, , Devon TQ13 7DT

A museum that depicts the history of the area, while also containing displays of geological interest, as well as a North American Indian collection.

Clovelly Road, , Devon EX39 3QU
Tel +44 (0)1237 422544  

This outlet centre brings together 34 stores open 7 days a week. Other attractions include an amphitheatre & Discovery Island, a family adventure park themed on maritime smugglers.

The Old Courthouse, Church Street, , Devon EX13 5AQ
Tel +44 (0) 1297 34386  

A museum dedicated to the history of Axminster. It is located in the courtroom of the old Axminster police station, dating from around 1860.

Hampton Avenue, , Devon TQ1 3LA
Tel +44 (0)1803 315315  

Hundreds of 1/12 scale models in these award-winning gardens. Enjoy the English countryside, featuring lakes, waterfalls & railways. New all-weather display centre makes it a pleasant visit all year. Illuminations & Christmas specials on offer.

Babbacombe Road, , Devon TQ1 3SY
Tel +44 (0)1803 329222  

See the processes involved in the manufacture of perfume, toiletries and pottery, including the decorating of collectables. Visitors can throw their own pot or paint their own souvenir. A tearoom and factory shop are on site.

Queen Anne's Walk, The Strand, , Devon EX31 1EU
Tel +44 (0)1271 373003  

Audio visual effects in the heritage centre take the visitor on a journey through 1000 years of Barnstaple's history. Special features such as the interior of a 16C Merchant Ship and a reconstructed civil war trench.

Quicksilver Barn, Merton, , Devon EX20 3DS
Tel +44 (0)1805 603443  

There are 300 English barometers in this museum, dating from as early as 1680. Alternative methods of weather predictions are displayed and current satellite images are on view.

Manaton, , Devon TQ13 9UG
Tel +44 (0)1647 221259  

This breathtaking valley is situated high on Dartmoor. The waterfalls are spectacular, as is the woodland walk. The ground base is home to Dartmoor ponies & rescued birds of prey. For children, there is a playpark.

Quarry LAne, , Devon EX12 3JB
Tel +44 (0)2197 680282  

Discover the world of the quarrymen on hour-long tours of this ancient underground quarry. The stone has been taken since Roman times & has been used in many famous buildings & in 24 cathedrals around the country.

The Bungalow, , Devon TQ5 9AL
Tel +44 (0)1803 882619  

A nature haven set on top of a 200ft high headland, with wonderful views across the sea. The site contains two Napoleonic Forts & a host of internationally important wildlife.

, Devon TQ9 6LJ
Tel +44 (0)1803 866618  

A castle consisting of some post-Conquest ruins & a Tudor mansion. It has a reputation as the most haunted castle in England.

, Devon EX16 8RG
Tel +44 (0)1884 855419  

A historical working watermill in picturesque surroundings. There are other facilities, such as trout fishing and a pottery centre.

East Budleigh, , Devon EX9 7BJ
Tel +44 (0)1395 568465  

A variety of gardens, ranging from the Italian American gardens to the Palm House Museum. There is a restaurant, and for the kids, indoor and outdoor play areas.

Old Library Building, Prince of Wales Road, , Devon EX4 4SB
Tel +44 (0)1392 264321  

Displays focus on the history of the cinema, with exhibitions on the 20C cinema & stars. The museum also takes a look at earlier forms of optical entertainment.

Muddiford, , Devon EX31 4ET
Tel +44 (0)1271 344533  

A working trout farm that boasts facilitites for every standard of angler. The centre also runs fly fishing lessons.

, Devon TQ9 7PW
Tel +44 (0)1803 863664  

Ghostly tours are given around this Grade I listed historic Tudor house by guides dressed in Georgian costume. Visitors can also see the Kodak room where old films are shown. The museum is in a separate building with around 1,000 cameras on display.