Description
Roadford Lake Activity Centre is a spectacular outdoor destination that stands out as one of the best things to do with kids in Devon. This expansive multi-activity park and outdoor play centre offers an exceptional mix of water sports, land-based adventures, and nature trails. It provides the ultimate fresh-air playground for families looking to get active together.
Prices for bankside exploration, walking trails, and the main play areas are completely free, while structured water sports and equipment hire start from £12.00 per session. The centre uses a straightforward pay-as-you-go system alongside affordable multi-activity options and seasonal launch passes to help you manage your family budget.
If you are looking for the best place for a day out with family and kids, this lakeside hub delivers an ideal balance of physical exercise and natural discovery. It serves as an excellent environment for curious toddlers, active youngsters, and adventure-seeking teenagers. Whether you are aiming to learn windsurfing, climb high ropes, or enjoy a scenic lakeside walk, your children will return home perfectly exercised and thoroughly entertained.
Features
- Paid
- Host birthday parties: No
Features
Features
- Sensory Play in Nature: Children can explore timber balance beams, sensory forest trails, and open lakeside beaches that stimulate tactile development.
- Interactive Exhibits of Skill: Kids build core coordination, confidence, and agility through paddleboarding, high ropes, kayaking, and archery ranges.
- Educational Day Out: Structured environmental trails and activity sheets introduce children to local wildlife, reservoir mechanics, and birdwatching.
Detailed "Highlights"
- The Lakeside Craft Hire: Families can hire high-quality kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and canoes to explore the vast, calm waters at their own pace. It is a fantastic way for parents and kids to build confidence on the water together in a safe environment.
- The High Ropes Course: A thrilling aerial challenge that suspends older children and teenagers high above the woodland floor. Complete with zip wires and balance logs, it serves as an excellent physical confidence builder.
- The Timber Adventure Playground: Located right next to the main café, this free outdoor play zone features swings, slides, and climbing frames. It is a brilliant spot for toddlers and younger children to play safely while parents enjoy a warm drink.
- The Archery Range: A dedicated outdoor target zone where children can learn the ancient skill of bow and arrow shooting under expert guidance. It is a quiet, focused highlight that helps kids build coordination and patience.
- The Wildlife Hide and Trails: A peaceful, sheltered lookout point overlooking dedicated conservation zones on the lake. Children can use binoculars to spot rare birds, local waterfowl, and sometimes even wild otters.
Beyond the Main Attraction
- New for 2026 - Enhanced Accessible Multi-Use Trails: The walking and cycling trails around the southern boundary have been extensively resurfaced for 2026 to provide completely level, smooth routes for all buggies, pushchairs, and adaptive bicycles.
- The Roadford Lake Café: A spacious lakeside dining venue that serves up hot local meals, barista coffees, and standard kid-friendly lunch boxes. It provides a beautiful view over the water for a relaxing family lunch.
- The Campsite Experience: Positioned right near the water's edge, the venue features a dedicated family campsite with clear grass pitches, standard electric hook-ups, and modern shower blocks for overnight stays.
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