Things to do in Tamar Valley

Discover the best attractions and activities that Tamar Valley has to offer

Tamar Valley is a fantastic tourist destination in the UK, with an array of attractions to visit and things to do throughout the year.

The Tamar Valley AONB borders the Dartmoor National Park, offering an insight into Devon’s most picturesque rural landscape. A paradise for walkers, there are many activities to enjoy in the Tamar Valley, including walks through the National Park and along other walking trails, exploring your fascinating surroundings. Enjoy visiting attractions such as the National Trust-owned Cotehele, a medieval house with superb gardens to admire, or Buckland Abbey, a 700-year-old property with surrounding woodland to explore. There are so many fascinating things to do in the Tamar Valley, it’s no wonder visitors return year after year.

Cotehele image by: Rwendland
The Garden House image by: Chris Martyn
Morwellham Quay image by: David Stowell – CCSA 2.0
Trematon Castle image by: Martin Bodman – CCSA 2.0

Buckland Abbey

Yelverton
Devon
England
PL20 6EY

01822 853607

Part museum, part house, Buckland Abbey possesses over 700 years of history shown in its architecture and numerous treasures. Explore the Abbey, the ancient estate or beautiful gardens.
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Canoe Tamar

Canoe Tamar
Woodlands
Tavistock
Devon
PL19 8JE

01822 833409

Explore the river Tamar that divides Cornwall and Devon from a canoe where stunning scenery and fascinating wildlife will be just a stone’s throw away.
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Cotehele

St Dominick
PL12 6TH

01579 351346

Cotehele is the ancestral home of the Edgecumbe family and comprises of a grand medieval house with Tudor additions, scenic gardens, woodlands and a quay.
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Hidden Valley Discovery Park

Tredidon
Launceston
PL15 8SJ

01566 86463

This fun-filled attraction close to Launceston is a unique day out for all the family to enjoy. Discover the wonderful Scavenger Trail and Forbidden Mansion for a trip that the children won’t forget.
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Mary Newman’s Cottage

51 Culver Rd
Saltash
Cornwall
PL12 4RE

01579 384381

Step back in time and get an insight into life in Elizabethan England inside this authentic Grade II listed cottage.
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Morwellham Quay

Morwellham
PL19 8JL

01822 832766

Morwellham Quay is an award-winning Cornish Mining World Heritage site, featuring a historic port, copper mine and a working Victorian farm. You can journey underground and experience the working conditions of the miners during the 19th century.
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The Garden House

Buckland Monachorum
Yelverton
PL20 7LQ

01822 854769

A picturesque 10-acre garden separated into a number of themed areas such as a walled garden flowering meadows and terraced lawns, on site there is also a shop and café.
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The Tamar Valley Donkey Park

St Ann's Chapel
Gunnislake
PL18 9HW

01822834072

After a day filled with meeting wonderful animals and partaking in an array of activities with all the family? Come to The Tamar Valley Donkey Park!
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