10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Dartmoor National Park That You Shouldn't Miss

Set in the heart of the stunning Dartmoor National Park near Widecombe-in-the-Moor, come and experience the beautiful rugged landscape of this unspoilt area of the Southwest of England.We are offering a range of guided Dartmoor walks, no need to worry about carrying your picnic lunch as our experienced trekking llamas will carry this for you.We will give you a flavour of the different aspects of the moor whether it be craggy granite tors, heather moorland, patchwork farmland, deep wooded gorges or tumbling rivers. The Dartmoor National Park covers an area of 368 square miles and is the largest and wildest area of open country in southern England.

The Virtual Jet Centre is a state-of-the-art virtual aviation facility, offering one-to-one fear of flying courses, professional pilot training, team building and corporate entertainment packages as well as uber-realistic flight simulation gift experiences. What an opportunity! Choose any location in the world as your 'destination', set a flight path and feel the full thrill of flying a 70-tonne 737-800 jet from take off to landing, all with a professional pilot in uniform to help guide you. The brainchild of commercial airline pilot Captain Andy Wilkins, the Virtual Jet Centre is conveniently located just off the A38 road, set in beautiful Devon countryside. With an extensive career spanning 30 years as a commercial pilot, Captain Andy is realizing his vision of bringing the joy of flying to the wider public. Come and meet the experienced team of commercial pilots at the Virtual Jet Centre's purpose-built facility tucked away in a corner of Chudleigh and prepare to be impressed.

Stannary Brewing Company is a small craft brewery & Taproom close to the centre of Tavistock, only a 5 minute walk from the main carparks and the 'Meadows' park. Stannary Brewing Co. was born out of a love of big flavoured beers. Taking our inspiration from beer styles from all over the world we love to develop fresh and exciting full flavoured craft beers, all our beers are unfiltered & un-fined which means they are vegan friendly. The Stannary Taproom is open every Friday evening 5:30pm till 11pm throughout the year and our Beer & BBQ Bash takes place on the last Saturday in each month, see full details on Facebook or Twitter. Stannary Tap' serves 10 beers fresh from the keg every week plus a range of our bottled beers. We also sell a small range of ciders & wines, local gins and some cans and bottles from our favourite breweries from around the world. Drop in and chill out with a craft beer sometime!

Ashburton Swimming Pool is a beautiful outdoor heated pool that is open from May until September. It is 21 x 9m is heated to about 27C. The pool appeals to children and adults alike with various sessions and membership options available. It is found in the heart of the historic South Devon town of Ashburton, nestled on the southern side of the vast Dartmoor National Park. There is a lovely field for picnics and games next to the pool and a small cafe run by volunteers for drinks and snacks. There are also a wide selection of cafes, pubs and deli's in the town itself. The nearest parking is the public car park in the centre of Ashburton, which is about 5 minutes walk away. The pool is run by volunteers from the community and is a charity.

Fine art gallery and art dealer. Nestled in the Walkham Valley on Dartmoor. Beautiful Dartmoor walks nearby as well as local inns serving delicious food. Wildwood showcases original and unique Dartmoor and British nature inspired fine art, jewellery and crafts by local artisans. Representing over 50 artists from Bristol to the Scilly Isles. Periodic exhibitions of new work, as well as British Post-war investment art.

Enjoying a profound sense of calm and quiet, buried deep in a Devon valley, Buckland Abbey has been a home for hundreds of years. The Cistercian monks who founded this abbey in the later 13th Century led a life of religious contemplation and fruitful toil, working the land and tending their animals. Passed into private hands after Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries, Buckland Abbey underwent a major conversion to become the grand home of rich and famous seafarers, including Sir Francis Drake. For all that has changed over 750 years, Buckland is a place that has kept its air of peace and tranquility for modern day pilgrims to enjoy.