Short answer: Leechwell Garden, hidden behind the town, has climbing equipment, a sandpit and a shallow stream to paddle in — free, and deliberately dog free. Totnes Rare Breeds Farm lets toddlers feed the animals for a pound a bag.
The best thing in Totnes for a toddler, and most visitors never find it. A community garden tucked behind the town with wooden climbing equipment, a sandpit and a shallow stream children can paddle in. Free, open until late evening.
It is deliberately dog free, which is exactly why it works for small children and picnics.
Reached through the steam railway station — pigs, goats, owls, guinea pigs and ponies, most of which you can feed for a pound a bag. Wheelchair accessible throughout, so a buggy is fine. About the right size for this age.
Park on the industrial estate rather than the £7.50 station car park.
Totnes climbs steeply from the river to the castle. With a buggy, stay low on the Plains and treat the High Street as a push for someone with strong legs.
The Waterside Bistro on the Plains is right by the river with a patio, open ten till ten, and is specifically good with young children — clean baby changing and a welcoming attitude. Bruto Lounge orders by QR code at the table.
Woodlands Family Theme Park, fifteen minutes south, has large indoor play areas — the wet-day answer.
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