Things To Do near Avon Dam Reservoir
Jennycliff Beach, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Lovely Plymouth beach below Jennycliff on the east coast of Plymouth Sound Jennycliff Beach is a rock, shingle and coarse sand beach on the east coast of Plymouth Sound. It sits below Jennycliff and Jennycliff Cafe. The views from the cliffs above the beach are awesome. There are plenty of benche...
Plymouth The Royal Citadel, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Fortress dominating the high ground between Plymouth Barbican and Plymouth Hoe ‘English Heritage Plymouth Royal Citadel. A bastioned artillery fortress. Construction of the Royal Citadel, designed by King Charles II’s (r. 1660-85) engineer Sir Bernard de Gomme, began in 1665 during the S...
Messenger Sculpture, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
The UK's largest bronze sculpture Messenger is the UK's largest bronze sculpture. Craned into place in March 2019, the sculpture sits in front of the Theatre Royal Plymouth. Location of the Messenger The Messenger is located on the Royal Parade in central Plymouth. We've posi...
Thurlestone Island Sands/Thurlestone Golf Course Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Beautiful, secluded stretch of sand between well known South Devon beaches Bigbury Bay is lined with beautiful beaches. Some, like Bigbury-on-Sea Beach, Bantham Beach and South Milton Sands/Thurlestone Sand (Beach), are well known South Devon attractions. Others, like Thu...
Mount Batten Breakwater, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Superb views of Plymouth and Plymouth Sound Mount Batten is located across the water from Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth Barbican and Sutton Harbour. Mount Batten Breakwater juts out into the water providing awesome views of the city and bay. Take the ferry that runs between Plymouth Barbi...
Theatre Royal Plymouth, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Leading Westcountry theatre The Theatre Royal Plymouth is a leading Westcountry theatre. It bills itself as 'the largest and best attended regional producing theatre in the UK and the leading promoter of theatre in the South West'. Location of the Theatre Royal Plymouth The theatr...
Best South Devon Museums, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
South Devon has some great regional museums. We list the best below. Also find listings for National Trust and English Heritage properties. Museums Torre Abbey. A museum and art gallery housed within an ancient abbey, this is up there with the best cultural attractions in South West...
Torre Abbey, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Wonderful museum and art gallery Once the wealthiest abbey of its kind in England, today Torre Abbey is one of the most complete and important examples of an abbey in the country. Open daily all year round, Torre Abbey is in the heart of Torquay within The English Riviera. Follow in the footst...
Cellar Beach, Wembury, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
One of South Devon's top 'secret' beaches South Devon has many famous beaches. Bigbury-on-Sea Beach, Bantham Beach, Blackpool Sands and Dawlish Warren Beach attract huge numbers of holidaymakers in the summer months. The South Devon coast also has many 'secret' coves and beaches. One of the...
Plymouth Smeaton's Tower, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Iconic Plymouth landmark This iconic landmark building on Plymouth Hoe was designed by John Smeaton. You can climb to the top of the tower and enjoy awesome views of Plymouth, Plymouth Sound, South Devon and East Cornwall. ‘This Lighthouse was built between 1756 and 1759 on the Eddystone...
Plymouth Sir Francis Drake Statue, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
One of Plymouth's most famous inhabitants and first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe Plymouth Sir Francis Drake Statue is located on Plymouth Hoe, close to Plymouth Smeaton's Tower with views across Plymouth Sound. Plymouth Hoe is said to be where Francis Drake was playi...
Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Plymouth's famous waterfornt area Plymouth Hoe is a famous waterfront area in Plymouth providing stunning views across Plymouth Sound to sections of the South Devon and East Cornwall coastlines. Location of Plymouth Hoe We've positioned Plymouth Hoe on Google maps so zoom in on th...
Broadsands Beach, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Wonderful sweep of red sand in the southern section of The English Riviera Broadsands Beach is a red sand beach south of Goodrington Sands in The English Riviera. The South West Coast Path runs behind the beach on its way south to Elberry Cove and north to Saltern Cove. If you're keen to try w...
Plymouth Tinside Lido, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Art Deco glory and modern swimming pool ‘Tinside Lido is now faithfully restored to its former art deco glory, but with all the facilities you would expect of a modern swimming pool. There is a large outdoor salt water pool and a sun bathing terrace. Refreshments are available and picnics...
Thurlestone Leas Foot Sand (Beach), Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Family beach close to Thurlestone and Thurlestone golf course Sand and pebble beach fringed by dramatic cliffs. Plenty of parking behind the beach with access by a short path. Note that there are public toilets across the road from the car park. Location of Thurlestone Leas F...