Francesca's Guidebook
Things to Do with Kids
Crealy Theme Park & Resort
Sidmouth RoadCofton Holidays
Cofton LaneGreat wave pool for kids
Donkey Sanctuary
Dunscombe LaneRiver Exe
Kids soft play, pirate ship, great play ground and mini steam train. (Entry is fairly pricey without membership so check first)
60 locals recommend
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens
Kids soft play, pirate ship, great play ground and mini steam train. (Entry is fairly pricey without membership so check first)
Pennywell Farm
Lower DeanOcean
Queen's DriveSoft play and bowling
Water obstacle course, Zorbing, canoeing, play ground & picnic area
59 locals recommend
River Dart Country Park
Water obstacle course, Zorbing, canoeing, play ground & picnic area
Clip 'n Climb Exeter
Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary
Dart Bridge RoadKents Cavern Prehistoric Caves
91 Ilsham RdBabbacombe Model Village
Hampton AvenueBecky Falls station
National Marine Aquarium
World of Country Life
West Down LaneiBounce Trampoline Park - Exeter
33 Marsh Green Rd WWaves Leisure Centre
The LinksThe Bear Trail
Wildwood Escot
Exercise
Topsham Tennis Courts
Topsham Swimming Pool
Bike and Paddle Board Hire - Great sightseeing along the estuary trail which goes one way to Exmouth past Exton & great pub the Puffing Billy and pretty village Lympstone (also with a few good pubs). Or go the other way over the estuary past The Turf pub and Powderham castle to Dawlish or turn right after the bridge to go to Exeter Quay with some nice eateries.
12 locals recommend
Route 2 Bikes Topsham
4 Amity PlBike and Paddle Board Hire - Great sightseeing along the estuary trail which goes one way to Exmouth past Exton & great pub the Puffing Billy and pretty village Lympstone (also with a few good pubs). Or go the other way over the estuary past The Turf pub and Powderham castle to Dawlish or turn right after the bridge to go to Exeter Quay with some nice eateries.
Great cycle and walking paths plus Go Ape tree walking & cafe
88 locals recommend
Haldon Forest Park (Forestry England)
Bullers HillGreat cycle and walking paths plus Go Ape tree walking & cafe
Old Iron Age Fort & Place of SSI (special scientific interest) - great place for walks.
16 locals recommend
Woodbury Castle
Old Iron Age Fort & Place of SSI (special scientific interest) - great place for walks.
Haven Banks - The Quay
Haven Banks - The Quayhttps://www.haven-banks.co.uk
Exmouth Marina
Wakeboarding with Exewake www.exewake.co.uk
Edge Watersports
Kitesurfing and Paddleboarding lessons
Sightseeing
Great place for kids to paddle in the river and catch tiddlers. Nice pub and picnic spot. Great walk along the river up past Castle Drogo (National Trust) and balcony walk back down to Fingle Bridge.
57 locals recommend
Fingle Bridge Inn
Great place for kids to paddle in the river and catch tiddlers. Nice pub and picnic spot. Great walk along the river up past Castle Drogo (National Trust) and balcony walk back down to Fingle Bridge.
Jurassic Coast
Sidmouth
Exeter Cathedral
1 The CloistersKillerton House
National Trust house & gardens
Topsham Museum
25 StrandDartington
Royal Albert memorial Museum Art & Gallery
Queen StreetPowderham Castle
National Trust - A la Ronde
Summer LaneNational Trust
Neighbourhoods
Paddle board along the estuary (check the tides carefully) or cross the estuary and paddle along the non tidal canal to The Turf pub.
Cross the estuary via Ferry from Topsham or cycle 30 - 45 mins on the cycle trail to the Turf Pub for drinks & Food.
106 locals recommend
Topsham
Paddle board along the estuary (check the tides carefully) or cross the estuary and paddle along the non tidal canal to The Turf pub.
Cross the estuary via Ferry from Topsham or cycle 30 - 45 mins on the cycle trail to the Turf Pub for drinks & Food.
Food scene
A fabulous floating cafe on the Exe estuary! Early booking essential!
71 locals recommend
River Exe Cafe
A fabulous floating cafe on the Exe estuary! Early booking essential!
The Puffing Billy Inn
Station RoadIn Exton on the cycle trail
Farm shop, restaurant, take away fish & chips & bbq food. Play area for kids.
99 locals recommend
Darts Farm Restaurant
Farm shop, restaurant, take away fish & chips & bbq food. Play area for kids.
Riverford Field Kitchen - Organic Restaurant
The Passage House Inn
Ferry RoadTopsham
The Galley Restaurant
41 Fore StGreat seafood. Topsham
The Salutation Inn
68 Fore StFine dining. Topsham
Either get the ferry across from Topsham (Trouts boat yard) or cycle along the cycle trail or cross the estuary and paddle board up the canal. Turf is great for food and drinks on the estuary - either restaurant menu or outdoor bbq or book your own bbq area with bbq menu preordered ready to cook yourselves!
36 locals recommend
The Turf
Either get the ferry across from Topsham (Trouts boat yard) or cycle along the cycle trail or cross the estuary and paddle board up the canal. Turf is great for food and drinks on the estuary - either restaurant menu or outdoor bbq or book your own bbq area with bbq menu preordered ready to cook yourselves!
Sara's Petite Cuisine
80 Fore StGreat for breakfast and pastisserie’s
The Boathouse Café
Great savoury & sweet crepes
Route 2 Cafe & Apartments
1 Monmouth HillGood for cooked breakfasts!
Pig And Pallet
10 Topsham QuayA meat eaters heaven!
Rockfish - Exmouth
Pier HeadMitch Tonks restaurant - Great fish & chips
Amazing stone baked pizzas and sparkling Pebblebed rose wine (local vineyard)
16 locals recommend
Pebblebed Vineyard
Amazing stone baked pizzas and sparkling Pebblebed rose wine (local vineyard)
The Pig - at Combe
Lovely for a special occasion meal (taxi recommended)
Food & Drink
The Lighter Inn
The Globe
34 Fore StNice by the fire in winter
No.3
3 Fore StFab gin bar!
Michael Caine’s bar & restaurant on the seafront at Exmouth. Live DJ nights and food.
22 locals recommend
Mickeys Beach Bar & Restaurant
Queen's DriveMichael Caine’s bar & restaurant on the seafront at Exmouth. Live DJ nights and food.
Watersports
Great for Kite Surfing, Windsurfing & Wakeboarding
Exmouth
Exewake Limited
Pier HeadEdge Watersports