Guidebook for Lydford

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Guidebook for Lydford

Parks & Nature

fabulous walking, cycling on the Granite Way and wild swimming
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Dartmoor Forest
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fabulous walking, cycling on the Granite Way and wild swimming
Just a short walk from the village the views are incredible right down to the coastline and on the way wild swimming areas in the river
Brat Tor
Just a short walk from the village the views are incredible right down to the coastline and on the way wild swimming areas in the river

Food Scene

Good pub with excellent atmosphere and food. Quiz on Wednesdays in aid of charity.
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The Castle Inn
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Good pub with excellent atmosphere and food. Quiz on Wednesdays in aid of charity.
good food and lovely atmosphere
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The Dartmoor Inn
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good food and lovely atmosphere
just a lovely Coffee/lunch stop at the National Trust's Lydford Gorge. Childrens play area and flying fox nearby
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Lydford Gorge Tea Rooms
1 Southgate
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just a lovely Coffee/lunch stop at the National Trust's Lydford Gorge. Childrens play area and flying fox nearby

Everything Else

Ancient Pannier Markets and interesting shopping
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Tavistock
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Ancient Pannier Markets and interesting shopping
The Church of St Michel de Rupe ("Saint Michael of the Rock") atop the Tor dates to the 13th century, and measures 15 feet (4.6 m) wide and 37 feet (11 m) long. The tower is 40 feet (12 m) high and houses five bells. At one point, the Church may have been used as a Beacon tower, used to spread word of enemies seen out to sea (Spanish Armada). It is also said that the church was to be built at the bottom of the tor, but the devil who didn't want to see its construction would move the construction to the top of the hill each night to stop its construction. Dissuaded by the devil, the locals continued with its construction in defiance.
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St Michael de Rupe Church
Brentor Road
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The Church of St Michel de Rupe ("Saint Michael of the Rock") atop the Tor dates to the 13th century, and measures 15 feet (4.6 m) wide and 37 feet (11 m) long. The tower is 40 feet (12 m) high and houses five bells. At one point, the Church may have been used as a Beacon tower, used to spread word of enemies seen out to sea (Spanish Armada). It is also said that the church was to be built at the bottom of the tor, but the devil who didn't want to see its construction would move the construction to the top of the hill each night to stop its construction. Dissuaded by the devil, the locals continued with its construction in defiance.
about an hours drive from lydford ; an amazing day out for all the family
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Iprojekthi ye-Eden
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about an hours drive from lydford ; an amazing day out for all the family
Interesting ancient market and also Launderette if required Good Coffee shop and fabulous Cheese Shop
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Tavistock Pannier Market the Market
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Interesting ancient market and also Launderette if required Good Coffee shop and fabulous Cheese Shop
https://www.morwellham-quay.co.uk for full details. An amazing place to visit for all the family; with trips into old copper mines by train ; a lovely old pub and activities throughout the season
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Morwellham Quay
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https://www.morwellham-quay.co.uk for full details. An amazing place to visit for all the family; with trips into old copper mines by train ; a lovely old pub and activities throughout the season
Interesting collection of historic items of Dartmoor
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Museum of Dartmoor Life
3 West St
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Interesting collection of historic items of Dartmoor
Uk's biggest marine, conservation and research Aquarium
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I-Aquarium yaseNtshonalanga yeMithombo
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Uk's biggest marine, conservation and research Aquarium
Ancient and iconic Dartmoor Fair held here every September (10th 2019) made famous by the song 'are you goin' to widdecombe fair' https://www.widecombefair.com/
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Widecombe in the Moor
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Ancient and iconic Dartmoor Fair held here every September (10th 2019) made famous by the song 'are you goin' to widdecombe fair' https://www.widecombefair.com/

Essentials

local farm produce in the village
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Lydford Farm Shop
A386
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local farm produce in the village

Arts & Culture

Concerts and films
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The Wharf
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Concerts and films
Fascinating insight into the history of this Napoleonic Prison. Visit us and learn about ‘life inside’ one of the world’s most famous and notorious jails. Our museum attracts more than 35,000 visitors every year from all over the world. Some of the artefacts and documents on display will surprise you but will certainly enable you to form an opinion about prison life. Vividly portrayed are more than 200 years of this prison’s turbulent history ranging from the beginning, when Dartmoor was a Prisoner of War Depot for French and American prisoners of war, to the later convict era through to today. We look forward to seeing you!
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Dartmoor Prison Museum
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Fascinating insight into the history of this Napoleonic Prison. Visit us and learn about ‘life inside’ one of the world’s most famous and notorious jails. Our museum attracts more than 35,000 visitors every year from all over the world. Some of the artefacts and documents on display will surprise you but will certainly enable you to form an opinion about prison life. Vividly portrayed are more than 200 years of this prison’s turbulent history ranging from the beginning, when Dartmoor was a Prisoner of War Depot for French and American prisoners of war, to the later convict era through to today. We look forward to seeing you!

Getting Around

Bus stop just opposite Town Farm. Buses between Tavistock and Okehampton every hour with links to Exeter and Plymouth
Lydford
Bus stop just opposite Town Farm. Buses between Tavistock and Okehampton every hour with links to Exeter and Plymouth
Good stop to hire a bicycle for the Granite Way
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Granite Way Cycle Hire Shop
Klondyke Road
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Good stop to hire a bicycle for the Granite Way

Entertainment & Activities

Sailing centre and water based activities
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Roadford Activity Centre
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Sailing centre and water based activities
British Fireworks Championships. Incredible display of fireworks best seen from the sea! Held over two days it really is not to be missed. In August every year. http://www.britishfireworks.co.uk/
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Hoe Park
4 Osborne Pl
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British Fireworks Championships. Incredible display of fireworks best seen from the sea! Held over two days it really is not to be missed. In August every year. http://www.britishfireworks.co.uk/