Discover Dartmoor
We have included these places because they are some of our favourite places for lunch. These eateries are a little further away than the locals, so we tend not to use them for dinner. That said they are all open for dinner just check opening hours and always book a table.
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25 mins by car
Set in a renovated water mill, it's a delightful spot and has really great exhibitions. Check their website for current events. The cafe on top is very good, aswell as the recently opened Cafe 3 sixty down the road. www.crafts.org.uk/01626 832223
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Blacksmiths and beekeepers, potters and painters, woodturners and weavers - Dartmoor National Park has one of the most diverse and talented artisan communities in the UK.
The Dartmoor Artisan Trail is a self-guided art, craft and food trail that links the moor's finest artists and craftspeople. Definitely check this site out as it offers a really cool look behind the workshop walls and a chance to try your hand at traditional skills. www.dartmoor-artisan-trail.co.uk
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20 mins by car
If it's raining or your in Exeter this is a really super little musuem. As well as the exotic animals, birds and insects, it follows the history of Dartmoor's creation and the county of Devon. Interesting stuff. www.rammuseum.org.uk/
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This is a great website to discover the history, wildlife and landscape of Dartmoor. With maps and approved walking routes helping you access many of the natural and manmade elements of Dartmoor’s rich and diverse past. www.dartmoor.gov.uk/wildlife-and-heritage/heritage/heritage-trails
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30mins by car
This a super little museum based in Okehampton, spread out over 3 floors and housed in an old mill. Great for both kids and adults it provides a look into the rich history of life on Dartmoor. www.museumofdartmoorlife.org.uk/01837 52295