Attractions in Dartmoor Forest & Things to Do in Dartmoor Forest
(and nearby)

Castle Drogo (9 Miles)*
Combine a drive through beautiful Dartmoor National Park with a visit to the wonderful stately home of Castle Drogo.
Lydford Gorge (9 Miles)*
Lyford Gorge is a beautiful natural attraction and is in fact the deepest gorge in the southwest of England. It runs for 2.5km (1.5 miles) along the River Lyd providing beautiful walks.
Pennywell Farm and Wildlife Centre (10 Miles)*
Treat your family to the very best with a full day of hands on animal action at Pennywell Farm.
Okehampton Castle (11 Miles)*
Okehampton Castle was the Medieval home of the Earls of Devon, it is one of the country's most romantic ruins in a stunning setting on the foothills of Dartmoor.
Buckland Abbey (12 Miles)*
Buckland was originally a small but influential Cistercian monastery. The house, incorporating the remains of the 13th-century abbey church, has rich associations with Sir Francis Drake and his seafaring rival, Sir Richard Grenville.
Canonteign Falls (13 Miles)*
Reputed to be the highest waterfall in England, Cannonteign Falls cascade down massive rock formations through wonderful path-strewn ancient woodlands where you might glimpse a deer amongst other abundant wildlife.
Berry Pomeroy Castle (13 Miles)*
This former home of the Pomeroy and Seymour families, in a beautiful woodland setting, is shrouded in sinister folklore and legend.
Newton Abbot Racecourse (14 Miles)*
Newton Abbot Racecourse - the leading summer racecourse in the UK. It is therefore a showcase for the industry and aims to provide quality competitive National Hunt racing to a wide audience.
Totnes Castle (14 Miles)*
Totnes Castle is a unique treasure in an area rich with character and history. It is one of the best surviving examples of a Norman motte and bailey castle.
Ugbrooke Park (14 Miles)*
A warm welcome awaits you at Ugbrooke Park, home of the Lords Clifford of Chudleigh for three hundred years and the present Clifford family's private home.
Totnes Guildhall (14 Miles)*
In 1206 King John granted a charter to Totnes making it a free town. It could then draw up its own laws. The merchants also obtained permission to set up their own Guild, which by the middle of the 13th century had 120 members.
Cotehele House (14 Miles)*
Cotehele House has been owned by the Edgcumbe family for over 600 years and is a well-preserved Tudor Manor House which even today does not have electric lighting.
Saltram House (15 Miles)*
Visitors to the classical Georgian mansion of Saltram House may have a strange sense of deja-vu. Saltram was used as Norland Park in the opening scenes of the film of "Sense and Sensibility".
Compton Castle (15 Miles)*
This magical fortified house, one of the few to survive so unaltered, was built at three periods 1340, 1450, 1520 by the Gilbert family.
Paignton Zoo (18 Miles)*
With three thousand animals, five different habitats and acres of activities you're in for a great day out at Paignton Zoo in Devon.
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company (18 Miles)*
Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company operate a range of services crossing the stunning south Devon countryside and coastline providing the ultimate opportunity to explore this vast area of outstanding natural beauty.
Babbacombe Model Village (18 Miles)*
Step into a world of miniature marvels!Bring back those magical childhood memories as you explore a quaint and quirky representation of England through five decades at Babbacombe Model Village.
Antony (19 Miles)*
Beautifully situated overlooking the River Lynher, this elegant stately home and estate has been the home of the Carew family for over 600 years. Recently used for the filming of "Alice in Wonderland".
Dawlish Museum (19 Miles)*
Knowle House was built as a gentleman's residence in 1805. It now houses various collections donated by the people of Dawlish.
Exeter's Quay House Visitor Centre (19 Miles)*
The history and development of Exeter's Quayside is brought to life with lively displays, illustrations and artefacts.
Exeter Cathedral (19 Miles)*
Exeter Cathedral is one of England's most beautiful Medieval cathedrals and represents one of the finest examples of Decorated Gothic architecture in the country.
Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park (19 Miles)*
Created in 1971, the park covers over 800 acres and is owned by Cornwall Council and Plymouth City Councils. Mount Edgcumbe has been famous since the 18th Century for its landscape and gardens.
Exeter's Underground Passages (19 Miles)*
A guided tour of Exeter's Underground Passages is a memorable event - narrow, dark, interesting and exciting. These are the only passages of this kind open to the public in Britain.
Greenway (19 Miles)*
Agatha Christie fans will immediately recognize Greenway as the setting for the thriller "Dead Man's Folly" and its cameo appearance in "Five Little Pigs".
Launceston Castle (19 Miles)*
Fantastic views are on offer from the motte of this imposing Norman castle.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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