Things To Do near Leather Tor
Spitchwick, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 9 miles away)
Most popular spot for a picnic and wild swim in Dartmoor National Park Wild swimming has become a popular and fashionable outdoor activity in recent years. Spitchwick, or Deeper Marsh/Spitchwick Common, is the most popular spot for a picnic and wild swim in Dartmoor National Park. Se...
Western Beacon, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 10 miles away)
Dartmoor's most southerly beacon Western Beacon is Dartmoor National Park's most southerly beacon or tor. It offers great views down to Ivybridge and across South Devon to the coast. Plymouth's to the west. We'd recommend visiting as part of a walk from the moorland car park by Harford. F...
Plymouth University, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
Impressive architecture and sculptures If you're exploring central Plymouth, we'd recommend wandering around the University of Plymouth campus. There's impressive architecture and some top sculptures. The university offers a very different vibe to the touristy Sutton Harbour area or the busy Plym...
The Box/Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
The Box replaces Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery. Located across the road from the University of Plymouth, it's under development so isn't open to the public.
River Dart Country Park, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
One of South Devon's and Dartmoor's best days out for kids The River Dart Country Park is an area of woodland and parkland in the eastern section of Dartmoor National Park. The country park is named after the River Dart that flows through its grounds. Location of River...
Plymouth College of Art and Plymouth Arts Cinema, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
Plymouth's only independent cinema Plymouth Arts Cinema sits in the Plymouth College of Art's campus. It's Plymouth's only independent cinema. Note that the cinema moved from Plymouth Arts Centre on Looe Street in 2019. Location of Plymouth Arts Cinema Plymouth Arts Cinema is s...
Plymouth Drake Circus, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
One of the Westcountry's top shopping attractions Located between Plymouth City Centre, the University of Plymouth and Sutton Harbour, Drake Circus is one of the Westcountry's top shopping attractions. Many of the UK's leading retailers have stores in the shopping centre. There are plenty of plac...
The Ten Commandments Stones, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
Quirky Dartmoor attraction offering some of the finest views in South Devon Buckland Beacon on Dartmoor offers some of the finest views in South Devon. It's also where you'll find The Ten Commandments Stones with its commandments and verses cut into granite. Easiest and recommen...
Plymouth Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 11 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 City Centre, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
Famous city centre with its 1950s architecture and town planning Both Exeter and Plymouth were heavily bombed during WWII. At the heart of modern Plymouth is the city centre's 1950s architecture and town planning. Location of Plymouth City Centre Plymouth City Centre sits behind P...
Plymouth Trails, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
Discovering Plymouth on foot One of the best ways to discover Plymouth is on foot. It's a reasonably small city that's easy to walk around. Like Exeter, it has a number of trails you can follow with information boards that tell the story of the city. These include The Barbican Trail and The Coxsi...
Plymouth National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
The largest aquarium in the UK The UK’s biggest aquarium and one of the Westcountry’s best visitor attractions, the National Marine Aquarium is situated by Sutton Harbour. Essential visiting when on holiday in Plymouth or the surrounding area. The National Marine Aquarium has the largest v...
Best South Devon Things To Do, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
South Devon is one of the UK's most popular holiday destinations. It's packed with visitor attractions. We list some of the best below. Major South Devon holiday attractions Plymouth National Marine Aquarium. Located by Sutton Harbour and Plymouth's historic Barbican overlooking Plym...
Best South Devon Rainy Day Things To Do, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 11 miles away)
There are plenty of things to do in South Devon when it rains. We list ideas below by theme and then location. When it's raining hard, head indoors. If it's light rain there are still plenty of things to experience outdoors. Browse the list and photo gallery for inspiration. &...
Messenger Sculpture, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 11 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...