The remnants of this former R.A.F. base can be found near the village of Yelverton, within Dartmoor National Park. Largely built and maintained by...

Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement contains a wealth of interesting prehistoric finds that date from 2500BC to 1000BC. It is thought that this Bronze Age settlement...

The Upper Plym Valley is an area of Dartmoor close to Yelverton which is particularly noted for its extensive array of archaeological sites. English...

Buckland Abbey is over 700 years old and has been developed and added to throughout the ages. One thing that the abbey is famous...

Burrator Reservoir is set within the boundaries of Dartmoor National Park, only a few miles from the village of Yelverton. The reservoir was officially...

The Morwellham Quay Museum is located in the community of the same name and is concerned on the whole with maritime affairs that have dominated...

Cotehele Gardens are situated in east Cornwall, on the banks of the Tamar. They form part of the medieval Cotehele House estate, but can be...

Cotehele House is a beautiful example of a stately home in this area of the world. It has been excellently restored and preserved with...

Cotehele Mill has been preserved by the National Trust in order to keep it in its optimum condition so that visitors can see what the...

Plymouth’s Best Kept Secret – Most people hardly notice Crownhill Fort as they go past, it is so well concealed from the outside world and...

This arts centre is one of the cultural centres in the community and has been an important part of the artistic make-up of the town...

It is thought that the monks of St Germans built the original well house in 1510. Constructed of local granite over a spring, the...

Saltram stands in a wooded landscaped park on the outskirts of Plymouth. The house with original contents was created between 1740 and 1820. It features...

The present St Budeaux church was completed in 1563. It is the only Tudor period church in Plymouth, and was reportedly constructed from materials...

Callington Museum is a fascinating collection of archaeological finds, artefacts, pictures, paintings and documents that have been collected in order to chart the history of...

Lydford is the deepest gorge in the southwest of England with the spectacular thirty metres Whitelady waterfall as its centrepiece. The National Trust have...

Situated in a position of great natural beauty, close to the village of Lydford, on the edge of Dartmoor, Lydford Castle boasts three main defensive...

This Edwardian building was opened to the public in 1910, and has become one of the finest collections of art and history in the region....

The Mayflower Steps are a commemorative representation of the spot where the Pilgrim Fathers last left England in 1620. The “Mayflower” originally set sail...

Visitors will be thrilled to watch free of charge the traditional skills of glassblowers at work in part of an upmarket glass and gift shop...

The Barbican area of Plymouth is a historical place which is well worth a visit for an interesting walk. It is linked into the...

See how an Elizabethan mariner lived in this sea captain’s home. This timber-framed house jetties out over a narrow, cobbled street in the historic Barbican...

Visit Britain’s biggest and Europe’s deepest aquarium. Come on a fascinating journey through an amazing underwater world where you will witness inspiring displays of...

The Tamar Bridge is the main road bridge between Devon and Cornwall; it crosses the River Tamar between Plymouth and Saltash. Queen Elizabeth II...

The Royal Albert Bridge spans the River Tamar between Saltash, in Cornwall, and Plymouth, in Devon. Isambard Kingdom Brunel designed the wrought iron railway...

Smeaton’s Tower is one of Plymouth’s most famous landmarks. Originally built fourteen miles out at sea, Smeaton’s Tower now stands on Plymouth Hoe, restored...

You wouldn’t guess it at a glance, but this is one of Plymouth’s oldest buildings. Long thought to be a former friary (hence the name),...

This monument to Victorian civic pride is the last in a series of Plymouth guildhalls, each larger than the one before. It was designed by...

Plymouth’s medieval parish church is the largest in Devon. The wealthy merchants of the thriving port poured money into its rebuilding in the 15th century....

The Royal Citadel in Plymouth is a 17th century fortress. It was built in 1665 as a defence against a threatened Dutch invasion, and...

The Theatre Royal is one of the highlights of English regional theatre. Opened in 1982, it has become one of the major venues for drama,...

A poignant reminder of the men and women of the Commonwealth who lost their lives during the two world wars. The memorial was originally...

Plymouth Pavilions is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment complex. Conveniently located in Plymouth city centre it is easy to find and provides visitors to...

This beautiful 18th Century house is well preserved and represents one of the finest pieces of architecture of its type in this area of the...

Former home of the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe. A Tudor house restored after the war furnished with family treasures. Feature exhibitions in the house and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

As well as a wonderful assortment of items you might expect, such as local artefacts, town history and historical records, this stannary town museum also...