Explore a Green Flag award-winning country park featuring children's play areas, water play, woodland trails, and a scenic lake perfect for family days out.

Decoy Country Park is a Green Flag award-winning country park and local nature reserve located on the edge of Newton Abbot. This multi-faceted venue offers families a diverse range of activities suited to all ages, from young children to adults seeking outdoor recreation. The park features formal playing fields, a large children's play area with an exciting water play feature, and a picturesque lake that supports water sports activities. Nature lovers can explore deciduous woodland with integrated trim trails, ideal for active families and fitness enthusiasts. The park's transformation from a former clay quarry into a thriving natural habitat makes it a unique destination. Wildlife is abundant throughout Decoy, with key habitats including ponds, streams, fen areas, wet woodland, and heath woodland. Parts of the park hold special conservation status as a County Wildlife Site (CWS) or Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), making it an excellent educational destination for families interested in nature and ecology. Visitors can enjoy quiet countryside recreation including walking, wildlife watching, duck feeding, and picnics. The park provides excellent accessibility with good wheelchair and pushchair access, making it welcoming for families with young children and those with mobility needs.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

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Debs Rylands

a month ago

Wonderful space for exploring. Multiple routes for short or long walks. Play and outdoor gym equipment on site. Parking is reasonably priced and there's also a drinks and snack shop. I recommend the ice cream waffles!

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Tina

2 months ago

Water feature in summer,play facilities ,country walks around lakes and football pitches plus water sports Payable Parking on site

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Anthony Gilbert

3 months ago

Beautiful scenery and great ice cream. In summer season the water sports is open, it is great fun and very relaxing. If into skating there is a great bowl at other end of lake.

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M.S

2 years ago

A great day out for all generations. It has woodland walks and nature trails surrounding a well maintained lake. There’s a childrens playground, which is enclosed where dogs are not permitted for health and safety reasons. A large playing field is also open. Small fee car parking, and public toilets along with a kiosk selling snacks and drinks. Opening times depend on the season.

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Luke Daniel

3 years ago

This really was a majestic find for us! My wife and I enjoyed the scenery and autumnal foliage as well as the critters bounding about! The park offers some tremendous views of nature, very welcoming trails, and plenty of practical space for games and playgrounds for all ages. Most arresting to us were the swans that graced the lake. They and the ducks were very reasonably friendly and great for adding more tranquil ambience to the park. Pleasant people and gorgeous nature, we were right at home! Highly recommended!

Reviews last updated: 6 October 2026