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is a wide range of places to visit and good recreational amenities
within easy reach of Hele Farm which should suit all ages and interests.
Tavistock offers good shopping facilities with many individual shops.
The Pannier Market is well worth a visit as there is a wide variety of
stalls with goods and crafts on sale. There are also good
restaurants, pubs and take-aways in the area to suit all budgets and
tastes. A cinema / theatre can be found at
The Wharf together with
a swimming pool at
Meadowlands. Alongside the canal you will find
a park with children's playground, putting greens and
Tavistock Tennis
Club. On the edge of the town bordering the moors is
Tavistock Golf Course.
 There
are many
National Trust properties in the area including Lydford Gorge,
Cotehele House and Quay, Lanhydrock House, Buckland Abbey, Saltram House
and Castle Drogo.
 Morwellham
Quay is about 4 miles from Hele Farm and offers an intriguing insight
into the bygone days of copper mining including a trip down the mine -
well worth doing but wrap up warm as it can be chilly.
The
city of Plymouth is about 15 miles away where you will find the
usual wide range of large shops and amenities. The
National Marine
Aquarium is in Plymouth adjacent to the
Barbican. A local train
runs several times a day from nearby Gunnislake directly into Plymouth.
 The
highly acclaimed
Eden Project is easily reached by car as is the Cornish
coast where you will find good beaches and excellent surfing facilities
together with some wonderful cliff side walks with views overlooking
traditional Cornish coves.
Dartmoor can be reached by car within 15 minutes where you can find
plenty of walks and the chance to find the well hidden Dartmoor
Letterboxes and enjoy unspoilt landscapes. Whilst out for the day
don't forget to treat yourself to a Devon Cream Tea.
There are several theme parks around the are and these include
Dobwalls,
Woodlands,
Crealy,
Trethorne and
Flambards - a good day will be had by
all the family.
A selection of leaflets and brochures are available at Hele Farm for the
many different attractions in the area.
  
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