From Devon theme parks to zoos, adventure centres to natural playgrounds, we’ve visited some of the South West’s favourite attractions for the best family day trips:
The Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway is one of those delightfully quirky Devon bucket-list experiences. Young transport enthusiasts will be amazed when they see the world’s highest and steepest water-powered railway. It’s less Network Rail, and more like a cross between Thomas the Tank Engine and a cable car. And there’s lots for curious minds to take on board too.
Dating back to Victorian times, the railway links the historic towns of Lynton and Lynmouth – which is lucky, because it’s an extremely steep walk. The two carriages are connected by a cable and pulley system. Essentially, one goes up while the other goes down, using nothing more than gravity and water from the local river*, so it’s completely eco-friendly too.
Engineering aside, the railway is set within the most beautiful surroundings, in an area known as England’s Little Switzerland due to its lush, rolling green hills. From the ‘top’ station in Lynton it’s a 500ft descent down the cliff into Lynmouth.
Although the actual ride only lasts a few minutes, it’s worth it for the views alone. Afterwards, you could grab a cream tea, or if your kids need to let off steam of their own, there are children’s playgrounds in both Lynton and Lynmouth. The nearby Valley of the Rocks is truly spectacular. It’s a 40-minute walk from Lynmouth, but if you’d rather drive there’s plenty of parking. Do take care with small children on cliffside paths as there are no barriers, or choose the lower routes away from the edges. Kids will also be delighted to discover the adorable population of wild goats.
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