The Dartmoor Collective is a non-profit community interest company promoting visual artists working on or inspired by Dartmoor. Hosts summer exhibitions at Poltimore House, publishes acclaimed photozines, operates an online community and bursary programme for emerging photographers, and has featured work at RAMM Exeter and internationally.
Princetown, Yelverton
Welcoming licensed café and bunkhouse in Princetown, the highest town on Dartmoor. Locally sourced home-cooked breakfasts, lunches, cream teas and cakes. Dog and walker-friendly with wood-burning stoves, a tea garden and bunkhouse accommodation. Open 6 days a week year-round.
Ashburton
Award-winning cookery school in Ashburton, Dartmoor's edge, offering over 50 courses from half-day classes to professional diplomas. Founded 1992. Teaches both passionate home cooks and aspiring chefs using the finest local and seasonal Devon produce. ICSA Academy accredited.
Wash Farm, Buckfastleigh
Internationally acclaimed organic restaurant on Riverford's Wash Farm near Buckfastleigh, at the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Serves a daily-changing communal set menu of 100% organic, vegetable-forward dishes harvested fresh from the surrounding fields. Brunch, lunch and supper with booking essential.
Lower Ashton, Exeter
Award-winning Devon attraction set in 90 acres of ancient woodland and parkland on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Home to the South West's highest waterfall, a Victorian fern garden with National Collection status, seven lakes, adventure playgrounds, café and gift shop.
Drewsteignton, Exeter
Remarkable 20th-century granite castle designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens for millionaire Julius Drewe, overlooking the spectacular Teign Gorge. The last castle built in England, now cared for by the National Trust. Gardens, gorge walks, café and shop.
Lydford, Okehampton
The deepest river gorge in South West England, carved into the western edge of Dartmoor. National Trust property featuring the 30m Whitelady Waterfall and the turbulent Devil's Cauldron whirlpool, set within ancient SSSI oak woodland and temperate rainforest.
Holne Park, Ashburton
Award-winning family outdoor attraction and campsite set in 90 acres within Dartmoor National Park, just 1 mile from the A38 at Ashburton. Adventure playgrounds, zip wire, high ropes, canoeing, kayaking, Dartmoor Bike Park, a pirate ship lake, riverside walks and an award-winning campsite.
Manaton, Newton Abbot
Dartmoor's iconic woodland park with a spectacular 70ft waterfall, 50 acres of ancient SSSI woodland, animals, nature trails and family activities.
