The Milky Way Adventure Park

You'll find this sprawling adventure park just outside Bideford, and it's the sort of place that'll keep kids occupied for a good three or four hours - maybe longer if they're the type who want to ride everything twice. The Milky Way is essentially a theme park with rides, attractions, and activities spread across the grounds. Expect the usual suspects: roller coasters, log flumes, dodgems, and various family rides. It's not Alton Towers, but it's a solid day out without the eye-watering prices of the bigger parks.

The main draw here is straightforward: it's a proper rainy-day solution or a full afternoon's entertainment if the weather cooperates. Parents will appreciate that it's genuinely geared toward families rather than adrenaline junkies, though older kids won't find it embarrassingly tame. Younger children get their own dedicated area, which means you're not battling crowds of teenagers.

If you're camping at Roeys Retreat - literally less than a mile away - this becomes an obvious add-on to your holiday. The glamping sites at Coastal Cabins and Broad Park are within easy driving distance too, making it convenient for a quick visit without straying far from your base. Admission isn't free, so factor that into your budget, but as a one-stop entertainment option in North Devon, it does the job. Go midweek if you can; weekends get rammed with school groups.