Attractions

Attractions

There are plenty of things to see and do in this beautiful area of South Devon. Dartmoor National Park runs alongside the main Devon Expressway (A38) and we are ideally located to visit the seaside or one of many attractions come rain or shine.

SOUTH DEVON HAS MANY VISITOR ATTRACTIONS AND PLACES OF INTEREST FOR THOSE WHO ENJOY EXPLORING.

Slapton Ley (9 miles) a national nature reserve with walks and trails, and lots of free family activities www.southdevonaonb.org.uk


Sharpham Vineyard (13 miles) a working estate on the banks of the River Dart, sample award winning wine and cheeses. www.sharpham.com


South Devon Railway (12 miles) offers you the chance to sit back and relax on the steam train journey along the River Dart to Buckfastleigh. www.southdevonrailway.co.uk


Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway (15 miles) takes you along the stunning Torbay coastline. www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk


Cockington Court (18 miles) offers you a marvellous manor house, country park and craft centre www.cockingtoncourt.org


Babbacombe Model Village (22 miles) explore the animated world in miniature www.model-village.co.uk


Kents Cavern (22 miles) enjoy guided tours around the prehistoric caves www.kents-cavern.co.uk


House of Marbles (25 miles) is a working glass and game factory, with a marble museum. www.houseofmarbles.com


Becky Falls (29 miles), near Bovey Tracey offers scenic walks, for all ages and abilities, feed the animals and enjoy the 70ft sheer drop of the water fall. www.beckyfalls.com

COME RAIN OR SHINE BE EXHILARATED AT AWARD WINNING ADVENTURE PARKS, FEED THE ANIMALS ON THE FARM OR DISCOVER WONDERFUL CREATURES AT MARINE AND WILDLIFE CENTRES.

Woodlands Leisure Park (8 miles) will be an action packed family day out with indoor and outdoor play areas and the best rides in Devon www.woodlandspark.com


Totnes Rare Breeds Farm (15 miles) is calming farm homing many rare and endangered species, along with a petting farm and British wildlife www.totnesrarebreeds.co.uk


Pennywell Farm (15 miles) is Devon’s friendliest day out! Enjoy an array of hands on activities with the animals, along with many different play areas, lots of indoor and outdoor fun. www.pennywellfarm.co.uk


Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Otter Sanctuary (16 miles) has many exotic moths and butterflies, along with birds, terrapins and otters. www.ottersandbutterflies.co.uk


Dartmoor Zoological Park (16 miles) is home to over 200 animals set in 30 acres of parkland www.dartmoorzoo.org


Paignton Zoo (17 miles) has 80 acres of natural habitat and over 3000 animals www.paigntonzoo.org.uk


Occombe Farm (17 miles) is a free day out on a working farm, with lots of daily events and nature trails www.occombe.co.uk


National Marine Aquarium (18 miles) is a spectacular visual experience of the Atlantic Ocean www.national-aquarium.co.uk


Torquay Dinosaur World (21 miles) provides you with indoor fun; prehistoric models, fossils and interactive play www.torquaydinosaurworld.co.uk


Living Coasts (21 miles) is a unique coastal zoo, with Penguins being the favourite attraction www.livingcoasts.org.uk

PERHAPS YOU ARE A HISTORY BUFF, OR A HORTICULTURIST? YOU WILL FINE THAT SOUTH DEVON OFFERS A FINE SELECTION OF HISTORIC HOUSES, MUSEUMS AND ABBEYS TO EXPLORE, ALONG WITH SPECTACULAR LANDSCAPES AND GARDENS.

Cookworthy Museum (1 mile) located in the old Grammar school depicts local, rural life of times gone by… www.kingsbridgemuseum.org.uk


Overbeck's (8 miles) is a fascinating, and exotic coastal garden, with panoramic views, and the Edwardian House of inventor Otto Overbeck www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Salcombe Maritime Museum (8 miles) is dedicated to preserving the towns heritage www.salcombemuseum.org.uk


Fast Rabbit Farm (10 miles) offers 12 acres of gorgeous woodland gardens to explore www.fastrabbitfarm.co.uk


Totnes Castle (11 miles) a Norman motte and bailey castle, the focal point on the towns hillside www.english-heritage.org.uk


Dartmouth Museum (13 miles) located in the old merchants house offering an extensive collection of artefacts depicting the towns maritime heritage
www.dartmouthmuseum.org


Dartmouth Castle (14 miles) is a 600 year old fortress on the waterfront guarding the entrance to the Dart estuary www.english-heritage.org.uk


Berry Pomeroy Castle (14 miles) is Devon's most haunted castle! Explore if you dare… www.english-heritage.org.uk


Buckfast Abbey (16 miles) is the place to experience peace and tranquility, a living monastry, with Abbey, gardens, shops and restaurant www.buckfast.org.uk


Coleton Fishacre (17 miles), a beautiful art deco house, with a Mediterranean garden www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Saltram House (18 miles) an 18th century mansion depicting country life through the centuries with beautiful landscaped park www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Greenway (18 miles), the once home of Agatha Christie, with a romantic woodland garden, vinery and peach house www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Plymouth City Museum (19 miles) is home to a varied collection including fine art and natural history www.theboxplymouth.com


Torre Abbey (20 miles) has an impressive art collection, with picturesque garden with many exotic plants www.torre-abbey.org.uk


The Garden House (25 miles) has 8 acres of naturalistic planting and a delightful walled garden www.thegardenhouse.org.uk


Buckland Abbey (26 miles), the once home of seafaring adventures Drake and Grenville www.nationaltrust.org.uk

A few other things to see and do !

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