Location: South Molton
Top Things to do in South Molton
10 Things to do in South Molton That You Shouldn't Miss
South Molton is a small town in Devon, England. It is part of the North Devon local government district. The town is on the River Mole. According to the 2001 census the civil parish of South Molton had a population of 4,093, increasing to 5,108 at the 2011 Census. The town also has an electoral ward with the same name. The population of this ward at the same census was 4,875 We have therefore the unusual situation where the town is larger than the ward. The town was one of the boroughs reformed by the Municipal Reform Act 1835. It retained this status as a municipal borough until 1967, when it became a rural borough in the South Molton Rural District.
Restaurants in South Molton
1. Rock and Rapid Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 243 reviews
Rock and Rapid Adventures is the biggest rock climbing centre in North Devon. Based in South Molton, our climbing wall offers everything from top-rope climbing and lead climbing to bouldering and dry tooling. We are also a leading adventure centre in North Devon, providing a range of outdoor activities, including coasteering, kayaking, outdoor rock climbing, raft building and more. We are open from 10am-10pm on weekdays, and 10am-6pm on weekends. Our centre also has a cafe, group bunkhouse accommodation for parties and school residentials, an abseiling platform and outdoor low ropes. At our centre and in the local North Devon area, we also offer school residential trips and activity days, climbing birthday parties, corporate events (including hire of our mobile climbing wall), charity events, stag and hen 'dos and much more. Whether you'd like to climb on North Devon's biggest bouldering wall, go coasteering or try kayaking, Rock and Rapid Adventures is the place to be.
Reviewed By FrequentFlier817999 - Ilfracombe, United Kingdom
Simmo was amazing!! My 4 year old son loved it. We spent an hour with Simmo, he played some great games that my son really enjoyed. The bouldering was really great and we cannot wait to go back. Next time myself and my wife are keen to get involved it looked so much fun! Fun for all ages and abilities. Also has a great cafe!
2. North Devon Hawk Walks
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5.0 based on 301 reviews
Providing a hands-on, practical introduction to falconry. Four people, for an hour, costs £65 in total.So whether there are one, two, three or four of you, it just costs £65. Compare this with the prices others charge and you will see what great value it is. We have access to several different flying sites, some of them deep in the heart of Exmoor. These last for 90 minutes and cost £95, look at the website or Facebook page for details. We go out all year round, any day, by appointment.Gift vouchers, valid for a year, are available.
3. North Devon Ceramics Academy & Studio
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Pottery studio in the heart of North Devon Regular weekly classes, one off workshops, masterclasses and much more on offer.
4. The Stags Head Inn
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
5. Castle Hill Estate
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By 548suzyb
We had a lovely walk today, it was the first time my dad has visited and he loved it, we sat at the castle for an hour having a picnic in the sun and admiring the incredible view! Just what we needed ????
6. South Molton Museum
7. South Molton Tourist Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
South Molton Tourist Information Centre provides comprehensive details and booking facilities for local accommodation providers, visitor attractions, places to eat and local businesses.
8. South Molton Pannier Market
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4.5 based on 105 reviews
A great variety of 70 stalls to browse at the country markets every Thursday and Saturday from 8.00am to 1.00pm
Reviewed By GillG298
I have visited this market on a few occasions when I have been in the area and have never been disappointed, as I wasn't this month! It is lovely to buy local produce and be served by such friendly and knowledgable staff - I particularly love the cheese stall as the selection of cheeses (all beautifully laid out), is wonderful! I visited last year just before Christmas and bought several hampers full of goodies as gifts. I love the book stall too and again bought several Christmas presents. Well done South Molton for providing such an ideal venue for local traders to sell their produce, and it seemed to be very well loved and used by the locals (and a few passing visitors too!) The coffee's good here too if you have time to stop, and the hygeine on the stalls and in the market ( in these difficult times), is a credit to them.
9. Quince Honey Farm
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 714 reviews
Visit Quince Honey Farm, a working honey farm based in South Molton offering a full day out for the whole family to enjoy. Come along and browse our range of products in the Farm Shop and enjoy a delicious home cooked meal in the restaurant or just sit back and relax with a coffee, while taking in the views out to the gardens and woodland. Wander through the beautifully landscaped Nectar Gardens and enjoy a stroll along the meadow trail and apiary fields. Visit The Honey Factory and learn about the journey from hive to jar. Step into the Bee Shed to view our unique opening hives safely, and watch a Beekeeping Demo in the new Exhibition building. The Play Hive Adventure Park is where you’ll find the large indoor soft play area, outdoor play, picnic area and lake. There is a hive of activity for everyone, we hope to see you soon!
Reviewed By BertOneDave - Bedford, United Kingdom
We returned to quince honey farm this year as we enjoyed our visit last year. The new site is absolutely lovely. We had a really interesting talk about bees and honey followed by a honey tasting session. The tractor tour was great fun. Dan was brilliant! The food in the café was lush. I can't recommend this place enough. We love you Quince honey farm :)
10. Exmoor Art&Craft Workshops
Hosted by Emma Collins from Art&Craft Boutique and Debbie Brannen from Exmoor Arts; we have a talented team offering a variety of art and craft workshops right here in North Devon.
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