Dartmoor

Chilly looking water flowing under the suspension bridge at the Whitelady Waterfall

Amongst the mysteries of the moor are a gorge, a forge and a spectacular modern fortress

Places to visit

Map Loading...

Bluebells in the woods at Buckland Abbey

Find some blooms around Dartmoor

The gardens and countryside are looking beautiful with flowers out in bloom. Here's some ideas of places to go to enjoy them near you on Dartmoor.

Find blooms on Dartmoor

Walkers near Little Trowlesworthy Tor, Upper Plym, Devon — Feel on top of the world and enjoy a walk or cycle on Dartmoor

Walks on Dartmoor

Walking on Dartmoor is one of the best ways to explore the area. Here are a few of our favourite walks to enjoy this spring.

Read the list

Family fun around Devon

View across the Upper Plym Valley, Dartmoor National Park, Devon

Discover Dartmoor's countryside

Dartmoor's woodland, rivers and rock formations are a wonderful place to explore and have an adventure. Here's some ideas of places to go.

Mum chases children through the daffodils in Saltram Garden, Devon

Easter fun in Devon

Hope you enjoyed the Easter holidays; here's a recap of the Cadbury Easter Egg Hunts that took place in Devon in 2019.

Spring bulbs flowering at Tyntesfield — Energised by the signs of spring at Tyntesfield, Somerset

Find a place to visit

Discover somewhere to visit using our search. In the South West you're never far from somewhere to explore.

Find a place to visit

Sir Francis Drake comes home to Buckland Abbey

This year the portrait of Sir Francis Drake, which belongs to the National Portrait Gallery, is at Buckland Abbey, offering a rare opportunity to see this wonderful Elizabethan portrait exhibited in his former Devon home.

Find an event

Places in the South West host everything from guided house tours and ranger days to walks and runs.

Find an event

Where to go today?

Reasons to book a trip to England today

As we head into spring, what's better than taking a trip away? Better still when you haven't got far to go. Disclaimer: this article may lead to the uncontrollable urge to book a holiday in Britain.

Girls sitting on a bench overlooking the coast

Places to embrace JOMO (the joy of missing out) in the South West

If you’re looking to get away from the constant pressure of texts, WhatsApp groups and social media here’s a list of our locations with truly awful phone reception. Perfect to escape to for a little quiet contemplation.

Visitor sketching one of our special places

Drawing inspiration

Wherever you live in the South West, find somewhere near to inspire your creativity

The Church House

Exhibition by Heather Stone

Mon 27 May 2019

+ 4 other dates

10:30-17:00

Heather's pictures celebrate the spirit of Dartmoor, a spirit which is shaped by different weathers, geology and wildlife; capturing the beauty of the present moment by creating skies which can only be found whilst walking across the moors.

Castle Drogo

Brilliant Butterflies and Magnificent Moths trail

Mon 27 May 2019

+ 6 other dates

11:00-16:00

Follow the butterfly and moth trail through the garden and grounds, hunting out the clues to help you claim your prize. £1 (includes a badge as a prize).

Buckland Abbey

Sir Francis Drake comes home to Buckland Abbey

Mon 27 May 2019

+ 119 other dates

11:00-16:30

This year the portrait of Sir Francis Drake, which belongs to the National Portrait Gallery, will be coming to Buckland Abbey.

Buckland Abbey

May Half term - Naturemake

Mon 27 May 2019

+ 2 other dates

11:00-16:00

Naturemake Seashore creative adventure. Create your own magical mermaids, fearsome pirates or fabulous explorers, fairy beach houses and as always much more...

Buckland Abbey