West Country Travel Guides

Buses

The area is served by two main bus companies, First Group and Stagecoach Devon covering extensive routes with regular buses throughout the week....

The Church House (National Trust)

Originally a place where 'church ales' were held in the 16th and 17th centuries ('ales' being parish festivities raising funds...

Ferries

Plymouth, just over the River Tamar, is the closest European ferry departure point for south-west Cornwall, offering ferries to France, Spain and...

Avebury Stone Circle

One of the most important megalithic monuments in Europe and spread over a vast area, much of which is under Trust protection. The great stone...

Flights

To fly to South Devon and Dartmoor, two main airports serve the region, Exeter Airport and Plymouth City Airport.

Plymouth City Airport...

Trains

The Bristol to Penzance mainline runs along the Cornish peninsula's southern coastline, through the city of Exeter. From Exeter on the south...

Tintinhull Garden

Created last century around a 17th-century manor house, the garden features small pools, varied borders and secluded lawns, all neatly enclosed...

Ferries

For ferries to east Cornwall the closest ferry terminal is to be found at Plymouth port, which is located at Millbay Docks on the south coast of...

Lundy

Undisturbed by cars, the island encompasses a small village with an inn and Victorian church, and the 13th-century Marisco Castle. ...

Treasurer's House (National Trust)

The Great Hall was completed in 1293 and the solar block, with an interesting wall painting, is even earlier. There is also a kitchen added in the...

Brooks Garden Centre

Brooks Garden Centre is the place you go for all your gardening needs. Whether you need gardening clothing, gifts, outdoor furniture or sheds and...

Train Stations

Situated just over a mile from the centre of Salisbury, this is a staffed station with a booking office open 05:30 to 20:00 Monday to Saturday and...

Ferries

For ferry travel to Bristol, the closest ports are to be found at Poole in Dorset, and Swansea in south Wales. The main south coast ports at...

St Anthony Head

St Anthony Head is owned by the National Trust and located in Feock, Cornwall. It is situated at the southernmost tip of the Roseland peninsula...

Summerleaze Beach

Summerleaze beach is the ideal haven away from the crowds, offering grassy sand dunes and imposing cliffs perfect for a family picnic....

Transport Travel Guide

The Salisbury Plain and Swindon region is easily accessible from all directions by road, rail, air and sea.

The M4 motorway passes by...

Plymouth City Airport

Plymouth City Airport is located just a short drive from the city centre, the terminal building is easily accessible from the wider region....

Bicton Park Botanical Gardens

Transport to BRS

Bristol Temple Meads is the closest major rail station with regular trains from Bath Spa, Cardiff, Exeter, London & Plymouth. National...

Buses

Truro, the county cathedral town, has excellent bus services. Truro bus station and train station have frequent buses to Feock, Redruth, Helston...