Things To Do near Bolt Head
Paignton Pier, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Pier at Paignton Beach Victorian pleasure pier at the heart of The English Riviera. First opened in 1879, Paignton Pier offers fine views of Tor Bay. Torquay is to the north and Brixham to the south. Also visit Princess Pier and Teignmouth Pier in the local area. Location of Paign...
Plymouth Barbican, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Famous west side of Plymouth's historic Sutton Harbour Plymouth Barbican is the west side of the city's historic Sutton Harbour from where the Pilgrim Fathers sailed to Plymouth, Massachusetts in America. It's a remarkbale place. Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Francis Drake,...
Dartmoor Otters and Buckfast Butterflies, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
One of a number of great family visitor attractions clustered together on the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park Buckfast and Buckfastleigh are located on the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park. They are home to a cluster of popular visitor attractions including Buckfast Abbey an...
Plymouth Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
One of the best visitor destinations in South West England Sutton Harbour is up there with the best visitor destinations in South West England. In addition to one of the region's top attractions in the Plymouth National Marine Aquarium, the harbour is steeped in history. The Pilgrim Fathers sa...
Plymouth Elizabethan House, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
A restored sixteenth century sea Captain's house Plymouth Elizabethan House is a restored sixteenth century sea Captain's house located in the narrow and cobbled New Street in Plymouth Barbican. 'Today, the Elizabethan House at 32 New Street, The Barbican is a rare surviving example of its time a...
Berry Head, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Limestone headland and one of The English Riviera's most distinctive landmarks Berry Head is a large limestone headland at the southern end of The English Riviera and Tor Bay on the South Devon coast. Just east of Brixham and Brixham Breakwater and Lighthouse, Berry Head is home to a National...
Plymouth The Royal Citadel, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 19 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...
Paignton Beach, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Very popular holiday beach in the heart of The English Riviera Long, sandy beach on either side of Paignton Pier at the centre of Tor Bay on The English Riviera. Very popular with tourists during the holiday season. Paignton Green runs behind Paignton Beach. Paignton Harbour is at...
Drake's Trail, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Superb multi-use trail running between Tavistock and Plymouth Tavistock is a Dartmoor gateway town on the western border of the National Park. Plymouth is a city with an internationally important maritime history in a stunning location to the south west of the high moors. Sir Francis Drake was bo...
Elizabethan Gardens, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Wonderful, compact garden in the heart of Plymouth's most popular tourist sector New Street arcs from the Barbican and Sutton Harbour. Its narrow, cobbled street is lined with superb buildings including the Elizabethan House. Just up the road from the Elizabehtan House are the wonderful, compact&...
South Devon Railway, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Popular attraction following the River Dart between Buckfastleigh and Totnes The River Dart rises as two rivers on the high north plateau of Dartmoor before joining at Dartmeet and then flowing down to the border of the National Park. From there, it meanders to Totnes and Dartmouth on the So...
Plymouth Tinside Lido, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 19 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...
Plymouth Gin, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
England's oldest working distillery Visit England’s oldest working gin distillery! ‘Plymouth Gin Distillery is one of the South West’s best-kept secrets. The Distillery has been making award-winning Plymouth Gin to an original recipe since 1793, and our medieval building – including the R...
Plymouth Smeaton's Tower, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 19 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 Beaches and Foreshore, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Beaches lining Plymouth Sound and the South Devon and East Cornwall coastlines People often search for information on beaches in and around Plymouth. There are a number of small beaches on the Plymouth foreshore. Larger beaches line Plymouth Sound. Some of the best local beaches are a little furt...