Why you should book a 2025 Summer Holiday in South Devon
With miles of golden beaches, picturesque fishing towns, spectacular attractions and fabulous eateries, it’s no wonder that South Devon is one of the UK’s top holiday destinations.
Designated as an Outstanding Area of Natural Beauty. South Devon’s landscape includes expansive countryside, rugged stretches of coastline and hidden estuaries, all waiting to be explored.
Now is the perfect time to think about booking your 2025 summer holidays, and with something for all the family to enjoy, South Devon is the ideal location.
There’s never been a better time to book your family summer holiday in South Devon and with a staggering choice of attractions, events and places to explore, you’ll never want to leave!
Beautiful Beaches
South Devon is home to some of the UK's most beautiful beaches. Whether you prefer exploring smugglers' coves, building sandcastles or rock-pooling, here’s our pick of the top beaches to visit during your stay:
Blackpool Sands - One of the most scenic beaches in the area, Blackpool Sands is famed for its crystal clear sea. Perfect for watersports, the beach has its own SUP inflatation station, or you can hire kayaks and paddleboards to explore the water. Despite its name, this is a pebble beach.
Dawlish Warren Beach - The ultimate family seaside resort, Dawlish Warren boasts a mile-and-a-half-long sandy beach that’s perfect for swimming, sandcastle-building and sunbathing. With its distinctive sand dunes, nearby amusements and award-winning clean water, this beach is a must-visit.
Wembury Beach - Surrounded by rugged cliffs and sprawling fields, Wembury Beach is well known for its rockpools. Visit the beach at low tide to discover a wealth of natural pools and their hidden treasures. A designated marine conservation zone, you can spot dolphins, seals and a range of sea birds from the cliffs.
Goodrington Sands - Located in the ever-popular town of Paignton, this sandy beach is a haven for families and groups of friends. Enjoy crazy golf and swan boats, hire a beach hut and enjoy a swim or kayak in the clear water.
Exhilarating family theme parks
If you’re a thrill-seeking family or group of friends, Devon is a destination that delivers. With a range of theme parks to choose from, your 2025 summer holidays are guaranteed to be one to remember.
Crealy Theme Park is one of Devon’s best-known theme parks and offers over 60 rides and attractions, indoor soft and adventure play areas, an onsite zoo and plenty of dining options.
Woodlands Family Theme Park is the largest park in Devon and offers an incredible selection of rides for all ages. Brave the thrilling watercoasters and 500m toboggan run, walk amongst dinosaurs and find your way out of the seascape mirror maze.
The River Dart Country Park is set in over 90 acres of parkland and packed with adrenaline-pumping active outdoor activities like bike trails, high and low rope courses, canoeing, kayaking and climbing. This park is a must for adventure seekers.
Splashdown Quaywest is the place to go for water-filled fun. The UK’s biggest outdoor waterpark, Splashdown Quaywest has 8 invigorating flume rides with spectacular views over Goodrington Beach and the gentler Shipwreck Island for younger visitors.
Historic days out and wild walks
For a more relaxing, but no less entertaining day trip, visit one of South Devon’s many historical places or explore the county’s diverse landscape.
Coleton Fishacre - Owned by the National Trust, this picture-perfect Art-Deco house is well worth a visit. Explore the fascinating home and servants’ quarters and stroll through the tropical gardens with spectacular sea views. There is an on-site cafe and shop.
Greenway - Situated near Brixham, this is one of the most beautiful National Trust properties and was once home to Agatha Christie. You can explore the house, boathouse and gardens and enjoy homemade food and ice cream in the cafe.
Canoteign Falls - This award-winning attraction gives you the chance to climb to the top of the South West’s highest waterfall, marvel at the huge fern collection and discover the ancient woodland, lakes and adventure playgrounds. An onsite cafe provides breakfast, lunch and classic Devonshire cream teas.
South West Coastal Path - The South Devon coastal path begins at Plymouth and winds its way past some of Devon’s most spectacular seaside towns. Whether you’re feeling energetic or leisurely, there are hundreds of walks to enjoy for all ages and abilities during your 2025 summer holidays.
Spectacular zoos
Take a walk on the wild side at one (or both) of South Devon’s zoos. Located in Dartmoor and Paignton, both zoos offer an exciting range of animals and animal experiences.
Visit Dartmoor Zoo, just 15 minutes from Plymouth and get up close to their ambassador Amur tiger, big cats and many more. Paignton Zoo is home to over 2000 animals including lions, armadillos, orangutans and zebra.
Summer Holidays 2025 Events
As well as beaches and attractions, South Devon is jam-packed with summer holiday festivals and events. Some of our favourites include:
Glas-Denbury - A fantastic, family-friendly festival with live music, food stalls, crafts and entertainment. The festival runs from 5-6 July.
Tunes on the Sands - From 11-12 July, enjoy live bands, DJs, a silent disco, a wellbeing area and food and drink on Blackpool Sands Beach.
Torbay Steam Fair - Enjoy 3 days of coal-powered fun for all the family from 1-3 August. As well as steam engines you can see vintage cars, military vehicles and motorbikes and there are funfair rides, market stalls and refreshments.
British Firework Championships - Look to the skies above Plymouth in August (dates TBC) as six top pyrotechnic companies each launch 10-minute spectacular fireworks displays in a bid to be crowned champions.
Stay at Hazelwood
Located a stone’s throw from Dawlish Warren Beach, Hazelwood Holiday Park is the perfect base for your 2025 summer holidays in South Devon.
Set in 35 acres of award-winning grounds, you can choose from a range of spacious self-catering accommodation options and enjoy our onsite facilities and entertainment.
With year-round special offers and 10% off 2025 bookings, we look forward to making your summer South Devon stay a special one.