Tavistock and Dartmoor Guidebook
City/town information
Tavistock is a thriving, beautifully friendly market town that is worthy of any visitor. An ancient stannary town and home of the cream tea, Tavistock is the only town in Devon to hold world heritage status. The vibrancy and uniqueness of Tavistock is undeniable with a range of beautiful local independent shops which are a far cry from today's typical high street. Not to be overlooked is the famous pannier market or the award-winning farmers’ market. It is truly a shoppers paradise.
Tavistock has direct access to Dartmoor. The Western Moor is magical and fantastic for walking, cycling and riding. Several National Trust properties are in easy reach: Lydford Gorge, Buckland Abbey and Cothele are all nearby.
National Cycle Route 27, Drakes Trail and the West Devon Way to Plymouth are all easily accessible from the town centre. There are guided walks from and around the town, wild swimming in the rivers, a golf course, museum, gym, swimming pool and arts centre.
Whether you come to experience the inspiring heritage, the unique shops, the wonderful locally produced food or to enjoy the outdoors we guarantee that Tavistock will not disappoint.
Text taken with permission from www.visit-tavistock.co.uk
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Tavistock
Tavistock is a thriving, beautifully friendly market town that is worthy of any visitor. An ancient stannary town and home of the cream tea, Tavistock is the only town in Devon to hold world heritage status. The vibrancy and uniqueness of Tavistock is undeniable with a range of beautiful local independent shops which are a far cry from today's typical high street. Not to be overlooked is the famous pannier market or the award-winning farmers’ market. It is truly a shoppers paradise.
Tavistock has direct access to Dartmoor. The Western Moor is magical and fantastic for walking, cycling and riding. Several National Trust properties are in easy reach: Lydford Gorge, Buckland Abbey and Cothele are all nearby.
National Cycle Route 27, Drakes Trail and the West Devon Way to Plymouth are all easily accessible from the town centre. There are guided walks from and around the town, wild swimming in the rivers, a golf course, museum, gym, swimming pool and arts centre.
Whether you come to experience the inspiring heritage, the unique shops, the wonderful locally produced food or to enjoy the outdoors we guarantee that Tavistock will not disappoint.
Text taken with permission from www.visit-tavistock.co.uk
Food scene
The Cornish Arms is a thriving great British pub set on the foothills of Dartmoor in the Stannary town of Tavistock. The focus of The Cornish Arms and the ethos of John, Emma and The Team are to operate a pub which they would love to come to use themselves. A place serving unpretentious food, fantastic beer and wine offering, great value for money and accessible for all to enjoy.
Since opening the pub in May 2013 The Cornish Arms has flourished as a destination pub. Having been placed as one of the top 50 Gastro Pubs in the UK, within 6 months of opening, and has gone on to be included in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and currently No 16 in the 2020 awards. In 2014 the pub gained a Michelin Bib Gourmand which has been retained to date.
2015 saw the pub win Food Pub of the Year at the annual St Austell estate award and John Hooker, chef proprietor was named Chef of the Year in the Coveted Trencherman's awards.
At the start of 2016 at the annual St Austell estate awards The Cornish Arms was named Customer Service Pub of the Year.
With John Hooker’s pedigree as a chef, having held 3AA Rosettes, featured in the Good Food Guide and competing on BBC 2’s Great British Menu in 2010 and 2011, he will be making the most of the best ingredients from the South West cooked with the seasons produce and using classic combinations with big hearty flavours.
Make sure you book in advance - they are always busy.
Text taken with permission from https://www.thecornisharmstavistock.co.uk/
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Cornish Arms
West StreetThe Cornish Arms is a thriving great British pub set on the foothills of Dartmoor in the Stannary town of Tavistock. The focus of The Cornish Arms and the ethos of John, Emma and The Team are to operate a pub which they would love to come to use themselves. A place serving unpretentious food, fantastic beer and wine offering, great value for money and accessible for all to enjoy.
Since opening the pub in May 2013 The Cornish Arms has flourished as a destination pub. Having been placed as one of the top 50 Gastro Pubs in the UK, within 6 months of opening, and has gone on to be included in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and currently No 16 in the 2020 awards. In 2014 the pub gained a Michelin Bib Gourmand which has been retained to date.
2015 saw the pub win Food Pub of the Year at the annual St Austell estate award and John Hooker, chef proprietor was named Chef of the Year in the Coveted Trencherman's awards.
At the start of 2016 at the annual St Austell estate awards The Cornish Arms was named Customer Service Pub of the Year.
With John Hooker’s pedigree as a chef, having held 3AA Rosettes, featured in the Good Food Guide and competing on BBC 2’s Great British Menu in 2010 and 2011, he will be making the most of the best ingredients from the South West cooked with the seasons produce and using classic combinations with big hearty flavours.
Make sure you book in advance - they are always busy.
Text taken with permission from https://www.thecornisharmstavistock.co.uk/
Lemon Grove Cafe is on Duke Street in town and serves freshly made sweet and savoury crepes, toasties, coffee and cake and 16 different flavours of ice cream and sorbet from Dartmoor Ice Cream Co. in cones, sundaes and milkshakes. Perfect for a light lunch or sweet treat. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff, dogs and children welcome.
Lemon Grove Cafe
4 Duke StLemon Grove Cafe is on Duke Street in town and serves freshly made sweet and savoury crepes, toasties, coffee and cake and 16 different flavours of ice cream and sorbet from Dartmoor Ice Cream Co. in cones, sundaes and milkshakes. Perfect for a light lunch or sweet treat. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff, dogs and children welcome.
Children
Lovely park with plenty of equipment for children, with a canal one side and River Tavy on the other. To walk to it from town there is a bridge by the post office and you can follow the river all the way to the park. There is a cabin (Trudy Scrumptious) by the river that sells home made ice cream, bubble waffles, toasties, fries and fresh coffee plus the usual cold drinks and snacks. The chocolate ice cream is amazing!
The Meadows (Tavistock Park)
Lovely park with plenty of equipment for children, with a canal one side and River Tavy on the other. To walk to it from town there is a bridge by the post office and you can follow the river all the way to the park. There is a cabin (Trudy Scrumptious) by the river that sells home made ice cream, bubble waffles, toasties, fries and fresh coffee plus the usual cold drinks and snacks. The chocolate ice cream is amazing!