An ideal location to relax by the sea and enjoy all that North Devon has to offer the whole family, whether it is all weather attractions or just enjoying the wonder of some of Britain’s finest coast line along the southwest coastal path, you’ll never be short of ideas.
With the South West Coastal Path passing in front of Braddicks Holiday Centre we are in an excellent location to explore the wonderful Kipling Tors and coastal path on foot, alternatively you can walk or cycle the delightful Tarka Trail.
The blue flag award winning Westward Ho! Beach is ideal for all water activities and is backed by the famous Pebble ridge behind which is Northam Burrows Country Park reserve, home of Royal North Devon Championship Golf Course. Life guards can be found patrolling the beach during high season. The rock pools and a salt water swimming pool provide ideal havens for children.
With a wide selection of restaurants, bars and shops Westward Ho! Village has everything you require.
Why not visit one of Braddicks many other leisure establishments in and around Westward Ho! www.braddicks.com
Live surf web cams covering North Devon's main beaches - The Daily Digital Pics and surf report are updated daily, or whenever the surf changes. Click on the logo to visit Westward Ho! live web cam and check out the beach and surf conditions.
Westward Ho! Beach shop is a newly fitted shop and includes a brand new rental fleet & hardware brands not seen in Surfed Out before. It also has it's very own Bistro, So come and check it out. Surfed Out have also team up with The North Devon Surf School who are going to provide Tuition for us, these guys are the only BSA approved surf school in Westward Ho! and we'll be ultilising their highly qualified and trained staff Tel: 0845 6031804
Kilkhampton, Bude, North Cornwall Tel: 01288 321920
Pixeland fun park, steam train, supa karts, bumper boats, soft play, roller bugs, aqua blaster, pony rides, ride-on racing cars. Cornwall’s largest all weather attraction. www.brocklands.com
Clovelly Bideford, Devon Tel: 01237 431781
Unspoilt fishing village on North Devon’s Coast with a steep cobbled street and no vehicular access. Donkeys and sledges are the only means of transport. www.clovelly.co.uk
Spekes Valley, Hartland, Bideford, Devon Tel: 01237 441369
Working watermill of Saxon Origin, 8 acres of woodland, lawns and streams. Coastal waterfalls and beach located within 1400 yards of gardens.www.doctonmill.co.uk
Hartland, Bideford, Devon Tel: 01237 441264
Monastery founded in AD1160. Survived the dissolution of Henry VIII longer that any other monastery. Major rebuilding in Queen Anne and Georgian periods.www.hartlandabbey.com
South Down Woods, Yarnscombe, North Devon, 01271 858279
South West’s Premier Paintball Site. www.survivalpaintball.com
Downland Farm, Clovelly, Bideford, Devon Tel: 01237 431255
All weather family attraction featuring Clone Zone – Europe’s first interactive adventure ride, Time Warp indoor adventure play area, pet’s corner and toddlers area. www.themilkyway.co.uk
VEHICLES MUSEUM
Chittlehampton, Umberleigh, Devon Tel: 01769 540740
Private collection of World War II British, Canadian and Warsaw Pact tanks, trucks, armoured cars and allied equipment. Items from the Home Front. Children’s play area. www.cobbatoncombat.co.uk
Linden Close, Great Torrington, Devon Tel: 01805 626262
Manufacture of hand-made crystal table glassware by skilled craftsmen. Glass centre and glassware exhibition. Visitors can watch glass blower’s
applying their trade. www.dartington.co.uk
North Road, South Molton, Devon Tel: 01769 572401
Working Honey Farm, live bee exhibition, honey and beeswax products for sale. www.quincehoney.co.uk
Rosemoor, Great Torrington, Devon Tel: 01805 624067
Garden of rare horticultural interest. Trees, shrubs, roses, alpines and arboretum. Nursery of uncommon and rare plants. www.rhs.org.uk
Castle Hill, South Street, Great Torrington, Devon. Tel: 01805 626146
The Battle of Torrington was the last major conflict of the Civil War, involving 15,000 troops. Step back in time and meet the colourful 17th century characters, which will guide you through Torrington on the night of February 16th 1646. www.torrington-1646.co.
CLIFF RAILWAY
The Esplanade, Lynmouth, Devon Tel: 01598 753486
A unique, water- powered,Victorian inclined railway, opened in 1890. It links the towns of Lynton and Lynmouth, climbing from sea level to a height of 500ft. www.cliffrailwaylynton.co.uk
Arlington, Barnstaple Devon Tel: 01271 850296
Historic house with an interesting collection of small objects d’art. Gardens with rhododendrons, azaleas and hydrangeas. Carriage museum, rides and nature trails also feature.
South Stowford, Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, Devon
Tel: 01598 763352
Twelve acres of landscaped gardens with tropical and exotic birds, animals, waterfowl and penguins. Tarzan-Land for children. www.exmoorzoo.co.uk
& DINOSAUR PARK
Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Devon Tel: 01271 882486
250 Species of animals with rare and exotic plants in our 25 acres of beautiful gardens, with cascading waterfalls and free flying tropical birds.
www.dinosaur-park.com
Keypitts Farm, Ilfracombe Devon Tel: 01271 862247
North Devon’s only all terrain quad adventure centre. Quad bikes, rally karts, snow cat rides, off road drives, paint ball battles, target shooting. Horse and pony rides over 200 acres of beautiful farmland
and wooded valleys.www.keypitts.com
Shore Office, Ilfracombe, Devon Tel: 01271 863636
Beautiful Island, 3 miles long, 24 miles out in the Bristol Channel. Lighthouse, castle and pub. Ideal for walking and bird-watching – no roads or cars. www.lundyisland.co.uk
18. ONCE UPON A TIME
The Old Station, Woolacombe, Devon Tel: 01271 870999
Children’s park with theme train rides, adventure trails, soft play areas, animated fairy tales, juvenile rides, play equipment and driving school.
Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon Tel: 01237 473901
North Devon’s largest discount shopping outlet with themed leisure attractions for a family day out. www.atlanticvillage.co.uk
Bideford Station, East-the-water, Bideford, Devon. Tel: 01237 423585
Restored railway station museum. www.bidefordrailway.co.uk
Kingsley Road, Bideford, Devon Tel: 01237 471455
Museum features examples of North Devon pottery, history of the long bridge, and galleries with various exhibitions of art and craft, gift shop and restaurant.www.burtonartgallery.co.uk
Odun House, Odun Road, Appledore, Bideford, Devon
Tel: 01237 422064
All aspects of North Devon’s maritime history illustrated by models, photographs and paintings.
COUNTRY PARK
Northam, Bideford, Devon Tel: 01237 479708
Coastal Country Park with visitors centre, beach access and golf course.
Instow, Bideford, Devon Tel: 01271 342558
Devon home of the Christie family of Glyndebourne. Overlooking the estuary to sea. Beautiful Italian garden with many rare plants and woodland walks.
Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon Tel: 01237 472366
Award-winning all weather attraction combining sheep racing, sheepdog trials, sheepdog shearing, baby lambs and duck trialing. Adventure playground, lake and nature trail. www.thebigsheep.co.uk
Torrington St, East the Water, Bideford, Devon Tel: 01237 424123
200 bicycles for hire: mountain bikes, tandems, trailer bikes, children’s bikes etc.
Braunton Road, Barnstaple, Devon Tel: 01271 321123
Ten pin bowling, soft play area and Qasar laser course.
Braunton Road, Barnstaple, Devon Tel: 01271 328460
Two circuits ‘family track’ which is 200 metres and ‘pro track’ which is 400 metres. www.northdevonkarting.co.uk
Ilfracombe, North Devon, Tel: 01271 867474
Castle and family theme park, with Adventure Land, Dungeon Labyrinths, Gnome Land, Watermouth Fayre, and Castle Treasures.
www.watermouthcastle.com
Queen Street, Barnstaple, North Devon, Tel: 01271 324242
Central Location showing the latest in theatre productions.
www.northdevontheatres.org.uk
Northam, Bideford, North Devon, 01271 858279
Swimming pool, gym and other leisure facilities www.leisure-centre.com
Barnstaple High Street, North Devon Over 40 shopping
outlets under 1 roof. www.greenlanes.co.uk
Golf Courses
Great Torrington Golf Club,
Weare Trees, Great Torrington, North Devon, EX38 7EZ
Highbullen Golf Club,
Chittlehamholt, Umberleigh, North Devon, EX37 9HD
Ifracombe Golf Club,
Hele Bay, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9RT
Portmore Golf Park,
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 9LB
Royal North Devon Golf Club,
Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, North Devon, EX39 1HD
Saunton Golf Club,
Near Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LG
Willingcott Valley, Willingcott Valley Golf Club,
Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7HN
Woolacombe & Mortehoe,
Easewell Golf & Country Club, Mortehoe, Woolacombe, North
Devon, EX34 7EH
