THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN DEVON, DORSET, SOMERSET AND BEYOND

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Tarr Steps – circular riverside walk on Exmoor with optional pub lunch!

Two-mile circular walk (not suitable for buggies) Summer river paddling Take a picnic or have a pub lunch Check out the mysterious ‘money...

Canonteign Falls - Dartmoor with kids

Near Exeter/Chudleigh Stunning waterfall, walks, playgrounds and café in Dartmoor National Park, South Devon Book tickets in advance –...

Axe Valley Wildlife Park, Axminster

Animal Park – Zoo – Day out with the kids in East Devon Axminster, Devon Great for toddlers and younger children aged up to approx. 10yrs...

Outdoor heated swimming pool in Chagford, Devon

Beautiful outdoor heated swimming pool in Chagford, Dartmoor Chagford Swimming Pool, Rushford, Chagford, Devon, TQ13 8DA Heated...

The Aviator, Dunkeswell – Child-friendly Café with airfield views!

Child-friendly cafe with airfield views, planes, wingwalking and parachutes in Dunkeswell

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Abbotsbury, between Weymouth and Bridport, West Dorset Pretty gardens with exotic and unusual plants from all over the world Sculpture...

Things to do with the kids in Lyme Regis

#Lymeregis #childfriendlywalks #freethingstodo #visitwestdorset A quick Google search of ‘Things to do in *insert name of town*’ always...

Vurlands Animal Farm & The Eggcup Tea Rooms, Near Bridport (West Dorset)

#Animalpark #animalfarm #bridport #abbotsbury #lymeregis #westdorset #softplay #daysoutindorset Meet the animals Indoor soft play Tea...

Pecorama, Beer: a great day out with mini steam trains, model railways, gardens and playgrounds

#dayoutwiththekids #themepark #steamtrain #childfriendly #beer #eastdevon #visitdevon #visiteastdevon #devonwithkids This is probably...

Littlebredy Grounds & Waterfall - the perfect picnic spot in West Dorset (nr Bridport & Dorchester)

Picnic spot in Littlebredy, West Dorset (open all year round - as far as I know!) Lake and river Free entry (donations encouraged) Free...

Exploring Exmoor with kids: Horner Tea Room, woodland walk, river splash, and Porlock Weir beach

Things to do with kids in West Somerset Things to do with kids Exmoor Tea Room River Woodland walks National Trust car park (£5 flat...

Fingle Bridge, Dartmoor - paddling, walks and cycling. Take a picnic, or visit the pub!*

#fingle bridge walk #walkswithchildren #riverwalk #devon #dartmoor #childfriendly #paddling #picnic #buggyfriendly #dogfriendly...

Guided Family Canoe Trip with West Bay Canoes (Bridport, West Dorset)

[Gifted experience] Age suitability: 4 years + All weather activity Suitable for total beginners £20 per person Open 1st April – 31st...

Pick Your Own Fruit at Forde Abbey Fruit Farm (near Chard, South Somerset/East Devon border)

Free entry Free parking Toilets on site Buggy-friendly (grassy ground) Open daily June – August (see below for details) 4 miles SE of...

Ice cream cafe with playground (and golf!) away from the crowds at Oakmead, near Sidmouth

Things to do with the kids in East Devon Summary Ice cream parlour and basic café menu with outdoor seating Children’s playground and...

A day out in Beer (Jurassic Coast): fishing boats, a beautiful beach and more - East Devon

#beach #jurassiccoast #picnic #paddling #heritagecentre #walks #pubs #pecorama #icecream #dayoutwiththekids #boathire #quarrycaves #pizza...

Seaton Jurassic – travel back through time at Seaton’s newest family attraction

#visitorattraction #familydayout #daytrip #Seaton #museum #childfriendly #familyfriendly #cafe #fossils #naturalhistory #marinehistory...

Kingston Maurward Animal Park, Play Barn and Gardens, Dorchester

[Gifted] #Animalpark #zoo #softplay #playbarn #indoorplay #animals #ponygrooming #childfriendlywalks #gardens #dayout #thingstodowithkids...

Haldon Forest Park – cycling, woodland walks and the great outdoors (plus cafe & adventure play!)

#buggyfriendlywalks #cyclepath #bikehire #bikeride #forest #woodland #wellywalk #adventureplay #childfriendlycafe #thingstodowiththekids...

Feasting, demos and kids’ cookery at the annual Family Food Fair – The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth

#gifted #thingstodowiththekids #cookery #kidscookery #hands-on #foodie #kidscrafts #pizzamaking #donkeys #donkeysanctuary #walks...

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