Attractions near St. Johns West


 
  [ Dartmoor ] - [Shopping ] - [Beaches ] - [Places of interest ]
 
  [ Castle Drogo ] - [Otters and Butterflies ] - [ House Of Marbles ] - [ Tor Heights ]
 
 
 
 

Dartmoor


You will find plenty of places to explore in and around Dartmoor during your stay, whether it is from a quiet country pub, Michelin accredited restaurants or tea rooms in town, to tranquil riverside walks in the surrounding moorland.


 
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Shopping


If you were ever in need of retail therapy, then Chagford is the place for you, with lots of stylish boutiques which stock an eclectic mix of antiques, Jewellery, trinkets and must haves! Not to mention the World Famous Bowdens Hardware and Moorland Stores, which is an Aladdins cave of tools, outdoor equipment, housewares and much much more.
If Bowdens don’t have what you are looking for then it’s probably not made!

This beautiful and spacious Art Gallery adjacent to Chagford Post Office, is the home to "Devons Nature In Art", which is a unique collection of artwork portraying the wildlife, flowers, birds, insects, views, and nature of Devon.
Local views and Prints, a wide range of greetings cards, plus plenty of smaller gift items.
For further information, please see our website Here


 
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Beaches


From Chagford you are within easy commute to the Devon and Cornish Coastlines. Torquay, Plymouth, Newquay and the North Devon Beaches are all within a 60 minutes drive...


 
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Places of interest


In and around Chagford there are also lots of things
to see and do. Chagford's Church of St. Michael was dedicated to the Archangel on the 30th of July 1261. Its earliest part is 13th century, and later parts added in the 15th century. Opposite the Church are the small lanes.





 
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Castle Drogo


The 'last castle to be built in England',
Set above the Teign Gorge
with dramatic views over Dartmoor.
One of the most remarkable works of Sir Edwin Lutyens
  • Perched above the Teign Gorge
  • Dramatic views over Dartmoor
  • Highest National Trust garden, at 900 feet
  • Family activites every day of school holiday


For more details visit :-
National Trusts "Casle Drogo" page

 
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Otter Sanctuary and
Butterfly Farm


The Butterfly Farm and Otter Sanctuary is situated
just outside the southern border of
Dartmoor National Park between Exeter and
Plymouth and is easily reached just off the
A38 Devon Expressway at the Dart Bridge junction.
There are large brown tourist signs guiding
visitors from the junction to the Butterfly Farm
and Otter Sanctuary.

  • February & March Otters only 11am-3pm daily
  • April-end October Otters & Butterflies 10am-5.30pm (or dusk if earlier)
  • November Otters only 11am-3pm


For more details, visit :-
Otters and Butterflies

 
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House Of Marbles


House of Marbles Bovey Tracey is a working glass and games factory set in an historic pottery.
We have been manufacturing our unusual range of traditional games, puzzles, toys, marbles and glassware for many years. Our aim is to make them to the highest standards and to offer high quality service to all our customers.
Please visit our website link for further details 		?

 
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Tor Heights and Map references

This Information comes from Devon Online
Tor Height Map reference
High Willhays

 621m (2,039ft) SX 580 892
Yes Tor

 619m (2,030ft) SX 581 901
Great Links Tor

 586m (1,924ft) SX 551 867
Fur Tor

 572m (1,876ft) SX 588 830
Great Mis Tor

 539m (1,768ft) SX 562 770
Great Staple Tor

 455m (1,493ft) SX 542 760
Haytor

 454m (1,490ft) SX 757 770
Hound Tor

 448m (1,469ft) SX 743 790
Sharpitor

 402m (1,320ft) SX 559 703
Sheeps Tor

 320m (1,050ft) SX 565 683
Vixen Tor

 320m (1,050ft) SX 542 742

 
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