Okehampton Travel Guide

 Myfanwe Says:  The Museum of Dartmoor life gives a great insight into the rural heritage of the region. The exhibits span a number of floors containing some really interesting displays of the region's bygone years. It really is worth a visit if you're in the area.Check the website for... 

 debtravers Says:  The Farmers Market is held every third Saturday of the month in the main street and has a great selection of locally produced goods for sale...Apple juices and cider, seasonal organic vegetables and fruit, cakes and savoury bakes, preserves (jams, jellies, marmalades,... 

 iris2002 Says:  High Willhays is the highest point on Dartmoor, Devon, at 621 m (2,038 ft) above sea level, and the highest point in Great Britain south of the Brecon Beacons. High Willhays and nearby Yes Tor are the only hills in England south of the Peak District to rise above 2,000 feet,... 

 iris2002 Says:  The original viaduct was built for single track but in 1878 the line was doubled by building a second similar viaduct on the down side. The two viaducts were linked by extending the deck construction and bracing between the tops of the trestles, however the lower ends of the... 

 debtravers Says:  Dartmoor is the largest and wildest area of open country in Southern England, it has thousands of archaeological sites including menhirs, stone circles and burial chambers. The National Park covers over 360 square miles, and there are 450 miles of public rights of way, so... 

 debtravers Says:  Simmons Park is one of the places I love most in Okehampton. It was given to the town by Sydney Simmons in 1906, a local boy who had done well for himself in America & London. He bought the land along the river and paid for the works on condition he had final approval. There... 

 debtravers Says:  If you're in Oke on 'children in need' night with three mates then why not do the '5 legged race' to help raise funds?? All you have to do is sign up by the college gates/park entrance, around 7pm. You and 3 friends tie your legs to each other and run along a designated... 

 debtravers Says:  The ruins of Okehampton Castle are well worth a visit. Its one of the largest castle ruins in the South West and dates from the 11th century (mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086.)Great place for a picnic on a nice sunny day.An audio tour (with hearing loop) is included in... 

 debtravers Says:  Sweet Success is the name of the bakery located on the main street where you want to buy your pasty...they are GORGEOUS! (go for a large one) Traditional ones i like best but they also do cheese or curry ones too. Youngest daughter loves the curry ones. Endacotts bakery is... 

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 debtravers Says:  This is the best Sunday lunchtime roast around here! Its a carvery so you get into a nice orderly english queue and take a plate... You are then served your choice of meat and move along helping yourself to roast potatoes, yorkshire puddings, vegetables and gravy. Nicely... 

 debtravers Says:  The Fountain is a 16th century coaching inn, also a nice pub. Has a good beer garden at the back. Baguettes for quick lunches in the beer garden and sunday lunches when you can't be arsed to cook! 

 debtravers Says:  Located right in the centre of town within spitting distance of any of the pubs is The Pickled Walnut....its in the cellar and feels kind of mediterranean-y...Food is GREAT. Don't miss the seafood.. the menu changes regularly and there is a good choice here, for veggies... 

 debtravers Says:  A small boutique in the main street called Angel. Has the most gorgeous clothes in here judging by the window displays... prices a little above my budget so I tend to stand outside the window drooling instead... However, every January there is a half price sale, well usually... 

 debtravers Says:  If you are here to walk on the moor., don't forget to let someone know where you will be walking and your estimated return time. The weather changes VERY quickly on the moor and is all too easy to get lost in mist. Mobile phone reception is very dodgy here too so go...