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43 Best and Fun Things To Do In Exmouth, England


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Located near Exeter, the lively town of Exmouth in England is a port town and seaside resort that provides visitors with a variety of hiking and biking trails, as well as water activities to enjoy throughout the year. For over 200 years, Exeter has attracted tourists, particularly those seeking beautiful beaches and renowned natural reserves.

Exeter is a regional centre for water sports, particularly kite surfing, kayaking, paddleboarding and windsurfing. However, the coastal town also offers non-water-related activities, including a tour of the Powderham Castle and exhibits at the World of Country Life.

Looking to visit this lovely English town? Here’s a list of places you should visit on your trip

The 43 Most Popular Things To Do In Exmouth, Engand

43. Shark Bay

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

Location: Farringdon Exeter

Web Address:   https://crealy.co.uk/rides-attractions/shark-bay

42. Bicton Woodland Railway

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

Location: Budleigh Salterton

Web Address:   https://bictongardens.co.uk/index.php

41. Phear Park Skatepark

4.2 ★★★★☆ (5 reviews)

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Location: 5 Brookhayes Cl Exmouth

40. Shelly Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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39. Lily Farm Vineyard

5.0 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

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Credit: Dave Dome, Google Maps

Location: Dalditch Ln Knowle Budleigh Salterton

Tel:  7977-057864

Web Address:   http://lilyfarmvineyard.com/

38. Exe Voyages

5.0 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

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Credit: Exe Voyages, Google Maps

Location: Exmouth

Tel:  7873-223342

Web Address:   http://exevoyages.co.uk/

37. Funder Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (26 reviews)

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Credit: Georgia H, Google Maps

Location: Beach Road Dawlish

Tel:  7976-270120

Web Address:   https://dawlishwarren.info/things-to-do-at-dawlish-warren/amusements-rides/coppermine-and-beachside-amusements/

36. Pebblebed Vineyard

4.9 ★★★★★ (34 reviews)

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Location: Marianne Pool Farm Clyst Street George Exeter

Tel:  7507-843220

Web Address:   https://pebblebed.co.uk/

35. Devon Sculpture Park

4.0 ★★★★☆ (42 reviews)

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Location: Mamhead Park South Devon Sculpture Park Exeter

Web Address:   http://devonsculpturepark.org/

34. Sprey Point

4.7 ★★★★★ (42 reviews)

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Location: Teignmouth

Web Address:   https://southwestcoastpath.org.uk/print-walk/808/

33. Budleigh Salterton Riding School

5.0 ★★★★★ (43 reviews)

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Location: Dalditch Ln Devon Budleigh Salterton

Tel:  1395-442035

Web Address:   http://devonriding.co.uk/

32. RSPB Aylesbeare Common

4.7 ★★★★★ (54 reviews)

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Location: Joney’s Cross Car Park Sidmouth

Tel:  1395-233655

Web Address:   https://rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/aylesbeare-common/

31. High Peak

4.8 ★★★★★ (54 reviews)

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Location: Sidmouth

30. RSPB Exminster and Powderham Marshes

4.5 ★★★★★ (56 reviews)

Location: RSPB Exe estuary reserves office Streetation Road Exminster

Tel:  1392-833311

Web Address:   https://rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/exminster-and-powderham-marshes/

29. Exmouth Amusements

3.5 ★★★★☆ (57 reviews)

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Location: 13 Imperial Road Exmouth

Tel:  1395-266933

28. Hawkridge Bird of Prey Centre

4.7 ★★★★★ (59 reviews)

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Credit: Hawkridge Bird of Prey Centre, Google Maps

Location: W Down Ln Sandy Bay Exmouth

Tel:  1395-279443

Web Address:   http://hawkridgebirdsofprey.com/

27. Langstone Rock

4.8 ★★★★★ (93 reviews)

Location: S W Coast Path Dawlish

26. Bystock Pools

4.7 ★★★★★ (111 reviews)

Location: Exmouth

Web Address:   https://devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/bystock-pools/

25. FootGolf on the eXe

4.7 ★★★★★ (130 reviews)

Location: Opposite The Royal Marine Camp Exmouth Road Exton

Web Address:   https://footgolfontheexe.co.uk/

24. Topsham Museum

4.5 ★★★★★ (138 reviews)

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Location: 25 Streetrand Topsham Exeter

Tel:  1392-873244

Web Address:   http://topshammuseum.org.uk/

23. Mamhead Sensory Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ (149 reviews)

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Location: Mamhead Exeter

Tel:  300-067-5826

22. Topsham Swimming Pool

4.7 ★★★★★ (212 reviews)

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Location: Fore St Topsham Exeter

Tel:  1392-874477

Web Address:   http://topshampool.co.uk/

21. RSPB Bowling Green Marsh

4.6 ★★★★★ (213 reviews)

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Location: Bowling Green Road Topsham Exeter

Tel:  1392-833311

Web Address:   https://rspb.org.uk/bowlinggreenmarsh

20. Mamhead Obelisk

4.6 ★★★★★ (219 reviews)

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Location: Exeter

Tel:  300-067-5826

Web Address:   https://forestryengland.uk/mamhead

19. Woodbury Castle

4.6 ★★★★★ (236 reviews)

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Location: Woodbury Exeter

18. Queen’s Drive Space

4.5 ★★★★★ (242 reviews)

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Location: Exmouth

Web Address:   http://queensdrivespace.co.uk/

17. Dawlish Countryside Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (256 reviews)

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Location: Exeter Road Dawlish

Web Address:   http://teignbridge.gov.uk/

16. Ashcombe Adventure Centre Ltd.

4.8 ★★★★★ (271 reviews)

Location: Colley Ln Ashcombe Dawlish

Tel:  1626-866766

Web Address:   http://ashcombeadventure.co.uk/

15. Pavilion Amusements

4.4 ★★★★☆ (536 reviews)

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Location: Beach Road Dawlish Warren Dawlish

Tel:  1626-864166

Web Address:   http://facebook.com/pages/Pavilion-Amusements-Dawlish-Warren/284432938331522

14. Phear Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (544 reviews)

Location: Withycombe Village Road Exmouth

Web Address:   https://visitexmouth.org/listings/phear-park/

13. Raceworld Ltd

4.8 ★★★★★ (790 reviews)

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Location: Unit 4 Greendale Business Park Sidmouth Road Woodbury Salterton Exeter

Tel:  1395-233397

Web Address:   http://raceworld.info/

12. The Maer

4.5 ★★★★★ (841 reviews)

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Location: Queen’s Dr Exmouth

Tel:  1395-517557

Web Address:   https://eastdevon.gov.uk/wildeastdevon/wild-east-devon-nature-reserves/the-maer-local-nature-reserve/

11. Bicton Park Botanical Gardens

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,292 reviews)

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Location: Bicton East Budleigh Salterton

Tel:  1395-568465

Web Address:   http://bictongardens.co.uk/

10. Dawlish Warren

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,584 reviews)

Location: Warren Road Dawlish

Web Address:   http://dawlishwarren.com/

Our Top picks

9. Exmouth Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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Location: Sheppard’s Row Exmouth

Tel:  1395-260339

Web Address:   http://exmouthmuseum.co.uk/

8. Orcombe Point

4.7 ★★★★★ (677 reviews)

Location: Exmouth

7. National Trust – A la Ronde

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,168 reviews)

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Location: Summer Ln Exmouth

Tel:  1395-265514

Web Address:   http://nationaltrust.org.uk/a-la-ronde/

6. Exmouth Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,505 reviews)

Location: Esplanade Exmouth

Web Address:   https://visitsouthdevon.co.uk/things-to-do/exmouth-beach-p639763

5. World of Country Life

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,593 reviews)

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Location: W Down Ln Sandy Bay Exmouth

Tel:  1395-274533

Web Address:   https://worldofcountrylife.co.uk/

4. Powderham Castle

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,737 reviews)

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Location: Powderham Estate Exeter

Tel:  1626-890243

Web Address:   http://powderham.co.uk/

3. Sandy Bay Beach Blue Flag Winner 2019

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,754 reviews)

2. Dawlish Warren Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,880 reviews)

Web Address:   http://dawlishwarren.com/

1. Crealy Theme Park & Resort

4.4 ★★★★☆ (4,627 reviews)

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Credit: Crealy Theme Park & Resort, Google Maps

Location: Sidmouth Road Clyst Street Mary Exeter

Web Address:   http://crealy.co.uk/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Exmouth, Engand! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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