Local Attractions on Dartmoor,Devon,Two Bridges Hotel

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Devon is home to some of England’s most beautiful countryside and Two Bridges Hotel, Dartmoor is an ideal base for exploring glorious Devon. You’ll find that there is something for everyone – from the outstanding natural beauty of Dartmoor, to the beautiful South Devon Coastline. Listed below are some of our guests favourite places to visit and activities during their holiday in Devon

If you have found a hidden gem during your stay with us at Two Bridges then please e-mail us so that we can let everyone know!

Attractions
Castle Drogo (National Trust) Castle Drogo is the last castle to be built in Britain. The castle has a medieval atmosphere with bare granite and tapestry hung walls. It also has formal gardens and a croquet lawn		Buckland Abbey (National Trust) Founded in 1278, the church was converted into a tudor home after the dissolution of monasteries and sold to Sir Francis Drake. Drake's descendants owned the Abbey until the 1940's.

Dartmoor Prison Museum Dartmoor Prison has a fascinating history and the museum well worth a visit.Situated just 150 yds from HMP Dartmoor.		Morwellham Quay Tavistock I took my daughter and mother, only 20 minutes drive from Two Bridges, we had a lovely walk dressed up in Victoran costumes. I had no idea it used to be Englands busiest port and more recently was a BBC seried The Edwardian Farm. Can reccomend their pub The Ship Inn for lunch.

Letterboxing Letterboxing is a combination of treasure hunting and orienteering.Where predetermined clues are used to locate boxes placed all over The Moor.The boxes contain a visitors book and rubber stamp. By the way Two Bridges reception have various stamps.Perfect for children and adults alike. .		Dartmoor National Park Guided Walks Join one of our The Dartmoor Rangers guided walks and learn about the history, folklore and archeology of The Moor. Book one of our walking breaks and enjoy a free guided walk.

Minature Pony Centre Get really close to our adorable Miniature Shetland ponies and Miniature Mediterranean donkeys that foal throughout the spring and early summer. And with plenty of other animals to see, a daily programme of activities (including a daily birds of prey display), indoor and outdoor play areas, a wealth of wildlife, and more, there is so much for visitors to enjoy.		High moorland visitor centre The High Moorland Visitor Centre is an ideal place to start your visit to Dartmoor. There is FREE admission to the Centre, where you will find extensive, modern, interpretative displays that provide wonderful insights to Dartmoor, its history, culture and wildlife, as well as a gallery with regularly changing exhibitions.

The garden house

The Garden House is a magical place: a place designed to meld with its surrounding landscape to create an almost ethereal beauty; a place where luxuriant, brilliant colour creates unforgettable panoramas; a place where the past meets the present and stands at the gate of a bright future		National marine aquarium Visit the UK's largest aquarium and be amazed by the fascinating underwater world. Combine your visit with a River Cruise to Mount Edgecombe..
Mount Edgecombe Former Home of The Earls of Mount Edgecombe, set within 865 acres of Country Park . Reccommended trip.. we took the boat from The Mayflower steps in Plymouth enjoyed a cruise up The River Tamar and they dropped us off at Mount Edgecombe.We spent hours exploring the formal gardens and grounds,loved The Camellia Collection, breathtaking views, histric buildings and even a fort !We had tea at Ther Orangery tea rooms then made our way back to the boat.