Attractions in Okehampton & Things to Do in Okehampton
(and nearby)

Okehampton Castle (< 1 Mile)*
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.
Lydford Gorge (8 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.
Castle Drogo (8 Miles)*
Combine a drive through beautiful Dartmoor National Park with a visit to the wonderful stately home of Castle Drogo.
RHS Garden Rosemoor (15 Miles)*
Rosemoor is now firmly established as a garden of National importance. Since it was gifted to the Society in 1988 by Lady Anne Berry an intensive programme of development has created a 65 acre garden of great variety and interest.
Canonteign Falls (16 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.
Launceston Steam Railway (17 Miles)*
The Launceston Steam Railway links the historic town with the hamlet of Newmills. Travelling through glorious countryside your train is hauled by veteran locomotives built in Victoria's reign.
Launceston Castle (17 Miles)*
Fantastic views are on offer from the motte of this imposing Norman castle.
Buckland Abbey (18 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.
Cotehele House (19 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.
Cobbaton Combat Collection (19 Miles)*
The Cobbaton Combat Collection is the result of one man's obsession for collecting militaria from tin hats to tanks, in fact, anything pertaining to the armies of the World and to the civilians who were involved with them.
Ugbrooke Park (20 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.
Exeter's Quay House Visitor Centre (20 Miles)*
The history and development of Exeter's Quayside is brought to life with lively displays, illustrations and artefacts.
Exeter Cathedral (20 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.
Exeter's Underground Passages (20 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.
Pennywell Farm and Wildlife Centre (20 Miles)*
Treat your family to the very best with a full day of hands on animal action at Pennywell Farm.
Quince Honey Farm (20 Miles)*
Quince Honey Farm is a family run business which has been producing quality honey since 1949. Our 1500 hives are kept deep in the North Devon Countryside amongst the wild flowers from which the bees collect their sweet nectar.
Newton Abbot Racecourse (21 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.
North Devon Farm Park (21 Miles)*
Discover a beautiful location which, although it has seen huge changes over the last five hundred years through the farming andmining industries, still remains a haven for wildlife.
Topsham Museum (23 Miles)*
Topsham Museum is housed in one of a group of late 17th Century Buildings overlooking the Exe Estuary.
Berry Pomeroy Castle (23 Miles)*
This former home of the Pomeroy and Seymour families, in a beautiful woodland setting, is shrouded in sinister folklore and legend.
Killerton House (23 Miles)*
From a historic costume exhibition to Victorian plant collections, there is something to please most enthusiasts at the lovely Killerton House which is set amidst rolling Devonshire hills.
Powderham Castle (24 Miles)*
Take time to enjoy a visit to Powderham Castle. Entertaining guided tours of this magnificent 600year old Castle - home to the 18th Earl of Devon - reveals secret doors, stunning castle rooms, amazing architecture and intriguing stories.
Saltram House (24 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".
Totnes Castle (24 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.
Totnes Guildhall (24 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.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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