Remember, your car’s on holiday too. So try a few days without the bother or cost of driving. Here are some great ways to get around and see the sites, without burning petrol…
This lovely annual event is held at Woodovis Park in August. A wonderful afternoon of fun in the park. Music, cream teas, dog shows, stalls, runner duck racing, and a whole lot more! View previous photos here. Dates will be displayed on our Whats On page.
Don’t forget you can hire E-bikes from us. We set you off with suggested routes to take in beautiful sights, country pubs, cream teas and cool sparkling rivers to paddle in. It’s all you need to make the most of both the Tamar Valley AONB and Dartmoor National Park.
Really discover Dartmoor on a guided walk or try a navigation course. Run by experts who can explain the moorland in as much detail as you want, making it all the more interesting and fun.
Tavistock is a beautiful and friendly town that is worthy of any visitor, the ancient stannary town possesses world heritage status setting this town apart. The vibrancy and uniqueness of Tavistock is undeniable with a a range of beautiful local independent shops. Don’t miss the famous pannier market, full of fantastic stalls and beautiful crafts. Tavistock has wonderful architecture, unique shops and amazing locally produced food. Tavistock is well worth a visit.
Made to measure guided walks that help you discover the magical essence of Dartmoor at your own pace.
Enjoy the splendour of Dartmoor up close on a full or half day guided tour. These superb e-bikes make cycling fun –even on the hills.
The Drake’s Trail has something for all age groups and fitness levels, starting with the new off-road cycling section between Tavistock and Plymouth. You can also download podcasts from the website for a guided audio tour!
See our selection of recommended taxis here. In addition to this we can recommend Tavicab XL on 07525 730003 who have a taxi equipped to take a wheelchair.
If you fancy a bit of ‘shopping till dropping‘ Plymouth has all the regular shops in Drake´s Circus the indoor mall.
Devon Cycle Hire will deliver bikes to your pitch at Woodovis Park. They are right next to the lovely Granite Way for the more gentle approach! Quality bikes, traffic free cycling over two viaducts along the Granite Way. Direct trail access, Devon pubs on the route and spectacular views of Dartmoor. Booking advisable.
These routes offer walkers and cyclists some of the most varied and rewarding routes in the South West, as well supporting the villages of the Valley along the way. Cycle routes suitable for more experienced riders.
By train and by foot is a great way to explore our lovely Tamar Valley (and beyond). Not only an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, but also a World Heritage Site!
An great way to visit Plymouth or to explore the valley. Free parking just 10 minutes away in Gunnislake and you purchase your ticket on the train.
Steam Locomotives run from Launceston through several miles of countryside to the hamlet of Newmills. At Launceston there is a café, museum, workshop, well stocked shop and bookshop, and adjacent to the railway at Newmills is a popular farm park.
There’s much more to travelling than getting from A to B. Journeys in South West England can be a highlight of your stay, providing unique views, the chance to unwind or to step back in time. Here are just a few of our favourites for you to try.
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game. Locate hidden containers using a GPS device and then share your experiences online. The Tamar Trails has a great Hidden Depths Geocashe Trail.
Since 1987 Aerosaurus have given pleasure to over 60,000 passengers who have experienced the magic of a hot air balloon ride. A balloon flight is unlike other forms of flying; your visibility is through 360 degrees and your flight feels uninhibited.
See the sights of Plymouth on one of our harbour cruise vessels, passing RAF Mount Batten, along the famous Hoe. Take in the lovely views across Plymouth Sound, passing Smeatons Tower, Drakes Island and the beautiful Mount Edgecombe Park.
1SW Off Road Cycling is an exciting project working to ensure the development and promotion of off-road cycling in the South West takes place in a co-ordinated way to the benefit of all.
This is a 1000-year-old riverside village, port and mine set in 200 acres that have been restored and brought back to life. This is just 3 miles from Woodovis.
Tavistock’s own ‘Hogwarts’! If you’re in to proper swimming training, then why not enjoy the use of Mount Kelly’s amazing 50m Olympic Legacy swimming pool. Drop in times vary, Mon – Fri, 9 – 11am or 7.30 – 9.30pm.
Out & About
An out of this world experience - Tripadvisor.co.uk 2023
The park was peaceful, the pod was perfect and the facilities were spotless and the staff were very welcoming and friendly, been to many camping parks and this one is at the top of the pile and hard to beat!
What a Lovely place to stay - Tripadvisor.co.uk 2023
Lovely peaceful, respectful campsite, great indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna. Great place to bring your dogs too. Had a lovely caravan that we stayed in, spacious and comfortable. Definitely recommend, even as a stop over if travelling .
Beautiful and peaceful spot - Tripadvisor.co.uk 2023
We had a short stay at Woodovis and were blow away at the effort the team has put into their holiday park. The facilities are immaculate and there is all you could think of and more – a lovely pool, shop, kids play area, games room, clean bathroom and showering facilities, washing up areas and easy access to bathrooms and water for campers. You’ve done a great job Woodovis team, we would definitely come back!
Wonderful – Tripadvisor.co.uk 2023
This place is wonderful they have thought of everything. The site is spacious spotlessly clean quiet it has a perfect dog spa which is free as is the boot wash and cycle wash the toilets and showers clean and never busy, the shop was well stocked the team were friendly helpful and just lovely the dog walk is perfect! The pool was warm and again never busy just a fabulous site we will be back!
Tripadvisor.co.uk 2022
Perfect family site – Tripadvisor.co.uk 2023
Really lovely, beautifully kept park, facilities are perfect for our family. We took our caravan, very spacious pitches, swimming pool was fantastic, the shop had everything you could need, the park was great. We had a lovely time.
Wonderful campsite – Tripadvisor.co.uk 2023
Woodovis is just the best site that we have ever stayed. We stayed in a static caravan which had everything you would ever need. Most importantly it was spotlessly clean. All the staff are so friendly welcoming and extremely helpful! This site is the perfect holiday park in a fantastic location & in my opinion suits every age. There is a wonderful swimming pool with a sauna. Small playground for the children, great walks! It’s just the most peaceful family park!
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