The Donkey Sanctuary
19 April 2026
The focus here is on the animals, so there are no rides or play parks, just rescued donkeys to see and stroke. The Donkey Sanctuary is dog-friendly and admission is free.
Family near Ottery St Mary
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The Donkey Sanctuary
The focus here is on the animals, so there are no rides or play parks, just rescued donkeys to see and stroke. The Donkey Sanctuary is dog-friendly and admission is free.
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Flaming Tar Barrels
17 wooden barrels are coated in tar, set alight and carted shoulder-high through the streets of the town. Yes, on fire. It's been a tradition since 1605-ish and probably started to brace the town for the imminent invasion of the Spanish Armada.
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Turk's Head Lodge
Weather not up to scratch? Get your skates on. There's an indoor synthetic ice skating rink here, along with a cafe, bar and restaurant. Perfect for the children on a rainy day.
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Wildwood Escot
Fun for all the family. See red squirels, the bug playground, wild boar and linx, to name a few. Plently to do and Coach House restaurant is perfect for refuelling. This is a charitable organisation (Wildwood Trust) blending education and fun.
Family near Ottery St Mary
'Enjoy fun Days Out near Ottery St Mary with all the family with our long list of 4 things to do with the children, as recommended by people who have been there.'
Flaming Tar Barrels
10 January 2011
17 wooden barrels are coated in tar, set alight and carted shoulder-high through the streets of the town. Yes, on fire. It's been a tradition since 1605-ish and probably started to brace the town for the imminent invasion of the Spanish Armada.
Turk's Head Lodge
Weather not up to scratch? Get your skates on. There's an indoor synthetic ice skating rink here, along with a cafe, bar and restaurant. Perfect for the children on a rainy day.
Wildwood Escot
Fun for all the family. See red squirels, the bug playground, wild boar and linx, to name a few. Plently to do and Coach House restaurant is perfect for refuelling. This is a charitable organisation (Wildwood Trust) blending education and fun.