Shopping & Attractions
Places to go and things to do
Wherever you go or what you do may depend on the type of holiday you choose. Once you have chosen your base, there is a huge choice of things to do and places to visit in and around Modbury.
Beaches: You are spoilt for choice in the South Hams, which is famous for its beautiful, diverse, award-winning beaches that stretch from the River Dart to Wembury (near Plymouth). All of the 12 beaches in the South Hams, South Devon area, were entered for a beach award last year (2004) and passed tough tests to prove that they are also some of the safest and cleanest in the UK. Bigbury-on-Sea and Blackpool Sands received a 'Blue Flag' Award, Challaborough received a Resort Beach Award and Bantham, Beesands, Hope Cove, North Sands Salcombe, South Sands Salcombe, Thurlestone, Slapton and Strete Gate all received a Rural Beach Award. Life's a beach!
Attractions: There are many attractions within an easy drive of Modbury to keep everyone entertained. These include the internationally renowned Paignton Zoo Environmental Park (30 miles), award-winning Woodlands Leisure Park (15 miles), Sorley Tunnel (8 miles), National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth (17 miles), Pennywell Farm, Buckfastleigh (15 miles) and Dartmoor National Park.
Coastal Path: The magnificent South West Path runs for almost 60 miles through the South Hams. Many delightful inns are situated adjacent to the path, making it easy to rest and eat on route. Dartmoor National Park offers a great choice for the energetic walker and is only a 30-minute drive away.
The South West Coast Path Association is familiar will all sections of the path and is able to advise on where to go, what to wear and what to see. Contact Eric Wallis, Association Secretary on Tel: 01752 896237; email: info@swcp.ork.uk or visit the Website at: www.swcp.org.uk
Cross Country: Why not try some of the enchanting cross country routes around Modbury? Find out more through the Modbury Tourist Information Centre at Modbury Tourist Information Centre
Totnes to Dartmouth: Why not take a boat trip on the River Dart from Totnes to Dartmouth? The Modbury Tourist Information Centre can provide all the details [Tel: 01548 830159].
Sport Activities: Riding, canoeing, sailing, surfing, golf, tennis and fishing, all within easy reach of Modbury. Again, the Tourist Information Centre can provide contact details and advice at Modbury Tourist Information Centre
National Trust Properties: There are more than half a dozen within a 40-minute drive.
Attractions
Woodlands Leisure Park
Blackawton, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ9 7DQ
Tel: 01803 712598 Email: fun@woodlandspark.com Website: www.woodlandspark.com
All weather fun guaranteed!
3 Watercoasters, 500 metre Toboggan Run and Arctic Gliders break the thrill barrier. New for 2005 The Avalanche - be prepared to be scared! Hidden in woodlands are Bumper Boats, The Empire of the Sea Dragon, Master Blaster and Trauma Tower, animals, Falconry Centre and playzones for all ages.
Stay and play at the 'Best Family Campsite in Europe 2004' awarded by the Alan Rogers Guide; we are also 'The AA Campsite of the Year 2004': spacious laundries and free showers. Stays of two nights or more include entry into Leisurepark.
- 12th March - 6th November 2005 open daily
- 7th November - 10th March 2006 open weekends and Devon school holidays
- Closed Christmas
- Beach 5 miles away; rural setting, with views
- Wheelchair access with assistance
- Switch/Maestro, Master and Visa cards accepted
- No pets
Sorley Tunnel
Easy to find: 1 mile north of Kingsbridge. Just follow the signs for Sorley Tunnel Adventure Worlds.
Tel: 01548 855035
Dartmoor National Park
Dartmoor is best known for its hardy breed of native, free-roaming ponies. Dartmoor, is one of the UK's finest National Parks and southern England's last great wilderness.
A lot of the landscape can be seen by car but the essence of Dartmoor is best experienced on foot or on horseback.
Shopping
Modbury has a wonderful array of specialist shops, old inns and great restaurants. These can be found in the Directory under Gift and Antique Shops, Delicatessens, etc. Take the 'Made in Modbury' trail and you will see local artists and craftspeople at work. Information through the Tourist Information Office at Tel: 01548 830159 or Website: Modbury Tourist Information Centre
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