Amazing days – all 15 miles away or less.
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.
What’s better then splashing around in a pool on Dartmoor? Do our Widgery Cross, Brat Tor (& a secret poem) walk and you’ll come across this lovely pool. With cows watching on in amazement, you’ll have a great day to remember.
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.
At 365 square miles, Dartmoor is the largest open space in southern England. It has wild open moorland, granite tors and wooded river valleys all of which make wonderful walking territory.
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!
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!
This is a fortified medieval house and richly planted garden with a quay, mill and variety of woodland walks, a mile or so riverside walk from Calstock.
This is 8 acres of glorious gardens, including a two-acre walled garden, with some wonderful panoramic views over stunning South Devon landscape. Teas and light lunches are served in the house.
This is a 13th century abbey, later converted into the home of Sir Francis Drake. Explore the legendary life of Sir Francis Drake and the Armada.
Undulating moorland course with magnificent views over Dartmoor National Park.
Coarse and Specimen Carp angling. Just 1 mile from Woodovis, this is a place to relax and enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside around. With three lakes and 2 smaller waters to choose from, you can have endless days of fun.
One of the South West’s premier fishing venues, with 5 trout fishing lakes.
A beautiful woodland walk along the top of the gorge leads down to the spectacular 90 foot White Lady waterfall. This is not the easiest of walks, with plenty of steps throughout! It’s well worth it though!
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.
Tree surfing is an adrenalin-pumping, heart-thumping bird’s eye experience. This amazing adventure up in the woodland canopy is just minutes away from Woodovis Park.
Excellent indoor climbing centre just a few miles from Woodovis.
Enjoy a trip on the beautiful River Tamar from Morwellham to Cotehele. A guide is with you all the way, and the gently flowing river takes the strain out of it all!
This can be one of the most enjoyable ways of seeing Dartmoor. You can usually choose between gentle one-hour treks to all-day rides for those who are more experienced.
Cycle Okehampton to Lydford 11 miles, 18 km, via Meldon and Lake Viaducts. It is mostly traffic-free on a former railway line. Cycle hire is available here.
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.
This makes a fun packed day out for all the family to see donkeys, rabbits, ducks, pigs, lambs and calves. With a huge indoor play barn this makes a great wet weather option too.
Plenty of adventure play areas – even a ball pool for adults. Shire horse and pony rides. Falconry displays, crazy golf, indoor skittles, dodgems, chess, and ten-pin bowling.
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.
Fancy somewhere nice and easy to take the kids? Play planet are a soft play centre open to ages 0-11. With slides, a ball pool, rollers and spider nets to entertain and challenge your children, and a new soft play area just for toddlers, its a safe, clean and family-friendly environment awaits, with staff on-hand to help. Completely indoors so great for a rainy day!
Out & About
Wonderful retreat
We checked in yesterday and were bowled over by the very warm and welcoming greeting. This site is run by a lovely family the facilities are amazing and our caravan is first class. The site itself is beautiful and very serine altogether first class and I would highly recommend.
Tripadvisor.co.uk 2018
Fantastic Stay
I purchased a Super Pod Glamping stay and it was so much fun :) The pod was beautiful, the staff were amazing and the site was just beautiful. Facilities were brilliant and well maintained. It really was a very enjoyable stay, and I would totally come back. Thank you all so much :)
Tripadvisor.co.uk 2018
Would highly recommend
Stayed for a week in one of the static caravans with my partner and 2 small children. The site itself and the caravan were immaculate and the staff were so friendly and helpful. There is a lovely playground for the kids and the swimming pool on-site was great. Would definitely return.
Tripadvisor.co.uk 2018
Fantastic site and great staff
Stayed here for a weekend in touring caravan, a lovely site, very peaceful with great staff and great facilities, the grounds are very well kept, the pool jacuzzi and sauna are great and spotless, immaculate and very clean will certainly be visiting again.
Tripadvisor.co.uk 2018
Amazing stay!
Me and my partner camped here for a week and have nothing but positive things to say!! We had an amazing week holiday, The staff are really friendly and make you feel so welcome nothing is too much. The pool and facilities were really nice too. Highly recommend to stay here, we will be back!
Tripadvisor.co.uk 2018
Fantastic Site!!!
Just returned from a 2 week stay in a beautiful static caravan. Couldn’t have asked for more. Staff excellent and extremely friendly and helpful. Site was lovely and our caravan was beautifully clean along with the rest of the site. Always a friendly face around. Kids loved it, made friends. Lots to see and do around the area. Highly recommended – already booked for next year!
Tripadvisor.co.uk 2018
Camping
Fantastic site. Very clean and brilliantly looked after. Superb value. Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely pool, jacuzzi and heat room. Fantastic dog walking field and woodland walk. Would highly recommend. We will be back!
Tripadvisor.co.uk 2018
Would highly recommend
Stayed for a week in one of the static caravans with my partner and 2 small children. The site itself and the caravan were immaculate and the staff were so friendly and helpful. There is a lovely playground for the kids and the swimming pool on-site was great.
Would definitely return.
Tripadvisor.co.uk 2018
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