If you're visiting the Tamar Valley with your family, we have a range of fun and exciting activities on offer. We have beautiful beaches, interesting towns, open spaces and secluded woodlands to explore plus all sorts of family-orientated attractions.
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| Hidden Valley Discovery Park |
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Active & Outdoors |
As well as fun in the Forbidden Mansion, each month visitors will will face a new challenge to solve within the Mansion, set by the butler himself. Great fun for all the family. The new building resembles a pumping station from the... more |
| Just Be Coffee and Wine Lounge |
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Restaurants |
Just Be is a place where you can truly relax and enjoy the remarkable surroundings of the waterside at Saltash, whether you are choosing from the freshly prepared selection of food dishes, enjoying one of our great... more |
| Hotel Endsleigh Gardens |
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Houses & Gardens |
It’s Little Wonder that the Duke of Bedford, who two centuries ago owned a third of Devon, chose this spot for his hunting and fishing lodge. Overlooking the River Tamar and beyond into Cornwall, Endsleigh, now owned by... more |
| Pentillie Castle and Estate |
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Bed & Breakfast |
Pentillie Castle is every bit as fabulous as its name suggests! It's a picture-perfect, fairytale kind of a place; a stylishly renovated 17th century castle that sits pretty in an idyllic setting on the banks of the River Tamar. It's... more |
| Barn Restaurant at Cotehele |
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Restaurants |
Originally a 15th century tithe barn. Specialises in locally sourced, seasonal food. Patio seating available. Licensed. Open daily mid-Feb to 31st December (except 25th and 26th December). Private Parties welcome. Dogs welcome in the patio. |
| Blisland Harness Makers |
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Transport |
Founded in 1980 by Jane Talbot-Smith on returning to her native Cornwall. After spending two and a half years building horse drawn vehicles, Jane decided that leather was the medium for her and took up a place at Cordwainers College, Hackney,... more |
| Golf at China Fleet Country Club |
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Active & Outdoors |
With a par 72 parkland course, enjoy a challenging round of golf including holes with water hazards, tree lined fairways & 3 holes where out of bounds comes into play. Our 14th... more |
| Launceston Castle - English Heritage |
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History & Heritage |
From the motte of this Norman castle, you'll enjoy the most fantastic views. Launceston was the former capital of Cornwall and the castle, commanding the town and surrounding countryside, controlled the main entry route into the county. Discover... more |
| Cotehele (National Trust) |
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Houses & Gardens |
Cotehele is a National Trust-owned Tudor house with extensive garden, orchards, estate, quay and working water mill. Look out for family activities and other events. The garden and estate walks are open daily throughout the year. Dogs are... more |
| Gawton Gravity Hub |
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Active & Outdoors |
Gawton Gravity hub has been a premier destination for downhill Mountain Bikers for over half a decade now. Featured regularly in international publications GGH is known world wide as having some of the best quality tracks available for Downhill... more |
| Bere Ferrers Station Heritage Centre | History & Heritage |
Tamar Belle Heritage Centre, Bere Ferrers Station on the Tamar Valley Rail Line incorporates imaginatively converted vintage railway carriages. The Visitor Centre carriage provides interesting and informative pictorial displays outlining the... more |
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| Bull Pen Gallery, Cotehele |
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Arts & Crafts |
Cotehele's Bull Pen Gallery. A showcase of ever-changing high quality craft from professional West Country Makers. |
| Paintball Polson |
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Active & Outdoors |
Established over 20 years, fantastic UKPSF accredited 16 acre site. fully trained marshall supervised games, multiple game formats. Semi-auto paintball markers and pyrotechnics. Very friendly site. For paintball age 11 years and above Airsoft 9... more |
| Around the Valley Tours |
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Guided Tours |
Walks, talks and boat train and coach trips can be organised for individuals, small parties, wedding guests and special interest groups up and down the valley, from Plymouth to Bude via Launceston and of course further afield. The ... more |
| Andrew Thompson Heritage |
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Guided Tours |
Andrew Thompson is an archaeologist and historian who has spent his working life exploring, explaining and interpreting the history and heritage of South West England. He has over 25 years' experience teaching, lecturing and leading... more |
| The Shippen at Coombe Mill |
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Holiday Cottages & Self Catering |
WILDLIFE HAVEN WITH RIVER, CORNWALL: Private nature reserve, wildlife tours, woodland paths, free parking, walkers and cyclists welcome, romantic breaks. Regrettably no pets or children. The Shippen at Coombe Mill is a one bedroomed... more |
| China Fleet Country Club |
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Things To Do |
China Fleet has an excellent reputation and its 18 hole championship golf course is set against some of the most breathtaking views in Cornwall. Popular with golfers of all levels the course opened in 1991 and... more |
| Burrator Reservoir |
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Active & Outdoors |
Undisturbed Burrator is surrounded by mixed woodland which sharply contrasts with the open moor and rugged Dartmoor tors. The reservoir is popular with walkers, cyclists and horse riders due to its wealth of footpaths and bridleways. Many of the... more |
| Charlie Bears |
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Things To Do |
Welcome to the enchanted world of Charlie Bears Charlie Bears are affordable, collectable bears and characters designed by Charlie at The Bearhouse in Cornwall. Charlie also collaborates with other world-renowned bear... more |
| Dining at China Fleet Country Club |
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Restaurants |
Passionate about creating a great restaurant, dining experience in Saltash, Cornwall, near Plymouth, Devon, the China Fleet chefs work hard to create exciting menus, filled with interesting & unique dishes. Our 'buy local' policy from... more |
| Launceston Steam Railway |
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History & Heritage |
Victorian locomotives haul your train through the beautiful Kensey Valley to Newmills. Ride all day if you wish, tickets valid for unlimited travel. Five mile round trip with café, shop and museum. Large car park at Launceston. Follow the brown... more |
| Siblyback Lake Country Park |
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Active & Outdoors |
Siblyback Lake is surrounded by the striking Bodmin Moor and offers a wide range of activities both on and off the water. There is plenty to do at this scenic lake, including miles of walks, cycle trails, excellent bird watching, children's play... more |
| St Leonards Equitation Centre |
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Active & Outdoors |
St Leonards Equitation Centre is a British Horse Society Approved Riding Centre, offering Riding lessons for Adults and Children by qualified BHS approved staff. Established for over 30 years, St Leonards has an excellent reputation for... more |
| Roadford Lake Country Park |
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Active & Outdoors |
With over 730 acres of water, Roadford is a spectacular lake set on the edge of Dartmoor between Okehampton and Launceston. This popular Outdoor + Active Centre offers a variety of watersports and land based activities, making it a haven for all... more |
| Pentillie Castle |
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Wedding Venues |
Your Cornish Castle for the wedding of your dreams… 17th Century Pentillie Castle is set within a 2,000 acre private estate on the Devon and Cornwall border. With breathtaking views across the River Tamar and to Dartmoor, this unique venue... more |
| Plymouth Boat Trips |
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Guided Tours |
Plymouth Boat Trips offers a service for the public offering one hour scenic Dockyard and Warship Cruises, Private Hire cruising for parties and other events as well as ferry service to historic Cawsand. Our fishing boats offer 3 and 4... more |
| Barn Climbing Centre |
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Active & Outdoors |
Bouldering, top roping and leading at all levels, taster sessions, start up courses. Family and groups welcome. Routes set to challenge and intrigue any climber. There is a cafe which provides refreshments. |
| Rowse Farm Cottages |
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Holiday Cottages & Self Catering |
THREE LUXURY HOLIDAY COTTAGES IN CORNWALL ROWSE, PILLATON, CORNWALL, PL12 6QU, ENGLAND Cornwall is one of England’s most beautiful areas with fantastic scenery and a stunning coastline. There are wonderful beaches,... more |
| Port Eliot Estate |
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Houses & Gardens |
The house dates back to the 5th century and further spectacular additions, such as the mural in the Round Room by Robert Lenkiewicz and the maze in the gardens, are more recent. The grounds were landscaped in the 1790s by Humphrey Repton whilst... more |
| Tamar Valley Donkey Park & Sanctuary |
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Active & Outdoors |
The Tamar Valley Donkey Park is an all weather attraction and Cornwall's only donkey sanctuary, situated in the beautiful Cornish countryside overlooking the Tamar Valley. It is home to 26 donkeys, over 20 goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits,... more |
