Location: Tavistock
Top Things to do in Tavistock
What to do and see in Tavistock, England: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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.
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1. Tavistock Trout Fishery
Overall Ratings
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
2. Merrivale Monuments
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Jannerbloke - Devon, United Kingdom
Spend a couple of minutes online making sure that you know which car park beside the road and in which direction you need to walk to the brow from which you can then immediately see the impressive arrangement of stones. It might be better still if there were some thoughtful detail and graphics back by the car park helping to put the whole monument into context. It’s really worth the time and a bit of thought. There are several easily accessible books about the high moor, key lines etc and even without the research Merrivale is stands alone as an experience just pause in the middle and look along the lines. Lean on the stones themselves and gaze miles into the middle distance. An easy drive out from Plymouth.
3. Wheal Betsy Tin Mine
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
4. Tavistock Town Hall
5. St Eustachius' Parish Church Tavistock
6. Viaduct Bannawell Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By 755allanh - East Bergholt, United Kingdom
There is a nice easy circular walk up and over the viaduct from the town centre. It's just over a mile with steep steps, but well worth it for the views. We did the main path which is fully paved, as it was raining a lot of the day, so the paths leading away would have been too muddy - fine if you have walking boots on though!
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