Torquay
One of a string of sand-and-shingle beaches, Oddicombe sits at the foot of the Babbacombe Cliff Railway.
Must-see attractions in Devon & Cornwall
Penzance
A historic pub on Chapel St, the first place in England to hear news of Admiral Lord Nelson's death after the Battle of Trafalgar.
South Cornwall
Towering over the top of Lemon St, this impressive statue commemorates one of Truro's famous sons, the explorer Richard Lander.
Torquay
A pocket-sized beach that's popular with swimmers, thanks to a picturesque rock ridge and pinnacle, and a cheerful beach cafe.
North Devon
Artefacts and powerful photographs evoke some of the hundreds of vessels that have foundered on Hartland's jagged shore.
Isles of Scilly
This horseshoe cove is the one to pick if you want to wild swim: if you're lucky, you'll have it pretty much to yourself.
South Cornwall
The remains of these Tudor beach defences can still be seen at Readymoney Cove.
West Cornwall
Above Minack Theatre, the visitor centre recounts the theatre's history. It's closed when there's a matinee.
Totnes Fashion & Textiles Museum
South Devon
Beautifully displayed 18th- to 20th-century garments, set in one of Totnes' finest Tudor merchant's houses.
Isles of Scilly
Climb the hill behind Hugh Town for a great sunset spot. There's also a small chamber tomb here.
North Devon
Recreates aquatic environments from Exmoor to the Atlantic, via estuary, rock pool and harbour.
St Ives
At the top of Tregenna Hill, St Ives' parish church dates in part from the 15th century.
Isles of Scilly
A small pocket of sand and rocks, and a prime location for rock-pooling at low tide.
The Lizard
Just outside town is Flambards, Cornwall's oldest theme park. Attractions include the wartime-themed Britain in the Blitz, an aviation gallery and a…
Charlotte Dymond Courtroom Experience
East Cornwall
Located inside the Shire Hall, Bodmin's old county courtrooms house an exhibition retelling the story of Charlotte Dymond, a local girl who was found…
East Cornwall
Once the county's main prison, this forbidding place is now notorious for the numerous ghosts said to haunt it. Though much of the original jail has…
West Cornwall
This longstanding family attraction (founded in 1973) focuses on birds – there's a wide spread of feathered inhabitants, including macaws, cockatoos,…
North Cornwall
If the idea of petting a cow seems impossibly exotic, this down-on-the-farm theme park will be right up your country track. It's all about enjoying the…
Plymouth
Now severely faded, the vast painting covering an entire side of a three-storey house was created by Robert Lenkiewicz (1941–2002; www.robertlenkiewicz…
Plymouth
It's worth checking whether this fine half-timbered building has re-opened after essential repairs. The largest 17th-century house in Plymouth, it's…
Exeter
This stately 17th-century building was once the address where ships arriving in Dartmouth were required to pay customs duties. Look out for the antique…
Torquay
To indulge in pure holiday nostalgia, head to this grand old Victorian pier where you can parade along the long wooden deck, jump in a dodgem, bounce…
Exeter
Originally part of a medieval Benedictine monastery, and later a lavish Elizabethan manor house, this 900-year-old building is currently closed for…
South Devon
Compact North Sands lies a short walk or drive (1.5 miles) south along Cliff Rd from the centre of Salcombe (on the same side of the estuary as the town)…
Exeter
Newly arrived ships in Dartmouth would once have paid their wharfing fees at this picturesque house, which was built in the 1700s. Not open to the public.
Dartmoor National Park
At this remote site near Chagford, stone circles stand side by side on a stretch of open moor; another stone circle is 400m away near Fernworthy.
Exeter
Little remains of Exeter's 11th-century castle except a russet stone gatehouse, attached to a fragment of the city's defensive wall.
