The High Nature Centre

The High Nature Centre sits just outside Kingsbridge and gives you a proper sense of what Devon's natural landscape is all about. It's the kind of place where you can spend an afternoon learning about local wildlife, woodlands, and the South Hams countryside without feeling like you're being lectured at.

What you get here depends on what they've got on at the time - the centre focuses on nature interpretation and conservation, so expect displays and walks that show you the area's ecosystems. It's genuinely useful if you're trying to understand what you're looking at when you're out rambling through the surrounding countryside. The setting is woodland, which is lovely, and it connects you to the broader landscape rather than feeling artificial.

Families with older kids will find it worthwhile, particularly if anyone's into birdwatching or wants to learn about Devon's native species. Younger children might find it a bit static depending on the facilities available. Serious walkers and nature enthusiasts will appreciate it as context for exploring the South Hams more intelligently.

If you're camped at Wilton Farm (just 1.5 miles away) or any of the other excellent sites dotted around - Karrageen, Start Bay, or South Devon Camping - it's well positioned as a half-day activity between longer walks. The surrounding countryside is the real draw, but this centre gives you the framework for getting the most out of it.

Check ahead for opening times and whether there's an entrance fee, as details aren't widely published online.