Watermouth Castle

Watermouth Castle is a theme park just outside Ilfracombe in Devon aimed at families with young children. As well as a number of indoor attractions (such as an illluminated fountain display and various dungeons) the park boast several rides, all of which are firmly aimed at younger children. Good points Visitors gain entrance to the park via the castle, which has a number of displays as well as a fascinating collection of old slot machines. There is a dungeon as well as a small maze made of iron bars to keep the kids occupied for a while. The whole indoor section is extremely well done, and I found it to be one of the best bits of our visit. Once inside ...  Read the complete review

Another day off for my husband and another day trip with the family, this time to a place he used to visit frequently as a child. I always remember him talking about it and what a great time they always had but his descriptions did it little justice and I was reluctant to go, still he managed to convince me and off we went, kids in tow, to Watermouth castle near Ilfracombe in North Devon. Watermouth Castle- Watermouth Castle is a family fun park and museum set in the beautiful North Devon countryside. It has many attractions both within and in the grounds outside and all of it is free once you have paid your admission. Castle Treasures As ...  Read the complete review

Watermouth Castle is a castle and adventure park aimed at younger children. The castle is situated on the A399 between Ilfracombe and Combe Martin in Devon on the coastal road. A bus can be caught from Ilfracombe or Barnstaple. The castle is magnificent and overlooks Watermouth Bay, a small harbour. Prices for admission: Adults £8.50, children (3-13 years) £7.00, children under 3 go free. Once the ticket it purchased, all rides and attractions in the park are free, except for the slot machines, food shops and gift shops. The park is divided into six areas; which I will explain as we go along. The first area to visit is the actual ...  Read the complete review