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Dartmoor / South & South West Devon - Tourist Attractions, Amusements,
Theme Parks, Walks, Viewpoints, Zoos, etc
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This page covers
general Tourist Attractions, including Amusement Parks,
Boat Trips,
Theme Parks, Specialist Shops, factory shops and outlet
villages, Guided Walks, Country Parks,
Viewpoints, Zoos and wildlife parks, etc.
We know that not all the
attractions in Dartmoor / South & South West Devon are listed.
Please help us
make this guide comprehensive by giving details of
missing attractions
here.
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Plymouth Dome
Plymouth Dome, The Hoe, Plymouth, PL1 2NZ
Tel: 01752 600608 Fax: 01752
256361
E-mail:
enquiries@plymouth-dome.co.uk
Web:
www.plymouthdome.info
An indoor attraction celebrating 400 years of
Plymouth's great History.
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South Devon Steam Railway
The Station, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0DZ
Tel: 0845 3451420 Fax:
01364 642170
E-mail:
postmaster@southdevonrailway.org
Web:
www.southdevonrailway.org
Revisit the glory days of steam trains running
on the old GWR branchline from Buckfastleigh to
Totnes from April to October.
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Start Point Lighthouse
Tours
Near Stokenham on A379 from Kingsbridge
Tel: 01803 770606
E-mail:
Chris.Flowerdew@thls.org
Web:
www.trinityhouse.co.uk
Established in 1836, The Start Point Lighthouse,
has guided vessels along the English Channel for
over 150 years and is situated on one of the
most exposed peninsulas on the English Coast.
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The Dartmoor Railway
Meldon Quarry, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4LT
Tel: 01837 55637
E-mail:
info@dartmoorrailway.co.uk
Web:
www.dartmoorrailway.co.uk
The Dartmoor Railway operates on the route of
the old Southern Railway line. The 15 mile
Dartmoor Railway climbs 600 feet from the Tarka
Line, near Coleford through Sampford Courtenay
and Okehampton and onwards to Meldon, high on
the flank of Dartmoor.
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LYDFORD GORGE
Lydford, nr
Okehampton,
Devon, EX20 4BH
Tel: 01822 820 320 E-mail:
lydfordgorge@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lydfordgorge
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Lydford Gorge – a not
to be missed 3-mile circular walk through the
deepest gorge in the south west.
This lush oak-wooded,
steep-sided river gorge (the deepest in the
South West) has been a famous natural attraction
for centuries.
Walks both long and
short enable you to discover all parts of the
gorge and its abundant wildlife.
Discover the magical
30-metre-high Whitelady Waterfall.
Walk out over the
bubbling Devil's Cauldron.
Watch the woodland
birds from
the bird hide.
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Devil's Cauldron -
Photo:
John Spivey
CCL |
Enjoy Devon cream teas
at one of the tea-rooms at the gorge's two
entrances. Strenuous walking, rugged terrain,
vertical drops. Unsuitable for visitors with
heart complaints or walking difficulties.
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Wembury Beach -
Photo:
Kate Jewell
CCL |
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The Old Mill
Wembury Beach, Wembury, PL9 0HP
Tel: 01752 862314
E-mail:
oldmill@nationaltrust.org.uk
Former mill house.
A café is housed in the building, which stands
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Becky Falls
Becky Estate Ltd, Manaton, Newton Abbot, Devon,
TQ13 9UG
Tel: 01647 221259 Web:
www.beckyfalls-dartmoor.com
50 acres of natural woodland include a Wildlife
discovery trail, water falls, river walks and
much more.
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Dartmoor Wildlife Park
Sparkwell, Plymouth. Devon. PL1 5DG
Tel: 01752 837209
Web:
www.dartmoorwildlife.co.uk
30 Acres of beautiful Devon Countryside
containing over 150 Species of wildlife.
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The National Marine
Aquarium
Rope Walk, Coxside, Plymouth, PL4 0LF
Tel: 01752 600301 Fax:
01752 600593
Web:
www.national-aquarium.co.uk
Britain's biggest aquarium, with everything from
sharks to seahorses.
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Pennywell Farm & Wildlife
Centre
Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 OLT
Tel: 01364 642023
E-mail:
info@pennywellfarm.co.uk
Web:
www.pennywellfarmcentre.co.uk
A the multi award winning Farm Activity Park...
shows, activities and displays daily.
Trampolines, indoor play and a heated pets area
and farmyard theatre.
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