Elberry Cove is a picturesque shingle beach, secluded, and surrounded by woodlands. Access to the cove is a 10-minute walk along the coastal path, with...

Brixham Museum is one of the best collections of local history in this area. It offers a great deal of interesting artefacts, antiques, pictures,...

The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Churston Ferrers was built in the 14th Century in the perpendicular style. It has a large tower...

Greenway offers visitors the chance to experience an unspoilt slice of Devon countryside and gardens on the banks of the River Dart. Offering an...

The British Navy has one of the greatest traditions of any military force anywhere on the planet and has been involved in some of the...

River Line operates cruises on the beautiful River Dart with twice daily sailings between Totnes and Dartmouth in Devon. Circular cruises operate from Dartmouth and...

Dartmouth Castle would have at one time been one of the most important pieces of architecture in the area, a fortress that would have been...

Bayard’s Cove Fort was built in Tudor times to defend the harbour at Dartmouth as part of a large programme of defences implemented by Henry...

Living Coasts features a range of fascinating coastal creatures from penguins to fur seals, puffins to sea ducks. There are sandy beaches, rugged cliff-faces and...

The fine building that houses Torquay Museum was built in 1874 and is a piece of Victorian antiquity itself. Step inside however and you...

Princess Gardens were opened in 1894. They were named after Princess Louise, the daughter of Queen Victoria, who visited the town on 6 May 1890....

Torquay harbour and marina is a very popular place with visitors, having many facilities that centre on the tourism industry. Lying to the north of...

Cover thousands of miles in just a few hours and on foot, on a worldwide nature trail. Explore habitats from around the world: scorching deserts,...

There is some debate as to the exact dates that Kirkham House was constructed, but the considered opinion of historians suggests somewhere between the 14th...

If you are looking for fun and exercise for the whole family, be sure to visit Waves Leisure Pool - it’s indoor family fun! Enjoy...

Torquay Central Library is a cultural meeting point and social hub at the heart of the English Riviera. The centre houses an extensive range...

Kents Cavern is one of the oldest recognisable human dwelling-places in Britain. Take a guided tour around these caves and find yourself whisked on a...

Torre Abbey is the oldest building in Torquay, dating back to 1196. The Cary family remodelled it as a Georgian mansion during the 18th century,...

All Saints Church, a late 19th Century structure, was completed shortly before novelist Agatha Christie’s birth in 1890. Her father, Frederick Miller, made a financial...

The Oyster Gallery is located in Torquay and offers a beautiful environment in which to view art. It carries a collection of works by...

Originally designed as a concert hall, the Pavilion first opened its doors in 1912. Musicians Edward Elgar, Adrian Boult, Henry Wood and John Barbarolli are...

Enter a world of miniature marvels! Visit the English countryside in 1/12th scale including models of famous landmarks. New features include the ‘Babbacombe Junction’ model...

Bygones calls itself a Victorian museum, but how many museums can you name that make you feel as if you have literally stepped back in...

The Devon countryside is filled with interesting and historic buildings, but few as beautiful and well positioned as this. Tucked away in a steep...

Fortified manor house built between 1340 and 1520 by the Gilbert family, home of Sir Humphrey Gilbert, coloniser of Newfoundland and half brother of Sir...

This museum takes visitors back in time on a voyage of discovery through the fascinating past of this region. Starting in the Elizabethan era,...

Established in 1088 as part of the Benedictine Priory, rebuilt in 1553 following the reformation, the Guildhall became the meeting place of the Merchant Guild....

The Devonshire Collection of Period Costume is an outstanding visitor attraction. The exhibition has a massive range of clothes that would have been popular...

Totnes Castle is a classic example of a Norman motte and bailey castle, overlooking the River Dart. A stone shell was built on top...

Fifteen shops and two restaurants set in a village atmosphere, offer a collection including fine foods, glass, traditional crafts, jewellery and pottery along with books,...

The small village of Torcross is located at the southern end of Slapton Sands. Adjacent to the car park is a memorial Sherman tank. Villagers...

Set in woodland and meadows through which the River Lemon runs, this property is one of the most impressive medieval manor houses in the county....

Dawlish Museum is a fascinating collection that investigates the long and interesting history of this area. The museum is well appointed and contains a...

Wander amongst the rare and exotic orchids in a cool paradise garden come rain or shine. There is always a wide array of orchids in...

The Cookworthy Museum holds a large and relatively eclectic range of exhibits that come from thousands of years of history. There are some interesting...

Enjoy the best of unspoilt Devon from the nostalgic comfort of one of South Devon Railway’s steam or vintage diesel engines. Excellent attention to detail...

For nature lovers the Butterfly Farm and Otter Santuary on the edge of Dartmoor is well worth a visit. Many of us are familiar with...

The ghostly writing is on the wall for this pub where time was never called. When it closed in the 1960s, not one thing was...

Located on Dartmoor, Hound Tor is a fine example of a well-wethered granite outcrop. The main attractions at the site, which is managed by...

24 acres of flowering wild flowers and rare trees in Dartmoor National Park, 1¼ miles north of Ivybridge. The gardens are set in the beautiful...