| The counties of Devon and Cornwall in the South | | | | friendly hotels Devon are becoming more and more |
| West region of England are both perfect places for | | | | available which are particularly designed just with the |
| family holidays. They both possess a wide selection of | | | | family in mind. Some are equipped with baby monitors, |
| beaches, family attractions and family orientated hotels | | | | high chairs, children's books, DVD's and some even |
| Devon and other family friendly accommodation. | | | | have certain times for children's tea. |
| Getting to Devon | | | | Recommended Family Days Out in Devon |
| Devon is quite an easy place to get to - you don't | | | | There are many things to do in Devon for all the family, |
| have to take a long haul flight half way across the | | | | from family beaches, attractions and historical sites. |
| world in order to enjoy your holiday... | | | | Devon has some of the best beaches in the UK which |
| Train: Getting the train from London Paddington to | | | | are perfect for family days. Beaches such as |
| Devon takes between 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 hours | | | | Bantham, Bigbury and Blackpool Sands on the south |
| depending where in Devon you wish to stay. Virgin | | | | coast and Croyde Bay and Braunton Sands on the |
| trains run two routes into Devon from the North West, | | | | north coast. Such beaches are perfect for picnics, |
| North East and Scotland. | | | | paddling, rock pooling and family sports such as cricket, |
| Car: Taking the car down to Devon will take you | | | | rounder's and volleyball. |
| approximately 4- 5 hours from London, 1-2 hours from | | | | There are a number of family adventure parks in |
| Bristol and 3-4 hours from Southampton. | | | | Devon which include Woodlands Leisure Park, Crealy |
| Plane: You can also fly down to Exeter from many | | | | Adventure Park and Babbacombe Model Village and |
| national airports and Plymouth also has its own airport | | | | are all located in the south of Devon. North Devon has |
| which you can fly to. However, it is advisable for you | | | | parks such as Watermouth Castle and Theme Park |
| to hire a car as there are many places to explore | | | | and Milky Way Adventure Park. |
| which involve you using a car. | | | | For a day out with nature there are a number of |
| Family Accommodation in Devon | | | | attractions to choose from across Devon including |
| Devon has a range of family friendly accommodation | | | | Paignton Zoo and Exmoor Zoo, The Donkey |
| dotted throughout the county. If you prefer to come | | | | Sanctuary in Sidmouth, Buckfast Butterflies and Otter |
| and go as you please and don't want to be tied down | | | | Sanctuary in Buckfastleigh and the Miniature Pony |
| with getting up for breakfast at a certain time then a | | | | Sanctuary in Newton Abbot. For an educational day |
| self catering holiday would be perfect. There are so | | | | out with the family there are a number of historical |
| many self catering cottages situated in the countryside | | | | sites such as the Bygones Victorian Museum in |
| and by the coast, or caravans and camping which are | | | | Torquay, Exeter's Underground Passages and castles |
| perfect for family get-togethers. Alternatively family | | | | such as Dartmouth, Okehampton and Totnes. |