Forget about tourist meccas: a hidden gem in Devon with a golden beach.

Kids will also love the beach - as a child, I was never bored when visiting it, as the beach has perfect sand for building sandcastles and plenty of natural pools.

For those looking for tasty food, The Engine Room offers 'fashion' sandwiches with battered fish fingers and indulgent ice cream sandwiches. Next door, The Thirsty Turtle playground provides entertainment for children with wooden play structures and sandpits. Just a few steps from the train station, Exmouth's main beach is easily accessible and close to the town center. The town also offers historic spots like the Powder Monkey pub and unique dining experiences like the River Exe Cafe situated on a floating barge.

Open only between April and September, visitors have to take a water taxi from Exmouth marina to reach the cafe, where they can enjoy a variety of seafood, including the fish of the day.

Additional attractions include the red and orange cliffs of Exmouth-Est, vintage buses at the Devon General Remembered event, and the quirky A La Ronde house with its sixteen-sided walls. Visitors can explore the collectable souvenir collection and the shell grotto inside the house. For families, the World of Country Life offers a variety of activities, while the Haven Devon Cliffs holiday park provides accommodation options nearby Exmouth. Additionally, there are nearby attractions like the fairy-tale town on the beach and the seaside playground with heated pools. Overall, Exmouth is a wonderful place for the whole family that offers plenty of interesting amusements and relaxation opportunities.