Devon’s Top attractions have been celebrating a successful 2024 across the county and are delighted to announce that they welcomed three new members to join their organisation in 2025 at their AGM in November.
The group, who offer families, groups, visitors and locals the ‘Best Days Out’ in Devon already have 37 top attractions as part of DATA as well as several transport partners and now have 3 more prestigious attractions to add to their list of fantastic places to visit, making a total of 40 this year. The 3 new members are:
The National Marine Aquarium, home of the Ocean Conservation Trust in Plymouth – Kate Brown, Marketing Manager said:
“All the team at the National Marine Aquarium, are delighted to once again, be part of the fantastic group of 30+ leading attractions within Devon. The membership of Devon’s Top Attractions helps to further the reach of our communications with our key target audience and work collaboratively to promote the vast array of attractions on offer, to those living or holidaying in Devon and the surrounding areas. I look forward to meeting the other members and forging new alliances.”
The House of Marbles in Bovey Tracey – Andrea Harkin, Managing Director said:
“We’re delighted to have been voted into the Devon Association of Tourist Attractions by its members. After celebrating our 50th anniversary last year, we remain dedicated to staying true to our heritage and values as we balance this with embracing new opportunities. From crafting rocking horses and games in our early days, we still create marbles and more in our glassblowing studio today. Alongside our glassworks, visitors can view unique marble runs, museums, our restaurant, games garden and shop – we’ve grown into a beloved Devon destination which multiple generations now return to. Joining an association that champions mutual support, and collaboration feels like a natural extension of our ethos. We hope to bring something to the association and learn a lot too.”
Jurassic Discovery in Seaton – Josh Castree, Marketing Manager & Project Officer said:
“We’re absolutely thrilled that Jurassic Discovery is now officially a Devon Top Attraction! This recognition celebrates our unique combination of an incredible animatronic dinosaur exhibition and our fun-filled soft play. We’re so proud to offer an unforgettable experience for families and can’t wait to welcome even more visitors to explore, play, and discover!”
Anne Blackham, Marketing Manager of DATA said: ‘We are absolutely thrilled that these popular and highly regarded attractions have joined our group. Our aim is always to give visitors a fabulous day out in Devon and we feel sure these new sites will do just that’. Our award-winning attractions offer great value and brilliant fun for customers, there is something for everyone to enjoy at our top quality venues.’
All these attractions have been inspected to ensure they reach the standards expected to be a Top Attraction so visitors can be assured of a great day out when they visit. There will be host of memorable events and activities taking place in 2025 so check the website for all the latest new, events, competitions and opening hours.
In addition, our attractions have also been celebrating receiving their Devon’s Top Attractions awards for categories including Sustainability Attraction of the Year, Devon Best Attraction Café of the Year, Devon Best Attraction Tour/Talk or Show of the Year, Devon Dog Friendly Attraction of the Year, Devon Best Attraction Retail Shop of the Year and Devon Loo of the Year. Winners and finalists received their awards at the AGM before Christmas and members were delighted that all their hard work had been rewarded.
To find more information and ideas for a day out check out the Devon’s Top Attractions website and their What’s on pages here Things to do Devon | Best days out 2025 | Devon’s Top Attractions (devonstopattractions.co.uk). To find attractions and book tickets see here
