Things to DoPlaces to Visit

Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre

Lifton, Devon

Nestling in the peaceful Devon countryside, Dingles Fairground Experience offers a unique opportunity to view our industrial heritage in a beautiful rural location. There are working and static exhibits of steam engines and vintage machinery.

Launceston Castle - English Heritage

Launceston, Cornwall

Launceston was the former capital of Cornwall and the castle, commanding the town and surrounding countryside, controlled the main entry route into the county.

Cotehele House (National Trust)

St Dominic, Cornwall

Gardens and estate walks open daily throughout the year. House open daily except Fridays from April to October. Mill open every day from mid March to October.

Coombe Trenchard Gardens

Okehampton, Devon

A beautiful Edwardian house and gardens designed in the 'Arts & Crafts' period with far reaching views of Dartmoor.

Tavistock Town Council

Tavistock, Devon

Tavistock Town Council is responsible for the museums and gardens of Tavistock and for the pannier market.

Lawrence House Museum

Launceston, Cornwall

A museum of the history of Launceston in a fine eighteenth century house.

Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park

Torpoint, Cornwall

Former home of the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe. Miraculously the walls of his red stone Tudor House survived a direct hit by bombs in 1941 and it was restored by the Earl in 1958.

Buckland Abbey, Garden and Estate (The National Trust)

Yelverton, Devon

A thirteen century Cistercian monastry converted into a Tudor house that became the home of Sir Francis Drake.

Saltash Heritage Trail

Saltash, Cornwall

Saltash Heritage Trail, including: Town Museum; Brunel's famous Royal Albert Bridge over the Tamar; Elliott's historic shop, and Mary Newman's Cottage. Pre-booked tours to include entry to museums. Please telephone.

Calstock Arts

Calstock, Cornwall

This century old former Methodist Chapel at Calstock has been imaginatively converted into a performance venue where Calstock Arts presents a full programme of events throughout the year.