Westwood farm

Westwood Farm sits on the outskirts of Exeter, a proper working farm that's been part of the Devon landscape for generations. It's the sort of place that feels like stepping back into how things used to be done - you'll see traditional farming methods and livestock that actually roam properly rather than being factory-farmed into oblivion.

What makes it worth a visit is the authenticity. This isn't a sanitised heritage park with actors in period dress. Real people work here, real animals live here, and you get a genuine sense of rural Devon life. The farm sits within easy reach of Barley Meadow Touring Park (just 2.6 miles away) and Woodland Springs Touring Park, making it a natural day-trip add-on if you're staying in the area.

Families with younger kids will get the most from this - there's usually hands-on interaction with animals and you can watch working farm life unfold. Older visitors interested in sustainable or traditional agriculture will find it equally compelling. Photographers often come here for the genuine rural backdrop, not the Instagram-ready version.

Allow a couple of hours to see everything properly without rushing. Best visited during daylight, ideally mid-morning when farm activity is at its peak. Contact details for opening hours and admission fees aren't widely listed online, so a quick phone call before you go will save disappointment. It's free or very cheap to visit, which makes it even better value for a family day out when combined with the nearby glamping at Sunsets & Marshmallows or a week at one of the touring parks.