Welcome to Okehampton
Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Okehampton - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.
Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Okehampton to suit all the family, whatever the weather.
Everything you need to know if you're visiting Okehampton as a visitor or a resident.
Whether you're staying for the night or a few days, check out the choice of local hotels.
Enjoy a great day out with the family at a tourist attraction in Okehampton.
Tickle your taste buds with a range of cuisines - eat out at a restaurant in Okehampton.
Dartmoor Railway first opened in 1876 as part of the London and South Western Railway West of England Main Line from Exeter to Plymouth. In 1968 British Rail closed the line Beyond Meldon Viaduct as part of the beeching cuts; following this the line was used for the…
Spectacular river gorge and waterfall.Woodland trails through a deep‐cut ravine alongside the river Lyd Thunderous 90 ft Whitelady waterfall 'Walk the plank' over the Devil's Cauldron whirlpools Wildlife‐watching hides located along the Railway Trail This famous gorge is 1 miles long and can be viewed from a circular…
Could you live without electricityCould you cope without central heatingWhere would you get food and clothes if there were no supermarkets or clothes shops WOULD YOU SURVIVEThe people of Dartmoor did. Dartmoor is the last wilderness in southern England. It is often regarded as a bleak upland area,…
Neros 92 Nightclub in Okehampton, Devon. Contact venue on telephone number 01837 53888 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…
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…
Fascinating 19th‐century water‐powered forge in working order. In its heyday the foundry produced agricultural and mining hand tools. Regular demonstrations throughout the day show the three waterwheels driving the huge tilt hammer and grindstone.Due to essential maintenance the machinery will not be in operation after 30 September…
Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Okehampton? See our list of attractions in Okehampton, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.
