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Haven't visited this place since I was a child and it has not lost its sense of mystery and wonder. Fairly steep but pleasant walk up to site from small layby parking on the road. Loads of nesting birds in bracken and buzzards overhead - great for wildlife fans. Grimspound is a bronze age settlement - walled surrounding several hut circles and is great to wander around and explore 👍

We loved our short visit to Grimspound. It's just a short hike up from the road. The bronze age stone rings are great for a family picnic.

Very steep up hill but worth the visit. Bronze stone age circle/ village. Great views.

It's honestly amazing, and it leaves so much space for your imagination to thrive. With a variety of houses still visible, each with their own entrance. The gravity of the location certainly wasn't lost on me. To think I was standing in the place of my ancestors was amazing. Taking every step they would have taken. Seeing the countryside that they also may have seen. How much could the countryside have changed within 2000 years?

An amazing Bronze Age settlement. You can see the outer ring and then numerous remains of dwellings within. Set in beautiful countryside and a nice walk.

A short walk from the road, and worth the climb, a spectacular Bronze Age settlement close to a stream and tor. Very well preserved and fascinating to explore the different structures.

Well preserved Bronze age village in quieter part of Dartmoor only the sheep for company on our visit! Can look across to nearby hills and spot a medieval field system if your observant. Very Limited layby parking.

It is quite beautiful, old bridge. It is very short walk from the car park at the visitor center. There is a shop just opposite the bridge. There is nothing else to do in the area. So, one may spend 15-20 mins for the bridge.

Ancient bridge dating back c14th century. The name clapper means large slab of stone which are used in its construction.

Don't go here expecting a really intense experience. It is a late medieval bridge in gorgeous countryside. It is an interesting site to visit and walk over, to marvel at the manipulation of huge stone slabs onto dressed stone piers. It is a place to sit in the sun on the banks and watch water gurgle happily by. It is for some a place to fish. It does not offer more than this. Some really nice walks from the bridge locally and a visitor centre nearby that makes little mention of the site focused instead on the moor more generally. If this sounds like fun, then you will really enjoy this experience.

Great facilities, picturesque place.

It's a nice place to visit. Lovely quiet place with a beautiful background. There are 2 bridges one is modern and the other is the old one.

A medieval bridge made from 3 large slabs of granite called clappers. It’s much larger in person than it looks on the photos. It’s alongside the more modern road bridge spanning the same river from where you can take a good photo of the clapper bridge. There are steps up and it can get slippery when wet. Not really wheelchair/pushchair accessible.

Fantastic place, beautiful walks and so scenic. So much wildlife to see too thanks to the locals and their well stocked bird feeders

Very tranquil. I'd recommend to walk just past the woods to a meditation stone for the best experience. Also, take a thermos of hot tea and a warm coat. It the wind can be a bit chilling and there's no cover. Also, due to the distance to the wood, use the bathroom before hand. It can take 30-40 mins to walk back to the pub. Busy earlier in the day and afternoon. Quiet if you go towards the end of the day closer to sunset. Just make sure you time it right so you're not out there at night. Parking is very limited by the gate, but I think you can park by the pub if you get a drink.

If you’re going to Wistman’s Wood, you should be expecting that you haven’t been able to actually enter the forest for a long time. It’s ancient and needs ongoing preservation because of people not respecting the basic rule of “don’t wander from the paths near the forest”. It is a wonderful sight, even from the edges and the surrounding area is brilliant for hiking in sunny weather. The walk up to Wistman’s Wood takes around 15-30 minutes depending on your mobility, the trail is bumpy but manageable if you are an older individual, but do take care as there are a few places where you can lose your footing.

Went to Wistman’s Wood last weekend with our two dogs. We parked at Two Bridges Hotel which cost £5 to park (pay at reception). Then we walked to Wistman’s Wood. You will need to walk the car park and across the road and walk towards the woods. It’s quite obvious which way to go, but if you are not sure, ask at reception whilst you pay for parking. There is free parking opposite the hotel but it could be busy on nice weather days. The walk is a little rocky, if it’s wet you will definitely need wellies or good walking boots. After walking for about 15/20 mins you will arrive at Wistman’s Wood. It is very special, google it! Check the history, it’s rather enchanting. This time we discussed to continue walking past the wood and see if we could get round to the other side of the valley. This ended up extending the walk by about 2 hours and we had to cross a river. I think we may have gone the shortcut which ended up being a long cut. I think possibly if you walked on to the nearby tor there may be an easier way round. However, it was an adventure and walking back the other side of the valley was amazing. You walk along next to a man made stream and then through an enchanted wood (see pics) the woods are beautiful, covered in moss. You can walk circular and you will end back up at the two bridge hotel if you follow the river back after walking alongside the stream. It’s a lovely walk and if you have dogs they will love it! Watch out for cows, they might be around but as long as you keep out their way they will keep out of yours. Pop your dogs on a lead if you see any. Can’t wait to go back.

This place will always hold a special place in my heart. There’s a mystical beauty here that feels timeless, and it’s wonderful to see steps being taken to protect it. A truly enchanting spot—well worth a visit, but tread with care.

What an amazing place. Technically it’s a rainforest because it gets more than 2000mm rain/year. It’s made from twisted old dwarfed oak trees, rare moss and lichens and boulders. You’re told not to enter the forest but to view from the edge so as not to harm the delicate habitat. It’s possibly the last remaining piece of original post-glacial woodland in the UK.

Finally visited this magical place and was not disappointed. Went early (05.40hrs) on a Saturday and had the place to myself. Parked in the small but free car park. Footwear with good grip and ankle support is recommended as the walk takes you across rocks and uneven ground. Be aware the woods are on fairly steep ground. Abide by the signs and enjoy!

A really nice treck with stunning landscapes and atmospheric little forest. If moss covered rock, twisted trees and big open spaces are your thing, it is a treat.

The collection may not be huge but is very interesting. We learned a lot and most of all enjoyed that dogs are allowed in the museum.

Turned up at just before 3pm. Google says closes at 430p Door says closes at 4pm. Lights were turned off and we felt the hint to leave at 345p as the worker was out the door and off on his motorbike by 350p after not wanting to sell any merchandise by advising register already off. Arrive earlier and would be a nice prison museum

A great insight into part of the prison life, a great display of items and costumes. There was a fantastic display of prisoners work. There was a lower section but requires stairs to access. There was a small selection of items to purchase. Car park was adequate, card only no cash. It was relatively busy when we arrived but they said it often is when it's raining. Photo also shows the entrance as SatNav may not be accurate

Not sure if run by volunteers. Really could do with being reorganised, repainted and better presented. Slightly disappointed to be honest albeit some interesting items but not the farming equipment as like other visitors we all just walked off and did not want to see items like this. It is the prison we want to see and learn about. It is a shame the main prison is not a museum with tour guides etc like bodmin jail.

Interesting. Good views of the prison too. When you see the contraband it makes you think too. Some great craft stuff too ie matchbox makes and origami models

I really enjoyed this museum, if you are on Dartmoor I certainly recommend a visit.🗝️

Great little museum. Very interesting.

Wonderful foundation footprint of a medieval village, just behind Hound Tor. About 10 mins walk from the free car park. Definitely worth a look.

Well worth the walk up fairly moderate paths and a great picnic or rest area amongst the ruins. We found the grass to be particularly nice for sleeping on. So soft. The views out across the Moors were stunning. Depending which way one walks, you could experience a valley of bluebells, a meadow stream and beautiful views.

Brilliant, free to walk around but look up information yourself

I can't believe this is just sitting out here and I never knew about it! I stumbled upon it on a walk and ended up spending a good hour roaming in and out of the remnants of houses built nearly a thousand years ago. Coming from the direction of Haytor the path is VERY steep with lots of steps, but it's absolutely worth it, especially as it's backed by stunning views of the moors. There's an audio guide available on the English Heritage website which is designed for you to listen to as you walk around.

Second one for the day for me. Just as enjoyable as the first Hay Tor. Car park is close by so a pretty easy walk. Lovely views of the surrounding area.

Not sure how you rate a deserted medieval village or what you compare it to, so I guess this is 5 stars ... had a lovely view It would be amazing to have an AR app so you could see how the rooms worked or would have looked, as we where just doing our best time team impression and sounded like we knew what we where talking about 😂

Always a wonderful walk, lots of interest, including the ancient settlement behind the tor, a few ponies and nothing too challenging for kids.

We love this place. The views from the yol are spectacular on a clear day. The climb is relatively easy because there are steps cut into the rock. Great car park and an easy climb. Ice creams and a toilet plus Visitor centre close by too.

Experienced the changing weather conditions on The Moors in our visit, rain, fog, wind and sunshine, but when the sun shone the views were amazing. Saw sheep and cows grazing in the open. The rocks are spectacular and a good part of a Moors hike

Well worth a visit Make sure to take a warm coat as even on a sunny day it can be a bit blustery at the top. Sturdy shoes with good grip on the soles also a good idea. The view from the top makes it worth the climb

Great place to walk. Some may not be able to walk to it as it can be a tad steep for little one or those who struggle to walk. There are horses and cows on the field. It’s not a far walk from the car park which is free parking until 10am. I wouldn’t recommend climbing the rocks unless you’re confident and it’s dry.

Impressive in itself and with stunning views out to the sea. Windy! One of the better gift shops at such sites. Some parking sites require payment, some don't.

Beautiful iconic symbol of Dartmoor giving stunning views of the Moorland and the Devon countryside. Haytor rocks are truly timeless and offer a dramatic backdrop to an excursion on foot or by car. Popular spot for observing the night sky due to the lack of light poloution, especially for photogaphing lunar eclipses and the occasional glimpse of the aurora borealis or noctilucent clouds.

Lovely place, you can climb the rocks and see a spectacular view. Just dont camp up there as your tent might blow away!

Lovely little walk up the hill to the church. Allow about 40 mins to walk up, look around (You're also able to go into the church) and come back down. Definitely go on a clear day for the fantastic views of rolling green landscapes! You can park in the Brentor carpark just across the road from the church.

Beautiful chapel, open to public the doors are closed but not locked. More than the chapel is the views it’s amazing the view u have from up there

Love walking up Brentor to the church - been going since I was a little boy in the 70s. So wonderful.

Park at the bottom and walk up a fairly steep slope to this little landmark for stunning views

Stunning day, equally stunning view of St Michael's Church on the mount

Looks a difficult climb but follow the track which makes the slope a lot more user friendly.

Lovely old church with smashing views

A wonderful place to visit if you like Steam Trains. A pleasant ride and experience. We did not book and there was plenty of seats as there were several carriages. The museum has plenty of exhibits to look at. The shop is big and they have a large cafe. Great selection of tasty treats though note it's card only. Parking was not too bad.

A wonderful heritage steam railway line with a brilliant and well stocked model shop at Buckfastleigh Station. The volunteers and staff were friendly and knowledgeable. They helped people on and off the train with a smile. I enjoyed having a walk around the station, yard and the small museum at Buckfastleigh. The steam train ride to Totnes was a gentle trundle through the countryside pulled by a GWR Pannier tank loco and along the river Dart. A really enjoyable day out, if you're in the area check it out. I loved it but I do love trains!

Lovely day out on this heritage railway with views along the Dart Valley. Interesting exhibits at all 3 stations and a nice cafe and gift shop at Buckfastleigh. All the volunteers had smiles on their faces and clearly enjoyed what they were doing. Not a criticism but a suggestion, there was little or no signage at Buckfastleigh to direct you to the town centre If anyone wanted to go there. However on the Monday we visited, everywhere except one pub was closed.

Avoiding a wet drizzle day, lovely steam train ride with a mini museum history thanks for our day out...... 🚂 Tip: (if you have BR Pass, need to buy at kiosk as you can't purchase online).... Bacon 🥓 and sausage roll and tea was yummy for this wet day

Wife and I enjoyed the ploughman's lunch which was fantastic. The food was excellent and the service friendly and well orchestrated on the 1hr 30 steam train round trip. You can also use your ploughmans lunch tickets on the line all day. A small museum is worth the visit as well as the shop and cafe.

A lovely trip on along the River Dart on a fabulous steam train. Butterflies and Otters at one end in Buckfastleigh and the Totnes Rare Breeds Farm at the other. Very friendly staff

We visited in the Easter Holidays. We did a round trip and there were plenty of spaces. Cafe, gift shop all well equipped although our sandwiches were a little stale at 12:00. Coffee and ginger bread man on the train were great though from the trolley. Would recommend especially if you have a fan of steam trains! Staff were great also 😄 🚂

A Must-Visit National Trust Gem! Buckland Abbey is an absolute treasure — easily one of my favourite National Trust sites to date. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by friendly and knowledgeable staff who clearly have a deep passion for the place and its incredible history. The highlight for many will be the original Rembrandt self-portrait, which is genuinely awe-inspiring to see in person. But there’s so much more to enjoy — the architecture of the Abbey itself is stunning, with layers of history that transport you back through the centuries, from its monastic beginnings to its connection with Sir Francis Drake. The tithe barn is an architectural marvel and really sets the tone for how well-preserved and presented the whole site is. Outside, the gardens are immaculate, full of colour and variety — especially the roses and well-labelled plants which were in full bloom during our visit. A real haven for plant lovers. We also stopped for a coffee and slice of cake in the café and were not disappointed — excellent quality and a perfect way to round off the visit. This place has it all: art, history, architecture, beautiful gardens, and a warm welcome. Whether you’re a history buff, art lover, or just looking for a peaceful day out in the countryside, Buckland Abbey is a solid 10/10. Highly recommended.

This National Trust location is lovely and quiet. Car parking is free and it's a short downhill walk to the Abbey. There is disability parking closer to the entrance and toilets at the entrance too. I had no idea Sir Francis Drake had owned this place so it was a really interesting place to see. For those interested in art, there is a genuine self portrait of Rembrandt which will sadly be exhibited elsewhere for a while, luckily we saw this on its last day at Buckland. The story of the Rembrandt is interesting as it was sold to the National Trust from a local family wanting to pay off taxes and the family chose the from their own collection their most dislikes pictures, the Rembrandt being one of them. The family had been completely unaware of the significance of this picture as apparently the husband of the family had bought it without acknowledging it's value to his wife. Many years later the National Trust decided to have the picture checked for authenticity, when clarification eventually arrived it became apparent that this was a genuine self portrait from Rembrandt himself. As I said the staff at this location are very knowledgeable. There are fabulous grounds to walk around and a walled garden which is full of great produce. As with all National Trust locations there is a cafe serving all the regular food and drinks and the staff throughout the site are very knowledgeable and polite. Always a worthwhile visit 👍🏻

A lovely place to visit on a sunny day! Friendly staff everywhere and nice facilities. We had a savoury tea before heading off on the red route for a walk. The blue route is currently closed due to storm damage. It’s just so peaceful and relaxing here and not too far out of Plymouth.

What a wonderful place to visit, it is part of the National trust. It is steeped in History with beautiful gardens to compliment the Abbey and its surrounding buildings. There is disabled access in some areas. On site cafe and toilets within. Disable toilets also. Dogs are welcome but not inside the buildings. Service dogs are aloud inside,but always ask any of the super volunteers who can give you more information.

It was truly wonderful to experience such knowledgeable historical guides. The information they shared was incredibly enriching and painted a vivid picture of the past. The entire experience was made even more stunning by the breathtaking views. I extend my gratitude for such a well-crafted presentation of history. Overall, it was a fantastic day!

Interesting and well stewarded N.T. Attractive buildings and immediate formal gardens, plus extensive estate walks. Link to Sir Francis Drake makes it more special. Good teas. Several interesting popup shops.

Buckland Abbey is without doubt one of this country’s greatest national hero’s home. Sir Francis Drake, global explorer, and legal privateer of Spanish ships and colonies, Admiral of Royal Navy and defender of the nation. This Abbey and Drakes home is a great day out, and excellent for teaching some history of the development of both Great Britain and the early Royal Navy.

Remains of a 12th Century castle / jail under the English Heritage watch. Free parking nearby and free entry. Not much to look at but good for a quick stop and a few pics. Grounds are well kept too.

Castle ruins in the town. Free entry. Undergoing some repairs right now. The castle, dating back to the 12th century, was originally a defensive structure overlooking the River Teme.

Pretty little town. Castle easily accessible and free of charge. Parking free opposite The Castle Pub. Rounded the day off nicely after visiting Lydford Gorge.

Really cool and worth a visit if in the area!!

Nice old medieval castle unfortunately it hasn't been well looked after. They have finally started by installing temp fencing around the stairs case & platform. too bad it wasn't soon enough. Worth the visit to see the old castle.

A really lovely village and the Castle (prison really) is very creepy. In a good way. Unfortunately the stairs down to the bottom were closed when we went in August 2022. A great visit though.

Beautiful castle full of history you can go inside it's free and there's loads of old windows and doorways etc and a stairway just inside the entrance that you can walk up and look down on everything. There is a pub next door and also a very old lovely looking church to the other side which is worth a look around

Having recently watched the film Warhorse it inspired a wild, windswept circular walk from Norsworthy Bridge to see the old ruined house at Ditsworthy Warren. It's always a magical place to visit, looked dramatic on such a stormy day. Perfect place to stop to eat our packed lunch, please remember to take your litter home!

Beautiful walk to the house, about a mile along a gravel path, easy parking, can walk all the way around the house and garden. Lots of interesting history about the house with surrounding rabbit warrens. Amazing views.

Kind of spoiled by the dozens of workers, the sea of cars in the temporary parking area. The house had just been redressed for a new movie. The tiles were back on, moss re attached. Shooting to start soon!

Short walk from the road. Overall a lovely place to explore the moors. You may even find some blanks and used smoke grenades if you look carefully, as this is an area the military use for training

Easily accessible from Gutter Tor carpatk. Gives a good taste of the Moor. There's some excellent stone rows nearby to. And the industrial devastation of Eyellesvarllrrow min on the track nearby. And a mulitlring stone circle just round the corner on yellow meadow down. And sunset on Gutter Tor.

Stunning location great for walks and great sunset views

Really enjoyed walking the dog there, make sure you have comfy shoes/boots.

Lovely stone circle in a scenic, peaceful setting

Nice stone circle set in a clearing in the woods. There’s a circle of stones and what looks like a row of stones leading up to it. The ground around the stones can get very muddy after wet weather. It’s not the most accessible of stone circles but there is a small car park about 15 mins walk south-west or here.

Beautiful experience. If you arrive by car you will need to park the car about 20’ away. The walk to the stone circle is a little uphill but not very steep. It’s certainly worth visiting.

Lovely stone circle surrounded by stone rows and cists. Well maintained. Anonymous posts labelled each feature with a number (1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 7D) but no explanation of the site or even a name. One stone row is just to the north of the circle and easily missed. I assume this would've been 4D but the post was missing.

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Large stone circle in a clearing between the trees with a walkway from the main track to it. There is another smaller stone circle to the right too. Can be a little damp here, but a lovely remote spot that can feel quite eerie with the trees creaking in the wind.

Quiet, out of the way. A place with a special feeling. Take wellies and look out for birds of prey, herons and rabbits.

Lovely place, its a great photo area, I would try and go when the tide is out so you can climb down to the beach. Its a beautiful area. We went as a day trip from Devon, took the tour point ferry, it made the trip quicker. The coastal drive is amazing. Get a dash cam. My friend who was a passenger in the car whipped there phone out so fast to film the drive.

Beautiful spot on the Moors easy to find walking out from Fernworhy Forrest. Two large stone circles and the legend of the Grey Wethers.

Loved this place, very serene yet rugged.

Very cool place to visit. Tucked away out of sight at the base of Sittaford Tor

Wonderful rough area, important historical site

Double stone circle, mostly intact. Loved it here.

Very large and impressive dual stone circles with easy access from Fernworthy Reservoir. Just a short walk to Sittaford Tor, Teighnhead Farm and Quintens Man

Really interesting talk and guide around the building on a lovely summers evening. Guide was very knowledgeable. Only drawback is that there were too many people in the group to get a real feel for the place.

Loved the history of this place and enjoyed the tour.

A truly magical visit to Pennywall Farm! We absolutely loved our time here and honestly don’t know where to start—it was just amazing. Spending time with the animals, feeding and cuddling them, was so refreshing not only for the kids but for us as parents too. My husband definitely enjoyed dance with piggy mascot as well as our kids did. The atmosphere is incredibly warm and welcoming. Everyone we met was kind and helpful. A special mention to Chris, the owner—we think he’s retired now—but he still shares stories about the farm with such pride and joy. He was genuinely inspiring. Even though the farm was busy, there were no queues for anything, which made the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable. Highly recommend this place for families with children, and honestly, for any adults who just want to reconnect with animals and nature. You can really take your time here—stroke, feed, cuddle—it’s just such a wholesome, lovely experience. We’ll definitely be back!

We went to the date night at Pennywell Farm last night and it was amazing! The staff were so lovely and friendly and the animals are so well looked after and adorable! We were able to cuddle the little piglets and rabbits, bottle feed the goats and feed other animals. The views were so nice as well. We honestly had the best time walking around and seeing it all. Great atmosphere. Thank you SO much ❤️

Absolutely brilliant place to visit! We found Pennywell farm when searching for somewhere to visit en route to our holiday park. Even on a wet Monday we still had a fantastic time. There’s plenty of animals to feed in the dry. Feed was available to purchase at the entrance/shop. The goats will definitely make you giggle. From the incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable staff giving talks, to holding a piglet. Both children aged 2yrs old were fully engaged and made to feel welcomed by staff. There’s also plenty of hand washing stations located around the site. The views from the top of the viewing tower give you a 360 panorama of picturesque Scenery which all compliment its truly beautiful location. We loved it so much we returned on the Friday, on our way home from our holiday. If you have the opportunity to pay Pennywell farm a visit it’s well worth it! Thank you to the team at Pennywell farm for building something truly beautiful for many generations to enjoy and making us feel so welcomed!

This was a fantastic day out from start to finish. I suggest booking online as they are really busy at peak times. There is a large barn where children can cuddle all sorts of animals: mice, rabbits, baby goats and miniature pigs. You have plenty of time in there and can return later in the day. You can bring your own blanket or buy a small one at the farm entrance for £3. So many activities, see the photo showing then all. Pig racing was really fun to watch. There's a tractor ride, a small train, pond dipping , go karts and so much more. Highly recommend this place. The goat feeding was funny to see as the children all line up around an enclosure fencing with the bottles ready and the goats are let out to excitedly find a bottle to feed from. You can buy animal food to feed the alpaca, deer, goats etc. Plenty of food stalls with a good range of food and drinks. Not too bad prices for an attraction. There is a fire pit so you can buy marshmallows on sticks to toast there. There is free mini golf to play, nice climbing structures and a maze too. Make sure to go for the whole day as you need it to do everything. We got a discount code that allowed us to visit again within a week.

Absolutely wonderful experience. We came to visit as a way of celebrating our 9th wedding anniversary. Grounds are well kept and animals well loved. Every member of staff was smiling and it was obvious they enjoyed working there, they had a genuine friendly manner. Mark led the activities all day and he had just the right amount of enthusiasm whilst not being annoying. Our almost 2 year old had a great day, not sure if we would be happy to pay an extra near £20 for him once he turns 2 though, but it was definitely worth the price paid for 2 adults. If you can afford it then make sure you go as it’s a great day out!

We just had the most amazing day at Pennywell Farm. There’s no shortage of exciting activities to do. Our favourite experience had to be having cuddles with the animals! The team were incredibly helpful and enthusiastic and really contributed to our overall enjoyment during the day. Especially Lucy, who was super friendly and helpful, and amazing with the kids, and clearly has a love for all the animals- she went above and beyond throughout the entire day. As well as Evie who was in the pet cuddling area, she was attentive and friendly. Always prepared to ensure that everyone was happy and had a fair experience with the animals!

Brilliant day!. We went to Pennywell about 7 years ago when are children were young. Lots has improved since then and its clear to see substantial investment has been made. Loved all of it, especially the piggy/animal cuddles. Staff were really friendly and helpful. The whole family really enjoyed our day. Will definitely come again.

We stopped at Buckfast Abbey after collecting our youngest son from a sailing trip in Brixham. We were looking for somewhere interesting (and free!) to enjoy our picnic lunch—and we’re so glad we chose to visit. Parking and entry were both free, though donations are welcomed. The grounds are beautifully maintained, with immaculate lawns, colourful gardens, and plenty of benches and picnic tables. There are lots of clear and informative signs explaining the features of the gardens and the history of the buildings. The Abbey itself is stunning, with impressive architecture and a peaceful atmosphere. The vibrant stained glass window was a real highlight. We ended our visit in the gift shop, which had a great selection of items to browse and buy. Well worth a visit—we’re really glad we made the decision to stop here!

Lovely place to visit, very interesting. Stained glass is something to behold. Gift shop is great bought some fudge and chocolate that father Francis had made. Highly recommend the cheesecake in the restaurant.

Buckfast Abbey, on the fringes of the Dartmoor National Park is one of these rarest of visitor attractions with both free parking and free to visit (although donations are welcome!). The story behind the rebuild of the abbey is fascinating with it's pristine condition due to it's relatively young age Vs other more recognised abbeys. There's a large and well stocked restaurant and a good sized shop selling everything from locally made beer and wine to various religious artifacts, plus some pleasant but small gardens. We really enjoyed our time here, particularly the "Do walk on the grass signs"....a nice departure from the norm.

A beautiful Abbey in a peaceful location (although I did visit at 6pm). The architecture is wonderful, and there are some small gardens near the Abbey, tucked away behind hedging, making them feel like cosy pockets. The Millennium garden is interesting, with a beautiful stag sculpture. Plenty of eateries around, toilets and a gift shop.

A sunny Sunday visit with friends. Free car park, the grounds are lovely and the buildings full of history. Had a roast in the Grange, good food in a lovely location

Very calm, beautiful space. Worth a visit. Lovely cafe with a good range of food very generous portions and you can sit on a lovely terrace overlooking the Abbey. Gardens are sweet and really good gift shop make this a definite place to call in on if you are making an itinerary. Avoid the pizza place opposite "Bernedettos"... we waited for at least 10 minutes and no one came out even though we heard lots of teenage giggling in the kitchen. Bit of a weird sales strategy at lunchtime.

Beautifully presented and accessible to all. There is a wonderful restaurant and some small gardens to walk around. The Abbey is free to enter and walk around. A modern building with lots of character. Parking is free too which makes it an altogether cheap trip out

Such a lovely place to visit. The museum is very interesting and the kids there clearly loved the exhibits. We saw some glass blowing demonstrations and visited the cafe. There's a large play area for the kids to enjoy and the gift shop is HUGE! A great "free" attraction where you can entertain the kids and only spend what you can afford. Highly recommend

Lovely place to visit - a few free museums (with buttons to press to make marbles run) and live glass blowing demos going on to watch. Cafe was really nice with indoor, outdoor and conservatory seating. We had cream tea which was superb. Only complaint is that the tables are a little small. Very busy so advisable to book especially if you're a big group. Gift shop is full of gorgeous stuff but pricey. All in all a great putstop on the way home from Devon.

An amazing experience full of interesting information, fascinating marble runs and a very large gift shop (parents beware! 😆) there's also a nice outdoor play area and coffee shop too. Well worth the visit, especially on a rainy day during the hols (it does get very busy though!)

Lovely place to visit, especially on a wet day, fun, history and also get to see them glass blowing in the back room too, big shop, fabulous glass artworks Free

We were surprised how good this place was. Visited on a whim as on the map on the way home. The shop had some great childhood memories to purchase and the marble runs where great fun to start and watch. Was surprised that the shop kept going and going. Watching items being made as well was very interesting. Staff very polite and helpful.Highly recommend.

All the times I have been to Devon and I never knew this place was here. Absolutely wonderful place. The shop has literally everything in it. I struggled to get my child out. Loved watching the glass blowing and my little on was extremely excited to go in the play park. He also got his first little bag of marbles which he is very excited to play with. Definitely worth a visit.

Quite a nice place to visit to checkout the marbles, pottery and glass blowing areas of the museum with interesting items on show and to watch with a fair sized area with things to buy (lots of Marbles 😁) over two floors, also a cafe, I enjoyed it and had a little spend (I now have a spare bag of marbles for when I loose mine lol).

Great place to go for a walk around, coffee, beer or food. Stayed at the bistro Pierre and went across on the ferry to edgcumbe . Nice spot for micro brewery beer, interesting history to the yard. It was originally built in the early 19th century for the Navy

A stunningly restored Victorian victualling yard. The buildings are impressive in their size. It gives an insight to the size and enormity of the RN in the age of sail and what it took to keep it supplied. The restaurants a top class, our favourite being the food and service at Wagamamas.

Royal William Yard is undeniably a splendid waterfront destination—rich in history, teeming with culture, and architecturally captivating. It shines as a day-visitor or leisure hotspot, offering a memorable mix of relaxation, gastronomy, shopping, and artistic flair. However, if you're considering living there, tread carefully. The high cost, logistical challenges, and lifestyle trade-offs mean you might enjoy it more from the outside than as a daily home.

Arrived on a Sat afternoon. A few restaurants / bars are opened. But generally the place is very quiet. Very few shops. Nothing much to do if you are not there for a drink.

A Must-Visit in Plymouth – Royal William Yard We spent the day at Royal William Yard and it honestly exceeded expectations. It’s one of those rare places that blends history, scenery, food, and accessibility so perfectly that there’s something for everyone – whether you’re here with kids, friends, or older family members. History & Atmosphere The Yard is steeped in history — originally built in the 1820s–30s to supply the Royal Navy. Today, the beautiful Grade I listed stone buildings have been restored and given new life as restaurants, cafés, shops, and even a cinema. You really feel the history as you walk around — but it’s alive and buzzing, not just a museum piece. Things to Do There’s so much on offer: • Restaurants & Cafés – from Bistrot Pierre to Hook & Line, Wagamama, Seco Lounge and more. Coffee stops, wine bars, even a brewery — it’s food heaven. • Everyman Cinema – luxury cinema with sofas and food served to your seat. • Walks & Views – stunning coastal walks, sea views across to Cornwall and Mount Edgcumbe, and lovely lawns for picnics. • Activities – paddle boarding, sea swimming, yoga on the lawn, and a marina for boating. • Events & Markets – from food festivals to art shows and outdoor cinema nights, there’s always something happening. Accessibility We visited with my mother-in-law who is wheelchair-bound and were so impressed at how friendly and accommodating the Yard is. Parking is good, routes are mostly level, and staff in the restaurants and cafés couldn’t have been more helpful. Yes, some areas are cobbled or uneven (part of the history!), but overall it’s one of the most accessible historic sites I’ve been to. For Families & Adults Alike Kids will love the open spaces, the boats in the marina, and the chance to explore the history trail. Adults can relax with great food, drinks, and those unbeatable sea views. Whether you’re here for a lively evening or a peaceful daytime stroll, it’s got the right balance. The Highlight For me, it was simply sitting with a coffee, watching the sea and taking in the view across to Cornwall. The combination of majestic architecture, open water, and welcoming atmosphere makes Royal William Yard unforgettable. ✅ Summary: If you’re visiting Plymouth, don’t miss Royal William Yard. It’s more than just a spot to eat – it’s a full experience of history, leisure, and beauty by the sea. We’ll definitely be back.

Recent trip to Plymouth we stumbled across this place and so glad we did, we had an amazing afternoon into evening spent here. The amazingly restored buildings and architecture is well worth a visit just to walk around with a coffee but we booked into the Le Vignoble for a jazz and wine afternoon, then we went to the fabulous Movie theatre (Everyman) and what a place well worth it for the novelty purposes! Then we had dinner at Pierre restaurant which was lovely then to finish the evening off one last little stroll around to take the area in

Stunning views as far as the eye can see. Came here to visit my daughter who lives here. Unforgettable memories ♥️♥️

Had a wonderful evening. Excellent entertainment and lovely atmosphere. The staff were very thoughtful and understanding about my mobility issues. Only downside is that the seats are phenomenally uncomfortable. Too narrow and too close together. I'll take a squishy cushion next time because it nearly ruined my evening!

Great venue. Good atmosphere, good selection of beers.

Just seen a tribute band here. Great venue (these types of venue and live music/entertainment needs our support) great team. Canal side venue with food, decent bar, reasonable pricing and loads of entertainment. A good night out for little money these days is a real treat.

Stopped this time, just to use the cafe. Very nice food, well priced, friendly staff and lovely surroundings by the river.

Lovely place, great music venue. Helpful staff, will definitely be returning again and again, the food is fabulous in the little cafe....the staff are amazing and so helpful...an amazing little hideaway with seating outside beside the river a proper little gem of a place

Staff friendly and helpful. Watched a film enjoyed but seats weren't very comfy for the period we were sat. Quiet cold in the hall, but blankets were offered.

Absolutely fabulous venue!!! Incredibly helpful staff!! They really do have an incredible range of acts, and tickets are very fairly priced. The drinks and BBQ food were also very reasonable!! Lovely outdoor area, next to the river, perfect for a bite to eat and a drink before the show!

Wonderful experience! Nice and small church which explains the history. Very calm and quiet church.

Great church steeped in history. Signs of water damage from leaking roof above Naive. Remains of 12th century screen painted with characters from the Gospels. Working Organ. Tower built century after mane part of church, look at the diffrence in Masonry. Upper interior is plastered over covering Mason Marks, Alter is of wooded table, no sign of original.

Lovely church in the middle of Dartmoor. Sweeping view of the moors. Widdecombe can get very crowded in summer and weekends. If you go later in the day the town is less crowded but the shops and church all close at 5ish. Photos taken Saturday, 13th 2025 September around 5pm

So clean and nice, extremely peaceful. Church is open and we really like to read the inventory of the tombstones and get to know their stories.

It's an interesting old church set in the village of Widecombe on Dartmoor. It's known as the 'Cathedral in the Moor' and as you come down the hill towards the village you can see why. Widecombe has 2 good pubs and other eateries. A church hall has a craft market on Thursdays during summer and a saturday market too. The famous Widecombe fair at the end of August, a National Trust shop and a forge plus a village green and plenty of parking. Free loos in the first car park. Cows, horses and sheep wander about when they feel like it. A good place to visit.

Was struck by ball lightning here. Still a cool place

For a minute I thought I was in London. Set in the pretty village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Saint Pancras Church is the centre point of the village sitting proud between various historic buildings. You can take a stroll through the church grounds and when the church doors are open pop in for a quiet look around. There is a decent place to eat a minutes walk away if you're peckish. The church was built originally in the 14th century, and as far as I can remember is a late gothic style.

Had a one night stay here earlier this week, we were advised to come b4 check in to use the pool and facilities, when we arrived the pool was closed was told it should reopen later that day. When it was time to check in we asked again and was told no it would reopen that day, we were bitterly disappointed that we could not use the pool etc as this would have been a big part of our trip. Feel the hotel could have called us and advised that the pool was closed and we could have rescheduled our visit. Have tried to email the hotel directly but not had an answer from Monday when I submitted my email. Such a shame that a special stay wedding anniversary was not as hoped

Went for afternoon tea absolutely wonderful. Staff welcoming, pleasent and helpful throughout. We sat in the lounge which was quieter than the restaurant only about 4 tables set up lovely setting. The afternoon tea was a gift and consisted of a selection of sandwiches, sausage rolls, cakes along with 2 types of scones with jam and cream and of course lots of tea of your choice. There was so much to eat one lovely member of staff did us a little box to take away what we couldn't manage! Overall fantastic thank you!.

We previously stayed at Bovey castle in the main building a few years ago and absolutely loved it. We are currently here again in a lodge this time but the whole experience is very different. Overall the place is lovely, the setting is beautiful and generally the staff are friendly but there have just been lots of small things that haven’t been enjoyable. Today we were told the kids zone for our two young kids cost £25 per day. This isn’t a manned facility, it’s a room for kids to play in under parent supervision. For a hotel to cater for families and kids, I have no idea why they charge for it and it was free when we previously stayed. The lodge is very different to the luxury room we stayed in before. It is spacious but feels a bit sparse and not luxurious or homely. The oven pan was disgusting and could do with a new frying pan and didn’t have basics like salt. I understand if they want us to eat in the restaurant but booking it for the times we wanted in the evenings we were told there were no spaces. My wife and eldest son wanted a round of golf with an instructor and left two messages at reception for the golf shop to contact her to arrange the pro, but neither message was passed on and it became too late to get an instructor. And the continental breakfast for £20 per person was disappointing. Overall I’d say it’s a lovely place for a romantic couples weekend or you are out an about the entire time but for young families it wouldn’t be my choice again.

We stayed at Bovey Castle on 20/09/2025 for our anniversary. While the grounds, spa, and front desk were lovely, our dinner was ruined by two restaurant staff. They made objectifying, sleazy comments about me, gave my partner dirty looks, and left me humiliated in front of him. One even smirked and said “good job,” implying I was a prize — completely unacceptable at a 5-star hotel. I’ve tried contacting the general manager privately, but received no response. What should have been a romantic evening instead left us embarrassed, uncomfortable, and deeply disappointed.

What a place, we got married here on Monday stayed there over night. The service and welcoming was something we have never experienced before. The food and drinks were on another level. The whole experience was some we shall never forget. We shall have to save to come back for our anniversary as the experience is just amazing. Top job to those involved. Thankyou for making our special day so special

Beautiful hotel. If you want luxury, then try this. Staff were all so attentive and friendly. A little remote but the splendour both inside and out more than made up for this. One could imagine Sherlock Holmes & Dr Watson staying here while they hunted the hound if the Baskervilles!

The hotel is beautiful and the room was gorgeous reception staff really helpful and two guys on the door porters too. The evening meal was lovely however the waiter spanish guy was so rude and could t care less .. but overall great time there. The spa is amazing too felt so relaxed

I got the little boat over from Plymouth, but there is free parking close by this. When I got of the boat I sort of walked clockwise around and when I got to this the was a steepish walk up to get to this, you could push a wheelchair/pram up this way if your feeling energetic. There is plenty of green space at the top to take in the views and sit with a pic nic. You can get close to the building but not go in it. On my way back down I took the other path which is more like steps, so not suitable for wheelchairs etc.

Nice place for a little stroll, was very quiet. Should be noted that this was the down season. Not much exciting to see so only worth it on a good weather day.

Great views over to Plymouth Hoe and Drake's island. But walk up the path steep path from the car park and DOWN the steps....trust me...walking up the steps makes it not worth the effort!!

Lovely old building which is being taken good care of. Views from the top are spectacular.

Nice piece of history around it and additonally has nice views! It has easy access from Plymouth with the ferry and it's also right next to a shingle beach, quite nice for a casual day out..

Gorgeous walk to take with the family and kids, nice little beach and clear water for a fresh swim. Clean public toilets and plenty of parking. Unfortunately the cafe doesn't open on a Sunday but the pub is open and there's always an ice-cream van there.

Great walk around the area you can even gran an ice cream in great weather

This is a lovely little health centre, with good facilities, the gym has some good equipment to cater for your needs. There is a nice café so you can get something to eat and drink. This is a little gem of a place.

The pool and jacuzzi are warm and cozy but the whole pool area is in desperate need of an update. Also, the last couple of times I've been the sauna has been our if order. I used to come here as a non member fairly frequently.. I couldn't commit to membership as I was caring for my parents and there would sometimes be weeks on end where I couldn't come. So I was always happy to pay the £6 fee as it was generally quiet on a week day and so I didn't mind that it was a bit small and old fashioned. It's been a few months since I came but I came recently with a friend and was really shocked to find the fee was £12! Double what it was before. Also, we arrived just after 8pm and no one mentioned to us it closed at 9.30 so we were kicked out the pool just after 9. I was honestly really disappointed, especially after bringing my friend there.

Its a lovely place with a nice cafe. Not enough seating in the cafe really though, and the Car Park is tiny. These 2 points are the only let down really

Such a wonderful discovery, rare to find independently owned Gyms of such calibre. There are incredible & varied facilities from the gym, spa, swimming, toning tables to hair dressers and more, Super friendly and personable staff a cafe and a lovely location. Really enjoy going (and I drive an hour from the borders of Cornwall to do it) Keep up the good work and congrats to the owner!

It's such a friendly place everyone is so nice they'll make you feel so welcome and there so helpful would definitely recommend it 😊

We just used a meeting room and the bar . Very friendly staff.

Great gym, classes and cafe. The swimming pool is very warm, which is wonderful for babies and small children. I've been here for years and enjoyed different classes. There's a thriving squash community here that I know nothing about and swimming lessons that are well taught and organised.

Just slipped across from the house to see the RAF Harrowbeer display. Looks like they will have s couple of good weather days.

Visited with my daughter yesterday and was blown away by the warm welcome of the lady who owns the tea rooms. She welcomed us, said we needn’t feel obliged to purchase something, happily let us look at all the amazing WW2 memorabilia that they have on display. We ordered a milkshake, a pot of tea and shared a cake for a total of less than £5. They answered all our questions about the war and they items on display and let us look at their amazing outside collection too. We learnt so much and have never had such a warm welcome at a cafe! Will definitely be back next week! Can’t recommend enough for a free/very cheap, educational summer holiday activity.

I love this place! The staff are friendly, there's a great selection on the menu and there are always home made cakes in the cabinet. It never disappoints.

Very nice tearooms. Large menu available. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Inside is a collection of old RAF memorabilia. Model planes adorn a large part of the ceiling. Toilets are available. Staff were friendly and helpful.

superb place, great food, wonderful pot of tea which they will keep filling, dog friendly. very nice staff

Excellent, Husband and wife team Absolutely wonderful. Best welcome, they were not open on the day I was visiting, but they opened up the cafe for me and my friend, had a wonderful cappuccino and lovely cakes. Highly recommend a visit, And all the Memborila is really great to see. So much was the warm welcome I am going back this Sunday. 😊

Great place full of historical artifacts. Great location for a bite to eat either after a lovely walk on the moors or just out enjoying the beautiful countryside. Very friendly staff. Very clean tea room. Food is fantastic with a great choice of meals available on the menu. Located on the historical site of what used to be an airfield during the war.

Being left to rot and overgrow. Absolutely vile. There are few historical gems like this in the world and it should be a crime to let it get in this state. There is black mold on the clothes in the victorian dress up. The historical boat is being left to rot in the boat area. There is a hole in Ruth's cottage roof and real books from the 1800s left to rot away on the piano and drawers. Lots of the owner's junk is left in the historical shed areas like a cake or pasty display thing which the barrels they placed just aren't going to hide no matter how much they try. The farm yard is closed off and full of junk and weeds and even had a recently dead mouse on the ground just to add to the lifelessness there. The market gardens where strawberries and pumpkins previously grew has been let to grow over and also has been closed off and you can just about see the old greenhouse over the tall over grown weeds. This is history rotting before your eyes. History that can't be made again.

We visited today as I was excited to show my children the mining history of our corner of Cornwall having loved visiting here when I was a child. But the “old villlage” was like a ghost town with no staff, no mine train, no blacksmith, no shops/bakery, no panning for gold - and no soul. It was a very bad state which was disheartening to see. We have been in the past few years and had a lovely time, with my son fondly remembered the interesting talk in the old school room and learning how to make a rope. Nothing at all like that today, even tho we were charged entry. It was unloved and had absolutely nothing there. There was a big soft play which the children liked, but we could have had that anywhere and I wouldn’t have driven 1.5hrs each way to use it. Should be more explicit on the website about what Morwellham Quay actually is now- a derelict m, unloved ghost town and a brash soft play.

Visited 23/8/25 which was a Bank Holiday weekend. We were looking forward to going to show our daughter and grandson as we been before and loved it. We were very disappointed. No farm animals, no shire horses, no mine train no demonstrations and several parts shut. The only good thing was the pub and the food and the people running it. The soft play and playground area looked new and clean but were of no interest to anyone interested in the history of the place.

We have visited Mowellham a few times over the years, and our children asked to return after their visit last year. However this time was incredibly disappointing. We paid £62 and found the following activities closed or unavailable: Chocolate experience Bakery Brewery Rock breaking School Panning for gold Blacksmith, assayer and cooper all blocked off The ship closed for repairs The pottery seems to be used as a store but did include colouring for the children. We thoroughly enjoyed the mine train and our children enjoyed the soft play. However, I would recommend calling ahead as is very expensive to not have any of the working museum sections open. Last year we had a tour, made Chocolate lollies, broke rocks, made rope and had a school lesson. Previous visits have included baking bread and watching the blacksmith at work. I feel sad for the museum as there is so much you can do; time the activities with 1 or 2 staff over the day. As there was 3 people working some of this could have been achieved. All in all a disappointing expensive visit for a walk, train ride and soft play.

Loved it here. The people were so nice. We unexpectedly got to stay the night with our tent. Didn't even know that was possible. Lovely show from the Ashdown Mummers and the trainride was very educational, more than I ever experienced. I especially liked how it looked as if it had never changed, with hoops to play with in the schoolyard and Ruth's cottage as if somebody lived there (even though she would have to clean it a bit).

Just had a very disappointing afternoon at Morwellham Quay. What has happened? We took our younger grandchildren with memories of previous visits in mind. Admittedly I haven’t been for a few years, what a sad sight met us no staff in period dress meandering around the village. No schoolroom open, no gold panning, no blacksmith etc etc. in fact if I’d seen tumbleweed blowing around it would have been very fitting. All that seemed to be available was a giant soft play area. Oh and the train wasn’t running as they didn’t have a driver!!!! What a sad reflection of our proud mining heritage 🥲🥲

Beautiful place, me and my partner found this gem and have fallen in love. Beautiful place, views. Food was amazing, staff lovely. Will definitely be going back very soon and agreed we will stay there for our 20th anniversary in October. Thank you for having us

Easy car park to get to. A nice walk through the fields to get to it. We didn't stay too long but it was still very neat to see the circles. We didn't realize there were stone lines to see which would have been great.

Intriguing Stone age settlement with boundary ? stones running east-west. Part of a prehistoric settlement of round houses and a stone circle. A drone would give a good overview. Research it before you go. Park at four winds car park and walk the grass back toward Merrivale village to find this site.

The English Heritage website has quite a bit of information available on their website. Other than that, using satellite imagery is useful to understand the site. It is shin level stones, so you have to use your imagination or have an interest in neolithic/bronze age history. Located a short walk on a incline from the car park. Can be a touch boggy in places, if visiting during or not long after wet weather.

Lovely spot! Be sure to walk around as there is more over the hill. We met a healer that takes care of the site that really keeps the spot in great condition!! Thanks to him.

Absolutely stunning location of the Merrivale Neolithic village and twin rows of standing stones. Parking by the lower car park is then a short walk up the hill to the remains of the village and the stone rows. 3000 bc - 2300 bc

Great site but car broken into in car park so make sure you hide everything or take it with you

Fell in love with this place, it's spectacular, if you love history. Not to far from the road, but wear boots after all it is a moor. Normally peaceful without the normal tourists jumping all over place. It's not fenced off so you investigate at your leisure and pleasure.

This is a good example of this type of Fort. It is pretty original throughout the building. The car park is big enough for most events that it can cater for. The entrance off the road is not easy to find, so drive slowly and look for a narrow archway on the left just before a set of pedestrian lights, that is it. Currently the local vandals hang around here on the walls and there is broken glass and graffiti in plentiful evidence, although the graffiti is somewhat kept under control. It is a real shame that this happens here, their parents should know what they do when they are out! That said we have never had a car harmed here while attended club meetings, so do not be put off by this. So a very nice venue with plentiful free parking and a good bar! New late 2023, they now have Internet and a card reader in the bar, never before possible with current technology and thick stone fort walls.

Great community center. Social team hold weekly events

Very good selection of plants Staff very nice and knowledgeable. Cafe with a lovely selection, of snacks and main meals. Gluten free choice also available. Clean well lit Cafe, somewhere nice to bring parents or children, seating available inside or out Flat access everywhere. Toilets kept clean and well stocked. Good all around, some plants are very expensive . gift shop well stocked cristmas decorations and gifts.

Love going here with my son. There's so much history there and thank you too Andrew who always has the time too tell my son stuff they have found there and the history

Our first nights camping here, facilities top notch.

Community Centre great place to meet and have a drink and chat. Have fabulous Sunday lunches once a month. Friendly safe place to hang out with friends. Snooker and cards played most nights.

I went to a skittles evening on behalf of ST Francis Church in west park my granddaughter won a prize for the youngest player we had a great time

Very scenic and beautiful landscape! Climb is worth the visit. There are multiple paths, which lead up the top. So, pick any convenient car spot available and take the path.

The most popular place on Dartmoor & one I always visit ... Guide maps for walks from the information shop & an icecream before you leave

Great stop off to stretch the legs, and getting on top of the rocks is actually rather easy (when dry). Needless to stay the views are stunning, and good to spot wildlife! Sheep, Cattle, Ponies and I’m sure a lot more to knowing eye. Good parking too, the little info Center/shop is handy and staff very friendly (parking machine is coins only for now, but you can pay by card in the shop).

We were on our way to Devon and stopped at this charming place, wonderful view, I had a moment of peace and reflection, climbing on the rocks and celebrating life, it's worth the stop.

What a fantastic place to visit, amazing walk with wonderful views. Great parking nearby and a really good visitor center

Great views and easy hike (depends on where you park)

My second review of Haytor Rocks. It's not changed much since then. We visited on the Queen's Platinum Jubilee when they were burning a huge pile of hay up there, hence the name, presumably.

What a wonderful gem of a museum. Highly recommended! We were welcomed by warm and friendly staff who gave us a quick rundown of what was on offer. We then proceeded upstairs and were amazed at how many historical items, artifacts, and items of interest had been packed into the space. There was a room on Tavistock in wartime and how it had welcomed refugees. The displays were wonderful and intimate. You got a real glimpse of how life was during that time. The next two rooms focused on the history of Tavistock, the establishment of the Abbey, the boom brought on by mining and lots more. There was a fascinating display on the railroads and the two railway stations that Tavistock used to have. As a former History teacher I was impressed! I will definitely need to make another visit. Highly recommend a visit.

A delightful little museum with very friendly and welcoming staff/volunteers. The exhibits give a great insight into the area and it’s rich history. Well worth a look as us the rest of Tavistock, just lovely.

The lovely staff welcomed us despite it being nearly closing time (we had wandered around the court just before).

Wonderful little museum and court room to explore. Lots for children to do.

Excellent welcome and help available. Very clear and tidy displays. Really well coordinated with other historical attractions in the neighborhood, especially Morwhellam Quay.

Amazing collection of artifacts and history in such a small place. Well worth a visit !

A very interesting little museum. The two ladies sitting at the front desk were welcoming, even though it was not that long before closing time. The small but lovely display of garments & info on local women writers was engaging, but there was rather a lot of accompanying text to absorb. I was fascinated by the elaborate lectern in the next room, with just enough succinct information to bring its place in local history to life. This amount of explanation suited us much better! No time for the next room, but we would like to return to see the range of other artefacts on display to add to our understanding of Tavistock's history. It would be good to see some interactive activities to engage younger generations. Not sure if there is a souvenir/ gift area or shop - we may have missed it during such a speedy visit & would have had a look. We'll be back!

Haytor Quarry on Dartmoor offers a fascinating glimpse into the area's industrial past, combined with the rugged beauty of the Dartmoor landscape. Here's a review based on common observations: Key Highlights: * Historical Significance: * The quarry's history, particularly its connection to the Haytor Granite Tramway, adds a layer of depth to the experience. It's a tangible reminder of the region's industrial heritage. * Seeing the remnants of the quarrying operations is quite evocative. * Scenic Views: * Located near the iconic Haytor Rocks, the quarry offers stunning panoramic views of Dartmoor. The views alone are worth the visit. * The juxtaposition of the man-made quarry with the natural moorland creates a visually striking contrast. * Walking and Hiking: * The area provides excellent walking and hiking opportunities, with trails ranging from relatively easy to moderately challenging. * It's a popular spot for those seeking to explore Dartmoor's diverse terrain. * Atmosphere: * Depending on the time of year and day, the quarry can offer a sense of tranquility and seclusion, especially when compared to the more crowded Haytor Rocks themselves. * It also provides a great location for photography. Things to Consider: * Terrain: * The terrain can be uneven and rocky in places, so sturdy footwear is recommended. * Weather on Dartmoor can change rapidly, so it's essential to be prepared for varying conditions. * Popularity: * Haytor and its surrounding areas, including the quarry, can be popular, especially during peak tourist seasons and weekends. * Depending on recent weather, the quarry areas can become boggy. * Accessibility: * It is generally accessible, but some portions of the paths can be rough. Overall: Haytor Quarry is a worthwhile destination for anyone visiting Dartmoor. It offers a blend of history, natural beauty, and outdoor recreation. Whether you're interested in hiking, photography, or simply soaking in the atmosphere of Dartmoor, you'll find something to appreciate at Haytor Quarry.

A garden of Eden tucked away behind the rocks, a heaven for wildlife and we saw live leeches for the first time in our life. People were bathing in the basing, it was definitely an experience. We'll be back with a picnic next time, it's worth staying a while for the stillness and tranquility, and the millions of tadpoles and newts, and fish, and butterflies, and so much more!

It's absolutely beautiful here. It's not clear where it is so it's useful to use a map. There was people and dogs swimming and people having picnics, it was fairly busy but really lovely. We parked at the visitors centre but the next carpark along is just as easy.

Quiet quarry a short walk from the car park. Haytor was a lovely area, the quarry was secluded and protected from the wind.

Love this place. There’s about 20-30mm walk which is flat and easy. We walked with our 11 week baby. Whats at the end is worth all the steps you take. It’s free to enter. You can park your vehicles at the car park and walk.

We were lucky enough to find this gem early enough to have to ourselves, the lilys were beautiful in the water. Definitely worth finding from Haytor rock.

An easy walk from Haytor lower car park of about half a mile. Haytor quarry is a fabulous pond abundant with wildlife. Surprisingly its normally not that busy. It's well sheltered with great views on the way up and back. Well worth a visit

Fascinating Elizabethan building with a well researched history presented in each room of this house.

The Elizabethan House offers a fascinating journey through over 400 years of history, with its origins dating back to 1599. As you explore, you step into the lives of the many people who once called it home, gaining insight into how the house has evolved alongside the community around it. The experience not only brings the past to life but also highlights the building’s cultural importance in its historical context. I would highly recommend this to anyone with a love of history. It’s an enriching experience, surprisingly affordable, and operated through The Box.

Visited on Friday. Very enjoyable and interesting, recommended highly. I think the level of theatrical interpretation is just right and brings it to life. A lovely restoration job. My only suggestion would be maybe just a teeny bit more light in the rooms as the interesting objects weren’t always easy to see clearly, but that’s just my opinion. 5* attraction.

The staff were really warm and friendly. A hidden gem that is worth seeing this summer. I enjoyed hearing the stories and reading about the house through time and its restoration.

Not to be missed! A real golden piece of history! The house seems alive, you experience every activity, you are part of it!

Travelled over 100 miles to see this, get there and closed!!!! Website says open, Google says open but closed!!! Went with someone autistic who is really into this era and was so upset. The least you could of done is updated Google and your webpage so visited didnt waste the whole day travelling to you for you to be closed! How are people to hsve confidence in your opening hours if you cant even be bothered to update it! Won't be doing this again!

This museum is a small gem. Starting at the top of the house you work you way several hundred years of history. Simple but thoughtful displays are good. Informative guides are around if you want more information. Excellent toilets outside at the back. Follow up with a visit to the Elizabethan garden a little further up the same street.

Actually, we got lost following a local's direction and climbed Sheep Tor instead (that's the high point in the background of the already posted picture), which is about 400m as the crow flies. GPS wasn't able to locate the site (we were relying on a downloaded map). The countryside is very picturesque and the locals friendly. If we didn't have to continue on to our hotel 100miles away we would have persisted in trying to locate the Stones. Photographs posted by others make it look like a site worth visiting.

A really impressive location, 4 concentric rings of stone's and a stunning setting. Please treat it with respect.

Very unassuming from a distance but awesome and mysterious close up. Take a picnic but don’t leave anything behind.

Bit difficult to find. I am not a local tho. Wonderful place. Be prepared to climb a couple fences.

Lovely spot for walkers, dogs cycling etc

An unusual stone circle with outer rings. Glad to have found it.

Four concentric stone circles. Beautiful location with views across Yellowmeade newtake to Sheepstor, and enroute great views to Leather Tor and Sharpitor.

Not my favourite place .but it has interesting fixtures. Eg. A faux amphitheater. That with some investment could be a good open theater for amateur or professional plays and also theatre plays for children . The Folly inside or the garden ground at the big house could be use as a story tell for children groups and the big house could offer classical piano or chamber music also lectures. Saltran has got great potential .sad that is not much of a culture to show in this cityc.The National Trust is missing good opportunities and option this this place .Saltran is a nice place with charm .it reminds me kenwood in Highgate .Saltram is a popular place for families and dogs. Cycling should be very limited in Saltram .

Nice peaceful place to visit

Great bronze age monuments including three stone rows and the moor's tallest standing stone or menhir along with settlement sites. Lots of history in a beautiful setting. From parking near the scout hut SX 579673 there is a 4 to 5 mile round walk which takes in the prehistoric settlement and a great wild swimming spot on the river Plym. Well worth a visit, beautiful views and amazing history.

Well worth the walk, wonderful bronze age barrows and settlements and the largest menhir on Dartmoor. Parking isn't too far and the site can be reached fairly easily. Alternatively you can walk down towards the river Plym and follow it upstream for a more interesting hike around bogs and old mine workings.

An easy walk from the nearby Gutter Tor car park, well worth the trip.

This is a lovely place to forget the world.

Less-than-fair weather.

Artificial water channel across open moorland.

Good walk terrain abit challenging at times

Excellent area

It's about a 15-20 minute walk from the car park or there is some verge parking a bit closer. The walk is uphill to the Tor. Depending on the direction you approach from the stones are not immediately visible. The 360 degree panoramic view from the top of the Tor is fantastic,

Short walk from the road

I went there as a kid, it was good to retrace my childhood

Set in a quiet village this inn has the most fabulous history and it’s an experience in itself to view it and learn about its provenance- I loved the building. I didn’t get the warm welcome that others mentioned and felt that had we been walkers we may have fitted in better! The room was at the front it was comfortable and clean; painted white, the four poster bed was the star of the show but for such a historic room it could have been so much more. It lacked the finishing touches to give you the sense of a special stay in a historic building. The bathroom was tiny and the vanity light was broken with bits of paper stuck in it. The bath panel just a piece of board - it lacked attention to detail. We ate in a small dining room; the menu was limited and again lacking with two choices for vegetarians a curry or pasta. I asked for a plate of vegetables from a lovely waitress and paid £17 for a portion of truffle mash, 3 sprigs of broccoli and a few chunks of rosemary carrots. A rather normal piece of sticky toffee pudding followed and again my overall impression was that it was lacking. I felt very sick after, and realised that the mash and sauce were very rich (yet they had lacked taste). Breakfast was similar with a rich sticky hollandaise sauce and a tired and unhappy lady serving it up. So overall yes a great piece of history that’s worth visiting, a clean room but maybe just call in for a pint of the fabulous monks ale and give the other bits a miss.

The staff are super friendly and helpful. The restaurant is excellent with some unusual options and everything is exceptionally well cooked. Portions are generous and the prices are very reasonable. I have already recommend the Oxenham Arms to several friends and hope to stay there again on further occasions in the future. I should also mention that it is very dog friendly and serves good, well kept beers.

We stayed here for a night for my birthday. The weather was miserable (normal April storms) but it made it perfect! We got parking right outside the front of the building. The fire was going in the bar when we got there and the Landlady was really welcoming. We spent the afternoon there until check in and then returned to the bar for dinner. The food was incredible and my husband who is Celiac had plenty to choose from. All of the staff that we met were lovely and the locals were all friendly. The room was beautiful and as a fan of Dickens I was excited to stay in a room he had used for a time. The history of the building is fascinating, and staff are knowledgeable. Breakfast next morning was perfect and plenty of it.

Awful dismissive service from the moment we walked in. Asking for a table was an ordeal, we were left waiting in the corridor without being informed as to what was going on, then we were taken to a table after the staff member spoke to the chef to see if they could fit us in. We weren't given any menus or informed as what to do next. After being ignored for several minutes I went to the bar, and eventually the lady behind the bar noticed me and asked if I was ok. I asked for menus and asked what the process was to order food and drink. ‘Did you book a table’ was asked, I told her that her colleague had seated us at a table, pointing to it. 'I'll come and take your order if you want' was the response, so I confirmed again that someone would come and take our order at the table, 'yes' was the reply. After waiting over 10 minutes without any sign of anyone coming over enough was enough. Why would we spend a penny here when we were made to feel so unwelcome and treated like an inconvenience. There was no attempt to try and turn our experience around when we were leaving. If you're a local sat at the bar service isn't a problem, but if you politely try and find a table, and sit patiently waiting to be served then that’s a different matter.

Simon and Lynn are the friendly and welcoming hosts of The Oxenham Arms, a beautiful, ancient and fascinating hotel. Comfortable rooms, great breakfast and dinner menus, good beers and wines, everything for the perfect break in Devon.

Beautiful pub in South Zeal, the place is apparently haunted! Luckily we didn’t see any ghosts but the Sunday roast was very good. The Devon red cider was lush and they also had an ipa which I was told was very good. Well done guys, all round superb!

Probably the best plated Sunday Roast we've had in ages, anywhere. Very friendly proprietors and staff, bags of history ranging from the neolithic stone which makes up part of the fabric of the building, (not to be confused with the 'Ogham stone' in the snug), through the Elizabethan pirate who once lived here to the photograph of Bob Geldof who stayed a few years ago. Highly recommended.

It's such a pretty place to visit. I love all the independent shops around the town hall.

This is a fabulous venue for a wedding, a great multifunctional event space with a perfect balance of beautiful architecture and excellent acoustics for your entertainment - A really special place to bring your friends and family together. John William Wedding Host & DJ ForCelebrations

I cannot rate/thank the staff and management of Tavistock Town Hall enough or express how truly gorgeous a venue it is. They made our wedding a totally magical day and I sincerely hope my comments encourage others to consider it a place for theirs.

Visited for the cheese fayre, lovely looking building.

Didn't go into the hall, it's Easter Sunday, the area outside is just so interesting. There is a lot of history, riding around or walking through the park the square etc, so I took a couple of pictures. The let down for me is the state people have left the toilets in.

A stunning building in the centre of Tavistock, steeped in history. A must visit

Fantastic looking town hall

Fabulous place. I can still hear the bells. Really well loved and supported by the community, and beautifully maintained.

St Petroc's is my local church. It's really beautiful. My daughter was christened there.

Fantastic family church with heating and toilets. Great architecture, beautiful stained glass and lots of very interesting history.

Beautiful church with an 8.00 am BCP Holy Communion on the third Sunday of the month.

Calming, restful and historic. Impressive recent restoration of the church tower with all original aspects protected.

Beautiful church just not enough parking

Lovely old historic church.

I put on a show here for Ashburton Arts working with the town. Great space with all you’d need some surprisingly good shows being out on as well. Thanks for letting us host an evening of mystery 🎩

Thursday's pensioners lunch upstairs, two course cooked meal only £8-50, please book

Hold regular meetings here. Always clean, tidy and well presented. Staff great!

Nice size of a building as it hold markets through out the year it is in need of updating but its character makes it a lovely place

Typical council building

It's a town hall!

Fabulous