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  1. Add The Donkey Sanctuary to your Itinerary

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    The Donkey Sanctuary

    Sidmouth

    Bring out the best in your herd and make memories that last a lifetime at The Donkey Sanctuary. Meet hundreds of adorable rescue donkeys for FREE and discover so much more besides.

  2. Add Exeter Quayside to your Itinerary

    Exeter Quayside

    Exeter

    Exeter's Historic Quayside is the most attractive area in the city, popular with locals & visitors for its fascinating history, pubs & restaurants.

  3. Add Exeter's Underground Passages to your Itinerary

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    Exeter's Underground Passages

    Exeter

    The Passages were built to house the pipes that brought clean drinking water into medieval Exeter. A guided tour of Exeter's Underground Passages is a memorable event - narrow, dark, interesting and exciting.

  4. Add The Turk’s Head to your Itinerary

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    The Turk’s Head

    Exeter

    Located in the heart of the city centre is one of the region's oldest pubs and a favourite watering hole of Charles Dickens - or so we believe. Recently restored to its former glory, The Turks Head is back with a bang and ready to showcase its 700+…

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  5. Add Crealy Theme Park & Resort to your Itinerary

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    Crealy Theme Park & Resort

    Exeter

    Voted Devon's best family attraction, don't miss the fun and excitement of Devon's Great Adventure Park!

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  6. Add Exeter Cathedral to your Itinerary

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    Exeter Cathedral

    Exeter

    Medieval cathedral. Fine example of Gothic Decorated style. Longest unbroken stretch of Gothic vaulting in the world. Image screen on West Front, Minstrels' Gallery and tombs. Expert guided tours, trails and activities for the family

  7. Add Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery - RAMM to your Itinerary

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    Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery - RAMM

    Exeter

    Exeter’s world-class museum has stunning displays and galleries, fabulous exhibitions and modern amenities.

    The displays reveal Devon and Exeter’s rich history and global connections. Exotic animals, birds and insects delight children and the World…

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  8. Add Quayside Distillery to your Itinerary

    Quayside Distillery

    Exeter

    Situated on Exeter’s historic Quay, Quayside is the perfect destination venue. Incorporating a modern distillery that offers tours where you can learn about our innovative distillation methods and sample the vacuum distilled spirits made onsite    

  9. Add Brewery Experience at The Turk’s Head to your Itinerary

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    Brewery Experience at The Turk’s Head

    Exeter

    Since September 2021, The Turk’s Head has had its very own micro-brewery! You’ll find our brews on both bars, including our flagship IPA, Fat Boy, which was one of our first experiments and now a legendary tipple.

  10. Add Exeter Red Coat Guided Tours to your Itinerary

    Exeter Red Coat Guided Tours

    Exeter

    Find out more about the city’s turbulent history on a free guided walking tour with the Red Coat Guides, running daily throughout the year.

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  11. Add Exeter Racecourse to your Itinerary

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    Exeter Racecourse

    Exeter

    Set in a stunning location overlooking beautiful Devon countryside, Exeter Racecourse prides itself as being one of the UK’s most progressive tracks, with excellent facilities and transport links.

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  12. Add The Exeter Brewery to your Itinerary

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    The Exeter Brewery

    Exeter

    Brewery tours are available for pre-booked groups of 15 - 50 people, or visit the tap-room bar for a selection of our award-winning ales, and full bar facilities, with wines, ciders and spirits available.

    We also offer a selection of award…

  13. Add The Bear Trail to your Itinerary

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    The Bear Trail

    Cullompton

    The Bear Trail is Devon's muddiest family assault course. 30 obstacles, unlimited mud! An award-winning outdoor family attraction, the Bear Trail has been designed for families to create memories that last a lifetime. Scramble over the bear nets,…

  14. Add Exeter Library to your Itinerary

    Exeter Library

    Exeter

    Exeter Library is the largest Library in Devon and is looked after by the charity Libraries Unlimited. We believe in the unlimited potential of library services across the UK to make a positive difference to people's lives and communities through a…

  15. Add Go Ape! Haldon to your Itinerary

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    Go Ape! Haldon

    Kennford, Exeter

    Go Ape is the UK’s Treetop Adventure and Treetop Challenge courses. Ziplines, Obstacles and Tarzan swings.

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    • Save on your next family adventure when you book Treetop Challenge. All you need to do is enter FAMILY15 at checkout. Find out more at: Treetop Challenge Family Discount Code | Go Ape

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  16. Add Wonford Sports Centre to your Itinerary

    Wonford Sports Centre

    Exeter

    Located in the middle of Exeter Wonfrod offers a 40 station gym, heavy weights room, badminton and group exercise classes.

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  17. Add The Exe Estuary Trail to your Itinerary

    The Exe Estuary Trail

    Exeter

    The Exe Estuary is a 26 mile cycle route & walkway which goes along the whole Exe Estuary through Exmouth, Exeter & Dawlish.

  18. Add Seaton Tramway to your Itinerary

    Seaton Tramway

    Seaton

    For a great day out in Devon, visit Seaton Tramway a attraction featuring a narrow gauge electric tramway running 3 miles from Seaton to Colyton via Colyford.

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  19. Add Quay Climbing Centre to your Itinerary

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    Quay Climbing Centre

    Exeter

    Enjoy climbing with your family or friends at the South West’s largest indoor climbing wall. The Quay Climbing Centre is located in the heart of Exeter’s Quayside in the Old Electricity Building.

  20. Add Exeter Golf & Country Club to your Itinerary

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    Exeter Golf & Country Club

    Exeter

    Join, visit or play. Whether you live locally in Exeter or are visiting the region, Exeter Golf and Country Club offers a premier leisure experience for members and guests. From golf, tennis, squash, gym and swimming in the indoor and outdoor pools,…

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  21. Add Stuart Line Cruises to your Itinerary

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    Stuart Line Cruises

    Exmouth Marina, Exmouth

    A family owned passenger boat business operating from Exmouth. With sailings along the East & South Devon coastline & River Exe.
    A large variety of trips available from scenic river cruises to all day excursions. Operating all year round.

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