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From Tavistock you can explore both the north and south coasts of Cornwall in this narrow neck of land stretching down to Land's End. Cornwall is warmed by the Gulf Stream and the coastline is battered by the Atlantic ocean. Fishing ports, little harbours, seaside resorts at Newquay, Falmouth and St Ives and the craggy coastline give Cornwall a character of its own, while inland the countryside is dotted with remnants of its past mining industries.

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Attractions Buckland Abbey, Yelverton, Devon PL20 6EY. Tel: 01822 853607. 700-year-old building with fine 16th-century great hall, associated with Elizabethan seafarers Drake and Grenville. Rumoured to be haunted by Drake and accompanying 'hell hounds'. National Trust. Charges apply. About 5 miles south of Tavistock.

Buckland Abbey

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Attractions Dartmoor Prison Heritage Centre, HMP Dartmoor, Princetown, Devon, PL20 6RR. Tel: 01822 892 130. HMP Dartmoor is part of one of the world's most successful and respected prison systems. Dartmoor Prison Museum reflects the heritage of HMP Dartmoor from Prisoner of War Depot to the present day. The interesting collection of artefacts provides a unique insight into prison life both past and present. Of interest to all ages and groups, Dartmoor Prison Museum is located in the old dairy buildings with parking available. www.dartmoor-prison.co.uk. About 6 miles east of Tavistock.

Dartmoor Prison Heritage Centre

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Attractions High Moorland Visitor Centre, Tavistock Road, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6QF. Tel: 01822 890414. The history. culture and wildlife of Dartmoor. We stock maps, guide books, gifts and cards and publications about Dartmoor. About 6 miles east of Tavistock.

High Moorland Visitor Centre

Attractions Tavistock Museum, Quarry House, Butcher Park Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EH. Tel: 01822 612546. Very small local museum covering the town's history. Location: In the centre of Tavistock.

Tavistock Museum

Attractions Lawrence House, 9 Castle Street, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 8BA. Tel: 01566 773277. Beautiful Georgian town house. Leased to Launceston Town Council. Used as a local museum and civic centre. National Trust. (Photo copyright ©National Trust). nationaltrust.org.uk. Location: Tavistock is about 10 miles east of Launceston.

Lawrence House Launceston

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