This area of the Devon coastline is without a doubt one of the most spectacular, and has been protected by the National Trust to ensure...

Overbeck’s is a fantastic country estate and gardens that contains the eclectic collections of scientist and inventor Otto Overbeck. The property was acquired by...

This museum is dedicated to the long and interesting history of the community and the connection that it has always had with the sea....

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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....

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,...

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

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...

Towering over the town skyline and one of Ashburton’s oldest buildings, the Chapel of St Lawrence started its life as a private place of worship...

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

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...

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...

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,...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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),...

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

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....

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....

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...

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...

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,...