Local Attractions & Activities in Devon
- Introduction
- Attractions
- Houses and Gardens
- Shopping
- Theatres and Cinemas
- Local Transport
- Events Calendar
- Golf
TLH Discount Card Scheme
Available from Receptions, giving you special discounts at many exciting attractions and activities.
The South West is home to some of England’s most beautiful countryside and TLH Leisure Resort makes the ideal base for exploring.
You’ll find that there is something for everyone – from the outstanding natural beauty of the South Devon coastline to the rugged splendour of Dartmoor, plus an extensive choice of some of the best attractions in the country.
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Attractions and Activities
Model Village, Torquay
'A masterpiece of miniaturelandscaping'. Over 450 models to amaze and fascinate the family.
Paignton Zoo, Paignton
One of the finest and most natural environmental parks in the country. Definitely worth a visit.
Kents Cavern, Torquay
Kents Cavern, Torquay. Let your imagination and senses be challenged as you travel back to the world of the cavemen. A National Heritage Pre-historic site.
Quaywest, Paignton
Quaywest, Paignton. Britain's biggest, wildest, wettest waterpark, positioned on the attractive Goodrington Sands in Paignton.
Bygones, Torquay
Step into the Victorian past, with all the sights and sounds of the era.
Crealy Adventure Park, Nr Exeter
A fun packed day out. Lots of indoor fun; ponies to ride and animals to see.
Woodlands Leisure Park, Dartmouth
All weather fun guaranteed with electrifying combination of indoor and outdoor attractions. 60 acres of action with watercoasters, toboggan run and rides. Experience the biggest indoor play centre in the UK. Animals galore & a superb Falconry Centre with flying displays.
The Eden Project, Cornwall
Well worth a day out to St Austell - visit the giant biome conservatories of the Eden Project and be transported to a tropical paradise.
Living Coasts, Torquay
Take a fantastic journey around the coastlines of the world without leaving Torquay! Living Coasts features a range of fascinating coastal creatures from loud and loveable penguins to playful fur seals, colourful puffins to sea ducks. There are reconstructed beaches, cliff-faces and an estuary.
Occombe Farm Project
New for 2006, the Occombe Farm Project, brainchild of Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust, will open in March 2006. Set amongst 150 acres of farmland, facilities will include an organic demonstration farm, education centre, 2km nature trail, and shops selling local produce.
Newton Abbot Races, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot is the leading summer jumping racecourse in the UK. Set in the rolling Devon countryside, you are guaranteed great racing and great fun. Approx 9 miles from TLH Leisure Resort.
Beaches
Torre Abbey Sands
The beach right on our own doorstep. A popular sandy family beach and base for some of the watersports mentioned on our activities page. Yellow flag award winner.
Oddicombe
Sand and shingle beach with moderately easy access via cliff lift. Holder of European Yellow Flag award winner.
Meadfoot
Easily accessible sand and shingle beach and holder of Yellow Flag Award.
Paignton and Goodrington
Two beaches offering safe sandy fun with rock pools and Paignton Pier. Both hold the Yellow Flag award.
Beauty Spots
Cockington
A picturesque thatched village just a mile or so from TLH Leisure Resort with its working forge, craft centre and Norman church.
Berry Head Country Park
Dramatic open cliff tops looking across the Bay. Also a Country Park and nature reserve of unique value.
Becky Falls
A 50 acre private woodland and site of special scientific interest on the edge of Dartmoor. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Falls where water cascades over granite boulders.
Canonteign Falls
Featuring Lady Exmouth Falls, England's highest waterfall and a 10 acre wetland nature reserve.