Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Sidmouth

"Buckfastleigh An all-weather family attraction next to the South Devon Railway in Buckfast, with underwater viewing area for otters and live exotic butterflies …"

"The best preserved monastic site in Devon and Cornwall can be found in Torquay and dates from the end of the 12th century. No sooner was Torre Abbey suppressed in the 16th century, it became a stately home, and although large portions of the church were torn down, the south and west cloisters were adapted into the house. The tithe barn, gatehouse, abbot’s tower and undercrofts all came through unscathed."

"Exactly the kind of light, family diversion you associate with Devon, Babbacombe Model Village has more than 400 miniature buildings in four acres. The village has as many as 13,160 figures on its lanes, and has expertly crafted models of some of the country’s most famous landmarks. You can see London’s Shard, Piccadilly Circus and Stonehenge, while there’s a model train track, three hundred metres long weaving past the buildings."

"Address: 140 Fore Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3AN, England, UK Tel: +44 01392 412348 Standing on Fore Street and dating back to 1471, Tuckers Hall is now a Grade II listed landmark and was formerly a chapel, being built for the city's guild of the weavers, tuckers and shearers (the woollen cloth workers). Soon after, this medieval building began to function as a meeting space and guildhall for the weavers, and was modernised by the Victorians in the 1870s. Exeter is very famous for its historical woollen textile industry, and in the early 18th century, was actually responsible for some 25% of England's overall output."

"An award-wining, family run cafe with a ‘secret garden’ that the kids will love. The Daisy Cafe serves delicious breakfasts using locally sourced ingredients, as well as light lunches and generous slabs of homemade cakes. All dishes are available in child sized portions."

"This is a small but perfectly formed cafe that knows exactly what it is and what it wants to be. It has a great menu and a lovely atmosphere according to its guests. The food is delicious, using all local produce and the staff are friendly - what more could you want?"

"If you're after some scrumptious, home-cooked grub then The Daisy Café is where you need to head!. From fresh sandwiches, cooked breakfasts, jacket potatoes and more - the food at this café is the pick-me-up you need."

"The Lounges are a group of modern, fun and slightly quirky restaurants. “What is it that people love best about Lounging?"