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