Things to do and places to see while staying at Devon Valley Holiday Village

Search by ...  category :
The Big Sheep
The Big Sheep (Leisurely)
Web Site: thebigsheep.co.uk
Distance From Park: 66 miles (approx 1hr 45 mins)
Great all-weather fun. Loads to see and do including restaurants, dog trials, Outdoor Laser challenge, rides, garden centre, sheep shearing, Lamb feeding, horse whispering, mountain boarding, duck trials, pony rides, sheep races, nursery barn, sheepy shop. A fantastic fun filled day out for all the family. LOOK OUT FOR THE BIG FLAG.
Docton Mill Gardens
Docton Mill Gardens (Leisurely)
Web Site: doctonmill.co.uk
Distance From Park: 80.1 miles (approx 2hrs 7 mins)
River walk with displays of naturalised narcissi, bluebells and wild garlic. Extensive herbaceous border of over 140m. Wildlife pond and vegetable garden. Tea room serving light lunches with speciality salads during the summer, all food sourced locally. Dogs allowed on short leads. Over 300 varieties of herbaceous perennial for sale. Spectacular display of narcissi in spring.
Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre
Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre (Leisurely)
Web Site: monkeyworld.org
Distance From Park: 81.7m (approx 2hrs 8 mins).
Open: Open Daily (except Christmas)
Fascinating haven for over 160 apes and monkeys, including chimps and orang utans, in scenic parkland, with keepers' talks, extensive children's play areas and other facilities. Perfect for a holiday outing and great fun for all ages. Ample free parking.
National Marine Aquarium
National Marine Aquarium (Leisurely)
Web Site: national-aquarium.co.uk
Distance From Park: 40 miles (approx 1Hr 10mins)
Open: Open all year (except Christmas Day)
Britain's biggest, Europe's deepest aquarium. Take the plunge beneath the waves and enter an alien world. Your journey starts here at the National Marine Aquarium, where towering reefs and fish-packed coral seas are home to awe-inspiring creatures of the deep. It's an experience guaranteed to open your eyes - and change the way you look at the sea forever. EXPLOROCEAN A fun, interactive centre showcasing the very latest in ocean technologies, ExplorOcean will feature 3 main areas, Ocean Energy, Ocean Prospectors and AquaTheatre.
Crealy Adventure Park
Crealy Adventure Park (Lively)
Web Site: crealy.co.uk
Distance From Park: 18.8 miles (approx 30 mins)
Discount Tickets: Available at Reception
A great family day out at Crealy Great Adventure Theme Parks in Devon and Cornwall.
Butterfly Sanctuary
Butterfly Sanctuary (Leisurely)


Tropical, landscaped garden with waterfalls and large pond undercover, where exotic butterflies and moths from all over the world fly free. Also otters, birds, terrapins and fish.
House of Marbles
House of Marbles (Leisurely)

Distance From Park: approx 8 miles
Former pottery where visitors may watch glass-blowing and learn of the history of the pottery, glass and the making of glass marbles, in the museums.
China Blue
China Blue (Leisurely)

Distance From Park: approx 7 miles
In China Blue you can paint your own unique piece of pottery as well as visit our fantastic homewares shop and espresso bar.
Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Trains
Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Trains (Leisurely)
Web Site: paignton-steamrailway.co.uk
Distance From Park: 10.5 Miles (approx 20 mins)
A GREAT DAY OUT! TRAINS & BOATS - It's your choice: Travel Torbay's spectacular coast and the beautiful River Dart by steam train from Paignton to Kingswear, then to Dartmouth via ferry. Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway from Paignton is the holiday line with steam trains running for seven miles in Great Western tradition along the spectacular Torbay coast to Churston and through the wooded slopes bordering the Dart estuary to Kingswear. The scenery is superb, with seascapes right across Lyme Bay to Portland Bill on clear days. Approaching Kingswear is the beautiful River Dart, with its fascinating craft, and on the far side, the olde worlde town of Dartmouth and the famous Britannia Royal Naval College, Butterwalk, Bayard’s Cove and Dartmouth Castle.
Go Ape!!!
Go Ape!!! (Lively)

Distance From Park: approx 12 miles
High wire forest adventure course of rope bridges, tarzan swings and zip slides…all set high up in the treetops. Enjoy a unique, fun, and exhilarating experience trekking from tree to tree.
Trago Mills
Trago Mills (Leisurely)

Distance From Park: Approx 9 miles
Open: All year round
Large shopping complex with superb leisure attractions, including super karts, trawler boats, steam and model railways plus an interactive animal enclosure