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Kids
Days Out in South Devon |
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We
always suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children
as all attractions within the place you are visiting may not be
accessible, depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a
helper. |
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Doing What |
Wheelchair friendly |
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| Go
Ape, Haldon Forest Park, Bullers Hill, Kennford, Exeter,
EX6 7XR Tel 0845 643 9215 www.goape.co.uk |
Spend a fun-filled three hours up in the trees, trekking from tree to tree via an assortment of rope bridges and Tarzan swings. Minimum age 10yrs, minimum height 1.4m (4ft7in). Nearby cafe. Pre-booking advised. Groups welcome. |
No |
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| Crealy
Adventure Park, Clyst St Mary, Sidmouth Road, Devon, EX5
1DR, Tel 01395 233200 www.crealy.co.uk |
Enter the magical kingdom of Devon’s Crealy and discover four exciting new attractions for 2010; The Vortex high speed water coaster, The Maximus roller coaster, new ‘real’ unicorns and more. It’s Magical Fun Guaranteed |
Yes |
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| Diggerland,
Verbeer Manor, Cullompton, Devon EX15 2PE Tel 0871 2277007 www.diggerland.com |
The only place where children as young as 5 can ride and drive full size diggers! A fantastic opportunity to experience driving and ride real JCB diggers and lots more with over 18 rides to enjoy! |
Disabled visitors pay the normal entry: may bring in a helper/carer free |
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| Lifton
Farm Shop, Lifton, Devon PL16 ODE Tel 01566784605 www.liftonstrawberryfields.co.uk |
Farm tours, Play Area, strawberry picking, Easter egg hunts, scarecrow extravaganza, Halloween party. Large farm shop and restaurant serving breakfasts lunches and teas. |
Yes |
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| The
Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NU, Tel 01395 578222 www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk |
This donkey refuge is world famous for rescued donkeys. Fall in love with a donkey and perhaps adopt one! |
Yes |
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| River
Link, South Devon Coast, Head Office, Dartmouth, Tel No 01803 834448 www.riverlink.co.uk |
River Dart Cruises from Totnes and Dartmouth. Round Robin trips include Steam Train at Paignton. Wildlife cruises, private charter for birthday celebrations etc. |
Yes - but ring for details |
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| Tree
Surfers, Woodlands, Gulworthy, Tavistock
PL19 8JE Tel 01822 833409 www.treesurfers.co.uk |
Adrenalin- pumping, heart- thumping tree top experience for all the family. Zip wires, tarzan swings and Tree Jump. Set in stunning wooded valley with trails, archery and cafe on site. |
No |
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| National
Marine Aquarium, Rope Walk,
Coxside, Plymouth, PL4 0LF Tel 01752 600301 www.national-aquarium.co.uk |
The first UK aquarium for education, research & conservation . Includes the Atlantic Reef - the largest cold-water exhibit, the Mediterranean exhibit and the deepest aquarium tank in Europe. School & group visits. Gift Shop. Cafe |
Yes |
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| The
Miniature Pony Centre, Wormhill Farm, North Bovey, Newton
Abbott, Devon, TQ13 8RG Tel: 01647 432400 www.miniatureponycentre.com |
Miniature Pony Centre with pony rides, horse parade, pond dipping, birds of prey displays, feed the ducks and more - all set in 20 acres of beautiful parkland within Dartmoor National Park. Cafe. Shop. School Holiday activities. |
Yes |
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| Woodlands
Family Theme Park, Blackawton, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7DQ 01803 712598 www.woodlandspark.com |
Indoors, Outdoors,
Zoo-Farm and Nature Days. 4 days out in 1 for non-stop family
fun! 16 family rides, 10 Playzones, 100,000 sq.ft undercover.
Watercoasters, Swing Ship, Toboggan Run. Farm, Zoo & Falconry
Centre with flying displays. |
Wheelchair
access, but site is hilly & some rides will not be suitable. |
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| Beer
Quarry Caves, Quarry Lane, Beer near Seaton, Tel 01297 625830 www.beerquarrycaves.fsnet.co.uk |
The
Caves date from Roman times. Conducted tours guide you
through a vast man-made complex of underground caverns where stone was
quarried for St.Paul's cathedrals & The Tower of London. Educational trips. Light refreshments. |
No |
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| The
Creation Station, 5, Hulham Road, Exmouth, EX8 3HR Tel 08450 508743 www.thecreationstation.co.uk |
Award-winning weekly arts and crafts classes for 1-5 year olds, and for up to 11 year olds in the holidays. Lots of inspiring ideas & creative fun without the stress or mess for you! |
Yes |
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| Devon
Railway Centre, The Station, Bickleigh, Nr.Tiverton, Devon,
EX16 8RG, Tel 01884 855671 www.devonrailwaycentre.co.uk |
A unique railway experience with narrow-gauge, miniature and model railways. Pay once & ride all day! Under-cover model exhibition, Under 10s "drive your own train", Crazy golf, Wildlife area, Cafe, Picnic area. |
Yes |
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| Yarak
Birds of Prey, Langford Mill farm, Langford, Cullompton,
Devon, EX15 1RG, Tel: 01884 277297 www.yarakbirdsofprey.co.uk |
Falconry Experience days, Hawk walks, Eagle days, Falcons, Owl flying and much more!! Please book before visiting. A day out to remember. Self- catering cottage available for rental. |
No |
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| Pirates
Bay Adventure Golf, Seafront, Esplanade Road, Paignton,
TQ4 6AG, Tel 01803 525723 www.piratesbaygolf.co.uk |
18 hole adventure golf for everyone - Experience the adventures at Pirates Bay a new landscaped 18 hole adventure golf course. Dodge cannonballs and evade ships as you try and defeat your rivals. |
Yes all wheelchair friendly |
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| Paignton
Zoo, Totnes Rd, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EU, Tel 01803 697500 www.paigntonzoo.org.uk |
Paignton Zoo is home to thousands of amazing plants and animals. Walk through a world of wonder - visit the desert, cross the savannah, explore the forest and trek through the tropics. |
Yes |
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| Living
Coasts, Torquay Harbourside, Beacon
Quay, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2BG, Tel 01803 202470 www.livingcoasts.org.uk |
Playful
seals, elegant wading birds, colourful puffins and free ranging
penguins, all at this harbourside location, cafe, restaurant, shop. Educational visits, School trips. |
Yes |
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| Canonteign
Falls,
Christow, Near Exeter, Devon EX6 7NT Tel 01647 252617 www.canonteignfalls.co.uk |
England's highest waterfall & a wonderful family day out in 90 acres of parkland. Forest garden & nature trail: learn about wildlife & conservation. Children's assault course, trampolines, play area, shop & cafe. |
Yes: Granddad's Way nature walk is suitable for wheelchairs |
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| Devon's
Tree Top Adventure, The Rock Centre, Chudleigh, TQ13 0EE Tel: 01626 852717 www.dartmoortreetopadventures.co.uk |
Devon's original & most exiting tree top adventure. Available to all ages, no restrictions. An instructor will accompany you along rope bridges, swings, ziplines & 5 courses. |
Yes |
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| World
of Country Life, Sandy Bay, Littleham, Exmouth, EX8 5BY Tel 01395 274533 www.worldofcountrylife.co.uk |
A great day out come rain or shine. Children's play park. Animal park. The largest collection of Steam Engines, Vintage Vehicles and Motorcycles in the South-West! Snack bar, restaurants. |
Yes: all wheelchair & pushchair-friendly |
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| House
of Marbles, & Teign Valley Glass, The Old Pottery, Pottery
Road, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9DS Tel 01626 835285 www.houseofmarbles.com |
The largest collection of marbles in the world! Magnificent marble runs, including Snooki, the biggest run in Britain! Games garden, museums of glass, games, marbles & Bovey pottery. Shop, restaurant & coffee shop. |
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| China-Blue
Ceramic Studio, Station Road, Totnes, TQ9 5JR tel 01803 860908 www.china-blue.co.uk |
Treat yourself to a creative experience at China Blue’s paint-you-own ceramic studio - the largest in the South West! We also have a homeware store & café. |
Yes |
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Waves
Leisure Pool, The Riviera International
Centre, Chestnut Avenue,
Torquay, TQ2 5LZ Tel 01803 299 992 www.rivieracentre.co.uk/waves |
It's indoor family fun, Waves is Safe, Clean, Comfortable and Fun. The popular leisure pool features a giant flume and wave machine to add an extra splash of fun. Special courses. Terrace cafe, gym, |
Yes |
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