Location: Tavistock
Top Things to do in Tavistock
Top 10 Things to do in Tavistock, England
Tavistock (/ˈtævɪstɒk/ TAV-i-stok) is an ancient stannary and market town within West Devon, England. It is situated on the River Tavy from which its name derives. At the 2011 census the three electoral wards (North, South and South West) had a population of 13,028. It traces its recorded history back to at least 961 when Tavistock Abbey, whose ruins lie in the centre of the town, was founded. Its most famous son is Sir Francis Drake.
Restaurants in Tavistock
1. Tree Surfers
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5.0 based on 138 reviews
Tree Surfers is about adventure for the whole family, don't just get close to nature, be a part of it.Test yourself on our tree top high ropes course that takes you 70 foot high into the canopy. Be blown away by zip wires, tarzan swings and our leap of faith, all interwoven to the canopy trail. Afterwards, if you are brave enough have a go at the Zip line.At Tree Surfers you can hire hire mountain bikes to explore 30kms of woodland trails ideal for adventurous families. Or try archery with one of our instructors in the woodland range.Tree Surfers is at The Tamar Trails Centre which is the gateway to the Tamar Trails. Pop into the Centre for maps, advice, information and best of all relax in the wonderful Beech cafe. The all year round cafe has a great menu of hot food and cream teas made with local produce and lots of love!
2. Country Cheeses
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5.0 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By dazoyl - Runcorn, United Kingdom
On a recent visit to Cornwall close to Callington, we were recommended that if we wanted locally produced cheeses then a visit to the market place in Tavistock was the place to go. We were not disappointed we left with a bag full of local cheeses mostly Yarg and Kern. Fabulous shop and a great selection of cheeses all served by friendly knowledgable staff. If your into your cheese and are in the area then stop by, you won't be disappointed.
3. South West Crafts
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
A Regional Gallery exhibiting the work of some of the most talented local artists and craftspeople that work in Devon and Cornwall.
4. Wargame Company Tavistock Paintball and Outdoor Laser Games
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Paintball and Outdoor Laser site set in a 120 acre wood close to the town of Tavistock, W.Devon. Established in 1989 giving us 30 years running games for our clients. We don't say we are the best site around..our players do. Come on down and join in the fun.
Reviewed By Trainy187
The best day out money can buy, great fun in a very friendly and super safe venue set in some beautiful Dartmoor woodland, great lay out and games to play for little kids and big kids at heart. You know your going to have a great day out if a venue has been running for 30 years, Kevin and his team of marshals will have you laughing all day. Can’t wait to go again soon.
5. Stannary Brewing Company
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
Stannary Brewing Company is a small craft brewery & Taproom close to the centre of Tavistock, only a 5 minute walk from the main carparks and the 'Meadows' park. Stannary Brewing Co. was born out of a love of big flavoured beers. Taking our inspiration from beer styles from all over the world we love to develop fresh and exciting full flavoured craft beers, all our beers are unfiltered & un-fined which means they are vegan friendly. The Stannary Taproom is open every Friday evening 5:30pm till 11pm throughout the year and our Beer & BBQ Bash takes place on the last Saturday in each month, see full details on Facebook or Twitter. Stannary Tap' serves 10 beers fresh from the keg every week plus a range of our bottled beers. We also sell a small range of ciders & wines, local gins and some cans and bottles from our favourite breweries from around the world. Drop in and chill out with a craft beer sometime!
Reviewed By Boardslider21 - Woolacombe, United Kingdom
The brewery is tucked away, as so many are in a corner of an industrial area, but can be reached on foot very easily with a pleasant walk through the park. It's best to double check opening hours before turning up though just in case. Bring a stout bag to take home your shopping from the bottle shop!
6. The Book Stop
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Jannerbloke - Devon, United Kingdom
Was on The Independent newspaper's list of the Top 50 British Bookshops. This is a delightful shop, better possibly than you could hope for in a modest country town, even Tavistock. It occupies three floors in a terrace, the ground and first being occupied by the books and the top floor, called the Music Room has a well selected stock of CDs Vinyl and DVDs and the choices cover Rock Jazz Classica Jazz Folk 'and more'. My home town of Plymouth just has a couple of branches of W's and two (one good) second hand bookshops. Unless you need your book same day, it's almost inevitable that we buy from Amazon except where we want to feel and browse and then buy from Amazon. BUT if we're in or near Tavistock the Book Stop is easily worth a visit. It's friendly and helpful and the stock, which while not encyclopaedic, has a good selection in most fields. Difficult not to leave without at least having ought something(s). And, if you know you will be in again within a day or so, I don't mind buying books which they need to order. I used to do this with the University Bookseller in Plymouth until the online sellers pushed it out but I'm happy to buy from Tavistock.
7. Lamberts Emporium
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
We are a family run business based in the historic market town of Tavistock on the edge of Dartmoor, in the lovely county of Devon. We specialise in offering unique handmade gifts and home accessories such as Jewellery, Candles, Handmade Lampshades, Clocks, Furniture, Cards, Handbags, Scarves, Tea Towels, Oven Gloves, Coasters, Soaps and local artwork. We sell these alongside our core giftware ranges which include Dartington Crystal and Lolita Glasswear and are the official Beatrix Potter stockists for Tavistock.
Reviewed By MyfanwyC_13 - Tavistock, United Kingdom
Fascinated to discover a newly owned shop in Tavistock, which is trying to showcase the work of a lot of talented local creative people in the area. The gifts range from handmade cards and candles to pottery and and amazing little hand knitted booties. There are also some collectible books and some hand made goods from further afield. What was great was that there are original items from £1 upwards. I bought 3 hand made items, which cost less than £5.00 in total. It is so nice to find affordable original items that make unusual gifts. Each trader appears to have one or two shelves jammed with creative goodies. Well worth a visit. This is a shop and so I'm not sure if you can call it 'an attraction', but I really enjoyed looking around while waiting to go for a coffee with a friend.
8. Amber & Mallow Lifestyle
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
We sell a range of Interior Accessories and thoughtfully curated gifts. We also provide a comprehensive Interior Design & Styling service, and have a wide selection of fabric & wallpaper books available at our store.
Reviewed By heleneBelle - Exeter, United Kingdom
Always such a lovely shopping experience. A transformed space, a gorgeous and uplifting shopping experience. Lots of wonderful gifts and ideas for presents with excellent service from the very lovely Kim and Jerry. I keep going back to buy their Sandy Bay diffusers as I adore their lovely masculine scents...
9. Armoury Antiques And Militaria
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Armoury Antiques and Militaria are premier antique arms and armour specialists dealing in only original items including: - Antique Japanese Swords and Armour - Antique British Swords, Medals and Militaria - Antique Flintlock and Percussion Pistols - All other original Militaria and Collectables We buy, sell, value and appraise.
Reviewed By rogerbY9291SG
Armoury Antiques polished a Japanese blade for me with the most remarkable and satisfactory results. A great job, great communication, would be very happy to recommend.
10. Tavistock Trout Fishery
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
Holiday Accommodation in The Dartmoor National Park. Fly and Float Fishing for Trout. Fly Fishing Tackle Shop. Farm Animals.
Reviewed By 22Macca44 - Exmouth, United Kingdom
I have using this fishery for over 25 years although I’ve seen the cottages I’ve never stayed in them before! We arrived on a cold damp winters evening and moved straight into our beautiful cottage Jack’s Den which the owner had made sure was all warm a snug by having the heating on prior to our arrival! The cottages are fantastically equipped and beautifully decorated. The beds are extremely comfortable which meant during our two nights stay we both slept amazingly well. We are both very much looking forward to another stay in the very near future. Thanks Abigail and all at Tavistock Trout Fishery
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