A medieval house in amazing condition, with fabulous collections of armour, textiles and furniture from the period. The estate is open daily from dawn to dusk throughout the year, dogs are welcome in the grounds and there's miles of woodland paths and countryside to explore.
An outstanding building dating back 700 years, formerly the home of Sir Francis Drake and reputed to be haunted by him to this day.
Dartmoor is littered with mysterious standing stones, hut circles and old burial chambers believed to have been constructed up to 5,000 years ago. The stones at Merrivale are probably Dartmoor's most easily accessible, and include the longest double stone row in Europe, a stone circle, menhirs (standing stones) and a kistvaen (burial tomb).
Working watermill and workshops where you can see the watermill grind flour along with how to make electricity and bakery demonstrations.
Right next to the (still in use) prison itself, which is a fairly frightening looking building. One visit will ensure that kids abandon all thoughts of crime as a glamorous lifestyle.
'Tavistock has an abundance of Heritage Sites, from standing stones to historic estates, we have 5 near Tavistock. Reviewed by people who have been there.'
17 May 2013
A medieval house in amazing condition, with fabulous collections of armour, textiles and furniture from the period. The estate is open daily from dawn to dusk throughout the year, dogs are welcome in the grounds and there's miles of woodland paths and countryside to explore.
30 May 2012
An outstanding building dating back 700 years, formerly the home of Sir Francis Drake and reputed to be haunted by him to this day.
4 April 2012
Dartmoor is littered with mysterious standing stones, hut circles and old burial chambers believed to have been constructed up to 5,000 years ago. The stones at Merrivale are probably Dartmoor's most easily accessible, and include the longest double stone row in Europe, a stone circle, menhirs (standing stones) and a kistvaen (burial tomb).
Working watermill and workshops where you can see the watermill grind flour along with how to make electricity and bakery demonstrations.
Right next to the (still in use) prison itself, which is a fairly frightening looking building. One visit will ensure that kids abandon all thoughts of crime as a glamorous lifestyle.