The Newberry Valley Family Guide to North Devon
- Dawn (Blog Owner)
- Jul 4
- 4 min read
Newberry Valley ticks all the boxes for your family camping holiday! Here's our family guide to enjoying the best of North Devon while you're here.
1. Brilliant Beach Days
No North Devon trip would be complete without 1, 2 or 3 trips to the beach, whether you spend the whole day or just an hour or two there, here are three of our top picks:
Combe Martin & Newberry Beach
These 2 beaches combine together when the tide is out, and have a big array of offerings in a relatively small space!
~ partly sandy & partly stoney
~ rockpools & caves
~ swimming & paddling
~ kayak tours (prebook)
~ kayaking (hire available)
~ paddleboarding (hire available)
~ dogs allowed on certain parts
~ food & ice cream very close
~
10-minute walk from site
Hele Bay
This regularly overlooked beach extends surprisingly far round the coast and feels like you're tucked away from the rest of the world for a while!
~ partly sandy & partly stoney
~ rockpools
~ swimming & paddling
~ coasteering (prebook)
~ kayaking (prebook hire)
~ paddleboarding (prebook hire)
~ cheap car parking very close to beach
~ dogs allowed
~ 10-minute drive from site
Woolacombe Beach
The golden sands of glorious Woolacombe Beach are world renowned for good reason, and no North Devon holiday would be complete without a visit here!
~ beautiful golden sand
~ surfing hire & lessons
~ lots of shops in the village
bodyboarding
~ swimming & paddling
~ perfect for sandcastles
~ dogs allowed on certain parts
~ lots of food & drink options
~ 30-minute drive from site
2. Lovely Local Towns
These picturesque towns each offer something unique to entertain families, and have plenty of options for grabbing traditional cream teas, fish n chips or handmade ice creams:
3. Terrific Tourist Attractions
We're lucky to have a big range of fun days out in this area, and they all offer discounts to Newberry Valley Park customers. It's hard to narrow it down, but here are three of our favourites:
The Milky Way
This small theme park will entertain all ages and leave you with exhausted children at the end of the day.
~ 2 soft play areas
~ rollercoasters & rides
~ various daily shows
~ great for all weathers
~ birds of prey
~ big range of activities
~ age range 0-100
~ 1 hour drive from site
Watermouth Castle
This curious attraction is an eclectic mix of historic curiosities and outdoor rides and play areas.
~ new outdoor playground
~ toboggan
~ spooky dungeon
~ ride on attractions
~ curiosity museum
~ sand pit play area
~ age range 2-12
~ 5-minute drive from site
The Big Sheep
This is a classic Devon attraction like no other, and there’s lots of fun farm activities packed in.
~ sheep racing
~ animal feeding
~ indoor soft play
~ live shows
~ family rides
~ outdoor fun
~ age range 0-100
~ 1 hour drive from site
4. Fabulous Family Walks
No family holiday is complete without some time wandering around a new area, and we have so many stunning choices in this area. Here are the easiest options for little legs:
5. Unique Activities
It’s experiences like these which make a trip special. Here are some out-of-the-ordinary adventures, where you’ll make family memories to last a lifetime:
Keypitts Off Road Centre
~ mini landrovers, age 3-10
~ 4x4 experience, age 6+
~ quadbiking, age 6+
~ motorbiking, age 10+
~ axe throwing, age 10 +
~ 15-minute drive from site
Ilfracombe Princess Boat Tours
~ coast & wildlife tours
~ sunset cruises
~ 3 trips daily
~ monthly music sessions
~ suitable for all ages
~ 15-minute drive from site
Woolacombe Riding Stables
~ riding lessons
~ countryside rides
~ beach rides
~ beginner options, age 4+
~ day at the stables, age7+
~ 25-minute drive from site
So whatever it is that takes your fancy, we’ve got you covered with lots of options to keep you busy and entertained. At the end of the day, when you’re all happily exhausted, the best bit is that you get to return to your spacious pitch at Newberry Valley.
Any remaining energy the kids have can be run off with friends at the playpark, whilst you sit back and enjoy the stunning views of a campsite: secluded and yet it's so close to the village. A place where you can appreciate the nature all around, but still connect to the wifi, where you can enjoy the woodland walks, but you don’t have to use a compost loo and an outdoor shower!
Here at Newberry Valley Park, you’ve got the best of both worlds, to give you the best camping holiday – luxury camping in nature!
Come, stay with us, and experience the joys of country and coastal living. Book your getaway now. We can't wait to welcome you!
