Devon | Days out with Kids

Explore the legendary life of Sir Francis Drake, his circumnavigation and the story of the Armada. See the Drake memorabilia including his famous drum and standards.

A beautiful new Elizabethan garden has been created which complements the unusual box hedged herb garden besides the massive stone Great Barn. The estate offers miles of lovely walks.

Family activities often arranged, especially during the school holidays, telephone for more details. Presented in association with Plymouth City Museum. There is a licensed restaurant/tea room serving home made lunches and teas and a National Trust gift shop. An information leaflet is available for disabled visitors; there is limited wheelchair access to the Abbey.

Escot hosts an exciting programme of outdoor events from major concerts (JLS and James Morrison in 2010), to Shakespeare in the park, children’s plays and even chocolate letterboxing!

It is also home to Camp Wild, an eco-based Summer Camp for children aged between 6 and 12, based in our yurt village. A stay for children at Camp Wild as part of a family break in the area can enhance a West Country holiday for children and for parents too. Camp Wild is Ofsted registered.

Skern Lodge Outdoor Activity Centre on the North Devon coast will give you a day or stay to remember, where adults and children alike will find fun, challenge, inspiration and laughter.

• Week long Summer Camps for children
• Family holidays minimum of 1 nights stay
• Day or half day bookings
• Learn to surf camps
• Learn to kayak courses
• RIB Powerboat charters
• Birthday parties

Enter the land of Crealy magic where you’ll fly through the air, splash through flowing water, explore mystical woodland, meet the friendliest creatures and uncover ancient stories of dinosaurs, ogres, knights and Romans. With the brand new attractions, the Wilderness trail with deer and treehouses, Vortex, the triple tube watercoaster and Maximus the Roman rollercoaster re-themed with a new tunnel, plus the county’s biggest events for 2010 including visits from Scooby Doo, Peppa Pig, Dora, Diego, Iron Man, Barney and Sportacus, you’ll take home more precious memories than ever before.

With all this to do, you will find there’s too much to do in just one day! So, because Crealy loves to see you time and time again, you’ll get to come back free of charge! Following your first paid visit, during fest times, you can return for free within the following week – in celebration of our twenty-first anniversary this year!

Check online for special event dates and more information. Remember, if you’re planning on a few visits this year, the best value of all is to become a Crealy Member, giving free unlimited entry to both Parks for a whole twelve months, for less than the cost of four day passes!

Magical Family Fun is Guaranteed at Crealy Great Adventure Parks in 2011.

Devon's Crealy Great Adventure Parks
Sidmouth Road, Exeter, Devon EX5 1DR
Tel : 01395 233200
Email: fun@crealy.co.uk

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park
Tredinnick, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 7RA
Tel: 01841 540276
Email: fun@crealy.co.uk

If it’s culture, history or entertainment you’re after, Keith Prowse Tickets has ideas for every family.

With attractions including ‘Hop On Hop Off’ bus tours of the capital, Theme Parks like Thorpe Park or explorations of UNESCO world heritage sites and not forgetting tickets to the hottest family shows in the West End – the opportunities available on Keith Prowse Tickets are simply endless!

With new products uploaded on a regular basis, you and your family are guaranteed access to the latest and greatest family activities around. So how about the spanking new Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour? It’s bound to thrill and engage Potter fans of all ages.

No more trawling the Internet in search of inspiration… Keith Prowse will provide your family a low-cost, original and fulfilling day to remember.

The National Cycle Network is 5000 miles of safe, signed, attractive cycle routes, open and mapped in June 2000. It is made up of traffic-free sections and traffic-calmed road and minor roads, running right through urban centres and reaching all parts of the UK.

Sustrans is the charity co-ordinating the project and will continue to work with local authorities to expand the Network to a target of 10,000 miles by 2005.

For more information on the National Cycle Network and Sustrans and a copy of their free catalogue of maps, information sheets and technical publications please call the number above or visit their website.

E-Mail: info@nationalcyclenetwork.org.uk

Theme Parks: Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington WoA, LEGOLAND Windsor, Disneyland Resort Paris, Port Aventura, Disney World Resort, Florida, Orlando FlexTickets - and much more.
Heritage Sites: HM Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, Warwick Castle, Hampton Court, Windsor Castle, Warwick Castle, Tower Bridge Exhibition.
Visitor Attractions: London Eye, The Dungeons, Madame Tussauds, Original London Sightseeing Tour, The Big Bus Company, Jorvik Viking Centre, Ripley's Beleive it or Not!
Natural World: London Zoo, London Aquarium, 10 UK SEA LIFE Centres, Whipsnade Zoo
River Sightseeing: London Ducktours, City Cruises, Thames Clippers, Flying Fish Jet Boat Tours
Eating Out: Hard Rock Café VIP Meal, Medieval Banquet, Bateaux London

Plus much more!

The zoo specialises in smaller animals, providing living spaces for many creatures no longer seen in the city zoos. The careful planting of shrubs and trees as they have matured, keep the visitor wondering what is next and provide a relaxing and natural atmosphere within the park.

Web: www.exmoorzoo.co.uk

Have you got what it takes to be a suave international jewel thief? Could you make it as a top secret agent?

Head down to Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! London and put your sneaky side to the test in the new Impossible Laser Race – the capital’s best new interactive attraction.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! London is the largest Ripley’s Believe It or Not!® attraction in the world and showcases a place of wonders right in the heart of the Capitals West End.

With everything you can imagine (and plenty more you can’t), Ripley’s Believe It or Not! London is a family day out that’s definitely out of the ordinary.

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