With over 40 activities to choose from,
The Adventure Starts Here
Check out our activity schedules to see what your Active Days could look like at The Mole Resort.
Suitable For:
Outdoors / Family Favourites / Additional Charge
Archery Golf
Instead of discs, you’ll use bows and arrows to aim for the baskets from designated tee markers. The goal is to land your arrow in the baskets with the fewest number of shots. The player who completes the course with the least shots is crowned the winner. Suitable for ages 10+. £15 per person.
Indoors / Additional Charge
Attack Sense
A fully responsive reaction based shooting game, you'll compete against your nearest and dearest to hit as many targets as possible within a set time. Hit the light up targets in succession, but you'll need to be quick as when the light goes out you've missed your chance. Suitable for ages 10+. £20 per session.
Outdoors / Additional Charge
Axe Throwing
Similar to archery but with an axe. Gaining popularity across the globe, axe throwing is a great way of relieving any built-up stress, whilst improving your hand eye co-ordination - a great competitive activity with friends. Suitable for ages 10+. £20 per session.
Outdoors / Additional Charge
Archery
Whether a beginner or regular Robin Hood, our Archery is certain to bring out your competitive side. Aim for the target and hit the bullseye whilst racking up as many points as possible - a steady hand is a must! A fun challenge that is perfect for friends and family alike. Suitable for ages 10+. £20 per session.
Outdoors / Additional Charge
Disc Golf
An incredibly challenging sport that can be enjoyed with family or friends, both challenging and rewarding. With somewhat similar rules to golf, everyone is bound to have a great time! Suitable for ages 5+. £5 per person.
Family Favourites / Outdoors / Exercise and Fitness / Additional Charge
Foot Golf
Foot golf combines the very best of golf and football; the object of the same is to get the ball into the hole in the fewest possible shots - using feet only, of course. Suitable for ages 5+. £5 per person.
Outdoors / Family Favourites / Exercise and Fitness / Included In Stay
Tennis
We have seven all-weather tennis courts (four full size and three half size), perfect for practicing your backhand whilst taking in some of that fine Devonshire countryside air! Suitable for ages 5+. For resort guests, Tennis is included; day passes for courts are priced at £15 per hour.
Outdoors / Family Favourites / Exercise and Fitness / Included In Stay
Mini Tennis
Similar to tennis, a racket game where the court is smaller, has no double lanes and the net is lower. Suitable for ages 5+. For resort guests, Tennis is included; day passes for courts are priced at £10 per hour.
Outdoors / Family Favourites / Exercise and Fitness / Included In Stay
Pickleball
Paddles at the ready, Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in America and growing rapidly within the UK. Perfect for players for all ages, this activity uses paddle-like rackets and a perforated hollow plastic ball. Suitable for ages 5+. For resort guests, Pickleball is included; day passes for courts are priced at £10 per hour.
Outdoors / Family Favourites / Exercise and Fitness / Included In Stay
5-a-side Football
Get your crew together for a game of competitive 5-a-side football. Whether that's scoring a goal with Mum in goal, or tackling your CEO, this is one activity that shouldn't be missed. Suitable for ages 3+. For resort guests, Football is included; day passes for courts are priced at £10 per hour.
Outdoors / Family Favourites / Included In Stay
Croquet
Located on the greens alongside the Manor House, a spot of croquet is just the ticket! Mallets at the ready as you swing your way to victory, complete with views over the resort and the surrounding pristine countryside. Suitable for ages 3+. Croquet is included for resort guests.
Outdoors / Included In Stay
Outdoor Pool
Hot summer days call for splashing around in the pool and our outdoor pool is perfect for no-nonsense fun! If getting wet isn't on the cards, why not slide down onto one of our sun loungers and take in those golden rays. Suitable for all ages. The use of our outdoor pool is for resort guests only.
Indoors / Family Favourites / Exercise and Fitness / Included In Stay
Indoor Pool
Whether you want to keep fit or simply wallow and relax, we think you'll love our 20m heated indoor pool. When you're not perfecting your strokes, take some time out to relax and recharge your batteries in the sauna, steam and jacuzzi. Suitable for all ages. The use of our pools is included for resort guests.
Outdoors / Family Favourites / Exercise and Fitness / Included In Stay
Trim Trail
Tackle our outdoor trim trail course, testing your agility and stamina. Take on a series of obstacles in order to complete the course, leaving you victorious, of course. Suitable for ages 6+. The use of our Trim Trail is included for resort guests.
Outdoors / Family Favourites / Included In Stay
Pétanque
Head out onto the green for a competitive game of pétanque. Whether you're playing singles, double or triples, this is a game of strategy and precision. Suitable for ages 4+. This activity is included for resort guests.
Outdoors / Included In Stay
Kids Play
For when the kids need to blow off a little steam, our kids play area is just the ticket. Built using natural materials, the equipment has been merged into its surroundings, children can choose from an array of different areas, from the slide to the sandpit. Suitable for all ages.
Outdoors / Family Favourites / Additional Charge
Combat Archery
Combat archery is an exciting, fun, team event which is best described as a cross between paintball and dodgeball, except with bow and arrows! Team up with your besties and battle it out to be the last man standing. Suitable for ages 10+. £20 per session.
Outdoors / Family Favourites / Additional Charge
Bushcraft & Survival Skills
Perfect for all ages, allow our bushcraft experts to teach you how to survive in the great outdoors, including den building, firelighting and tool skills. Suitable for ages 6+. £10 per person.
Outdoors / Family Favourites / Additional Charge
Mini Archery
Using purpose-built crossbows designed just for small hands, your little one will learn how to hold and shoot, taking aim at the target and making the bullseye their goal every time. Suitable for ages 4+. £10 per person.
Indoors / Additional Charge
Bird Box, Bat Box & Bug Hotel Making
Perfect for little ones, our wildlife kits are just the ticket for a little down time. They'll pull together a perfect little pied-à-terre for them to take home and place in the garden. Suitable for ages 4+. £17 per kit.
Family Favourites / Indoors / Included In Stay
Games Room
Whether it's a game of shuffleboard or earning bragging rights by obtaining the high score on the air hockey table, our games room has everything you need for a relaxed afternoon. Suitable for ages 3+.
Indoors / Exercise and Fitness / Included In Stay
Gym
Our well-equipped gym has all the equipment you need to tone, lift and break a sweat. Suitable for ages 18+. Included in your stay for resort guests.
Indoors / Exercise and Fitness / Included In Stay
Fitness Classes
From HIIT to yoga and even Aquafit, get in shape at The Mole Resort. We've got a wide array of different classes to choose from that are certain to get your heart racing for all the right reasons! Suitable for ages 18+.
Additional Charge / Indoors / Family Favourites
Pottery Painting
Looking for a creative and relaxing activity that sparks joy? Look no further than pottery painting! Unleash your inner artist and get ready to embark on a pottery-painting adventure that's fun for all ages.
Additional Charge / Indoors / Family Favourites
Nerf Wars
Nerf wars are adrenaline-pumping battles that bring out the inner child in participants of all ages. Inspired by the iconic Nerf brand of foam-based toy blasters, these battles involve teams or individuals engaging in mock combat using an array of foam-based weaponry. Suitable for ages 6+. £12 per person.
Additional Charge / Indoors
Tipsy Pottery
Indulge in a one-of-a-kind experience where bottomless Prosecco and Mimosas meet the art of pottery painting. Bring along your loved ones and let your inner artist shine as you toast to good times. Suitable for ages 18+. £39.50 per adult.
Family Favourites / Exercise and Fitness / Additional Charge
Interactive Screen Games
Enjoy active family fun with our new interactive screen games. Get competitive with your family to see who has the most accurate throw or kick by hitting the targets on the interactive wall with soft balls. Test your skills and challenge yourself to beat your personal best! Suitable for all ages. £10 per 45 minute slot.
Family Favourites / Additional Charge
Dog Painting
Ever wondered if dogs could paint? At the Mole Resort, we offer just that! Join us for a unique and delightful activity where you and your furry friend can unleash your creativity together.
Family Favourites / Exercise and Fitness / Included In Stay
Walking and Running Routes
We've compiled a selection of walking and running routes starting from our resort, perfect for blowing away the cobwebs and exploring the scenic North Devon countryside. Feel free to download the file for detailed information or request a paper copy from The Hub.
Make A Day Of It / Within 30 Minutes / Half Day Trips / Outdoors / Family Favourites / Exercise and Fitness
Dog Park
Let your favourite family friend run free and off the leash in our new gated, fenced dog park. Perfect for getting your doggy a good run around and feeling like home.
Additional Charge / Indoors / Family Favourites
Remote Control Cars
Engage in diverse games like creating your own track, where you design and navigate challenging courses. Experience high-speed excitement with drag racing, or enjoy strategic fun in cops and robbers, where evasion and capture are key. Suitable for ages 4+. £10 per person.
Outdoors / Family Favourites
Rounders
Rounders at The Mole Resort is free for the whole family! Enjoy batting, running, and scoring in this fun, engaging game. Suitable for ages 6+.
Suitable For:
Within 30 Minutes
South Molton Pannier Market
Awarded Britain’s Best Community Market 2023, South Molton Pannier Market is a spacious indoor market with over 70 stalls, offering a wide variety of goods and local services.
Within 30 Minutes / Half Day Trips
Quince Honey Farm
A working honey farm in South Molton, fun for all the family.
Half Day Trips
North Devon Maritime Museum
Located in the picturesque coastal village of Appledore, the museum is a celebration of the region’s rich maritime heritage.
Make A Day Of It
The Big Sheep
The Big Sheep is the perfect family day out for everyone, from little ones to teens. There are a number of indoor and outdoor play areas along with rides specific for under 2’s and under 5’s.
Make A Day Of It
Milky Way Adventure Park
Named as #1 Best UK Amusement Park in 2022 by TripAdvisor, with a vast array of attractions throughout the grounds.
Make A Day Of It
Hartland Abbey & Gardens
Built in the 12th Century, Hartland Abbey is home of the Stucley family, with treasures and. Memorabilia collected over the many years of their residence there.
Make A Day Of It / Half Day Trips
Combe Martin Wildlife & Gardens
A family run wildlife and dinosaur park set in a Combe Martin valley over 28 acres of spectacular gardens within the North Devon Area of Outstanding Beauty.
Half Day Trips
Horse-Drawn Barge
As the last remaining Horse-Drawn Barge in Devon (and one of the last in the whole of the UK), a trip on the ‘Tivertonian’ offers a truly unique experience and memorable living heritage experience.
Make A Day Of It / Within 30 Minutes
RHS Garden Rosemoor
Set in a beautiful valley in the heart of North Devon between two National Parks, this 65 acres haven for biodiversity and wildlife has something for everyone.
Half Day Trips
Marwood Hill Gardens
A 20 acre private garden set in the heart of North Devon with three lakes, set in a valley tucked away in North Devon only 4 miles for Barnstaple.
Make A Day Of It / Half Day Trips
Keypitts Off Road Adventure
An activity centre near Ilfracombe that offers quad biking, mini Land Rovers and 4x4 Land Rover experiences.
Make A Day Of It / Within 30 Minutes / Half Day Trips
Exmoor Walking Routes
Exmoor is one of the best places in the UK for walking, with an array of different routes depending on your accessibility.
Make A Day Of It / Within 30 Minutes / Half Day Trips
Cycling Route Planner
On your bike!! The surrounding countryside is perfect for a bike ride, allowing you to get back to nature and really dig in to your surroundings.
Half Day Trips
H2Outdoor High Ropes
Your gateway to an exciting range of water sports and outdoor activities. They specialise in combining high quality activities with the outstanding natural beauty of the area.
Half Day Trips
Clovelly Village
Clovelly is a beautiful, picturesque fishing village, steeped in maritime atmosphere and history, It was once owned by the Queen of England!
Make A Day Of It
Affinity Devon
Affinity Devon is North Devon’s unique outlet shopping village. With over 25 stores offering up to 50% off RRP, you’ll find a huge choice of famous name brands at incredible discounts and you’ll be sure to pick up a bargain.
Make A Day Of It / Half Day Trips
Surfing
Did you know that Devon is home to the UK's first surf reserve? The whole of the North Devon coast falls into the surf reserve and is one of the best loved places in the county for surfing and watersports.
Make A Day Of It / Half Day Trips
Exmoor Zoo
Enjoy a day out in the North-west of Exmoor at Exmoor zoo, one of the “West-country’s hidden gems” on the edge of the National Park.
Make A Day Of It / Half Day Trips
Woolley Animal Farm Park
A place to tick something off your bucket list – walking an alpaca!! Get up close to these fantastic creatures are you guide your alpaca for a 90 minute wander through pasture land, lake and woodland.
Make A Day Of It
Hartland Quay
The spectacular cliffs at Hartland Quay with their incredibly contorted rock layers are always worth a visit and at low tide there is plenty of sand, rock pools and rocks to scramble over.
Make A Day Of It
Arlington Court
Intriguing Regency house and impressive collection of horse-drawn vehicles, set in picturesque gardens and ground.
Half Day Trips
Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway
The multi-award winning Lynton & Lynmouth funicular Cliff Railway opened in 1890 and is the highest and steepest totally water powered railway in the world!
Make A Day Of It
Valley Of Rocks
A fascinating U-shaped valley that is parallel to the sea, well known for it’s wild goats and jagged cliff edges.
Make A Day Of It / Half Day Trips / Beach
Saunton Sands
An idyllic 3-mile stretch of stunning golden beach, backed by the UNESCO-protected Braunton Burrows Biosphere Reserve.
Make A Day Of It
Eden Project
Former clay mine turned into a beautiful global garden, setting the stage for an extraordinary day out. Rediscover the natural worlds as you’ve never experience it before.
Make A Day Of It / Half Day Trips / Beach
Lynmouth Beach
A shingle beach just below the village of Lynmouth on the northern edge of Exmoor National Park. The beach is around 500 metres wide and divided by the mouth of the River Lyn which also forms the small harbour.
Make A Day Of It / Half Day Trips / Beach
Putsborough Sands
Dog-friendly all year round this beach, Putsborough is one of North Devon’s large sandy beaches. The stretch is around 2 miles long, and you can walk along it to Woolacombe beach.
Make A Day Of It / Half Day Trips / Beach
Croyde Beach
A sandy beach backed by sand dunes and situated in a small bay, very popular with swimmer and more experienced surfers (rated one of the best surfing beaches in the world).
Half Day Trips
Ilfracombe Aquarium
Discover the unique and fascinating journey of an Exmoor stream from source to sea. The aquarium consists of local aquatic exhibits, café and gift shop.
Half Day Trips / Make A Day Of It / Beach
Woolacombe Beach
This 3-mile sandy beach is popular with surfers and families looking for a traditional seaside experience.
Within 30 Minutes
Air Extreme Trampoline Park
Perfect for everyone, you’ll experience 8 adrenaline filled activities; freestyle across a sea of wall to wall interconnected trampolines, and bounce high to the latest tunes.
Half Day Trips
Crabbing
Grab some crab lines, a bucket and net and see what creatures you can discover around Devon’s coasts.
Make A Day Of It / Half Day Trips
Tarka Trail
A 180 mile, figure-eight loop inspired by the route travelled by Tarka the Otter.
Make A Day Of It / Half Day Trips / Within 30 Minutes
Exmoor National Park
An amazing place, with different world-class views around every footpath corner. Whether is an ultra marathon on the highest cliffs in England or wandering along babbling brooks, then Exmoor is the place to be.
Make A Day Of It / Half Day Trips
Fossil Hunting
A UNESCO World Heritage Site protected area of the British coastline, an important place for both humans and animals.
Within 30 Minutes
Dartington Crystal
With a history spanning over 50 years, you’ll be able to see glass making demonstrations as well as the chance to paint your own glass and perhaps even cast your own hands that will last forever in crystal glass.