Family days out in Devon

From rock pooling on beautiful beaches to exploring woodland walks, there are places to get a daily dose of fresh air with the family. Find out the best places to explore with the kids in Devon.

Colourful Christmas lights illuminate the trees

Christmas lights at Killerton, Devon 

See a different side to Killerton as you explore the illuminated trail after dark. Discover sparkling tunnels of light, walk under giant baubles and beneath trees drenched in vibrant colours.

See the Christmas lights at Killerton

Winter highlights

A small girl walks through a puddle wearing sparkly pink wellies

Family fun at Killerton 

With an estate that covers 6400 acres, you will find fun and adventures for children of all ages at Killerton. Explore the gardens, woods and parkland.

Children running across the grass

Things to do at Arlington with the family 

A day spent at Arlington is a day full of family fun; there's always something to keep your little ones occupied, in and out of school holidays.

Childern discovering a crab in a rockpool

Rockpooling at Wembury 

One of the best places in the country for a spot of rockpooling, the rock pools here are teeming with life such as limpets, sea anemones, crabs and starfish. You can see a whole world encapsulated in one small pool.

Family walking through woodland, National Trust

Family fun at Greenway 

As the seasons change, it's the perfect time to explore the garden at Greenway. From woodland paths full of adventure, to spotting winter wildlife on the river.

Autumn adventures with the National Trust

Family fun at Coleton Fishacre 

Discover the magical changing of the seasons with an adventure at Coleton Fishacre. Whether its crunching through leaves, splashing in puddles or getting closer to nature, there's memories to be made so let your imagination run wild.

Christmas decorations at Buckland Abbey

Christmas days out in Devon and on Exmoor 

Places around Devon and Exmoor are adorned with decorations and bringing out the sparkle for your winter walks and family days out at Christmas.

Take a look at the top places to visit and festive experiences which took place across Devon in 2020. Check back here nearer the time to find out what's planned for Christmas 2021.

Visitors on a walk at Baggy Point, Devon

Walks in Devon 

Here's a selection of our some of our favourite walks in Devon. Soak up the views from Devon's rolling hills and rugged coast, take shorter walks in parks and gardens or circular walks on Dartmoor or Exmoor.

A mother holds her child aloft at Bucks Mills, North Devon

Beaches and coast in Devon 

Secluded coves, sandy playgrounds and rugged coast; there are many places in Devon for a day beside the seaside.

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Family taking part in craft activities

Recreating places from the South West at home 

If you're in need of a National Trust fix but can't get out at the moment, we have some different ways you could recreate your favourite places from the South West at home, from baking to knitting to cut-out and create models.

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Places to take the family this season
Sparkling frosty parkland in the winter at Knightshayes

Great gardens in Devon 

There's plenty of winter plants to be found in a garden near you. The gardens we care for in Devon are a great place to get some fresh air and stretch your legs.

Discover Devon gardens
Winter family visit
Walking trail 

Walks in the South West with a café

Whether you’re looking for fuel to kick-start a ramble on the coast, or are returning from a gentle stroll in the woods, you’ll find these kiosks, cafés and tea-rooms are great places to stop for a treat. What's more, every visit you make and piece of cake you buy helps us carry on looking after special places for everyone to enjoy, for ever.

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