Ipplepen Things to Do

Dartmoor National Park is a place of outstanding natural beauty in all its many moods. Don't miss the mysterious prehistoric village of Grimspound, the scenic beauty of Dartmeet, legendary Childe's Tomb and the fascinating stan... more

This is the biggest, best water park in the Southwest, with water heated to 80 degrees. The eight flumes are extensive and other facilities include an under 5s playpool, submarine play area and a swimming pool. There are many o... more

This is the best preserved of the reputed 2,000 sites of prehistoric life to be found on Dartmoor. Settlements were usually found in groups of thatched huts within a stone wall to keep livestock in and wild animals out. At Grim... more

Watch baboons feed, face Beastie Encounters and explore over 75 acres, with six different habitats from around the world, including savannah, forest, wetland or woodland. There's also interactive displays, an extensive new ape... more

Founded in Saxon times by King Canute, dissolved by King Henry VIII in 1539, Buckfast was re-established by Benedictines from France in 1882. The present buildings, including the enormous church, were built by the monks, no mor... more

Reputed to be one of the most haunted castles in the country, Berry Pomeroy is a romantic ruin where legend has it that a lady of the house entombed her sister in the walls in a quarrel over a man. Set high above a wooded ravin... more

This castle, run by English Heritage, is a fine example of a Norman fortification. It stands on a hill overlooking the town, so that climbing the steps to the top rewards you with a bird's eye view of Totnes. It is a motte and... more

The building that houses this interesting collection is itself of great historic interest. You can find it opposite the Civic Hall in the center of the town, on the main thoroughfare in Totnes. The collection of costumes consis... more

Since the 13th century there has been a unique bridge, made out of slabs of granite, over the East Dart at Postbridge. This type of bridge construction is peculiar to Dartmoor. There are others on the moor but the one at Postbr... more

Nobody can resist watching a glassblower at work and here at this workshop in the Stable Yard at Cockington Court Craft Centre, you can watch their mesmerizing demonstrations. Each unique piece is hand-made, using traditional g... more