What's on inAvon


Welcome to Avon

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Avon - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Avon to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Tourist Attractions


South Devon Railway

The South Devon Railway is one of Devons and the West Countrys best loved tourist attractions and is the longest established steam railway in the south west.The South Devon Railway, or SDR, is a seven mile former Great Western Railway branch line, built in 1872, which runs along…

Buckfast Abbey

Buckfast Abbey is home to a Roman Catholic community of Benedictine monks.The Abbey Church is at the centre of the monastic life of the Benedictine monks at Buckfast, since it is there that the Monastic Community gathers to pray and celebrate the sacraments.12th century Cistercian architecture has a…

Pennywell Farm

Come and experience the Pennywell magic at our multi‐award winning Farm Activity Park. . . The biggest in the South West. There's lots to do and see for the whole family. There's ponys and piglets, slides, go‐karts, quad bikes and train ride, eagles…

Woodlands Leisure Park

Ride the legendary Cyclone Watercoasters Three radically unique heart stoppers that give three dangerously different rides...The SidewinderBeware the Sidewinder which is extra dark and extra mean. Be prepared for the Lightning Strikes and a venimous twist in its tail.The Mighty TwisterFace the sheer fear of the 420ft Mighty…

Buckfast Butterfly Farm

The Butterfly Farm and Otter Sanctuary is situated just outside the southern border of Dartmoor National Park between Exeter and Plymouth and is easily reached just off the A38 Devon Expressway at the Dart Bridge junction. There are large brown tourist signs guiding visitors from the junction to…

Wheeldon Off-Road Centre

Looking to explore a new sense of adventure Why not check out our range of Off‐Road courses designed to satisfy your adventurous nature We cater for all levels of rider ability from the complete novice through Juniors to the more experienced competition rider. With two all‐weather indoor arenas,…

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Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Avon? See our list of attractions in Avon, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.