High Moorland Visitor Centre
Overview
Find out about Dartmoor and its history, culture and wildlife, and explore the gallery here which has regularly changing exhibitions.
What makes it special
- Learn about Dartmoor
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
Teign Diving
The Diving Centre offers diving, with dive boats visiting the wrecks and reefs of Lyme Bay and Torbay.
Climbing in Dartmoor
The Dewerstone, Haytor or Sheeps Tor offer some of the best climbing and bouldering opportunities Dartmoor has to offer. Visit the UK Climbing Dartmoor web page See UKC details of Dewerstone,&nb
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
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
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