Prebooking is essential during school holidays and strongly recommended at weekends, so plan ahead if you’re facing a rainy day with kids in Devon. With quirky trivia about the sea creatures inside, a chance to look out into Plymouth Sound, 400 different species on display and lots of family-friendly activities, it’s a great option if you’re visiting Devon with toddlers as well as older kids.

The company also runs a Round Robin from around Easter/May to just after October half-term with a steam train ride, river boat journey and bus trip – be aware it’s an open top bus and 90 minute river boat ride though. And if there is a break in the clouds, there’s also a string of rides including ones for toddlers, such as Piggy Ride-a-Long and the vintage carousel. The largest public aquarium in the UK, you don’t have to wait for a rainy day in Devon to visit the National Marine Aquarium, but as we discovered, it’s perfect when you need an indoor activity.But it’s the marbles which get the most attention, with a collection and five different marble runs, one which may be the largest in the UK. Set them running before you head on to try the brass rubbing trails (including an indoor option so you won’t get soggy paper). But when it’s open, one of the biggest temptations for animal lovers is to head into the bat room and view the colony which has made its home its home here, through the bat cam.

Some of the rides will close if it’s raining, although they’ll often reopen between showers if it brightens up. Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the product information provided, products and their ingredients may change. You are advised to always read the product label for ingredients, nutrition, dietary claims and allergens.Add in trails and bingo cards, and there’s plenty to keep everyone amused if it’s raining in Exeter. As well as the tours through the caves at Kents Cavern, there are family activities too: digging for fossils, ammonites and shark’s teeth in the sand, creating a tribal caveman face, chalk cave painting on the wall, and leaving a hand print on the wall of hands.

Kids are likely to be more interested in the fact there’s a new trail every season, plus opportunities to dress up and try activities inside, with extra season events aimed at families. There are legends galore to be found in these passages under Exeter– the only city in the UK where you can see anything quite like this. I did manage to identify all three flavours. The strawberry is quite mild but has a nice flavour, a little like strawberry laces. The pineapple one is sweet but has a gentle flavour. It was juicy, but it could have been stronger. Finally, the apple is lovely and was my favourite. It had a strong flavour, was very fresh and juicy, and went well with the cocoa taste. Home to the National Carriage museum, there are some fantastic vehicles on show, plus a quiz to take as you explore the house and occasional family activities and crafts. Multiple Fruit Flavors - Muddy Bears come in 3 iconic and delicious flavors: Green Apple, Pineapple, and Strawberry—all dunked in rich milk chocolate.Perfect for rainy days in Devon, The Milky Way has 110,000 square feet of indoor fun from slides to rides, as well as play areas for different ages, including Little Stars for age 0 to six. Toddlers are welcome or teens can also challenge themselves to the 3m and 5m bag jumps. Then there’s an outdoor wash point (bring a change of clothes!) plus stonebaked pizzas in the cafe. Warnings: May contain peanuts, other nuts, eggs, wheat, and soy protein. E102, E110, and E129 may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children. The arts and cultural hub of The Box has a mix of permanent galleries and temporary exhibitions – and even better, there’s no entry charge (though you have to prebook) if you’re looking for free days out in Devon with kids.