⛺️ Hello Devon Campers!

If you’re considering camping or caravaning this summer, check out these 6 recent award winners in Devon’s most beautiful locations.

Event listings and Devon prizes are below as usual.

1. Riverside Caravan & Camping, South Molton, North Devon

AA Platinum Pennant Campsite 2023

Open for motorhomes, caravans and tents, Riverside is a family-run site by the River Mole in 70 acres of landscaped parkland and woodland trails.

Riverside is an ideal base for exploring Exmoor and the beaches at Ilfracombe, Woolacombe and Westward Ho! with road links via the A361.

Choose from 78 premium, fully-serviced pitches for motorhomes and caravans, 40 jumbo grass pitches with electricity for tents, and a large camping field.

Anglers can combine a relaxing holiday with sport at the specimen carp and coarse fishing lakes.

The Country Club provides a restaurant, bar and family entertainment.

If you end up loving the place so much you want to come back, just leave your caravan with the storage service.

2. Watermouth Valley Holiday Park, Ilfracombe, North Devon

campsites.co.uk Best South West England Campsite and Best Campsite Overall 2023

Run by the same family for 30 years, last year brought the ultimate recognition for this coastal park already blessed with a stunning location and views.

Perched between Ilfracombe and Combe Martin on the South West Coast Path, the sea view pitches manicured lawns and private steps to Broadsands Beach make this spot hard to beat.

Facilities include a kids playground, TV and games room and a farm shop.

If you don’t want to cook, food trucks offer curry, pizza, Mexican and chippy meals on nights except Thursday.

Dogs are allowed and there are are loads of options for walks.

3. Langstone Manor Holiday Park, Moortown, near Tavistock, South Devon

AA Platinum Pennant Campsite 2023

It’s a classic Devon camping image. The camper backed up against a sheltering Devon bank in the shade and moorland in the distance.

For peace and quiet consider Langstone Manor, deep in Dartmoor with open moorland and the striking rocks of Pew Tor nearby.

A mixture of 40 grass and hardstanding camping pitches are available, with hook-up if required.

Choose from the old walled garden or the Daffodil field.

All are suitable for tents, campervans, touring caravans and trailer tents.

There’s a games room and restaurant, free hot showers and hair-dryers on a site that the owners pride themselves on being immaculately kept.

Dog friendly.

4. Lynmouth Holiday Retreat, Lynton, North Devon

Devon Tourism Awards Caravan and Camping Park 2023

Looking for a commanding pitch with smashing views?

This quiet site is in the hills above Lynton and Lynmouth in the Exmoor National Park with vistas over the Bristol Channel.

With direct access to the A39, it's a strong contender as a base to explore the gorgeous North Devon and Somerset coast.

Scenery is all around and wildlife includes wild ponies, red deer and birds of prey. The countryside is full of trails for rural rambles.

The site has a food shop, laundrette and wifi, and the always welcome touch of heated toilets. Lynton and Lynmouth are just a five minute drive away.

If you find yourself getting peckish, feel free to set up a barbecue.

5. Hidden Valley Park, West Down, near Ilfracombe, North Devon

Practical Caravan Top 100 Sites repeat winner

With trees all around you’ll get the feeling of camping in a forest at Hidden Valley, but all the best facilities are on hand.

Whether you’re in Otter’s Creek caravan area or the Kingfisher Meadow for tents you’ll enjoy the benefit of modern toilets and showers with underfloor heating.

Other conveniences include indoor dishwashing areas, a laundrette with washers and dryers, recycling points, and chemical waste disposal.

If you'd rather book accommodation, try a holiday lodge in a gorgeous woodland setting with all the home comforts.

The Lakeside Cafe and Restaurant has views across the water and does vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Look out for wildlife including otters, stoats and field mice and a variety of birds including woodpeckers.

6. Woodland Springs Adult Touring Park, Drewsteignton, South Devon

AA Platinum Pennant campsite and caravan park 2023

Kids are great, but…..

Woodland Spring is surrounded by woodland and farmland, and very peaceful for another reason too.

Just look at the picture to see how quiet it is.

The AA says the site is “attractive and very well managed” and guests can expect high levels of customer care.

There’s an impressive reception and shop, spacious hardstanding pitches, an excellent motorhome service point and a dog shower.

And if you are travelling light and can’t be doing with tent pegs, there are two glamping pods for hire.

In case of doubt, please note children are not accepted.

Listings

🌊 North Devon

JANUARY

Sun 14th

ART | 🎨 Beginners oil painting workshop | Studio KIND, Corn Store, Barnstaple Pannier Market EX31 1SY | Tickets £50

Sat 20th

WORKSHOP | 😆 Art of Comedy Stand-Up for Beginners Course | The Palladium Club, Bideford EX39 2DE | Tickets £71.13

Sun 30th

RUNNING | 🏃‍♀️ North Devon AONB Marathon, half marathon and 10K | The Green, The Esplanade, Woolacombe EX34 7DJ | Register here

FEBRUARY

Fri 2nd

HISTORY | 👻 Learn about the history and hauntings of Barnstaple with a guided tour through the town | Paternoster Row, Barnstaple EX31 1SX | Tickets £14.50

Sat 3rd

FESTIVAL | 🎤 Emma’s YODO | A night full of great performances by local bands | Quince Honey Farm Shop, South Molton EX36 3RD | Tickets £11.55

Wed 7th

BALLET | 🩰 A Royal Opera House screening of the ballet Manon | The Landmark, Ilfracombe EX34 9BZ | Tickets from £14

Fri 16th

MUSIC WORKSHOP | 🥁 Take part in an African drum workshop | Immerse yourself in the rhythm of the music | Holsworthy Library, Holsworthy EX22 6HA | Tickets £1

Mon 19th to Sat 24th

THEATRE | 🎭 Celebrate the 70th anniversary of the iconic production, The Mousetrap, by Agatha Christie | Queen’s Theatre, Barnstaple EX31 1SY | Tickets from £19.50

Thu 29th

CRAFT | 🌸 Willow Flower Basket Workshop | Chevithorne Village Hall, Tiverton EX16 7PU | Tickets £105

MARCH

Sun 10th

ENTERTAINMENT | 🔮 Volunteer to take part in The Hypnotist show with Robert Temple | Queens Theatre, Barnstaple EX31 1SY | Tickets from £10

🐬 South Devon

JANUARY

Sat 20th

ART | 🎨 Take part in a life drawing workshop with a glass of Prosecco in hand | Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Plymouth PL6 7TR | Tickets £41.88

Sun 21st

WELLBEING | 🍃 Moving with the trees: A winter walk with easy Tai Chi | Andrew’s Wood Nature Reserve, Kingsbridge TQ7 4EA | Tickets are free (donations appreciated on the day)

Sat 27th

MUSIC | 🎵 The London Gershwin Players performing Rhapsody in Blue | Levinsky Hall, Plymouth PL4 8AA | Tickets £12

FEBRUARY

Thu 15th

FOOD AND DRINK | 🍷 French Wine Tasting | The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth TQ6 9ND | Tickets £25

Sat 17th

RUNNING | 🏃‍♂️ The Wild Night Run | South Brent Old School Community Centre, South Brent TQ10 9BP | Entry £27

Sun 25th

SHOWTIME | 🎤 Did you think Rob Brydon was just a game show host? | Enjoy an evening full of comedy, singing and impressions | Theatre Royal, Plymouth PL1 2TR | Tickets from £39

MARCH

Mon 11th

ENTERTAINMENT | 🎤 Spend an evening with Dawn French and Darcey Bussell hearing their stories and connections with Plymouth | All proceeds to the theatre | Theatre Royal Plymouth PL1 2TR | Tickets from £27

SCIENCE | 🌉 Take a tour around the anchorage of the Tamar Bridge | Pemros Road, St Budeaux PL5 1LP | Tickets £10

Wed 20th to Sat 23rd

BALLET | 🩰 Birmingham Royal Ballet’s classic fairytale Sleeping Beauty, with music from the acclaimed Royal Ballet Sinfonia | Theatre Royal Plymouth PL1 2TR | Tickets from £27

Sun 31st

ENTERTAINMENT | 👨‍🎤 Aled Jones sharing his stories, songs and memories from the music and entertainment industry | Palace Theatre, Paignton TQ3 3HF | Tickets from £30

🏆️ Win Devon Prizes

New!

🛖 A River Dart Hideaway 3-night stay for 4 (15 Jan)

New!  ⛱️ A 2-night stay in a luxury Babbacombe beach hut (31 Jan)

New!  💕 A romantic, luxury Valentine’s Day hamper worth £70 (31 Jan)

🛀 A luxurious family hot tub break near the idyllic waterside village of Stoke Gabriel (31 Jan)

New!  🏨 A two-night getaway for two at Lympstone Manor including breakfasts and a fine dining dinner.

🌊 A 3-night weekend stay for 4 in a cabin on The Flete Estate and paddleboarding on a private beach, plus 2 other holidays. (11 Mar)

New!  🪙 £250 worth of vouchers towards a Devon break (31 Mar)

Terms and conditions apply. See individual websites.

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