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Dartmoor Heritage

Dartmoor is the ideal place to immerse yourself in history and heritage. Take a look at a selection below or refine your search on the left. Take in a museum, sample the wine (or the honey) at Buckfast Abbey, enjoy some beautiful gardens or head to the prison; whatever your requirements, we have something for everyone on Dartmoor.

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Becky Falls

Type

Country Park/Nature Reserve

Manaton

A visit to Devon would not be complete without a day at Dartmoor’s famous Becky Falls to enjoy the very best that Dartmoor has to offer! Voted Devon’s Top Beauty Spot and one of the World Wildlife Fund’s Incredible Family Days Out!
The Dartmoor Railway

Type

Railway

Okehampton

Dartmoor Railway is more than a train journey, it is the ideal way to explore the beautiful countryside of mid-Devon and the dramatic north flank of Dartmoor. Combine your trip on the train with a walk or cycle ride - cycles are available for hire.
Miniature Pony Centre

Type

Animal Collection

North Bovey

A truly captivating family attraction in Devon, with miniature ponies and much, much more. Set in an idyllic setting in the heart of scenic Dartmoor, there is plenty of beautiful countryside to explore.
Buckfast Abbey

Type

Abbey/Priory

Buckfastleigh

Large Benedictine monastery rebuilt on medieval foundations. Many art treasures in the Abbey church. Also unusual shops, excellent restaurant, exhibition, video.
The Devon Guild of Craftsmen

Type

Craft Centre

Bovey Tracey

The largest contemporary craft centre in the South West - a Grade II Listed building, with shop, exhibition gallery and gallery cafe.
Kilworthy Farm

Type

Historic Site

Tavistock

Steeped in history, Kilworthy Farm buildings received an English Heritage grant to preserve what has been described as buildings of national importance. Kilworthy Farm is well known for its range of Victorian farm buildings built in 1851-1853.
South Devon Railway

Type

Steam Railway

Buckfastleigh

The South Devon Railway is a seven mile steam railway running between Buckfastleigh and Totnes.

At Buckfastleigh, there is a play area, gardens, museum, workshop and cafe.
Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust

Type

Animal Collection

The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust is a registered charity created to work with the pony keepers on Dartmoor to preserve the traditional type of native Dartmoor Pony, which is now on the Native Breeds at Risk Register.
The Garden House

Type

Garden

Buckland Monachorum

Stunning, innovative planting centred on a lovely walled garden surrounding the romantic ruins of a medieval vicarage. Eight acres of colour and interest throughout the season, featuring 'naturalistic planting' within a beautiful landscape.
Canonteign Falls

Type

Garden

Chudleigh

England's highest waterfall cascading through lakes and ancient woodland. Play area, cafe and gift shop.
Morwellham Quay Historic Port, Farm and Copper Mine

Type

Historic Site

Morwellham Quay, Tavistock

An award-winning, evocative museum and visitor centre based around the historic port and mine workings on the River Tamar (Devon/Cornwall boundary).
Dartmoor Preservation Association

Type

National Park

Tavistock Road, Princetown

For over a hundred years the Dartmoor Preservation Association has been protecting Dartmoor. We campaign for the environment. We buy threatened land. We have a programme of free walks and social events. We have a London supporters group.
Salar Gallery

Type

Gallery

Hatherleigh

A celebration of the Countryside: landscape, animals and rural subjects, as seen through the eyes of many of Devon’s most creative artists and craftspeople (and some from further afield).
Stone Lane Gardens & Mythic Garden Sculpture Exhibition

Type

Garden

Chagford

A lovely 5-acre landscaped woodland and water garden with beautiful National Collections of birch and alder trees from all over the northern hemisphere. Garden open all year with summer sculpture exhibition from May to October.
Dartmoor Prison Museum

Type

Museum

Princetown

Unlock the fascinating history of one of England's most famous prisons, from prisoner of war depot to the present day. Located in the old prison dairy close to the main entrance.
Pixieland

Type

Craft Centre

Princetown

At Dartmeet, Dartmoor's most famous gift shop. A wide range of handmade concrete garden ornaments.
Buckland Abbey

Type

Historic House/Palace

Yelverton

Originally Cistercian monastery, then home of Sir Francis Drake. Ancient buildings, exhibitions, herb garden, craft workshops and estate walks. Elizabethan garden.
Castle Drogo

Type

Historic House/Palace

Drewsteignton

Granite castle, built between c1910 and c1930 by Sir Edwin Lutyens, standing at over 900ft overlooking the wooded gorge of the River Teign. Views of Dartmoor.
Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre

Type

Museum

Lifton

Indoor live steam and working displays for all the family. The National Fairground Collection. Shop, cafeteria in a rural setting.
Okehampton Castle

Type

Castle/Fort

Okehampton

In an oustandingly pictureque setting above the rushing River Okement stands the remains of what was once the largest castle in Devon. This Norman castle was tranformed into sumptuous residence in the 14th century, then declined to today’s ruin.