What to do and see in South Devon, England: The Best Fun Activities & Games

November 16, 2021 Leonardo Torrence

Discover the best top things to do in South Devon, United Kingdom including Buckfastleigh Open Air Pool, Virtual Jet Centre, The Playstation Totnes, Paper Bird Island, The Paint Hub, Crackshot, Salcombe Shooting School, Ashburton Swimming Pool, Devon Escape, Moretonhampstead Community Swimming Pool.
Restaurants in South Devon

1. Buckfastleigh Open Air Pool

Plymouth Road Victoria Park, Buckfastleigh, Dartmoor National Park TQ11 0DB England +44 1364 642222 [email protected] http://www.Buckfastleighpool.co.uk
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Buckfastleigh Open Air Pool

2. Virtual Jet Centre

Unit 1 & 2, Xpressway Business Park, Dartmoor National Park, Chudleigh TQ13 0EA England +44 1626 852119 [email protected] http://www.virtualjetcentre.co.uk
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5.0 based on 860 reviews

Virtual Jet Centre

The Virtual Jet Centre is a state-of-the-art virtual aviation facility, offering one-to-one fear of flying courses, professional pilot training, team building and corporate entertainment packages as well as uber-realistic flight simulation gift experiences. What an opportunity! Choose any location in the world as your 'destination', set a flight path and feel the full thrill of flying a 70-tonne 737-800 jet from take off to landing, all with a professional pilot in uniform to help guide you. The brainchild of commercial airline pilot Captain Andy Wilkins, the Virtual Jet Centre is conveniently located just off the A38 road, set in beautiful Devon countryside. With an extensive career spanning 30 years as a commercial pilot, Captain Andy is realizing his vision of bringing the joy of flying to the wider public. Come and meet the experienced team of commercial pilots at the Virtual Jet Centre's purpose-built facility tucked away in a corner of Chudleigh and prepare to be impressed.

3. The Playstation Totnes

Station Road, Totnes TQ9 5JR England +44 1803 862811 http://www.theplaystationtotnes.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

The Playstation Totnes

Safe & secure Indoor & Outdoor play area. Where you can relax whilst your children play. Cafe serving delicious food. Disabled friendly. Description The Playstation Totnes is unique in that we have an OUTDOOR play area as well as an INDOOR softplay area. We cater for children from birth to 7 years of age, is free for babies till 12 months, 1 to 7 years costs £3.50 for unlimited play and we have PLENTY of parking. The Playstation Totnes is the place to bring your children whether it is raining or glowing sunshine outside. We have a wonderful outside area with swings, a slide, sandpits, a selection of scooters, trike's, bicycles and push a longs. As well as lots of activities for your children to play with we also have picnic benches with umbrellas to shade you from the sun whilst you catch up with your friends over a coffee or lunch. Inside we have lots more too. We have 2 dedicated zones for babies from 0 to 12 months and toddlers from 1 to 7 years. The baby zone has soft play mats, several activity mats, a doughnut ring and various toys for your babies to play with. We also have a comfortable sofa & chairs in the baby zone for parents/guardians to relax whilst they watch their babies play or for mummies to breastfeed in peace. The toddler zone is a softplay area which is equipped with a 2 tier play frame, slide and a large ball pool. We also have activities to encourage imaginative play, role play and social interaction with other children. As well as the numerous activities we have for your children we have a cafe with a delicious menu. Alongside our hot and cold food, we also sell carrot & home-made cake, brownies, crisps, fruit and snacks. We have a choice of freshly roasted coffee, tea and speciality teas & hot chocolate. In the cold drinks section we have flavoured water, apple & fruit juice, Rocks orange & blackcurrant squash, still & sparkling water, coke & diet coke and sparkling drinks. The Playstation Totnes is ideally situated opposite the train station, minutes from the town centre and next to the famous Brunel Pumping Station. So just look for the huge chimney.

4. Paper Bird Island

Unit 1 Brewery Quay Island Street 1st Floor, Salcombe TQ8 8DP England +44 1548 288566 [email protected] http://www.paperbirdisland.com
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5.0 based on 34 reviews

Paper Bird Island

Paper Bird Island is a creative paradise situated in the beautiful South Devon coastal town of Salcombe. A space to inspire and encourage the inner child in everyone!

Reviewed By Popsywop

Paper Bird Island is a delight. I feel like my children have grown up coming here as we have come every time we have stayed in Salcombe and that’s for a good few years! We popped in yesterday and Alice recognised us straight away which was lovely. The atmosphere and calm in such a beautifully decorated place is not something that could ever be replicated by a national chain and it’s people like Alice that make Salcombe so special. The price for the items you make is spot on. When you come here you are not only making a beautiful handmade piece but your little ( or big) people are making lovely memories. Alice is on hand to advise and having a cup of tea or coffee and being able to bring your dog too is wonderful. Thankyou Alice - we ll be back next time we are in Salcombe . :)))

5. The Paint Hub

Adjacent to Welcome Family Holiday Park, Dawlish EX7 0PH England +44 333 370 6706 [email protected] http://www.painthub.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 25 reviews

The Paint Hub

Come to The Paint Hub in Dawlish Warren for pottery painting fun! ***PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR UP TO DATE OPENING TIMES***. With more than 50 pieces available including cars, dogs, dinosaurs and fairies you’re spoilt for choice. Prices start from just £7, there’s FREE parking and the coffee is great as well! Take the hassle (and the mess!) out of kids parties! If it’s a chilled and creative party you’re after, why not bring them to the Paint Hub, phone us for details. If you're not able to collect your fired pottery why not try painting acrylics or try our new activity, "Create a Bear"? Choose your cuddly toy, there are loads to choose from, stuff it, give your cuddly a heart or even an outfit - the possibilities are endless. Please note that we do not take cards and outside the main season, opening hours are restricted. Please see our website for details.

6. Crackshot

1 Sabre Cl, Newton Abbot TQ12 6TW England +44 1626 242971 [email protected] http://www.crackshot.uk/
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5.0 based on 158 reviews

Crackshot

Crackshot in Devon has three separate shooting ranges they are a 20 meter air rifle range a rapid fire BB pistol range and the Simway Hunt shooting Simulator. All of this is along side the gun shop and outdoor store and is open near Newton Abbot, with air rifle and pistol ranges and a fantastic store selling guns and outdoor pursuits equipment Shooting is an Olympic sport enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. Soon you will be able to enjoy air rifle and air pistol shooting at Crackshots purpose built centre at Heathfield, Newton Abbot. This exciting new store, opened on the 7th Febuary 2015, will be specialising in retailing outdoor pursuits, bush craft and survival equipment. You will be able to buy all types of sporting guns and choose from one of the largest ranges of air rifles and air pistols in the region. You even get the chance to try an air rifle or pistol before you buy. And if you do buy, you'll get 2 hours complementary shooting on the full 20 meter range. There is a lifetime warranty on air rifles, and there is a huge range of accessories too, as well as a compressor to fill air rifle bottles and an Archery section. The centre has a superb 20 meter air rifle/air pistol range, as well as a Rapid fire BB pistol range. Another attraction is the Simway hunt shooting facility, an amazing shooting simulator. All these facilities are available to hire for all kinds of occasions from teenager birthday parties to corporate and team building events. Training is provided by fully qualified instructors.

Reviewed By zo_lo_ro - Berkshire, United Kingdom

It's been a while since either of us has been on a range and we really enjoyed ourselves here, we went for package 2 so got half an hour on each range and were even able to get pictures (safely taken of course). The staff were really friendly and had a great time. We definitely recommend coming here whether you are new to shooting or not.

7. Salcombe Shooting School

Bolberry House Farm, Salcombe TQ7 3DY England +44 1548 560926 http://www.salcombeshootingschool.co.uk
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Salcombe Shooting School

Reviewed By Ms-Louie

Chris was superb as an instructor. With 2 out of 3 of us never having held a gun before, he had his work cut out. It was a present for my husband’s birthday and he thoroughly enjoyed it. My daughter was so pleased with her experience that she did show and tell at school the following Monday! We would 100% recommended every aspect of the experience. - very professional - great fun/ charming instructor - all felt like we learned something with 1 on 1 attention - lovely setting - AMAZING

8. Ashburton Swimming Pool

Love Lane, Ashburton, Dartmoor National Park TQ13 7DW England +44 1364 652828 [email protected] http://www.ashburtonpool.com/
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5.0 based on 38 reviews

Ashburton Swimming Pool

Ashburton Swimming Pool is a beautiful outdoor heated pool that is open from May until September. It is 21 x 9m is heated to about 27C. The pool appeals to children and adults alike with various sessions and membership options available. It is found in the heart of the historic South Devon town of Ashburton, nestled on the southern side of the vast Dartmoor National Park. There is a lovely field for picnics and games next to the pool and a small cafe run by volunteers for drinks and snacks. There are also a wide selection of cafes, pubs and deli's in the town itself. The nearest parking is the public car park in the centre of Ashburton, which is about 5 minutes walk away. The pool is run by volunteers from the community and is a charity.

9. Devon Escape

Lemon Place, Newton Abbot TQ12 2BD England +44 7927 532851 [email protected] http://www.escaperoomsdevon.co.uk
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5.0 based on 60 reviews

Devon Escape

60 minutes to work together as a team to solve a series of clues and puzzles in order to complete the objective and escape from a locked room. Take on a diamond heist in Professor Enright's Enigma, solve a murder and kidnapping in Death on Dartmoor, or go back to 1942 and save Devon from possible German occupation in D-Day for Devon. Will you manage it in time?

Reviewed By hooper3256 - Torquay, United Kingdom

We had an excellent time at Devon escapes from the minute we walked in to the time we left was great Emma was a gem!! We did the D-Day for Devon it was amazing i would highly recommend this room and place roll on the next room Death on Dartmoor!! Thanks again for a great experience ????

10. Moretonhampstead Community Swimming Pool

Court Street, Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor National Park TQ13 8LG England +44 1647 440276 [email protected] http://www.moretonpool.co.uk
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Moretonhampstead Community Swimming Pool

Moretonhampstead Swimming Pool is open from May through to September. Our fabulous 25m outdoor pool is solar heated so you can swim comfortably even when the sun is hiding behind the clouds. The pool offers a grassed social area, and a timetable that offers a daily general swim for all, lane swimming, aqua fit sessions, swimming lessons, technique coaching, and water polo.

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