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

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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.

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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

We've got lots going on for the Easter holidays this year. Here's a few things taking place in Devon for family fun.

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

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

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Volunteers take part in a beach clean at Studland Bay — Join the Great Dorset Beach Clean at Studland Bay

Beach cleans across the South West

We look after miles of coastline and beaches across the South West, and rely on volunteers to help us clear the tons of litter that appears on the coast. Take a look and see if there's a beach clean near you for this weekend and beyond.

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Groups of people outside the front of the house for a popular event at Arlington Court — A busy event day at Arlington Court at the annual May Fair

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

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Reading and drawing

A young girl picks up a second hand book to read

Five second-hand bookshops to visit in the South West

We’re shining a light on some of our favourite second-hand bookshops you’ll find tucked away at South West places.

A view of the coastline from the summit of Golden Cap, Dorset, at dawn

The power of books and the English landscape

Archaeologist Martin Papworth reflects on the beauty of the English countryside as portrayed in literature.

Visitor sketching one of our special places

Drawing inspiration

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

Lydford Gorge

Fun with fire

Sat 23 Mar 2019

12:00-14:00

Learn how to light a fire without matches, and then mix up some tasty dough to cook on a stick over the campfire.

Buckland Abbey

Natural history of Dartmoor - Evening talk with John Walters

Sat 30 Mar 2019

19:30-20:30

An evening of natural history with BBC's Spring and Winter watch reporter, John Walters.

Buckland Abbey

Mother's Day at Buckland

Sun 31 Mar 2019

11:00-15:00

Mother's Day is on Sunday 31st March, so why not treat your mum to a special day out at Buckland this year.

Lydford Gorge

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt

Sat 06 Apr 2019

+ 16 other dates

10:00-16:30

How do wild animals make their homes? What are they like to live in? Find out by following the trail through the orchard. Also keep your eyes peeled for clues that Bunny has been visiting his friends on a walk around the gorge, a chocolatey treat...

Buckland Abbey