Family days out on Dartmoor in Devon.
The Miniature Pony Centre at Moretonhampstead. A great place for young children with activities such as feeding the animals, pony grooming, collecting the eggs, pony rides putting the donkeys to bed at the end of the afternoon, and pets corner are a delight for children of all ages. Kids love the play area, rides on tractors, and the playpark with it's climbing wall. Cafe with good food too.Click here to see a slideshow of my August 2010 visit. Tel 01647 432400.
Click for a ££ 10% discount voucher for admission to the Centre.
Pennywell Farm & Wildlife Centre at Buckfastleigh
Telephone 01364 642023. Usual opening times 10 am to 5pm
7 days a week. You can get close with the animals see a falconry display and use the
undercover and outdoor play areas. ££ Click here for a buy one get one free discount voucher.
The House of Marbles at Bovey Tracey. Fascinating Marble run on the stairs in the shop with
marbles of every kind travelling in every direction. Interesting museum. Wide choice of
toys on sale and a great restaurant. Eat outside in a pleasant garden on sunny days.
Great carrot cake. Well recommended. Free easy parking. Tel 01626 835285.
Canonteign Falls This is where you will find England's highest waterfall with a huge
220 foot drop. Nature and wildlife trails. Walks through woodland, wetlands, lakes
and park land. Play areas for children. Café. BBQs in summer. Cream teas. Gift shop
Dogs on leads welcome. Free Parking Tel 01647 221259.
Click here for a ££ 10% discount voucher for admission to Canonteign Falls.
Castle Drogo between Chagford and Drewsteignton A National Trust property and the last
Castle
to be built in England, with staggering views over the River Teign. Castle Drogo rooftop photos. Garden and refreshments. Events at this property can be found on our what's on page.
Tel 01647 433306. Open every day 11a.m. to 5p.m. until November 1st,
11a.m. to 4p.m. November 28th
to December 13th and 11a.m. to 4p.m. 19th to 23rd December.
Becky Falls at Manaton. Impressive Dartmoor Waterfall and woodland walks with quiz
trail and letterboxing challenge for children. Cafeteria and picnics in the park.
Boulders to clamber on. Craft shop and gift shop. Help feed the animals.
Demonstrations and introductions to animals including the boa constrictor !!!
Telephone 01647 221259. Click here for a ££ £2 discount voucher.
Pixieland Here is where you will find all sorts of pixies... fishing, some with shovels, some
with brooms... even a Cinderella pixie. All kinds of presents to take home from sheepskin
rugs of every colour to Devon Violet perfume.
Very central on Dartmoor,
close to Dartmeet, where there is a tearoom.
Telephone 01364 631412.
River Dart Adventures Canoeing, Indoor Climbing, Mega Zip Wire, High Ropes Course, a fun and exciting tree top challenge. Beautiful parkland, all 90 acres of it. Toddler's beach, assault course, Spider's Web to climb on, Jungle fun, wooden play fort to climb and whatever you do...don't miss the pirate ship !
Read my 2011 review of the River Dart Park with lots of big photos.
££ Click here for pound off each entry discount voucher. Tel 01364 652511
Morwellham Quay Near to Tavistock.
Award winning museum and
visitor centre where
friendly staff in costume chat with visitors.
Exciting narrow gauge underground railway
into the mine.
This quayside family attraction runs alongside the very picturesque
River Tamar.
They have an occasional car show, and folk music event.
Tel 01822 832766. Open every day up to Christmas.
Buckfast Butterflies & Dartmoor Otters at Buckfastleigh Tel 01364 642916
Where butterflies land on your shoulder within a greenhouse.
Learn about butterflies, larva, eggs and pupa. Butterfly conservation.
See otters swimming underwater. Find out about otters from around the world.
££ Click here for a pay for 1 child = 1 child free entry voucher.
It's always worth a trip to go and see all the wonderful things at
The Devon Guild of Craftsmen at Bovey Tracey. Free entry to see lots of
interesting crafty pieces of art. They have a cafe on the first floor.
Click here to take see pictures that I took at an exhibition there last year.
And here is the Guild's website for you to check out what is on right now.
Click on Devon Wildlife Trust to see what events are happening with Devon's wildlife
conservation trust. There are lots of things going on right through the Summer, so go
along and have fun and at the same time discover ways for all members of the family
to help conserve wildlife. Telephone 01392 279244
Dartington Cider Press Centre Shinners Bridge, Dartington, Totnes.
Quality goods to buy... great food on offer and excellent organic food
at the Crank's Restaurant. Shops, exhibitions and some entertainment.
Good place to spend a couple of hours with the family. Tel 01803 847500
Dartmoor Prison Heritage Centre at Princetown. Unlocking the history of one of England's most
famous prisons, Dartmoor Prison Museum reflects the heritage of Dartmoor Prison from
Prisoner of War Depot to the present day. Interesting collection of artefacts provides
a unique
insight into prison life both past and present. Tel 01822 892130.
