Last updated: March 2026
The most popular things to do near Devon Cliffs Holiday Park include:
- Relaxing on Sandy Bay beach
- Exploring the South West Coast Path
- Visiting Exmouth beach and seafront
- Indoor activities like painting pottery or wooden ducks at Arty Boat
- Boat trips with Stuart Line Cruises
- Family attractions like World of Country Life
- Visiting Powderham Castle
Things To Do Near Devon Cliffs
Just 10 Minutes Away in Exmouth
Looking for things to do near Haven Devon Cliffs Holiday Park? Arty Boat is just a short 10-minute drive from Devon Cliffs in Exmouth and is one of the most popular indoor activities near Devon Cliffs, especially on rainy days.
Arty Boat is one of the closest indoor activities to Devon Cliffs Holiday Park, just a 10-minute drive away in Exmouth.
Visitors staying at Devon Cliffs often choose Arty Boat for a relaxed and memorable creative experience in our welcoming studio.
Whether you’re planning ahead or looking for a rainy day activity in Exmouth, many visitors come to paint their own duck in our wooden duck painting experience or enjoy relaxed pottery painting sessions — taking home a holiday keepsake the very same day.
✨ Why Everyone’s Talking About Exmouth
It’s not just us who love it here — Exmouth has recently been named one of the UK’s Best Places to Live 2026 by The Sunday Times.
With its beautiful coastline, relaxed seaside feel and growing food & drink scene, it’s quickly becoming one of the most exciting coastal destinations to visit.
Looking for more ideas? Explore our complete guide to things to do in Exmouth for beaches, days out and local favourites.
Visitors staying at Devon Cliffs regularly come to Arty Boat to enjoy our Signature Wooden Duck Painting Experience™, pottery painting and relaxed creative sessions — creating holiday keepsakes they can take home the same day.
Located in Exmouth town centre, Arty Boat is one of the closest and most memorable things to do near Devon Cliffs Holiday Park — a relaxed, screen-free activity where you create something special together.
Indoor Activity Near Devon Cliffs
If you’re staying at Devon Cliffs Holiday Park and the weather isn’t great, Arty Boat is one of the best indoor activities near Devon Cliffs.
Just a 10-minute drive away in Exmouth, our fully hosted 3-hour creative experience is perfect for families, couples and friends looking for something relaxing, different and memorable.
- ✔ Ideal rainy day activity near Devon Cliffs
- ✔ Paint wooden ducks or pottery
- ✔ Beginner-friendly – no experience needed
- ✔ Take your creation home the same day
- ✔ Includes refreshments
Many visitors staying at Devon Cliffs choose Arty Boat as their go-to indoor activity near Devon Cliffs — especially on rainy or windy days.
5 Things To Do Near Devon Cliffs
A fully hosted 3-hour creative experience just 10 minutes from Devon Cliffs. Perfect for rainy days, families and holiday keepsakes.
Great for sunny days, paddling, sandcastles, fish and chips and a traditional Exmouth beach visit.
A lovely way to enjoy the coastline, estuary views and a different side of the area during your Devon holiday.
A popular local option for families with a mix of animals, play areas and classic family day-out appeal.
Ideal if you want to explore more of the local area and enjoy one of Devon’s best-known visitor attractions.
Looking for a rainy day activity near Devon Cliffs?
Arty Boat is home to the Signature Wooden Duck Experience™ — a relaxed 3-hour creative session where you paint your own wooden duck and take home a holiday keepsake the same day.
Reserve your creative seat in seconds • Sessions fill fast on weekends & rainy days
Visitors staying at Haven Devon Cliffs Holiday Park often explore the local area and enjoy a variety of activities including Sandy Bay Beach, coastal walks along the Jurassic Coast, boat trips with Stuart Line Cruises, visits to World of Country Life and exploring Powderham Castle.
Alongside these popular attractions, Arty Boat offers one of the most relaxing indoor activities near Devon Cliffs, where visitors can paint pottery or design their own wooden duck and take home a unique holiday keepsake the same day.
Perfect for Devon Cliffs Visitors
Our relaxed 3-hour creative sessions are fully hosted and beginner-friendly — perfect for slowing down and spending quality time together during your holiday.
Many guests visit us during their Devon Cliffs holiday and return year after year.
Staying at Haven Devon Cliffs? See our guide to things to do near Devon Cliffs for more nearby ideas, including indoor activities and rainy day options.
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FAQs – Devon Cliffs Visitors
How far is Arty Boat from Devon Cliffs?
We are just a 10-minute drive from Devon Cliffs Holiday Park in Exmouth.
Is this a good rainy day activity near Devon Cliffs?
Yes — Arty Boat is one of the most popular indoor activities near Devon Cliffs, perfect when the weather isn’t great.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes — our sessions are beginner-friendly and suitable for children, families and all ages.
Do we need to book in advance?
Yes — we recommend booking in advance as sessions often fill up, especially on weekends and rainy days.
📍 Arty Boat – 46 Exeter Road, Exmouth
Just minutes from Devon Cliffs Holiday Park
Featured in the Media
Arty Boat has been featured as one of the most unique things to do in Exmouth, with podcast features and press coverage highlighting our creative sessions — including visits for pottery painting and our Signature Wooden Duck Painting Experience™.
Amanda Holden recently visited Arty Boat for a relaxed creative session, which was featured in the press and shared widely online.
We were also featured on the Great Western Railway supported tourism podcast Great Escapes with Isy Suttie and Dan Skinner, where Dan visited to paint one of our wooden ducks.
Visiting from Devon Cliffs Holiday Park? Arty Boat is just 10 minutes away in Exmouth — a relaxed 3-hour creative experience and a brilliant rainy-day option.
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