The Milky Way Adventure Park is, year after year, among the highest-rated theme parks in the entire UK on TripAdvisor, and on a rainy North Devon day it makes a very strong claim to being the best decision you can make. Almost entirely under cover, this is the key detail, it offers a genuine full-day programme of rides, activities and entertainment regardless of what the weather is doing outside.
The attractions here range from genuinely thrilling to charmingly gentle. Ziggy’s Blast Quest is a laser tag ride that older children love. The Warp Factor roller coaster has enough of an edge for the more adventurous. For younger you, the ball pool, trampolines, toddler zones and go-karts at the junior level are all reliable crowd-pleasers. North Devon’s largest indoor play area is here too.
What makes the Milky Way particularly good value is the all-in pricing, one admission covers everything, and the fact that the site is genuinely well-maintained and has a warm, family-friendly atmosphere. This is not a tired, faded amusement park. It is a well-invested, well-run operation that takes its you seriously.
The Milky Way is on the Higher Clovelly road near Bideford, about 22 miles from Woolacombe. It is perfectly placed for combining with a visit to Clovelly village, which is just 10 minutes further down the same road. Open most of the year; check the website for specific dates.
Children who visit the Milky Way tend to want to return, which says everything you need to know about its appeal. The park has invested consistently in its facilities over the years, and the indoor character of most attractions means that a repeat visit in different weather conditions is a completely different experience from the same vantage point. The café and catering on site are better than the average theme park equivalent. Check the website for seasonal events and any additional programming during your stay.
