Top 10 Things to do in Ashburton, England

Guided tours of Dartmoor National Park on foot or electric bike. Tours are designed to suit your interests and energy levels. Electric bikes make cycling accessible to all of average fitness, even on Dartmoor's steep hills. German spoken

The Ashburton Cookery School is one of the UK's top cookery schools offering inspirational cookery courses, lead by professional chefs, from our modern training centre in Devon. With over 40 cookery courses to choose from, designed to suit beginners as well as experienced home cooks we will teach you to cook with imagination, passion and enjoyment. If you want to take your cookery skills to the next level we have a cookery course for you.

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.

Winding River Canoe is a Devon based canoe company specialising in guided canoeing trips. The aim of these trips is to give you a break from your busy life, to relax, go slow, and to experience the magic of the river world. We offer: Evening Paddles and BBQ, Day paddles, Canoe Picnics, Weekend Safaris, Multi-day Canoe/Camping, Bushcraft-canoeing, Childrens Parties, Stag/Hen Weekends... You don't need to know how to canoe to come on one of our trips - most of our trips are suitable for novices. The basics are easy to learn and you'll soon be paddling in a straight(ish) line! Our experienced river guides are not only fully qualified British Canoe Union instructors, but also friendly and accommodating, with an intimate knowledge of the river. You can either: - book on one of the calendar trips - book as a private group Bookings for our trip are possible via our website.

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Quirky Bird Vintage & Retro Fashion... A small, independent shop showcasing an eclectic mix of Retro, Vintage & Designer Fashion, Clothing and Accessories for Women and Men. Located on the edge of Dartmoor in the small town of Ashburton (Devon), between Exeter and Plymouth, nearby to Torbay, Newton Abbot, Bovey Tracey & Totnes. Be Bold, Be Unique, Be Quirky!

Set in 90 acres of parkland within Dartmoor National Park, the River Dart Country Park is one of Devon’s best-loved family tourist attractions and campsites. The park is packed with activities, so get here early for a great day out, or stay longer, and explore Devon, from our award-winning campsite and holiday park!

This is a family run plant Nursery set in nearly 6 acres, 2.5 of which are a garden originally laid out by Edward Hyams, a famous plantsman and garden writer of the 50s and 60s. The Nursery is owned & run by Matthew Hubbard and most of our stock is propagated on the premises. Some of our stock is plants that are rare and unusual or had to find. From 1 March to 30 September, there is a Tea Room serving home made soups, cakes, scones and light lunches using local produce wherever possible.

Gnash Comics is just off the A38 in Ashburton, Devon and specialises in graphic novels and comics for all ages and tastes. We stock a wide range aimed at everyone, from children to grown-ups, manga afficionados, illustration fans and everyone else! We also sell art-books, prints, games, cards and stationery too!