Dip, Cover or Wrap anything in sugar and I'm Yours! This website uses cookies to store information on your computer. It was already familiar territory but (despite grand plans… and a whole lot of local recommendations), we hadn’t visited ‘properly’ and that’s why we chose to head over to North Devon on our Microgap around the county. Skern Lodge, based in Appledore, offer a mix of activities that involve the ocean, including surfing, bodyboarding, rafting and kayaking. Next on the list has to be Saunton Sands. It’s nothing fancy but a totally celebrated spot in North Devon and a great place to grab a curry supper whilst the sunsets. If you are holidaying in North Devon at the beginning of August you can’t miss a visit to the North Devon Show. And pebble hunting, of course! You’ll find a cafe, parking and toilets nearby. Explore more than 8,000 years of bee keeping in the museum, hit the soft play and meet some creepy crawlies in the critter cabin. One mile of the 1/50 gradient route between Woody Bay and Killington Lane Halt is open. The pebbles here have beautiful white rings and lines. I don't actually have any photos of Hartland itself to share here -  every time we've visited it's been very grey and stormy. There’s been a history of humans living in Exmoor since Mesolithic times, with the steps (over the river) being over 3,000 years old! Croyde can be found at the end of a drive down proper North Devon roads – keep going, the beautiful stretch of sand and great surf is worth it. Check before you travel. For more information visit our privacy page Lynton and Lynmouth are pretty seaside towns, on the northern edge of Exmoor, with a gorge running between them down to the sea. It became a family home after the abbey was dissolved in 1539 and is now open to visitors from Sunday to Thursday. As an Amazon Associate I earn a fee from qualifying purchases • © 2011-2020 thetravelbunny.com All rights reserved • Designed by Suzanne Jones Built with Divi. One of the best things to do in North Devon has to involve becoming a bee-keeper for the day. Westward Ho! After driving over to Dunster, take a look around the historic Anglo-Saxon settlement, spot Dunster Castle and head over to  Reeves Resturant that make some of the yummiest food in the region. If you’re really lucky, you might even see sunfish (though, these are very rare). All Rights Reserved. I do have some photos of Welcome Mouth, however. For those unable to make it back up the hill there’s a paid Land Rover service. The only form of transport is donkey rides for children in the summer. Rosemoor is a wonderful place to go and appreciate captivating horticulture in the heart of the Torridge Valley. Honestly, I ate far too much but left totally satisfied. We came here on a landscape photography course several years back and had fun playing around with long exposures as the tide came in. The Lifeboat station gives you a chance to check out the boat and maybe meet the crew which kids will love. Take a wander around late afternoon and watch the sunset over the valley and cliffs. Northcott Mouth is another lovely beach, smaller than Sandymouth. I loved the soft sinking sand that left deep footprints as you walked - I turn into a big kid on the beach! So that's it - my favourite places to visit in North Devon. Northam Burrows; Iflracombe; Woolacombe Sands Beach; The Coastal Walk from Mortehoe to Morte Point; Hartland Point; Appledore; North Devon Coastal Path to Clovelly; Clovelly; Lee Bay 8 Movie Locations You Can AND Should Visit! I love coming here for a good dose of green and peace and quiet and always come back feeling refreshed and restored. This is one of our favourite North Devon days out – it’s very rare we don’t visit when we are in the area. Puppy Defender. Oh, and make sure to keep your eyes peeled for some of the locals! There’s an RNLI lifeguard station which is manned during the summer season plus cafes, restaurants and public toilets close by. If you fancy a Michelin Starred dining experience, pop over to Thomas Carr at The Olive Room which creates some of the tastiest dishes. If you’re looking for high energy activities in North Devon challenge your family to a day of high ropes fun at H2Outdoor just outside Bideford. For kids there are two play areas and plenty of interesting features hidden around the gardens. So that’s our bumper round up of North Devon things to do with kids. A wonderful Gothic pile with stunning formal gardens and beautiful interiors....…, This fun day out gives you the opportunity to learn the...…, Originally built for Henry I, this castle encompasses 900 years of...…, A Regency house with extensive gardens that is home to a...…, Some amazing animals, including cheetahs and Arctic foxes. Ride the funicular at Lynton and Lynmouth. Oh, and make sure to buy a stick of rock! And parking will set you back £6.50 - at least it did in June 2015! You might also like to read my post about places in Devon you can visit during lockdown. It’s one of those counties that’s sometimes bypassed in lieu of its big sister Cornwall, but definitely shouldn’t be.Honestly, there’s just so many amazing reasons to visit and some of the best things to do in North Devon … There are a few cafes and art galleries and antique shops to nosey around. I've just returned from a lovely week away in North Devon and thought it would be fun to share some of my favourite spots to visit, along with some of my photographs. Westward Ho! This stunning three mile stretch of sand is often quieter than the much lauded Woolacombe just around the corner making it a great place to head for a beach day in the busy summer months. The Big Sheep is also an ideal North Devon attraction to visit on a wet day as it boasts Devon’s largest indoor play area. The walk from Lynmouth is particularly lovely. Putsborough beach is round the corner again from Saunton Sands, just past Croyde - Woolacombe is the opposite end. Great pictures. It’s all about totally gorgeous and authentic experiences that are part and parcel of the spot you’re visiting. These photos are from a visit several years ago. The rocks here are similar to Hartland and remind me of backbones. Not only that, it has a pretty unique history that makes this one of the best things to do in North Devon during your trip. Read more: Going on the cliff railway in Lynton and Lynmouth. Explore Exmoor National Park – Exmoor straddles Devon and Somerset. Dogs are permitted all year but must be kept on a lead in the summer months. This beach is great for photographers. She runs the shop with her daughter, Jasmine. Just across the border (in Somerset), about 20-miles away, is the gorgeous village of Dunster. Chocolate Fiend and Custard Lover. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. (with it's jolly exclamation mark - the only town in the UK to have one) has become my new favourite beach in Devon. Arts...…, Set deep in the north Devon countryside, The Rosemoor estate was...…, A unique way of making the 500ft vertical journey from Lynmouth...…. We headed out with Andrew from Red Stag Safari (which you can see in our post, here) who explained everything about the deer that we saw, the history of the park and even the wild ponies we spotted.

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