Local Attractions
Before you arrive we'll send you our digital welcome book which has a huge amount of information about places to visit whilst staying with us but here are some suggestions to help you start planning your holiday adventures!
Bellbrook Trout Fishery – located just 15 minutes from Newhouse, Bellbrook is a great fly-fishing and trout fishery.
Crealy Theme Park and Resort – Nr. Exeter – experience the legendary magic and adventure of Crealy, the biggest family theme park in Devon.
Dartmoor National Park – a beautiful moorland landscape with wooded valleys and windswept tors covering 368 square miles. The public is able to roam freely on unenclosed, open moorland on both foot and horseback. There are also about 600 miles of public rights of way. Dartmoor is a rich habitat for wildlife and has a wealth of archaeological remains.
Devon Country Pursuits – visit them in Exeter or they will bring all equipment to Newhouse. Clay shooting, laser tag, Segways, archery and many more activities.
Exmoor National Park – this park extends over 265 square miles of coastal land, hills, moors and woods, which provide excellent hiking opportunities across wild landscape and among the stone circles and ruins of ancient inhabitants.
Go Ape! – Nr. Exeter – are you wild enough to climb 30ft up a rope ladder, Tarzan swing into a giant rope net then zip wire through trees, crawl through tunnels and tackle high wire rope bridges? If the answer's yes, then you're ready to Go Ape!
Go Segway – Nr. Exeter – Devon's first and favourite Segway® tour based at Haldon Forest Park.
Haldon Forest Park – Nr. Exeter – whether you explore the forest on foot, by bike, or swinging through the canopy, you'll find something for you just around the next tree! Refreshments, cycle hire and Go Ape Tree Top Adventure.
Horse-drawn canal boat trips - Tiverton – experience a journey into yesteryear aboard a traditional horse-drawn barge, as it glides peacefully through the scenic Devon countryside, adorned by nature and wildlife.
Knightshayes – Tiverton – The National Trust's Knightshayes is a Victorian country house surrounded by acres of glorious gardens and parkland.
Quad World – Cullompton – where all the family can join in the fastest growing fun sport in the UK.
Quince Honey Farm - South Molton - fun for all the family at this bee farm and family attraction with shop, restaurant and soft play area.
Rock & Rapid Adventure – South Molton – the largest and best-equipped indoor climbing wall in Devon, suitable for all abilities. Taster sessions and lessons with all kit provided. Great fun, whatever the weather!
Rosemoor Gardens – Great Torrington – this Royal Horticultural Society garden is acclaimed by gardeners throughout the world, but you don't have to be a keen gardener to appreciate its beauty and diversity. Whatever the season, the garden is a unique and enchanting place that people return to time and time again.
Shalden Shooting School – Nr. Tiverton – a clay pigeon shooting school with professional instructors. No experience necessary. All ages and abilities catered for and all equipment provided.
Stargazing – Exmoor National Park, International Dark Sky Reserve - home to some of the darkest skies in the country and a great place to gaze at the stars especially when walking the self-guided Dark Sky Discovery Trail.
Surf South West Surf School – Saunton Sands and Croyde Bay – renowned surfing beaches, for absolute beginners to seasoned surfers.
The BIG Sheep – Nr. Bideford – North Devon's premier all weather attraction.
Tiverton Museum – a museum of social, agricultural, transport and local history.
Tiverton Castle – something for everyone: learn about the Castle's history, ghosts and secret passages. You can try on some Civil War armour; climb the tower steps and take a stroll around the beautiful gardens.