English Heritage sites near Tavistock Parish

Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement

MERRIVALE PREHISTORIC SETTLEMENT

4 miles from Tavistock Parish

The group of monuments at Merrivale is one of the finest on Dartmoor: side by side here are the remains of a Bronze Age settlement and a complex of ritual sites.

Lydford Castle and Saxon Town

LYDFORD CASTLE AND SAXON TOWN

6 miles from Tavistock Parish

Beautifully sited on the fringe of Dartmoor, Lydford boasts three defensive features. Near the centre is a 13th-century tower on a mound, built as a prison.

Upper Plym Valley

UPPER PLYM VALLEY

7 miles from Tavistock Parish

This extraordinary landscape encompasses some 300 Bronze Age and medieval sites, covering 15 square kilometres (6 square miles) of Dartmoor.

Dupath Well

DUPATH WELL

8 miles from Tavistock Parish

This charming well-house of around 1500 stands over an ancient spring, believed to cure whooping cough.

Launceston Castle

LAUNCESTON CASTLE

11 miles from Tavistock Parish

Launceston Castle dominates the surrounding landscape. Begun soon after the Norman Conquest, unusual in that during rebuilding one tower was constructed with the remains of the older.

Royal Citadel, Plymouth

ROYAL CITADEL, PLYMOUTH

13 miles from Tavistock Parish

A dramatic 17th-century fortress built to defend the coastline from the Dutch, and keep watch on a recently rebellious town. Still in use by the military today.


Churches in Tavistock Parish

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Pubs in Tavistock Parish

Cornish Arms

15 West Street, Tavistock, PL19 8AN
(01822) 612145
thecornisharmstavistock.co.uk/

This is a large town centre pub with several distinct areas and a range of St Austell beers. Having been closed briefly, it reopened in May 2013 following a major refurbishment. A tiled bar area and wooden floored room are available for eat...
Drake's Wine Bar & Cafe

Pym Street, Kilworthy Hill, Tavistock, PL19 0AW
(01822) 615344

As of 17th April 2022 this pub has closed untill further notice. Formally the Ordulph Arms, this pub has had several incarnations in recent years, including a name change to the Explorer (being a part of the Venue Club), the Craft Emporium...
Duke of York

15 Ford Street, Tavistock, PL19 8DZ
(01822) 481658

The pub has undergone a complete refurbishment, a change of name in 2020 and is now trading as the Duke of York once again. One real ale is served. It is a traditional pub on the edge of the town centre. Pool and darts are played, with spor...
HQ Cafe Bar

12a Plymouth Road, Tavistock, PL19 8AY
None

No information is held about this small cafe bar.
Jack Cham's Lounge Bar

17 West Street, Tavistock, PL19 8AN
(01822) 614923

This one-roomed bar is situated in West Street and usually attracts younger clientele. Sky Sports and BT Sport are shown, light snacks (sandwiches, panninis, etc) are available all year, with meals only available in summer. Live entertainme...
Market Inn

2 Whitchurch Road, Tavistock, PL19 9BB
(01822) 258379
marketinntavistock.co.uk/index.html

The pub changed hands in mid-2017, and now serves two regular real ales, with plans in place to introduce regular weekly guest ales. The pub itself sits next to Tavistock cattle market, hence the name. Good value food is available every day...
Queen's Head Hotel

80 West Street, Tavistock, PL19 8AQ
(01822) 612455
jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/...

This is the oldest licensed premises in Tavistock. Formerly Brown’s Hotel, this was acquired by JDW as one of their growing number of hotels in mid-2015. Brown’s was formerly the Queen’s Head, an 18th century coaching inn with extensive sta...
Red & Black Club

Langsford Park, Crowndale Road, Tavistock, PL19 8DQ
(01822) 832733

This is the home of Tavistock AFC. It is believed that real ale is available. Details will be updated when we have them (May 2022). Regular family events take place - see their Facebook posts for details.
Stannary Arms

2 King Street, Tavistock, PL19 0DS
(01822) 615057

Up to four real ales are available in this former Royal British Legion club, which has been completely refurbished during the enforced hospitality closures due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The regular ale, Doom Bar, is complemented with craft...
Stannary Brewery Tap

Unit 6 Pixon Trading Centre, Tavistock, PL19 8DH
(01822) 258130
stannarybrewing.co.uk

Brewery Tap for the Stannary Brewing Company, which opened over August Bank Holiday weekend 2016 and moved to larger premises next door in spring 2018. It opens on Friday and Saturday evenings, and special occasions, notified by social medi...
Tavi Inn

19 Brook Street, Tavistock, PL19 0HD
(01828) 629364
thetavistockhotelandinn.co.uk

Smartly attired throughout, customers are assured of a warm and friendly welcome, especially when the log burner is on the go! Up to three Westcountry ales are on offer, with one from the local Dartmoor Brewery. The two regular beers are su...
Tavistock Conservative Club

Drake Road, Tavistock, PL19 0AU
(01822) 613189
tavistockconsclub.wix.com/tavistock-cons...

Up to two real ales are available in this club, usually Bass and Doom Bar, although guest ales do appear. Bar snacks are usually available. Sport is shown on the big screen TVs, although members can play snooker on one of the two tables. Mu...
Tavistock Golf Club

Down Road, Tavistock, PL19 9AQ
(01822) 612344
tavistockgolfclub.co.uk/

Established in 1890, the Club lies only one mile from the centre of the historic market town of Tavistock, but is located within the Dartmoor National Park boundaries, and in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Club facilities are only...
Too Hoppy

30 Brook Street, Tavistock, PL19 0HE
(01822) 851856
toohoppy.co.uk/shop

This bar and bottle shop serves a fine selection of up to eight draught beers and a growing number of bottled and canned beers, including RAIBs. It currently opens on Wednesday and Thursday from 1100 until 2000; Friday and Saturday from 120...
Trout 'N' Tipple

Parkwood Road, Tavistock, PL19 0JS
(01822) 611174
tavistocktroutfishery.co.uk/things-to-do...

This pub is conveniently situated one mile North of Tavistock, on the A386. The simply furnished bar has underfloor heating and two wood burners and comfy seating. There is a conservatory off the bar offering further space for diners, with...
Union Inn

King Street, Tavistock, PL19 0DS
(01822) 613115
tavistockbunkhouse.com/union-inn.html

Traditional pub in the town centre with a bunkhouse aimed at cyclists and walkers (www.tavistockbunkhouse.co.uk for more details), with a drying room, bike wash down and secure cycle storage. Two South West ales are usually available. Food...
West Devon Club

3 Abbey Place, Tavistock, PL19 0AB
(01822) 613025
thewestdevonclub.com/

Real ale is available in this members-only club, with the three regular beers (Dartmoor Jail Ale, Doom Bar and Tribute) and one guest beer usually available. Please note that food timings may vary, and you should check with the club for exa...
Whitchurch Inn

Church Hill, Whitchurch, PL19 9ED
(01822) 612181
thewhitchurchinn.pub/

A traditional 13th century Inn with bar and restaurant area contained in a single room, separated by the bar. It has been run by the same family who run the Rock Inn, Yelverton, since 1999. The walls are decorated with old photographs and a...