List of Attractions around Exmoor

Below is a list of attractions that can be visited whilst based in the Exmoor area. If you know of more then please send email them to me for inclusion in the list.

Allerford Rural Life Museum - Implements and Crafts of Bygone Days in West Somerset. A Victorian schoolroom with children's cloths for dressing up, craft demonstrations, photograph collection, croquet and picnic area.
Alstone Wildlife Park more...
Alta Lyn Alpacas more ...
American Museum more ...
Animal Farm Adventure Park more ...
Arlington Court - A 'House of Collections' including model ships, shells, pewter, furniture. Carriage rides and carriage driving school. Parkland, woodland, and lakeside walks. Shetland ponies and Jacob sheep. Victorian Gardens. Original stables with horse-drawn carriage collection. more ...
Bakelite Museum - The Bakelite Museum brings the past to life with a fascinating display of the largest collection of vintage plastics in the country. Lovely water mill setting, tea rooms, vintage caravans, rural life collection and play area. more ...
Barely Mow Farm Shop and Maize Maze more ...
Barnstaple Heritage Centre more ...
Barometer World more ...
Bath and West Show ground more...
Becky Falls more ...
Bee World and Animal Centre more ...
Bideford Railway Museum more ...
Big Sheep - One of the West country's premiere indoor adventure playgrounds for children of all ages from 1 to 100! Also Sheep Racing Derby, Sheepdog and Duck show, home cooked food and fast food restaurants more ...
Bishops Lydeard Mill more ...
Braunton Museum more ...
Brean Leisure Park more ...
Brocklands Adventure Park more ...
Broomhill Sculpture Gardens more ...
Burcott Mill more ...
Burrow Hill Cider more ...
Butlins Minehead more ...
Cannington Countryside Visitor Centre & Pitch and Putt more ...
Chalice Well Garden more ...
Chambercombe Manor more ...
Cheddar Caves & Gorge more ...
Cheddar Caves & Gorge Rock Sport more ...
Clatworthy Reservoir - This is is another scenic lake a couple of miles East of Wimbleball with fishing and lakeside walks and Nature Trailmore ...
Cleeve Abbey - One of the few 13th-century monastic sites where you can still see such a complete set of cloister buildings. Some of England's finest cloisters. Magnificent architecture. Unique wall paintings. Peaceful, riverside location. more ...
Clovelly more ...
Cobbaton Combat Collection - An amazing collection of militaria is the life-time work of one man who started collecting as a schoolboy. Displays from World War Two, there are also sections devoted to the First World War, the Falklands and the Gulf Wars, making this both an entertaining and educational attraction more ...
Coldharbour Mill - Working Wool Museum. Step back and experience life in the past. All-weather attraction with so much to see and do. Impressive industrial heritage museum in the heart of Devon. Exciting guided tours of working spinning & weaving machines in a Victorian factory. Two giant mill engines and 1888 Lancashire boiler. Fantastic New World Tapestry more ...
Coleridge Museum - Home of poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge 1797-1800 where most of his famous works were written (National Trust) more ...
Combe Martin Motorcycle Collection - Unfortunately, this museum closed in around 2002 more ...
Combe Martin Museum - Offers artifacts, photographs, maps and pictures of the village industries of silver mining, lime quarrying and burning, agriculture and horticulture together with details of its maritime history more ...
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park - Fourteen life size animated dinosaurs (including a 40ft Triceratops), Earthquake canyon ride, zoo with all manner of animals incl. snow leopards, sea lions, meerkats and chipmunks, falconry, separate children's zoo. Animal feeding areas, cafeteria, kids adventure playground. Great day out for all the family more ...
Combe Sydenham Country Park - 1580 Elizabethan manor house, garden and restored medieval corn mill, set in its own country park. Mountain bikes welcome. Nature trails and 4x4 tuition. Experience the country in Sir Francis Drake's hidden valley of romance. Walk the many miles of woodland walks and see nature at its best. We have Picnic sites and a children's play area too. Guided tours of the West wing of the house and gardens. Mountain Bikes are welcome. Courses to challenge the best riders. Annual permit available with free parking more ...
Court Farm Country Park more ...
Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park more ...
Croyde Gem and Shell Museum more ...
Dartington Crystal - Visit the Dartington Crystal factory and watch skilled craftsmen blowing and shaping beautiful crystal glass. Free Parking. 12,000 sq.ft. of world class shopping in the factory shops more ...
Diggerland more ...
Docton Mill & Gardens more ...
Dunkery Beacon - The highest point on Exmoor is 'Dunkery Beacon' - 519 metres. In the valleys surrounding Dunkery Beacon lie numerous rivers and streams, the main one being the River Exe after which Exmoor is named. more ...
Dunkery Vineyard more ...
Dunster Castle - Rising dramatically above the village of Dunster and set between the wooded hills of Exmoor and the sea. With 13th Century Castle Building and a Norman Motte; 17th Century staircase and fine plaster work ceilings. Beautifully terraced gardens and riverside walks surrounded by a 28 acre park more ...
Dunster Dolls Museum - Founded by Mollie Hardwick there are over 800 dolls from many periods. Historic to modern, costume and foreign, artists' and fashion dolls. Costumed "Sasha" collection; a Victorian Dolls House and "Britains" garden more ...
Dunster Working Water Mill - Built on the site of a mill mentioned in the Domesday Survey of 1086, the present mill dates from the 17th century and was restored to working order in 1979. The West Country's finest working water mill. Built 1680, the mill is set in magnificent surroundings alongside the River Avill, only minutes from Dunster Castle and the High St. See how flour is produced as the wheat grain is fed down to the grinding stones before being bagged up for local bakeries. Fascinating collection of ancient agricultural machinery in the integral museum." Shop, Tea room and Garden more ....
East Somerset Railway more ...
Elworthy Cottage more ...
Exeter Cathedral more ...
Exmoor Brass Rubbing Centre - Fun for all the family. Over 150 brasses and Special Rubbing Plates. Instruction, supervision and materials provided. Exciting Hobbycraft and gift section. Fun for all ages. Spacious Lynmouth premises. School, Youth Group and Disabled Parties welcome more...
Exmoor Falconry more ...
Exmoor Safari - The Original Exmoor Safari. Established 1983. Viewing Wild Red Deer. All aspects of local wildlife explained. Morning, Afternoon and Evening excursions. 2 - 2.5 hours more ...
Exmoor Steam Railway and Gardens - This unique half size narrow-gauge railway nestles on the western slopes of the Exmoor National Park almost 1000ft above sea level & is the highest narrow gauge railway in England. Come and enjoy a delightful 2 mile ride on Exmoor's great little trains. Unlimited no. of rides, cream teas, light lunches and gift shop. Children's Play area, trampolines and model railway more ...
Exmoor Wildlife Safari - Exmoor Wildlife Safaris as seen on TV more ...
Exmoor Zoological Park - North Devon's premier wildlife collection. 170 species of wildlife. 12 acres of gardens. Keepers talks; Animal encounters; Feeding times; Hands on activities; Conservation in action more ...
Fleet Air Arm Museum more ...
Four Ponds Fishery more ...
Fursdon - The house contains family treasures and the history of twenty three generations of the Fursdon family www.fursdon.co.uk more ...
Gaulden Manor Gardens and House more ...
Glastonbury Abbey more ...
Glen Lyn Gorge - The Power Of Water. A Site of Special Scientific Interest, don't miss this spectacular gorge, through which poured the waters of the 1952 Lynmouth Flood Disaster. The informative 'Power of Water' exhibition shows some of the water from the West Lyn River producing environmentally friendly hydro-electricity for the community. Lovely woodland walks by the waterfalls. Children can operate the giant water wheel. Water cannons too!! more ...
Gnome Reserve - Set amid truly rural countryside (8/10 miles south of Clovelly/Bideford) the 4 acre Reserve comprises woodland, stream, 30 yard pond, meadow and garden - home to 1000+ gnomes and pixies, and about 250 labeled species of wild flowers, herbs, grasses and ferns.Gnome hats are loaned free of charge together with fishing rods, so you don't embarrass the gnomes! Take your cameras and embarrass the family with some truly memorable photos for the family album!The children will love it because there is so much for them to discover from a woodpecker in a tree to a pixie flitting over clumps of comfrey. Recommended also for adults whose sophistication can have robbed them of a freshness of vision...The Gnome Reserve will rejuvenate you! more ...
Greencombe Woodland Gardens more ...
Guildhall Heritage Centre Dulverton - A small museum about Dulverton of 100 years ago. A cottage showing living conditions of the 19th Century. The Exmoor Photographic Archive. more ...
Hartland Abbey more ...
Hartland Quay Museum more ...
Haynes Motor Museum more ...
Heddon Valley and Heddon's Mouth - Information Centre and NT shop in beautiful valley running down to the sea. Many cliff and woodland walks. Car park with public toilets. Also the famous Hunters Inn Hotel. more ...
Helicopter Museum - The Helicopter Museum is Weston-super-Mare's largest undercover all weather attraction and a fun place for all the family, with a coffee shop, children's play area and a gift shop more ...
Hinkley Point Nuclear Power Station more ...
Holnicote Estate - The Holnicote Estate covers 5042 hectares (12,500 acres) of Exmoor National Park and includes the high tors of Dunkery and Selworthy Beacons, with breathtaking views in all directions. more ...
Holsworthy Museum more ...
Horse Drawn Barge trips more ...
Horse drawn Tours - West Ilkerton Farm Travel across farmland and open moorland in a purpose built wagon pulled by friendly Shire horses. Beautiful scenery. Ideal for all ages and abilities (including wheelchair users). Picnic, cream tea and Birthday rides a speciality Discount for large groups. more ...
Horse World more ...
Ilfracombe Aquarium more ...
Ilfracombe Museum more ...
John Wesley's Chapel - New Room - Bristol more ...
Killarney Springs more ...
Killerton House - An elegant 18th C house which still retains a warm atmosphere, with a large hillside garden which slopes down to the spreading lawns and herbaceous borders with extensive views over the Devon countryside. Landscaped from the 18th C the garden contains a wealth of rare trees and gems like the Victorian rock garden, an ice house and bear's hut, a woodland walks in the surrounding parkland. The house contains the renowned Killerton dress collection, one of the finest collections of costume in the South West. A great day out for all the family. more ...
Knighthayes Court - Home of the Heathcoat-Amory family. This striking Victorian Gothic mansion is just N of Tiverton. A rare survival of the work of William Burges, flamboyant 19th Century architect, this mansion has a rich mixture of medieval romanticism and lavish decoration. Includes a billiard room and smoking room. Of equal beauty are the 20h gardens which are full of colour throughout the year. There is also a lovely park and woodland walk, formal terraces, unusual topiary and the "Garden in the Wood" more ...
Little Switzerland 21 Mile Drive - a 21 Mile drive around a 'scenic' figure of eight through the beautiful 'Little Switzerland' area of Exmoor National Park more ...
Longleat House and Safari Park more ...
Lundy Island - An unspoilt Island 10 miles off Baggy Point where the Bristol Channel meets the Atlantic. 3 miles long and half a mile wide. No Cars. Ideal place to escape for the day. The Island is a natural fortress with a tempestuous history as a pirate lair. There is now a small community. Marisco Tavern is the heart of the island and serves Lundy's own beer as well as fine food and perpetual shelter. Also a medieval castle and 3 lighthouses. A place of outstanding natural beauty and wildlife. (Lund-ey is Norse for puffin island). more ...
The ferry ship MS Oldenburg does day trips to Lundy from both Ilfracombe and Bideford. It is also possible to stay on Lundy. Sailing times, fares and prices are available from the Islands' web site www.lundyisland.co.uk or telephone Lundy shore office (01237)470422 for details of sailings and accommodation. NOTE: pets are not allowed to visit the island more ...
Lyn and Exmoor Museum - Display includes an Exmoor kitchen, a collection of tools and agricultural implements, natural history, archeological and geological exhibits Paintings, prints and photographs of the locality and a model of the Lynton/Barnstaple Railway which closed in 1935. more ...
Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway - A Unique Victorian water powered Lift linking Lynton with Lynmouth for foot passengers. Devon's top tourist attraction. A remarkable and unique ride, which is also very useful. more ...
Lynton and Barnstaple Railway more ...
Marwood Hill Gardens more ...
Milky Way Adventure Park - "One of the best 50 Theme Parks in the world" - Independent on Saturday 5/5/99 Heart stopping Slides and amazing Rides. 'An Alien Encounter - Europe's first interactive adventure ride! Then ride the Batflyer rollercoaster...Train Ride, Golf Range, Laser target shooting, archery, puppet shows, sheepdog displays, toddlers play, birds of prey displays. "Fun for all the family-whatever the weather!" more ...
Mortehoe Heritage Centre more ...
Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon - Interpretation of the coastline, wildlife, history and heritage more ...
National Museum of Baking - A nation-wide collection of bread and cake-making equipment dating back to the mid-Victorian era. Working Corn mill and Craft Bakery more ...
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm more ...
North Devon Farm Park more ...
North Somerset Museum more ...
North Devon Leisure Centre. Barnstaple more ...
Off Road 4x4 Course more ...
Once Upon a Time - Where Children's Dreams Come True! Themed around the old Railway Station at Woolacombe, "Once Upon a Time" is a paradise of fun and entertainment for children from 2 years to 13 years. Twista Bikes, Huff n' Puff Ship Ride, Piggy-in-the -Middle Ride, Pedal Roundabout, Pedal Snails, Auto-Kid-Wash, (over 65 degrees), Driving School, Fairy Tale Carriages, Cinderella's carousel, Frog Ride, Crazy Bikes, Piggy Train, Bumper Boats, Fantasy Train Ride, Disco Scooters. more ...
Paignton Zoo - 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. Use your senses more ...
Peat Moors Centre more ...
Perrys Cider more ...
Porlock Museum (Dovery Manor) - Housed in a lovely 15th Century Manor building the exhibits include an interesting collection of photographs, press cuttings and displays of the Porlock Parish more ...
Quantock Hills Visitor Centre - Interpretation of the human and natural history of the Quantock Hills more ...
Quince Honey Farm - The world's largest exhibition of living honey bees. Indoor apiary with 20 colonies of bees in natural habitats. Hives which open at the touch of a button to show the bees living and working inside. The complete honey production process explained and demonstrated. An all-weather attraction.Large Car park and picnic area. Britain's biggest honey farm. more ...
Rich's Farmhouse Cider more ...
Rosemoor Gardens - Royal Horticultural Society gardens and nursery more ...
RSPB Reserve Isley Marsh more ...
Rural Life Museum Glastonbury more ...
Safaris on Exmoor more ...
SeaQuarium more ...
Secret World more ...
Sheppy's Cider Farm - Since the early 1800's the Sheppy family has been making cider in the West Country. From 1925 they have been renowned for their quality ciders, which have gained them over 200 awards and 2 gold medals. You've just got to taste it to see why!.Sheppy's have a 370 acre farm, where there are 42 acres of cider orchards, producing apples with such romantic names as Kingston Black, Yarlington Mill, Dabinett, Stoke Red, Tremlett's Bitter and many more.Recapture the memories of bygone times in the excellent Farm & Cider Museum. Cider shop; Sampling; Museum; Nature walks; Licensed tea room; pre-booked guided tours. more ...
Skirmish Paintball Games - Skirmish Exeter is set in one hundred acres of woodland, forming part of a six hundred acre forest called Stoke Woods. It is situated just five minutes outside of Exeter and is easily found whether you are traveling from the M5, A30, or A303. There are eighteen separate game areas, providing unique combinations of natural and man made cover more ...
Snow Drop Valley more ...
Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust - Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway relics and rolling stock, including a complete signalbox more ...
Somerset Brick & Tile Museum more ...
Somerset County Museum - Natural history, geology, archaeology, social and industrial history and art mainly relating to Somerset; Taunton Deane Gallery; Colthurst Collection of Chinese pottery more ...
Somerset Cricket Museum - Cricketing memorabilia mainly relating to Somerset County Cricket Club more ...
Somerset Military Museum - Somerset Light Infantry; North Somerset & West Somerset Yeomanries; Militia; Rifle Volunteer corps; Territorial Army and today's Regiment - The Light Infantry more ...
South Molton & District Museum more ...
Tapeley Park Gardens more ...
Tarka Trail Cycle Hire - Enjoy the Peace & Quiet, the Scenic Beauty & Safety of the Tarka trail.Up to 21 Miles of Level, Scenic, Traffic Free Cycle Track. There's something to offer everyone from the cycling enthusiast to railway buffs, scenic view's over river and estuary and is a bird watchers paradise. Extensive range of cycles to hire; Adults, kids, baby seats, trailer bikes etc. Booking advisable in the summer (can be by phone) more ...
Tarr Steps - The famous Tarr Steps ancient Clapper bridge over the River Barle . This wooded valley is full of wild red deer and an abundance of other wild life. There is a lovely walk beside the river to the village of Withypool more ...
The World of Country Life more ...
The Yarn Market, Dunster more ...
Time Machine Museum more ...
Tiverton Museum - Information on the lace and textile industry, the Civil War, The Grand Western Canal and the coming of the railway more ...
Torre Cider Farm - Free cider tasting straight from the barrel. Enjoy coffee, lunches, home-made cakes or cream teas in our new tea room. Relax with a glass of country wine or traditional cider. Visit Cynthia, our Gloucester Old Spot pig or feed the piglets. Browse through our farm shop. View our video on the fascinating world of cider making more ...
Torrington Civil War and Heritage Centre more ...
Torrington Museum more ...
Tropiquaria Wildlife Park - Its Touchy, Feely, Creepy, Crawly, Cuddly, Strokey. Reptiles, creepy crawlies, tropical aquarium, exotic animals & birds PLUS: Stroke a Snake, Handle a Tarantula, Adventure Playground, Outdoor wildlife, Amazing Aquarium, Washford's unique Radio Museum, Shadows string puppets and Cafe & Gift Shop more ...
Underground Passages Exeter more ...
Watchet Boat Museum - Somerset flatners and ancillary items more ...
Watchet Market Museum - History of this ancient port. Video: The Watchet Story. Fossils from the local cliffs. Remains of the Woolly Mammoth. Coins minted for Saxon and Norman Kings. The Iron Ore Mines and their unique Railway. Sailors and Sailing Vessels. Paintings, photographs and models more ...
Watermouth Castle Family Theme Park - Situated high on the cliffs overlooking Watermouth Bay, Watermouth Castle is a unique family attraction where a whole day can be spent enjoying the entertainment and fun designed for all ages: Mechanical Musical Instrument, Victorian Kitchen, Model Railway Layout, Haunted Dungeons, Penny-Slot Arcade, Mighty Mortier Water Spectacular, Steam Boat-Swings, Enchanted Walk, Junior Aviator Aeroplane Ride, Water Play, Giant Tube Slide, Gnomeland, Carousel, Maze, And much, much more !!! more ...
Wells Cathedral more ...
West Somerset Railway - Britain's longest preserved railway. Steam trains to the seaside. 20 miles of steam through the Quantock Hills and along the coast - Bishops Lydeard (near Taunton) to Minehead. 10 restored stations. Plenty of 'olde world atmosphere'. Many regular services. A great day out for all the family more ...
Wild Badger Magic - Right before your eyes!. Fully illuminated above and below ground. Comfortable hide at the edge of their natural sett.Booking essential. Devon Badger Watch more ...
Wildlife Safaris more ...
Willows & Wetlands Visitor Centre more ...
Wimbleball Lake - Large man-made reservoir which is well naturalised. Lakeside walks and lovely views, picnic and play areas, camping. Lunches, cream teas, locally crafted gifts and books. Trout fishing (boat & bank). Sailing Club.Open all year Location Brompton Regis, Near Dulverton. Follow the brown signs more ...
Winsford Walled Garden - Many gardens in the SW are woodland or spring gardens. Winsford was built as a summer flower garden – and still is. Offering outstanding colour for the summer visitor to North Devon. B and B too! Restored greenhouses more ...
Wireless in the West - A nostalgic experience of radio broadcasting history set in the first high power BBC transmitting station in the SW. Enjoy archive sounds from the fascinating display of over 100 wireless receivers. Discover how radio was broadcast and see some of the equipment actually used by the BBC in the 1930's more ...
Woodlands - Woodlands Family Theme Park Devon provides a whole day of variety for all ages. One inclusive admission price to the family attraction includes incredible indoor centres, outdoor adventures, Zoo, Big Fun Farm and Falconry Centre. more ...
Wookey Hole Caves more ...
Yeovil Railway Centre more ...