Location: Tavistock
Top Things to do in Tavistock
What to do and see in Tavistock, England: The Best Outdoor Activities
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
Overall Ratings
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. Hurdwick Golf Course
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
Hurdwick Golf Course is set in 63 acres of well drained parkland, offering stunning 360° views over Dartmoor, Bodmin and the surrounding countryside.Hurdwick offers a friendly, relaxed environment and welcomes visitors and members. Our warm clubhouse has a licensed bar and light lunches are available.Located just one mile north of Tavistock, we are easy to find and look forward to seeing you soon!
3. Liberty Trails
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
Enjoy England's premier riding experience by combining fabulous riding over almost 1000 km square miles of Dartmoor National Park in sensational scenery on quality, forward going horses. Award winning Liberty Trails specializes in serving strong riders who want to explore Dartmoor's exceptional vistas, standing stones, bronze age settlements and wildlife at pace with fabulous lunches on route.
4. The Adventure Centre
5. Westcountry Falconry
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
6. Tavistock Golf Club
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
7. Tamar Trails
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 22 reviews
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