Places to Visit

Parke Estate

Parke Estate

Parke Estate has over 200 acres of parkland in the wooded valley of the River Bovey, forming a beautiful approach to Dartmoor only seven miles from Moretonhampstead. The National Trust and Dartmoor National Park offices are also located here. For more information go to: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-parkeestate

 

Miniature Pony Centre

Ponies at the Miniature Pony Centre

Visitors to the Miniature Pony Centre on the outskirts of Moretonhampstead can experience animals, activities and discovery, all set in 20 acres of beautiful parkland within Dartmoor National Park. For more information go to: http://www.miniatureponycentre.com

 

Castle Drogo

Castle Drogo

Under six miles from Moretonhampstead we have our very own castle! The 'last castle to be built in England', dramatically situated above the Teign Gorge this National Trust property, provides a wonderful day out with fabulous walks along the top of the gorge, beautiful landscaped gardens, interiors by Sir Edwin Lutyens and a restaurant and shop. For more information visit: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-castledrogo.htm

 

Dartmoor National Park

Dartmoor

 

Dartmoor National Park covers an area of 368 square miles - the largest and wildest area of open country in southern England. Throughout the year Dartmoor is an exceptionally beautiful place to visit, with deep wooded gorges, beautiful lake-like reservoirs and tumbling rocky rivers. Dartmoor has lots of attractions to enjoy including castles and historic houses, gardens, museums and heritage centres. There are also forest walks, waterfalls, animal and wildlife parks, railways, arts and crafts centres and farmers' markets. As well as places to visit you can enjoy a whole host of activities ranging from moorland walks, cycling, fishing and golf to swimming, outdoor pursuits and adventure.

For more information go to: www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk

 

Tourist Attractions