Tavistock (/ˈtævɪstɒk/ TAV-i-stok) is an ancient stannary and market town within West Devon, England. It is situated on the River Tavy from which its name derives. At the 2011 census the three electoral wards (North, South and South West) had a population of 13,028. It traces its recorded history back to at least 961 when Tavistock Abbey, whose ruins lie in the centre of the town, was founded. Its most famous son is Sir Francis Drake.
Discover the best top things to do in Dartmoor National Park, United Kingdom including Virtual Jet Centre, Wargame Company Tavistock Paintball and Outdoor Laser Games, Heatree Activity Centre, Dart Rock Climbing Centre, Play Planet, The Barn Climbing Centre, Humaryn Shetland Pony Rides.
ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.