Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Tiverton, England

A unique opportunity to see wild badgers who come very close to you on their own terms. Walk through beautiful scenery and woodland to a purpose-built hide overlooking the natural sett where you can sit comfortably to observe these fascinating wild creatures. A magical experience.

Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life is a treasure trove of fascinating objects and quirky artefacts that weave incredible stories about the people who lived here. The museum has extensive permanent displays, and a lively events and exhibition programme. The museum is proud to be family friendly. It is located in the heart of Tiverton, right next to the Beck's Square short stay car park, the bus station and only a few minutes from the long stay car park. We recommend that you pre-book and ask that you adhere to 2m social distancing and wear a face covering when visiting the museum.

Wall in the Hall is a Multi Purpose Activity Centre offering both Indoor and Outdoor climbing facilities as well as other activities. We are Mid Devon's only dedicated climbing facility and pride ourselves on having a friendly and local feel. Saturday and Sunday we offer drop in sessions for people of any age and experience something that is very unique to find in a climbing centre and we have constantly changing challenges for ages 4 till 400(our oldest regular climber is in her 80's.). We also run adult climbing sessions and workshops and ensure there are always problems that will stump you no matter what your level of fitness. A perfect day out or Work out, and always a friendly smile.

One day life drawing, painting, print making and sculpture workshops in my rural loft studio. Art Weekends- Bed and breakfast, art workshop and Shiatsu massage. A weekend to fully relax, refresh and recharge on all levels. Beautifully peaceful rural position with views over the Exe Valley. Healthy organic vegetarian breakfast. Every May I run a one week expressive art residential in Bosa, Sardinia working from the life model in mixed media. The week includes day trips to local sites. Contact me for details

Tiverton Canal Co . . is home to one of the Last Horse-Drawn Barges in Great Britain and is run as a Canal Living Heritage Visitor Attraction. Relax on a Horse-Drawn Barge Trip . . . as we take you along the beautiful Grand Western Canal Country Park and Local Nature Reserve, with it’s wildlife, the distant clip clop of the horses hooves and the gentle ripple of the water, It's an experience that will take you back to times gone by of yesterday year, before even steam was invented. . . Our staff will be also be on hand to enhance your trip with interesting tiles from on the days of horse-drawn barges and some interesting facts about the old Grand Western Canal. You and your family will be able to meet the horse close up and on certain trips there is even a walk to go and see one and only Aqueduct along the Grand Western Canal built by the team of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. (Full Bar on board the Barge). Also Available on site: 1. Rowing Boat & Canoe Hire 2. The Ducks Ditty Bar

Jump on Board for train loads of fun! Unlimited train rides, model railways, model village, indoor play coaches and outdoor play areas all set within a former railway station on the Exe Valley Line

The Grand Western Canal Country Park meanders through 11 1/4 miles of beautiful mid-Devon countryside between Tiverton and Lowdwells (near the Somerset border). Declared a Country Park in 1971 and a Local Nature Reserve in 2005, the canal is a wonderfully relaxing place for a peaceful walk or cycle ride along the towpath, or even take a ride onboard the much-loved horse-drawn barge that has been taking passengers for trips along the canal since 1974. The abundance of wildlife and scenic landscape that characterise the Canal today make it a great place to enjoy walking, cycling, boating, fishing and picnics.

The Stoodleigh Inn is a small village local set just outside of Tiverton and only about 2 miles from the north devon link road....you will always be given a warm welcome from myself and the locals...enjoy a real ale beside the roaring fire or relax in the large beer garden if the sun decides to make an appearance...