There are many interesting and exciting places to visit and things to do in Ruby Country bringing you in contact with different aspects of the area and its heritage and wildlife.
With everything from special visits, places of wildlife interest, local history and heritage to water sports and golf, there is something for everyone.
Click on the links below to learn more about these places and to help you make the most of your visit to Ruby Country
Attractions
War Horse Valley Country Farm Park
Parsonage Farm, Iddesleigh, Winkleigh. EX19 8SN Tel: 01837 810 318
Eastcott Vineyard
Lower Eastcott Farm, Northlew, Okehampton. EX20 3PT Tel: 01837 811 012
The Gnome Reserve
West Putford, Bradworthy. EX22 7XE Tel: 01409 241 435
Trethorne Leisure Park
Kennards House, Launceston. PL15 8QE Tel: 01566 86324
Holsworthy Museum
Manor Car Park, North Road, Holsworthy. EX22 6DJ Tel: 01409 259 337
Situated at the heart of the ancient North Devon market town, Holsworthy Museum tells the story of the town’s long and rich past, as well as rekindling fond memories of yesteryear.
Housed in part of a building that is in itself a museum piece – a small manor house dating from the 17th century, which was used as a parsonage for over 200 years – the rooms are filled with memories of the past.
With hundreds of objects and curios, many unique and unusual, and some you may remember from days gone by, there’s something to interest everyone.
Come and spend an hour wandering through five rooms of nostalgia and local history and uncover some of our hidden treasures.
Open Easter until mid- December
Monday to Friday 11am to 1pm
Closed weekends and Bank Holidays
Other times by appointment
Admission is free but we rely heavily on your donations to keep the museum open
Roadford Lake & Country Park
Broadwoodwidger, Lifton. PL16 0JL Tel: 01566 784 859
Little Stars
The Milky Way, Clovelly, Bideford. EX39 5RY Tel: 01237 432 006
We offer imaginative and adventurous play for babies, toddlers and young children. Whether they love dressing up, reading books, playing with cars or something a little more adventurous like assault courses and slides, we’ve got it covered. Plus, there’s a dedicated soft play area and play frame for children under 3, as well as a sensory room that babies will adore. Our award winning baby and toddler classes are among the best you’ll find and provide the perfect opportunity to spend some special one on one time together each week…where you’ll both have fun and help your child’s development in the process!
Dartmoor Railway
Okehampton Station, Okehampton, EX20 1EJ Tel: 01837 55164
Tamar Lakes Country Park
Kilkhampton, Bude. EX23 9SB Tel: 01288 321 712
Dingles Fairground Heritage
Milford Farm, Lifton. PL16 0AT Tel: 01566 783 425
The Big Sheep
Abbotsham, Bideford. EX39 5AP Tel: 01237 472 366
The Milky Way Adventure Park
Clovelly, Bideford. EX39 5RY Tel: 01237 431 255
If you’re looking for fun days out and things to do in Devon, The Milky Way Adventure Park has it all! Ride the Cosmic Typhoon Devon’s tallest, fastest & longest roller coaster. Have a wild time in North Devon’s biggest indoor adventure play area with assault courses & slides built for adults & children.
Harlequinns Leisure
Stucley Road, Bude. EX22 8AR Tel: 01288 355 366
Okehampton Castle
Castle Lodge, Okehampton. EX20 1JA Tel: 01837 52844
Launceston Steam Railway
St Thomas Road, Launceston. PL15 8DA Tel: 01566 775 665
The Splash
Stucley Road, Bude. EX22 8AR Tel: 01288 356
Hidden Valley Discovery Park
Tredidon, St Thomas, Launceston. PL15 8SJ Tel: 01566 86463
Arlington Court and National Trust Carriage Museum
Arlington, Nr Barnstable EX31 4LP Tel: 01271 850 296
Hartland Abbey
Hartland, Bideford. EX39 6DT Tel: 01237 441 496
Atlantic Pursuits,
Kilkhampton, Bude. EX23 9TH Tel: 07974 718145
Segway Bude,
The Weir, Marhamchurch, Bude, Cornwall EX23 0JD Tel: 07399687548
Ruby Oak Park,
Brandis Corner, Holsworthy EX22 7YA Tel: 01409 221580
Dunsland (National Trust),
Brandis Corner, Holsworthy EX22 7YQ
Woodlands
Cookworthy Forest
Nestling in the heart of Ruby Country is Cookworthy Forest, an emerald gem and a great place to visit. Good for picnics, walking, cycling, horse riding and orienteering, wildlife watching and escaping from it all.
Statfold Wood
Statfold Wood near Ashwater, is a new native broadleaf woodland, wet in places but really peaceful and rich in plant life. There are deer and several species of bird of prey.
Holsworthy Woods
Situated 2 miles south of Holsworthy on A388 Launceston road. Ideal for walking and cycling on maintained forestry tracks.
Witherdon Wood
Situated approximately 2.5 miles east of Ashwater, Witherdon Wood is owned and managed by Forestry Commission. Maintained forestry tracks, ideal for walking, cycling and horse riding. Plentiful wildlife.
Gardens
RHS Rosemoor
RHS Garden Rosemoor, Great Torrington. EX38 8PH
Docton Mill & Gardens
Docton Mill, Lymebridge, Hartland. EX39 6EA
Hartland Abbey and Gardens.
Hartland Abbey, Hartland, Bideford. EX39 6DT
The Gnome Reserve and Wild Flower Garden,
West Putford, Bradworthy. EX22 7XE Tel: 01409 241 435
Clovelly Court Garden
Clovelly, Bideford. EX39 5TA Tel: 01237 431 781
Tapeley Park & Gardens
Instow, Bideford. EX39 4NT Tel: 01271 860 897
Marwood Hill Garden
Marwood, Barnstable. EX31 4EB Tel: 01271 342 528
Arlington Court Gardens
Arlington, Nr Barnstable. EX31 4LP Tel: 01271 850 296
Bowdens
Cleave House, Sticklepath, Okehampton. EX20 2NL Tel: 01837 840 481
Nature
Dunsland, National Trust
A grand Parkland abundant in wildlife and with over 900 years of history
Perfect for a walk or picnic, the tranquil, ancient parkland of Dunsland park once befitted the grand house that stood in its midst.
Halwill Junction Nature Reserve
Purchased by Devon Wildlife Trust from British Rail in 1990, Halwill Junction is a disused railway line with a variety of habitats. The old railway track has been converted into a surfaced cycle path connecting Halwill Junction to Cookworthy Forest.
Dunsdon Nature Reserve
Located about 5 miles west of Holsworthy, Dunsdon is probably one of the most important remaining areas of culm grassland in Devon
Meeth Quarry Nature Reserve
Meeth Quarry is unlike any other Devon Wildlife Trust nature reserve. Its industrial past has dramatically shaped its present.
Ash Moor Nature Reserve
Ash Moor nature reserve lies in the heart of the Culm Natural Area in north west Devon. It contains areas of high quality culm grassland, species rich meadows and restored species rich meadows.
Roadford Lake Nature Reserve
The Roadford Lake LNR at the northern end of the reservoir is 34 hectares of freshwater, swamp, marshy grassland, dense scrub willow carr, broadleaved woodland and coniferous plantations.
North Devon Biosphere
WELCOME TO NORTH DEVON’S UNESCO BIOSPHERE RESERVE
Reaching to the heights of Dartmoor and Exmoor and via the sea to Lundy, North Devon’s Biosphere Reserve is one of 669 Reserves in 120 countries designated by UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme and was the first of 6 to be designated in the UK. All exist to inspire a positive future by connecting people and nature.
Ruby Country Partnership is pleased to be supporting these businesses and would like to support more. If you are interested in working with Ruby Country Partnership to develop and promote your business please contact us at info@visitdevonsrubycountry.co.uk