Things To Do near Buckland Abbey (National Trust)
Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
UNESCO World Heritage Sites UNESCO World Heritage Sites are internationally important natural, cultural, historical and scientific sites. They are rare and, as such, important. The Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site is split into sections. One section runs into So...
Morwellham Quay, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
One of the Westcountry's great visitor destinations Morwellham Quay, and the surrounding area, is one of the Westcountry's great visitor destinations. In the scheme of things, few people know about the place which is a shame because it's special. Situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Bea...
The Dewerstone, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
South Devon and Dartmoor beauty spot The Dewerstone is a well-known beauty spot in the southern section of Dartmoor National Park. It's at the south west end of the Dewerstone Valley. The Dewerstone is known for its climbing routes. The vertical rock faces are marked the Dewerstone Crags...
River Plym, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
River flowing from Dartmoor's high moor to Plymouth Sound The River Plym rises at Plym Head on Dartmoor's south moor. Plym Head is close to Ducks' Pool and the William Crossing Memorial Stone/Monument on Crane Hill. The moorland forming Crane Hill is surprisingly easy to walk given the numbe...
Burrator Reservoir, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Stunning reservoir fringed by plantations and tors in the south west section of Dartmoor National Park Burrator Reservoir, or Burrator, is an exceptionally popular Dartmoor beauty spot in the south west section of the National Park. It sits below the busy B3212 between Princetown and Yelverton....
Tamar Trails, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 5 miles away)
Family outdoor activities Great for family days out, activities include treesurfing, mountain biking, canoeing, archery and walking. The Tamar Trails Centre is also within a section of a rare UNESCO World Heritage Site so you get to enjoy visitor attractions such as Morwellham Quay and...
Sheeps Tor, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 5 miles away)
Dominating the eastern side of Burrator Reservoir Sheeps Tor dominates the eastern side of Burrator Reservoir. It rises steeply from the plantations that fringe the water and is topped by huge rocky outcrops and crags that are popular with climbers. Given its height and relative isolation, the 36...
Leather Tor, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 5 miles away)
Miniature version of Snowdonia National Park's superb Tryfan If you're familiar with the mountains of Snowdonia National Park, Leather Tor is a miniature version of the superb Tryfan. A fin of rock rising steeply from the surrounding moorland, Leather Tor is great for a scramble. It als...
Drake's Trail, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 6 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...
Drizzle Combe, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Part of the Upper Plym Valley (English Heritage) and known for its prehistoric sites Drizzle Combe is a short valley in the southern section of the Dartmoor National Park. It's situated between Burrator Reservoir and the high south moor. Cut by a brook, the area is known for its prehistoric sites...
Saltram (National Trust), Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
National Trust property and one of the UK's finest early Georgian houses on the outskirts of Plymouth One of the UK's finest early Georgian houses, Saltram is a neoclassical house built in the middle of the eighteenth century. There are excellent gardens. Both house and gardens sit...
Plymouth University, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 7 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. 7 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.
Plymouth College of Art and Plymouth Arts Cinema, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 7 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. 8 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...