The Shippon
Sharpham Barton Cottages
Ashprington
Totnes
TQ9 7DX
Broadsands
A large, curving red-sandy beach with rock pools. Scenic coastal walks and a long promenade with colourful beach huts.
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Blackpool Sands
A pebbly beach with a cafe. Very beautiful with a big stream that is safe to play in for younger ones. Try paddle-boarding or kayaking which are available to hire.
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Bantham Beach
A big sandy beach with a surf school and takeaway trucks offering coffees and snacks. You can enrol in a surf class or hire boards/wetsuits and try it yourself.
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Overbeck's House and Garden
A stunning house with extraordinary gardens, this house is well worth a visit and can be combined with a visit to Salcombe which is a lovely town with great shops.
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Coleton Fishacre House and Gardens
Explore the Art Deco house and fabulous gardens that sit looking out over a stunning piece of South Devon’s coastline, a fabulous walk to really immerse yourselves in.
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Greenway House and Garden
Agatha Christie and her family spent their holidays at Greenway, relaxing by the river and spending quality time together. Why not follow in their footsteps?
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Finlake Falls
A lovely swimming pool and waterslide facility with the added bonus of a large outdoor pool and waterslide in summer months.
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Splashdown Water Park
A good selection of open-air waterslides, great fun for all the family, close to the beach so can be combined with other activities.
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Woodlands Park
A day's worth of activities, including water slides, toboggan runs, huge indoor play park with drop slides and rides, pirate ship, water rides and so much more.
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River Dark Country Park
Low ropes, high ropes, climbing pods, adventure commando courses, bike trails, zip wire and so much more, a great day out for children with plenty of picnic spots!
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Dartmouth
A beautiful town at the mouth of the River Dart. A great range of attractions and activities both in Dartmouth and nearby, plus a rich maritime heritage, a must see.
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Salcombe
A town well worth a visit, with a vibrant shopping centre and lots of places to eat and have a drink whilst soaking up the beautiful views of the Estuary.
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Totnes
Plenty of lovely independent shops, cafes and food suppliers. While away a few hours on the high street or pop into the eclectic market on a Friday and Saturday morning.
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Cholwell Riding Stables
The best way to see the moor is from horseback. These guys take you on wonderful rides, its 26 miles away but well worth the drive.
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M&B Fishery
A course fishing opportunity only 15 minutes drive away where you might catch an enormous carp!
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Shilstone Rocks Riding Stables
A beautiful spot where you can saddle up and be straight out on open moorland for a fantastic ride.
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Canoe Adventures in Totnes
With very experienced leaders, this suits everyone as long as you can get in and out of the canoe. Finish your trip at the pub for a well earned drink!
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Totnes Kayaks
This company can meet you wherever you want on the River Dart, we suggest you go with the tide and start either at Totnes or Stoke Gabriel.
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Dynamic Adventures in Totnes
The Rivers and beaches around the Shippon are perfectly suited for explorers who want to try out paddle boarding or canoeing. All of these can be hired locally.
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Dartmouth Steam Railway
For all big and little kids who love a steam train. This is a great way to travel to Dartmouth via ferry from Totnes. A fab family day out.
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Pennywell Farm
A lovely day out for little children, plenty of animals to cuddle, mini train ride, tractor rides and much more.
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Paignton Zoo
Over 2,500 animals across 80 acres and is one of the South West's most exciting visitor attractions. A place to roam, discover and get in touch with your inner animal.
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Dartington Trust
A 1200 acre estate with lots of family activities throughout the year, beautiful gardens, great cafes, fabulous walks around, small cinema and often hosts music evenings and live theatre performances.
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Dart Rock Climbing Centre
A great climbing centre that offers options for all ages and skill levels. Book a private lesson or as part of a group.
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