Things To Do

8.4 miles from The Royal Hotel

At Rosemoor Gardens, you can enjoy 65 acres of beautifully planted flower beds, set within a pretty wooded valley.

23.1 miles from The Royal Hotel

In a place of wide spaces and big skies, without roads, cars or pollution, simply walking is a profound pleasure. Lundy has a milder climate than the mainland, with more sunshine and less rain.

The famous Tarka Trail cycle path runs right by the Royal Hotel. This is a fabulous way to experience the gorgeous North Devon countryside.

0.5 miles from The Royal Hotel

Bideford boasts a lovely park with a paddling pool, a children's play area and a skatepark. Plus, the ample seating makes it a great location to soak up some sun!

2 miles from The Royal Hotel

Fantastic shopping with over 30 stores from famous national brands, offering a fantastic variety of offers from the normal retail prices.

7.3 miles from The Royal Hotel

Experience a brand new Visitor Experience at Dartington Crystal’s popular tourist attraction in Great Torrington, the home to the UK’s last remaining factory scale crystal and glass manufacturer.

2.4 miles from The Royal Hotel

Tapeley Park situated between Instow and Bideford is one of North Devon’s best-kept secrets.

3.5 miles from The Royal Hotel 

Take a trip to Appledore,  a small fishing village in North Devon. The harbour, once filled with traditional fishing vessels, now shares its space with beautiful yachts offering trips to visitors up and down the estuary.

3 miles from The Royal Hotel

Westward Ho! is a Victorian coastal town, with over two miles of golden sand that has the prestigious Blue Flag award for facilities and water quality plus places to eat, things to do, great shops, amazing walks and wonderful nature. 

9.4 miles from The Royal Hotel

Arlington's grounds include a formal Victorian garden, a restored walled kitchen garden and acres of informal grounds.

11.9 miles from The Royal Hotel

World-famous for its cobbled, traffic-free streets, donkeys, sledges and historic harbour. The stunning views and the peaceful tranquillity of this fishing town are only a few reasons why this village is so memorable. 

9.6 miles from The Royal Hotel 

The Market trades every day of the week on Butchers Row and hosts regular food festivals.

16.8 miles from The Royal Hotel

Castle Hill house and gardens are steeped in history and are, and have been for centuries, a home to the Fortescue family. 

15.4 miles from The Royal Hotel

A day out at Hartland Abbey, a stately home and popular film location in a stunning valley a mile from Hartland Quay on the Devon coast, is to step back in time.

13 miles from The Royal Hotel

Less than a half-hour drive from the hotel, Marwood Hill Gardens is an excellent 20-acre private garden and lakes, with a Garden Tea Room and wonderful views.

27.9 miles from The Royal Hotel

The famous Lynton and Lynmouth funicular Cliff Railway is the highest and the steepest water-powered railway in the world! 

21 miles from The Royal Hotel

Discover African lions, wolves, sea lions, penguins, meerkats, monkeys, wallabies and many more animals alongside spectacular dinosaur models at the wildlife park that comes with an extra roar!

41.1 miles from The Royal Hotel

Exmoor Adventures provides a range of award-winning outdoor activities across north devon, West Somerset, Exmoor and the Quantock hills.

19.5 miles from The Royal Hotel

An enjoyable day trip for all ages, the zoo treats visitors to a close-up view of the excellent animal exhibits and is hoe to the only pair of black leopards (or Exmoor Beasts if you belive in legends) in the UK.

33.1 miles from The Royal Hotel

Dartmoor Zoo is a renowned wildlife park and conservation centre known for its dedication to preserving and caring for a diverse range of animal species.

22.8 miles from The Royal Hotel

The aquarium offers Local Aquatic Exhibits and showcases a diverse collection of animals displayed within beautifully recreated natural habitats.

9.5 miles from The Royal Hotel

Located in the stunning landscape of North Devon and only 10 minutes away from the coast, North Devon Wake Park boasts the best of both worlds.

South Molton, North Devon

Take a guided tour around the interesting displays and exhibits and learn fun facts about the honeybee before you take a closer look inside the working hives. Nowhere in the world can you get so close to living bees without needing protective equipment!

3.4 miles from The Royal Hotel 

Try an amazing range of sports delivered by trained staff. Activities include climbing, zip wire, archery, surfing, bodyboarding, and kayaking.

8.1 miles from The Royal Hotel

Tarka Pottery is a pottery painting studio offering an exciting range of fun creative activities for kids, teens and adults alike!

9.7 miles from The Royal Hotel

Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or a seasoned player aiming to enhance your skills.

2.1 miles from The Royal Hotel

Ewe will love this family day out, with live shows, farmyard animals, rides and entertainment. 

9.4 miles from The Royal Hotel 

An all-weather theme park with something for everyone. We can guarantee you won't be bored when spending a day here.

9.7 miles from The Royal Hotel

At The Queens Theatre in Barnstaple, there is something for everyone, whether that’s a play, musical, ballet, opera, band or comedian.

2.2 miles from The Royal Hotel

Based in Abbotsham, Ultimate Adventure has been providing a comprehensive range of outdoor adventure activities since 2011.

17 miles from The Royal Hotel 

First Wave sessions are designed to get you off the beach, in the water, and having fun as quickly as possible. 

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Ensure you don’t miss out on one of Devon's top things to do and take a trip with Stuart Line Cruises. 

20.6 miles from The Royal Hotel

On the outside, this is a Victorian Castle. But behind the walls lie a family theme park with rides, a maze, dungeons, play areas and beautifully landscaped gardens. 

2.2 miles at The Royal Hotel

A fantastic new indoor soft play centre at Affinity Devon. Boasting slides, ball pits and dizzy discs, little ones will love running wild here.

43.7 miles from The Royal Hotel

No visit to Devon would be complete without a visit to Dartmoor's iconic landmark. Come and breathe some of the purest air in England, explore 50 acres of stunning woodlands and enjoy a very, very warm welcome!

20.4 miles from The Royal Hotel

EasiGlide offers Segway tours around North Devon and other areas of the South West. Rolling hills, ocean views, muddy fields, sand dunes as well as plenty of obstacle courses and games provide the ultimate thrill of riding a Segway.

21.3 miles from The Royal Hotel

H2o Outdoor specialise in providing unforgettable experiences by combining high-quality activities with the outstanding natural beauty of this area.

19.4 miles from The Royal Hotel

Keypitts Activity Centre is a popular outdoor recreation destination nestled int he picturesque countryside of Devon, offering a wide range of exciting activities such as Quad Biking, Axe Throwing and 4x4 Land Rover experience. 

21.1 miles from The Royal Hotel

Based in Coombe Martin, OSKC Water Sport is a premier destination for water sports enthusiasts seeking an exhilarating experience on the waves in North Devon.

18.2 miles from The Royal Hotel

Your choice of surf equipment next to world-class waves at Croyde Bay. Croyde Bay Surf Hire stocks a selection of surfboards, bodyboards and stand-up paddle boards for all levels of surfer, from first-timers to seasoned pros and will even deliver equipment straight to you. 

62.6 miles from The Royal Hotel 

Race World Go-Karting track is Exeter's very best indoor racing track! With a 400m circuit, flyover bridge, state-of-the-art equipment, conference room and 4000sq ft viewing area, it has something for everyone!

106.2 miles from The Royal Hotel

John Ward offers guided walking breaks and tailor-made adventures within the wild beauty of the coastline and moors of North Devon and Exmoor.

7.3 miles from The Royal Hotel

Air Extreme offers you a wide range of bouncing activities! Have fun in their massive indoor trampoline park in Barnstaple, North Devon, filled wall to wall with trampolines and much more.

47.1  miles from The Royal Hotel

Whether it's digging trenches, navigating obstacle courses, or simply enjoying the novelty of operating a real-life digger, Diggerland offers a one-of-a-kind experience that combines education with excitement for the whole family.