Climbing in Dartmoor

Cycling in Dartmoor

The Dartmoor Way, Princetown or Plym Valley disused railways offer fantastic safe and traffic free family cycling. YHA Dartmoor is situated right in the heart of the High moor in a little hamlet ca

The Miniature Pony Centre

Get really close to adorable miniature Shetland ponies and miniature Mediterranean donkeys.

National Marine Aquarium

Journey through the oceans of the world from the local shoreline to the deep Atlantic. Visit the NMA website

High Moorland Visitor Centre

Find out about Dartmoor and its history, culture and wildlife, and explore the gallery here which has regularly changing exhibitions.

South Devon Steam Railway

South Devon Railway is a seven mile line running down the stunning River Dart valley.  It runs between Buckfastleigh, the main station, and Totnes in the south west of the country. S

Adventure Okehampton

Choose from 18 fantastic group activities from gorge-scrambling, archery, pony-trekking, mountain boarding, mountain biking and a full range of watersports.  Other activities including cycle hire

Okehampton - Two night family camp

Get active and get an adventure at YHA Okehampton. This old railway goods shed set on the edge of Dartmoor has been converted to a modern hostel offering fantastic accommodation for families.

Okehampton - Four night family camp

Get active and get an adventure at YHA Okehampton. This old railway goods shed set on the edge of Dartmoor has been converted to a modern hostel offering fantastic accommodation for families.

Okehampton - Seven night family camp

Get active and get an adventure at YHA Okehampton. This old railway goods shed set on the edge of Dartmoor has been converted to a modern hostel offering fantastic accommodation for families.

Castle Drogo in Okehampton

9 miles Behind the imposing façade, poignant family keepsakes sit alongside 17th-century tapestries.

Lydford Gorge

9.8 miles Take an exhilirating walk and explore the beautiful, oak-wooded river gorge with its fascinating history and legends. Visit the website  

YHA Okehampton Activity Holidays

Activity Holidays are a great way to get active with your family.

Okehampton Castle

Step back into time with a visit to this dramatic castle, mentioned in the Doomsday Book, now a haunted ruin. Look out for open air performances during Summer.

Finch Foundry

The last remaining water-powered forge in England gives a unique insight into 19th century village life.

Morwellham Quay

This reconstructed port was once the busiest port west of Exeter and the largest copper port in Queen Victoria’s empire. Visit the website

New Carlton Cinema

See all the latest films in real comfort!  Based in the old market hall, with a licensed screen, leather settees and individual chairs. Visit the cinema website