Historic BuildingsAshburton

This brilliantly positioned defensive castle juts out into the narrow entrance to the Dart Estuary, with the sea lapping at its foot. Begun in the late 14th century, the castle was intended to protect the warehouses and homes of Dartmouth's merchants. It was one of the earliest castles…
Distance: 14.8 miles away

Built between the 14th and 16th centuries, the castle has been home to the Gilbert family for most of the last 600 years. Sir Humphrey Gilbert 1539&8211;1583 was coloniser of Newfoundland and half‐brother to Sir Walter Raleigh.Compton Castle is occupied and administered by Mr & Mrs G E…
Distance: 7.9 miles away

Powderham Castle was built by Sir Philip Courtenay, ancester of the present 18th Earl of Devon, in 1391. The castle withstood the ravages of the Civil Wars and was embellished in the 18th Century with the addition of some fine interiors such as the Grand Staircase around…
Distance: 10.6 miles away

Buckfast Abbey is home to a Roman Catholic community of Benedictine monks.The Abbey Church is at the centre of the monastic life of the Benedictine monks at Buckfast, since it is there that the Monastic Community gathers to pray and celebrate the sacraments.12th century Cistercian architecture has a…
Distance: 1.7 miles away

At House of Marbles and Teign Valley Glass we have been manufacturing our unusual range of games, toys, marbles and glassware for many years. Visitors are most welcome to wander around the old pottery buildings with their listed kilns, enjoy our museums of glass, games marbles and…
Distance: 5.9 miles away

History comes alive at Torbay's most historic building. Built in 1196 you can trace the 800 years of development from monastery, imposing home of wealthy families, to Mayor's official residence of modern day. Historic rooms, including the beautiful dining room and family chapel. Art galleries containing…
Distance: 10.4 miles away

The 'last castle to be built in England', set above the Teign Gorge with dramatic views over Dartmoor.Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and built between 1911 and 1931 for the self‐made food retailing millionaire Julius Drewe, the castle is a masterpiece in Dartmoor granite that blends into the…
Distance: 12.6 miles away

A classic Norman motte and bailey castle, founded soon after the Conquest to overawe the Saxon town. A well‐preserved later shell‐keep crowns its steep mound, giving sweeping views across the town rooftops to the River Dart.…
Distance: 6.7 miles away

Small medieval manor house set in woodland and meadowsOne of the finest and most complete medieval manor houses in Devon Fantastic woodland and riverside setting on the outskirts of Newton Abbot Impressive collection of pre‐Raphaelite pictures and Arts & Crafts furniture Finely crafted plaster work and joinery Watch…
Distance: 6.1 miles away

Plant World, located between Torquay and Newton Abbot in beautiful South Devon, offers an outstanding collection of rare and exotic plants from around the world. The 4 acres of landscaped gardens has been called Devon's 'Little Outdoor Eden'. Representing each of the five continents it offers…
Distance: 8.8 miles away

The Totnes Guildhall encompasses over 900 years of Totnes history. Part of the Benedictine Priory, the building has fulfilled a number of purposes, including a school, a courthouse and a Guildhall. It is still used by the town council for meetings and functions even now. The building features…
Distance: 6.8 miles away