Dartmoor. 365 square miles of moorland, formed from a granite plateau in the Ice Age, a million years ago. Ancient relics and Bronze age settlements. See birds and amazing wildlige including the famous Dartmoor ponies. Visit Princetown and see the old prison and the High Moorland Visitor`s Centre.
Buckfast Abbey. A Benedictine Monastery with a thousand years of Christian history. The monks continue to produce honey from their own hives on Dartmoor and the famous Buckfast (Buckie) Tonic Wine. Visitors are welcome to just visit or attend the regular services. Admission free.
South Dartmoor Railway. The Primrose Line (steam railway) runs from Buckfast to Totnes hourly during the summer, Passing through the beautiful River Dart Valley. Tel: 01364 642 338
Boat Trips Down the River Dart. From Totnes to Dartmouth, home of the Royal Navy, from Easter to October. One and a half hours each way. Tel: 01803834488
Newton Abbot. Market Town and cattle market
Torquay and The English Riviera. Sandy beaches, shops , bars and nightlife.
Plymouth. Maritime City. See the Mayflower steps where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for the New World. The Hoe where Sir Francis Drake played bowls whilst awaiting the invasion of the Spanish Armada and the new Sea Life Centre containing the biggest aquarium tank in Europe. Ancient and modern naval dockyards
Exeter. A historical Roman walled city with interesting excavations, magnificent cathedral and University
Tavistock. A medieval town with ancient pannier, craft and produce market daily and Buckland Abbey the home of Sir Francis Drake can be visited (NT).
For Families
Butterfly Farm and Otter Sanctuary, Buckfastleigh
River Dart Country Park. Sports, lake, rafting, adventure playground and soft area for under 5`s
Paignton Zoo
Trago Mills. Shopping and Leisure Park, fairground and miniature railway
Pennywell Farm. Hands on farm with livestock and birds of prey
