Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Jurassic Coast

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Jurassic Coast

Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary
Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary
4.5 (1139 ratings)4.5 (1817 ratings)
Wildlife centre known for its otter viewings, humid butterfly house and resident terrapins.
Station House, Dart Bridge Rd, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0DZ, United Kingdom
Animal rescue serviceNature & ParksZooNature & Wildlife Areas
Buckfast Abbey
Buckfast Abbey
4.7 (2019 ratings)4.5 (1250 ratings)
Tranquil abbey with sensory and lavender gardens, a restaurant and shops selling monastic products.
Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0EE, United Kingdom
Catholic churchSights & LandmarksSacred & Religious SitesHistoric Sites
Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves
Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves
4.7 (2238 ratings)4.5 (2618 ratings)
Prehistoric caves geared for family visits with kids' activities, tours and a large restaurant.
91 Ilsham Rd, Torquay, TQ1 2JF, United Kingdom
Nature & ParksArchaeological museumHeritage museumCaverns & CavesParks
Pennywell Farm
Pennywell Farm
4.8 (1272 ratings)4.5 (950 ratings)
Kid-friendly farm with rides & hands-on activities like feeding, goat milking & egg collecting.
Lower Dean, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0LT, United Kingdom
FarmSights & LandmarksChildren's amusement center
Mentioned by Beverley Holidays
Dartmoor National Park
"Once you’ve spotted some of the wildlife on the moorland pay a visit to Pennywell Farm where you get up close with a number of farm animals. It’s a great day out for all the family. Climb all over the tractors, help with feeding time of the sheep and goats and cuddle up with their famous miniature pigs."
Mentioned by brackenhillglamping.com
Cockington Country Park
Cockington Country Park
4.7 (1067 ratings)4.5 (2386 ratings)
Centuries-old country estate with a Doomsday book village, manicured parkland & craft studios.
Cockington Lane, Torquay, TQ2 6XA, United Kingdom
Country parkSights & LandmarksVisitor centerHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Devon with Kids
25 things to do in Paignton with kids
"Explore the picturesque village of Cockington, take a walk along the river, through the country park and explore the artisan shops of Cockington Hall. This is a great picnic spot in Paignton and somewhere you’ll find lots of seasonal and school holiday events. Find out more about visiting Cockington."
Hill House Nursery
Hill House Nursery
4.8 (65 ratings)4.5 (47 ratings)
Landscove Nr., Ashburton, Newton Abbot TQ13 7LY, United Kingdom
Plant nurseryNature & ParksGardens
Mentioned by visitsouthdevon.co.uk
Top 10 Instagrammable Spots in Buckfastleigh & Ashburton
"A post shared by Marie Louise Sandstrøm (@ponyponypony3) on Jul 5, 2017 at 1:47pm PDT. Situated just east of Buckfastleigh and south east of Ashburton is Hill House Nursery. The house was once the vicarage of St Matthew’s Church in Landscove and after moving to the house in 1981, the family decided to restore the garden."
St Andrew's Church
St Andrew's Church
4.2 (5 ratings)5 (8 ratings)
Ipplepen, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5RZ, United Kingdom
Protestant churchSights & LandmarksCemeteriesPoints of Interest & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by Guides for Brides
www.guidesforbrides.co.uk
"Perhaps St Andrew, Ipplepen is your favoured parish church or whether you have another familial connection with it, we'd love to chat about your wedding day plans. There are connections that enable you to marry in your chosen church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. Couples choose a church wedding for all sorts of reasons."
Berry Pomeroy Castle
Berry Pomeroy Castle
4.5 (706 ratings)4.5 (363 ratings)
Allegedly haunted, ruined castle and Elizabethan mansion in a deep, wooded valley setting.
Berry Pomeroy, Totnes, TQ9 6LJ, United Kingdom
CastleSights & LandmarksHeritage buildingHistorical landmarkHistorical place museum
RSPB Bowling Green Marsh
RSPB Bowling Green Marsh
4.6 (189 ratings)4.5 (55 ratings)
Riverside nature reserve offering free entry to watch migrating and roosting marshland birds.
Bowling Green Rd, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0BG, United Kingdom
Nature preserveNature & ParksCharityNature & Wildlife Areas
Waterside Holiday Park
Waterside Holiday Park
4.2 (623 ratings)4 (81 ratings)
Three Beaches,, Dartmouth Rd, Paignton TQ4 6NS, United Kingdom
Holiday parkNature & ParksHoliday accommodation serviceHoliday homeRV parkNature & Wildlife AreasParksWater Parks

Best Bath Houses in Jurassic Coast

Exeter Massage Centre
Exeter Massage Centre
4.3 (18 ratings)
7 South St, Exeter, EX1 1DZ, United Kingdom
Massage parlorMassage spaMassage therapist
Radiance Aesthetic Clinic
Radiance Aesthetic Clinic
4.9 (193 ratings)
Augustus House, New N Rd, Exeter EX4 4HL, United Kingdom
Medical spaBeauty salonFacial spaHair salonLaser hair removal serviceSkin care clinic
The Grand Hotel
The Grand Hotel
4 (1001 ratings)
Classic accommodations in a grand seafront hotel with elegant dining and fitness facilities.
Sea Front, Torbay Rd, Torquay TQ2 6NT, United Kingdom
HotelBarCoffee shopFine dining restaurantGymRestaurantSpa and health clubSwimming poolWedding venue
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Sea View Hotels In Torquay, UK - Updated 2021
"Located in the heart of the town, The Grand Hotel is a four-star hotel with beautiful views of the sea. The hotel is designed in a fancy English way and almost resembles a castle or a big mansion. There are two pools on-site, one indoor and one outdoor, that face the glistening sea."

Best Family Restaurants in Jurassic Coast

The Ship
The Ship
4 (780 ratings)
Family-friendly pub with sizzling skillets, British classics and Sunday roasts, plus quiz nights.
26 Manor Rd, Paignton, TQ3 2HR, United Kingdom
Bar & grillBarBreakfast restaurantFamily restaurantPubRestaurant
Toby Carvery Newton Abbot
Toby Carvery Newton Abbot
4 (1702 ratings)
Penn Inn (South Devon Fly Over), Torquay Rd, Newton Abbot TQ12 4AQ, United Kingdom
CarveryBarBreakfast restaurantBritish restaurantFamily restaurantRestaurant
Brewers Fayre Inn On The Quay
Brewers Fayre Inn On The Quay
3.8 (1312 ratings)
Laid-back family pub/restaurant chain serving classic dishes and international favourites.
Tanners Rd, Goodrington, Paignton TQ4 6LP, United Kingdom
Family restaurantBreakfast restaurantBritish restaurantDinerHamburger restaurantPub

Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Jurassic Coast

Dartmouth Castle Tea Rooms
Dartmouth Castle Tea Rooms
4.4 (101 ratings)
Castle Road, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0JN, United Kingdom
RestaurantBreakfast restaurantCafeCastleEnglish restaurantIce cream shop
Mentioned by Coast & Country Cottages
10 best restaurants in Dartmouth
"Putting the kettle on is as much a part of the British culture as talking about the weather, queuing... © 2021 All rights reserved"
Bayards Kitchen
Bayards Kitchen
4.1 (251 ratings)
The Cider Press Centre, Dartington Ln, Shinner's Bridge, Totnes TQ9 6TQ, United Kingdom
CafeBreakfast restaurantRestaurantTea house
The Dartmouth Inn
The Dartmouth Inn
4.4 (712 ratings)
Carved meats, homemade pies & cask ales in a traditional British pub with outdoor picnic tables.
28 Warland, Totnes, TQ9 5EL, United Kingdom
PubBreakfast restaurantCarveryFamily restaurantSports bar

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Jurassic Coast

Sunways, quiet south facing terrace, walk to beach!
4.4 (50 reviews)
Sunways, quiet south facing terrace, walk to beach!
apartment
$98.25 /night
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Sandybanks Loft - Penthouse Seaview Apartment on Promenade, Torquay
4.1 (41 reviews)
Sandybanks Loft - Penthouse Seaview Apartment on Promenade, Torquay
apartment
$170.25 /night
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The Grand Hotel
4.0 (4789 reviews)
The Grand Hotel
hotel
$84 /night
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