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Woodlands Leisure Park (7 min) 01803 712598
All weather fun Guaranteed! Play a Day! Whoopee! Woodlands have it all! Acres of Action Massive indoor Play centres Great Rides and beautiful Animals what’s New at Woodlands for 2005? –“The Avalanche”! Looks cool from a distance. From the top the sheer drop with folks going 50kph on a plastic tray is scary. Will you bottle it out? Great Indoor play centre.
Canoe Adventures leave only ripples (20 min) 01803 865301
Canoe Adventures give great fun guided canoeing aboard Voyager 12-seat passage canoes on the glorious River Dart. Trips go from and to the friendly Maltster’s Arms in the village of Tuckenhay on Bow Creek, halfway between Dartmouth and Totnes, South Devon. Voyager canoes welcome young children as well as adult novices, they also suit bold adventurers. Families and friends book by-The-Seat. Big groups may book by-The-Boat. New!!
“Mystery” Would you like to come guided sailing? “Mystery” is Europe’s first guided passenger sailing / paddling canoe, built for Canoe Adventures and working on the Dart. Stable powerful and fast “Mystery” carries big sail on a streamlined canoe hull trimmed with twin outriggers. A trip in our open canoes makes a wonderful special day out, a birthday or anniversary treat.
We also offer Gift Vouchers for you to send to friends.
Mountain Water Experience (21 min) 01548 550 675
An outdoor adventurous activity centre located in South Devon. Offering residential or non-residential action packed outdoor activities and adventure courses for schools, colleges, universities, youth groups, businesses, stag and hen groups, families and friends. They are proud of their ability to offer one of the widest ranges of land and water based adventurous activity options anywhere, for both children and adults. The centre is a converted manor farm set in four acres of grounds, amongst rolling Devonshire farmland. On-site thet have an assault course, high wire apparatus, zip line, climbing wall, archery range, playing field and orienteering course. Ideally situated for both the South Devon coastline and Dartmoor National Park and in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), close by are numerous tidal estuaries, rocky shore-lines, surfing beaches, white water rivers, moorland and climbing crags, all of which create the ideal setting from which to run field study or adventurous activity courses.
The South Devon Railway 'Drive an Engine' (25 min) Buckfastleigh
It's every young boy's dream to be at the controls of a real live steam engine; to feel the power of steam as it surges through the locomotive bringing it to life; to feel the heat of the fire box on your face and that special smell of oil and steam so evocative of a steam engine. The SOUTH DEVON RAILWAY can make it possible for you to fulfil this dream, or for a relative, friend or colleague.
Quay West (29 min) 01803 555550
Enjoy the wettest & wildest fun this summer at Quaywest Waterpark. With water heated to 80° you can relax on the gentle Surf Lagoon or experience the exhilarating Screamer or the Wild Kamikaze. There is so much for everyone to enjoy from tube slides, body slides, triple drop slides & freefall slides. Are you brave enough to try the devils Drop? - 65ft freefall slide with a black hole run out.
Dart Rock Climbing Centre (37 min) 01364 644499
The home of indoor rock climbing in Devon. Built by climbers for climbers. Dart Rock aims to provide indoor and outdoor rock climbing activities to the highest of standards in an encouraging and fun atmosphere. The indoor climbing wall is a state of the art modern indoor wall built to the highest of specifications and utilises the space here at Dart Mills to provide a light and open climbing environment. If you are a beginner, experienced climber, family, birthday party, scout group or school, Dart Rock is the place to climb, hang out and meet likeminded people. Situated minutes from Devon’s arterial A38 with plenty of cycling, walking and bus routes, as well as ample parking, Dart Rock offer a series of courses to enable you to experience the thrill of climbing for the first time or learn new skills. Our children’s clubs Little lizards (5-12 yr olds Saturday mornings) and Chameleons (12-17 yr) olds, Sunday mornings) are fantastic for getting even the youngest people climbing.
Pennywell Farm & Wildlife Centre Buckfastleigh (38 min) 01364 642023
Welcome to Pennywell, the multi award winning Farm Activity Park... the biggest in the South West! The Pennywell we are always ready to welcome you with a team of enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff to guarantee you a fun day. You are not just a spectator, we will help you milk the goats, race a ferret or bottle feed the baby lambs. Pennywell is an all weather experience giving visitors a full day of Pennywell Pennywell is the home of the half hourly activity. Choose from up to 20 hands on activities, shows and displays daily. It's fun, fun, fun! Fun with memories that last a lifetime
Virgin Balloon Flights (44 min) Ashburton 0870 607 0241
Devon is, of course, the land of cream-teas and dare we say, the widest choice of Virgin Hot Air Balloon launch sites in any county, blessed with no less than eight carefully selected locations from which to explore the beauty of this glorious part of the country. Ashburton, bordering the Dartmoor National Park lies slightly northeast of Buckfastleigh and is home to another of our Devon launch sites. Nowhere are you likely to encounter such diversity and beauty as in this quiet corner of Devon and nowhere will you find a warmer welcome.
Newton Abbot Races (46 min) 01626 353235
For a great Summers Afternoon of racing visit Britain's leading Summer Jumping racecourse Newton Abbot. Newton Abbot has seven restaurants within the racecourse offering a Luxury prime position overlooking the course. With a full selection of menus to cater for all your catering requirements and needs. Booking maybe advisable for some of the restaurants.
River Dart Country Park (45 min) 01364 652511
Day Activities for the adventurous, who wish to enjoy a challenge, CRS Adventures offer a day rock climbing and abseiling on and around Dartmoor or a day in an open boat canoe on the beautiful Dart Estuary. Led by qualified Instructors from CRS Adventures, these activities are for any member of the family aged 9 years and over. Children can take part unaccompanied by parents or join in and make a family day out! These activities run on week days starting Monday 18th July and finish Friday 26th August. Pre-booking is essential as only two groups of 8 persons can participate each day, with one group canoeing and one group climbing.
Salcombe Powerboat School (45 min) 01548 842727
Salcombe Powerboat School has built its reputation on safety and quality. Our instructors are among the most highly qualified in the business and their knowledge of the local waters is unsurpassed. The difference comes in our attention to detail and our commitment to providing a safe, enjoyable power boating experience, whatever your level. Choose an item from the menu above to find out more about us. Salcombe Powerboat School has built its reputation on safety and quality. Our instructors are among the most highly qualified in the business and their knowledge of the local waters is unsurpassed. The difference comes in our attention to detail and our commitment to providing a safe, enjoyable power boating experience, whatever your level. Choose an item from the menu above to find out more about us.
Plymouth Ski Centre (52 min) 01752 600220
Welcome to the Plymouth Ski Centre centre, From lessons to open practice, Plymouth Ski Centre offers a wide variety of activities for skiers, snowboarders and bladers. This is a fantastic new, safe and fun activity that has recently hit all the John Nike Leisuresport Ltd slopes!! All prices include hire of standard equipment. Our sessions are based on 1.5 hours, in which time you can brush up on techniques, get ready for your next level, get ready for your holiday or simply maintain your skills and fitness. Open practice available during the open times of the centre: Open Practice is available 10am to 10pm 7 days a week during the months of October to April. During the months of May to September it is available 10am to 10pm Monday to Friday and on weekends 10am to 6pm .
Exeter Racecourse (59 min) 01392 832999
Welcome to Exeter Racecourse - the South West's most prestigious racecourse, sitting high on the top of Haldon Hill, just outside Exeter with wonderful views down towards Dartmoor. It is the highest racecourse in the land at 850 feet, the second longest at 2 miles and has been described as not only one of the loveliest courses, but one of the fairest tracks in the country
Ashcombe Adventure Centre (63 min) 01626 866766
Set in Devon's glorious countryside and using our unrivalled range of activities we design action packed events that are memorable, rewarding and fun. Ashcombe has been purpose built for outdoor entertainment. Young and active, old and bold - stag/hen weekends, team building/leadership skills - celebrations of any kind. All our events are designed specifically to your requirements. Come and try your hand at just one activity or plan an action packed break.
Crealy Adventure Park (74 min) 01395 233200
Experience the legendary magic and adventure of Crealy Great Adventure Parks, the South West's favourite family attractions in Devon and Cornwall. Magic, fun and adventure are all around from the moment you arrive. You'll discover the most exciting rides and adventures for your own magical memories in the six unique Realms of Crealy - all for Maximum Fun, Guaranteed! For rides that Slide, Splash and Rock! At Devon's Crealy, you'll find the fabulous Loco Coaster, Bess Pirate Ship and Tidal Wave Log Flume together with Techno Race Karts and a Victorian Carousel. NEW for 2005 is the Funosaurus Show, starring Dina the last Baby Dinosaur on Earth! Plus the Animal Farm Showtime- where you can be the Star!
Diggerland (89 min) 08700 344437
If you are looking for a fantastic fun day out for all the Family, Diggerland is a unique Adventure Park revolving around the fascination that children (and some parents!) have with mechanical diggers. Diggerland guarantees a fun filled, exciting, action packed day out for kids and adults of all ages. Attractions include rides, drives and static displays, along with play areas and competitions for young children and infants; in fact Diggerland is ideal for all the family. Children (and adults if they wish) have the opportunity to ride in, and drive, different types of construction machinery including Dump Trucks, Mini Diggers and Giant Diggers (all under strict supervision.
Quad World (95 min) 01884 33170
Never tried Quad before? No problem! Turn up and ride. You will receive full tuition and full protective clothing is supplied e.g. upper body armour and full face helmets. All machines are maintained to racing standards. The machines are easy for beginners yet have enough power for some serious fun!
World of Country Life (96 min) 01395 274533
Play parks, rides, adventure play; everyday is a fun day at The World of Country Life. Experience a pirate adventure in the covered arena. With an exciting new pirate ship there's indoor fun for shipmates of all ages! Mingle amongst the lambs, rabbits and chickens in the children's favourite Pets Centre. Check out the Shetland ponies, enjoy a close encounter with our exotic rheas and watch the Jersey cow suckle her calves. Meet jack and Jenny our resident donkeys and then take a pygmy goal for a walk on a lead. There’s always so much to see and do at the World of Country Life. Introduce your family to the transport and agricultural machinery of yesteryear. Take a walk down memory lane... wander through a Victorian street or enjoy the quiet life in the Keepers Cottage.
It’s Adventure South West
Welcome to our new guide to the best adventure activity holidays in South West England.
Whatever you enjoy, from surfing to sailing, mountain biking to micro-lighting or canoeing, you'll find information on the best places to go and all the best activity providers in the region. Ideal for planning an adrenaline filled break, whether you are planning to go kite-surfing in Cornwall, 4x4 driving in Devon, diving in Dorset, mountain biking in Somerset, parascending in Wiltshire or canoeing in Gloucestershire!
