ATTRACTIONS IN DEVON
Smeaton's Tower,Plymouth Hoe.
Crealy Great Adventure Parks.Clyst St Mary. Exeter. We are open from 10am daily all year round, except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Please check with our Visitor centre for closing times, as this does vary.
http://www.crealy.co.uk/
MORWELLHAM QUAY.Tavistock. Award winning Visitor Centre for Days out in a Designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
http://www.morwellham-quay.co.uk/
MOUNT EDGCUMBE nr Plymouth
Home of the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe for 400 years,
the House and furniture reflect the 18th century, the period at which this nationally important Historic Garden was at its peak.
The Garden House is a magical place.
http://www.thegardenhouse.org.uk/howto.htm
Tel: +44 (0)1822 854769
BUCKLAND ABBEY nr Yelverton
700-year-old building with fine 16th-century great hall, associated with Elizabethan seafarers Drake and Grenville.
Buckland Abbey
Dartmoor Zoological Park The zoo, which is set in 33 acres of beautiful parkland,offers a wide array of animals ranging from the small spiders to massive lions, tigers and bears, and along with a 200 seater restauarant, shop and picnic areas the facilities are enjoyable for everyone, making a happy day out for all the family.
PL 75 DG Tel: 01752 837645
http://www.dartmoorzoo.co.uk
SALTRAM HOUSE PLYMOUTH. A beautifully appointed 18th century mansion set in 500 acre
landscaped park & period garden. National Trust property features work by Adams, Chippendale & Reynolds. Shop & restaurant.
Saltram House
PLYMOUTH City Museum & Art Gallery. A diverse range of temporary exhibitions complement changing
displays drawn from large permanent collection. Free admission. Open all year, Tue-Sat & BH Mondays.
http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/museumpcmag.htm
PLYMOUTH ROYAL CITADEL .Plymouth Hoe. Enjoy unrivalled views of Plymouth's waterfront from the ramparts of this 17th Century fort. Daily tour available throughout summer.
National Marine Aquarium .Plymouth. State of the art setting for fascinating journey through the oceans of the world, including a close encounter with Caribbean Sharks. Open daily.
http://www.national-aquarium.co.uk/
Elizabethan House. The Barbican.Plymouth. A rare example of the half-timbered home of a
Tudor Sea Captain.
Plymouth Gin Distillery Tours.The Barbican,Plymouth.
Guided tours around the 200 year old distillery that is home of the world famous Plymouth Gin.
http://www.plymouthgin.com
MAYFLOWER STEPS, PLYMOUTH .BARBICAN. The Mayflower Steps - the symbolic spot where the Pilgrim
Fathers last set foot on English soil on their journey to a new life in America.
TOTNES CASTLE. English Heritage owned Norman defence, nearly 1000 years old and one of the best examples of a motte and bailey fort. Commanding views over the town. Open all year.
Overbecks Museum & Garden -Salcombe.South Hams. National Trust. Collection of curios in Edwardian house with
sub-tropical gardens and views over the Salcombe Estuary. Disabled access - wheelchair available. Refreshments.
http://www.greatbritishgardens.co.uk/overbecks.htm
PAIGNTON ZOO.
Paignton Zoo is home to thousands of amazing animals and plants. Visit the desert, cross the savannah, explore the forest and trek through the tropics. Use your senses
to discover the wild world: look around, listen out you’ll even need your sense of smell! It’s a great day out for everyone.
http://www.paigntonzoo.org.uk/
WOODLANDS LEISURE PARK. Dartmouth. All weather park with unique rides, playzones & indoor attractions. Animals, birds, 500m toboggan, water coasters & more. Cafes and take-aways. Disabled access with assistance.
http://www.woodlands-leisure-park.co.uk/
Red Cruisers. Dartmouth. South Hams. Full Dart Cruises with commentaries between Totnes and Dartmouth. Bar, tea and coffee on all cruises. Look for the kiosks at Dartmouth Embankment.
Dartmouth Castle,English Heritage,Dartmouth,South Hams. English Heritage owned coastal defence, 600 years old with Victorian gun battery and exhibition. Picnic spot, shop and refreshments.
http://www.theheritagetrail.co.uk/castles/dartmouth%20castle.htm
Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies. Buckfastleigh. Tel. 01364 642916
South Devon Railway. Buckfastleigh. Dartmoor - South Hams Steam Railway for 7 miles along the beautiful River Dart to Totnes. Railway museum and engine sheds, with maze and childrens playground. Cafe and bookshop. Disabled access.
Pennywell Farm Adventure. Buckfastleigh. Dartmoor.
South Hams. All weather,all day attraction with a different hands-on farm activity every half hour. Wildlife commando course, hedgehog sanctuary & playfarm. Cafe. Disabled access.
http://www.pennywellfarm.co.uk/
