| If you are planning a family holiday to Woolacombe this | | | | Visitors should make sure they take a look around the |
| summer, you will probably be wondering what exciting | | | | dungeons, have a go on the tube slide and catch the |
| things you can do in the area. Woolacombe itself is a | | | | musical water show. |
| small seaside village. The main draw of the village is its | | | | Combe Martin Wildlife Park |
| great beach. There are a few attractions in the village, | | | | Slowly gaining notoriety outside North Devon, Combe |
| such as the crazy golf course and Mariscos Disco, but | | | | Martin Wildlife Park is one of the most popular |
| some of the real gems in the area are a bit of a drive | | | | attractions in the area. Set in a stunning 25 acres of |
| away. In this article we will look at some of the local | | | | woodland, the park is home to some wonderful |
| hot spots. | | | | animals and even some dinosaurs. |
| Chambercombe Manor | | | | The park has over 250 species of animals and plants |
| This manor house is situated in a secluded valley and | | | | for you to experience, with some highlights including the |
| draws many visitors due to its history. The house was | | | | primate collection, the sea lion show and the sub |
| built in the 11th Century and is even featured in the | | | | tropical gardens. |
| Doomsday book. Visitors can walk around the house | | | | One of the biggest draws of the park is the life size |
| and rooms that contain some wonderful period | | | | replica dinosaurs including Velociraptors and |
| furniture. It's also well known for its haunted room that | | | | Dilophosauras which are both animated. The best |
| is said to house the spirit of a woman. Her remains | | | | replica is surely the 22ft Tyrannosaurus Rex who |
| were found in a secret chamber between two rooms. | | | | makes you feel instantly in one of the Jurassic park |
| Outside the house sit four acres of grounds that you | | | | films. |
| can have a gentle stroll around. | | | | Barnstaple |
| Watermouth Castle | | | | For more traditional entertainment, the town of |
| This popular family attraction is a must see for any | | | | Barnstaple is home to a Go Kart track, a skating rink, |
| families staying in Woolacombe that want a great day | | | | bowling alley, a cinema, a museum and a shopping |
| out. Within the castle and grounds there are numerous | | | | center. But with the beaches and attractions in the |
| things to do and see that will entertain young and old. | | | | area, shopping might not even cross your mind. |