Watermouth Castle Family Theme Park

Step into a World of Wonder at Watermouth Family Theme Park and Castle 

Discover a full family day out at Watermouth Castle & Family Attraction, one of North Devon’s most unique family attractions, set within 17 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens overlooking Watermouth Cove.

There’s something wonderfully different around every corner. Race down the mighty Toboggan Run, splash through the Big River Ride or fly your own aeroplane on the Junior Aviator, before taking on a mini golf challenge or getting lost in the hedge maze.

Step inside the historic castle in North Devon and explore a wonderfully quirky world filled with hidden gems, vintage arcade machines and unexpected surprises. Brave the atmospheric Castle Dungeon, uncover the secret world within the Fairy Museum and discover the Illusion Museum, new for 2026, before enjoying the much-loved Water Fountain Show.

Also new for 2026 are nine marble runs across eight locations around Watermouth. Pick up a wooden ball and see if you can discover them all as you explore – a simple but seriously addictive addition that has quickly become a favourite with children and grown-ups alike!

Don’t miss Hobbledown Play Village, our huge outdoor adventure play area featuring role-play towers, castles, bridges, slides and unique water pillows. Children can enjoy hours of exploration in the Pixie role-play village and interactive Mining Village, with plenty of space to climb, play and let their imaginations run wild.

With a mixture of indoor and outdoor attractions, Watermouth is a great option when looking for things to do in North Devon, whatever the British weather decides to do. There’s plenty to enjoy on a sunny day, while the Castle, museums, dungeons, arcade and other undercover areas mean a little North Devon rain doesn’t have to stop the fun.
Watermouth Castle is dog-friendly, so there’s no need to leave four-legged family members behind. Dogs on leads are welcome throughout much of the attraction and its beautiful grounds.

Open seasonally, Watermouth also hosts a programme of special events and experiences throughout the year, from Easter family fun and summer Twilight Evenings and Sunset Sessions through to autumn adventures and Pumpkins at the Castle.

Want to stay a little longer? Live like a King or Queen with a break in one of our seven self-catering castle apartments, with unlimited attraction entry included during opening periods. Six of our seven apartments are also dog-friendly, making Watermouth a brilliant base for exploring Ilfracombe and the wider North Devon coast.

Whether you’re searching for family days out, things to do near Ilfracombe, a North Devon attraction for children or simply somewhere a little different, Watermouth Castle is packed with rides, play, history, gardens and wonderfully quirky discoveries.
Wonderfully Weird Since 1825.