Things To Do

Our recommendations for days out and places to eat in Devon and Cornwall within a 30 mile radius of the old station

Plymouth, The Barbican

Plymouth, The Barbican

  • 17 miles

Plymouth is a city shaped by the fortunes of sea, trade and war, nowhere more so than in the historic Barbican. Plymouth’s delightful old port, it’s full of narrow cobbled streets (boasting the most in the UK), Elizabethan warehouses, specialist shops, art galleries, cafes, bars and restaurants

The distinctive single-storey glazed building on the waterfront was formerly the old fish market (now re-located to the facing quay on the other side of the harbour) and it has been imaginatively converted into a high quality retail visitor attraction. From the cobbled area outside, if you resume walking along the ancient quays which would have been where the Pilgrims and many of Plymouth’s merchants, mariners, privateers and buccaneers would have passed, over the centuries…
This is the place to discover where Sir Francis Drake sailed from and where the Pilgrim Fathers departed to settle the New World (The Mayflower Steps)

The Box, Plymouth

The Box, Plymouth

We recommend checking the website before visiting

European museum of the year 2022 special commendation

The box is a museum, art gallery and archive and is highly recommended

  • Free entry
  • Parking: The nearest car park is Regent Street, disabled parking is available at the end of Tavistock Place
  • Dogs are not permitted
The Finnygook Inn

The Finnygook Inn

If you’re visiting the Rame Peninsula we highly recommend this lovely pub as a stop off for a drink and a snack or lunch/dinner. It has a great menu and the food is top notch

  • Free car park in pub car park or on road
  • Dog friendly

Royal William Yard, Plymouth

Royal William Yard blends Plymouth’s historic naval past withaward-winning design. Home to a stunning collection of Grade I listed buildings, the yard has been reanimated to offer something new to experience on every visit, making it one of the best places to eat, shop, relax and play in the heart of the South West.

It’s a much-loved, destination, with a mix of bustling restaurants, bars and shops, water sports and even a marina, sitting alongside a lively artistic community, with a packed calendar of events, and so much to see and do.

Surrounded by water, Royal William Yard offers breath-taking views over Plymouth Sound and across to Cornwall – a vibrant hub for locals and tourists alike.

Highly recommended – visit the website for up and coming events and to plan you visit.

Dog friendly

 

 

 

The Barbican Theatre & B Bar Thai restaurant and bar

The Barbican Theatre & B Bar Thai Restaurant and Bar

A small theatre on two levels with the benefit of a great Thai restaurant housed within so you can enjoy a sensibly priced decent Thai meal and show all in one location.

The upper and lower areas of the theatre hold a broad range of events everything from music, poetry, comedy, theatre and quiz nights. It’s a local hidden gem

  • There is a choice of parking in Plymouth’s Barbican area
Plymouth, The Hoe

Plymouth, The Hoe

  • 18 miles

A breath-taking panorama, no trip to Plymouth is complete without a visit to Plymouth Hoe! With unbeatable views across Plymouth Sound, it’s the perfect place to spend a sunny day, enjoying a picnic on the grass or taking a dip in the art deco Tinside Lido | plymouthactive.co.uk

Standing tall on the luscious green-lawned expanse of the Hoe is the iconic Smeaton’s Tower lighthouse. Gaze down at the shoreline and you’ll see the glorious Tinside Lido, open to the public for bathing during the summer months

It is here where Sir Francis Drake, intrepid explorer and local hero, is immortalised in a statue, situated just a few metres from the green where he finished his game of bowls before heading out to defeat the Spanish Armada in 1588

At the eastern end of the Hoe you’ll find The Royal Citadel, the most impressive 17th century fortress in Britain and for many years England’s most important defence against attack from the sea. The Citadel has been in constant military occupation since it was built and today it is home to some of Plymouth’s modern heroes – the troops of 29 Commando Royal Artillery

Plymouth Hoe is also host to some fantastic annual events including the Plymouth Armed Forces Day | www.plymoutharmedforcesday.co.uk held in June each year and the British Firework Championships | www.britishfireworks.co.uk held in August each year

Bodmin Moor

Bodmin Moor

  • 19 miles

The largest section of the Cornwall AONB at nearly 200 square kilometres the moor is an expanse of grassland and heather punctuated by granite outcrops and strewn with boulders

Containing evidence of many prehistoric settlements, where marshy hollows and rivers, hidden valleys and ancient oak trees remain. Though cut almost in two by the A30, nonetheless the moor retains a surprising remoteness and sense of wildness. Natural rock formations such as The Cheesewring and man-made formations like The Hurlers stone circles add to the mystery. Most of the land lies at the comparatively low height of 200 metres, rising to 400 at Rough Tor and 420 metres at Brown Willy, which is the highest point in Cornwall. It is one of the warmest and wettest uplands in Britain though you might not think so in the snowy depths of winter. The moor is home to a plethora of plants and some rare and protected wildlife such as otters, marsh fritillary butterflies, bats and songbirds such as the stonechat and wheatear. Bodmin Moor is also the only place in the world where a rare moss, the ‘Cornish Path Moss’, grows. As well as the high granite tors, prehistoric hut circles and standing stones, there are some more modern historical areas of mining and quarrying. Small farmsteads, many medieval in origin, support livestock grazing – helping to keep the moorland and heath free from scrub and bracken

Colliford and Siblyback lakes, and Dozmary Pool with its supposed Arthurian associations (the legend has it that excalibur’s sword was thrown into this pool), are all significant bodies of water. There are also large conifer plantations at Halvana and Smallcombe Downs. Grab yourself an OS map and get out and explore, the moor is a fantastic place for walkers!

The cast and crew of the TV series Poldark found themselves on Bodmin Moor for a large part of their time in Cornwall. Scenes featuring the exterior of Ross Poldark’s cottage, Nampara, were shot here along with many capturing the cast on horseback. With a rugged character and wild streak, Bodmin Moor certainly provides the perfect backdrop to Poldark’s plot of passion and family dramatics

  • Parking is free and plentiful
  • Dog friendly
National Trust Saltram House

National Trust Saltram House

  • 19 miles
  • PL7 1UH

We recommend visiting the National Trust website to plan your visit
Saltram overlooks the River Plym and is set in a rolling landscape park that provides precious green space on the outskirts of Plymouth

Strolling along the riverside or through the woodland, you can almost forget that the city lies so close by

Saltram was home to the Parker family from 1743, when an earlier mansion was remodelled to reflect the family’s increasingly prominent position. It’s magnificently decorated, with original contents including Chinese wallpapers and an exceptional collection of paintings (several by Sir Joshua Reynolds). It also has a superb country house library and Robert Adam’s Neo-classical Saloon

Learn about some of the fascinating characters and family stories, including the correspondence between Frances, the first Countess, and Jane Austen

The garden is mostly 19th century, with a working 18th-century orangery and follies, beautiful shrubberies and imposing specimen trees providing year-round interest

The House usually decorates in a theme a Christmas time and opens/closes different parts of the house to better set the themed scene

  • Parking
  • Dogs are not permitted in the house or garden but may be walked in the surrounding parkland
The Sardine Factory, Looe

The Sardine Factory, Looe

Fabulous seafood restaurant in Looe with an award winning chef, highly recommended

  • Parking recommended in the quayside car park in West Looe
  • Well behaved dogs are welcome at the discretion of management
Colliford Lake, St Neot

Colliford Lake, St Neot

  • 19 miles
  • PL14 6PZ

A reservoir on Bodmin Moor covering more than 900 acres it is the largest lake in Cornwall. Leisure facilities on the site include angling and a 50-acre adventure and nature park, (Colliford Lake Park) which features trails and footpaths, play areas, wetlands, picnic areas and a cafe

  • Ample free parking
  • Dog friendly
Luckett Train Outline

The Signal Box and The Sidings offer a unique staycation in rural Cornwall with your own private hot tub and stunning panoramic view of Dartmoor National Park and the Tamar Valley (AONB), perfectly complemented by a touch of railway nostalgia.

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