Things to do with Family in Devon in 2026
Keep reading to discover the best things to do with family in Devon this year and get ready for an adventure to remember!
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15% Off Your Summer Holiday!
July & August Holiday Discount Offer!
Book your July or August Holiday now and gain 15% off any accommodation booked between 01 July and 31 August!
It's going to be lovely and warm so why come and visit?
With Dawlish Warren's Blue Flag beach on your doorstep with some dog-friendly accommodation available too, a stay at Hazelwood Holiday Park in Devon is the perfect Summer holiday. We even offer a couples discount if it's just the two of you.
Visit Devon at this time of the year and benefit from summer sunshine and beach activities. Or why not take a long coastal dog-walk? The famous Route 2 cycle route is on our doorstep (cycle hire available locally) and we are well connected with train and bus links.
BOOK NOW and GET 15% OFF YOUR JULY or AUGUST ACCOMMODATION!
For all accommodation!
15% Off Your Summer Holiday!
Set in 38 acres of peaceful, David Bellamy Award-winning grounds and one of the best South Devon holiday parks, Hazelwood has the spacious, friendly atmosphere of a village and all the facilities you need for a relaxing, or rejuvenating, beach holiday.
Whatever your budget, our self-catering accommodation is perfect for all. Lodges with hot tubs, cheerful chalets, or holiday lodges to bring everyone together - we've got you covered.
Stay in a Cedarwood Apartment for three nights from just £509.15 for a family of four with our July & August Offer
Entertainment Acts & Dancing for 2026!
Summer Entertainment
At Hazelwood you’re in for a good night at Paddy's Bar with evening on-site entertainment and nightly cash Bingo. We have cabaret acts along with Quiz Nights and Game Shows and Children’s entertainment in the early evening during the school holidays.
We are very excited to announce we have a new entertainment programme launching, with our head entertainer Sarah Ivy-Louise, offering lots of family fun including new shows, stories and characters, Latina Fever and Groovy UV Show!
Find all the information you need during your stay on our website Entertainment page.
Things to do in Devon
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Best Family Days Out in Devon
Planning the best family days out in Devon doesn’t need to be a juggling act. If you're staying near Dawlish Warren, you’re already halfway there. With the beach on your doorstep and so many family attractions less than an hour away, you can mix sunshine, sea air, steam trains and rainy day escapes without the long drives or tantrums.
This guide offers ready to roll family itineraries, each packed with simple travel tips, snack stops, and energy saver tricks. Think of it like having a local friend in your pocket.
20 Free Things To Do in South Devon With the Kids
You don’t need to spend a fortune to make family memories that last a lifetime. In fact, some of the best moments happen when you're muddy from a forest trail or barefoot on a sandy beach. South Devon is packed with free family activities that don’t cost a thing, just your time, some snacks, and a sense of adventure. If you’re looking for free things to do in South Devon, here are 20 ideas that’ll make your next family trip unforgettable (and easy on your wallet).
Exploring Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve
It’s just down the road from Hazelwood Holiday park, right next to the blue flag beach. This area of sand dunes, mudflats and beach that lies at the mouth of the River Exe is one of the most important places for wildfowl and wading birds in the whole of the South West and the dunes and grassland have over 600 types of flowering plants. Over the years it has featured many times in the BBC’s Springwatch and its a favourite holiday destination for birdwatchers from all over Britain.
