Pannier Market Tavistock
In the centre of Tavistock you will find the ancient Pannier Market. This bustling indoor market offers a wide array of local produce and wares. Open daily Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 4.30pm.
On Saturdays there is often a number of craft and plant stalls outside the Town Hall and occasionally a very interesting Continental Market.
About 20 minutes from Lobhill Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast, Tavistock is a old stannary town with both high street and small independent shops, lovely cafes and a beautiful park and canal walk. Remember to take some bread with you to feed the ducks !
Plymouth and Exeter, Devon
The nearest cities are Plymouth (28 miles) and Exeter (34 miles). They offer all the facilities you would expect from major cities including shopping, restaurants, cinemas, theatres and historic attractions.
Launceston Cornwall
Launceston, once the capital of Cornwall and now considered the gateway to the County has an excellent range of places to eat, whether it is fish ‘n’ chips for the family or a fusion Indian meal, Launceston can cater for all tastes.
Restaurants in the locality are an excellent place to eat; there are tea shops and cafes for those requiring a lighter lunch or an afternoon tea. Why not enjoy a traditional Cornish cream tea during your visit; did you know that in Cornwall the jam is placed on the scone first followed by cream, whereas if you’re in Devon the tradition is for cream first and then the jam?
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A traditional Devon market town nestling in the northern foothills of Dartmoor, Okehampton is a great place for the outdoor enthusiast. There are cafés, take aways and restaurants in the town centre. Waitrose and Summerfield supermarkets are opposite each other with Lidl just behind Waitrose. Parking is plentiful but be prepared for a short walk from certain car parks.
Tavistock Devon
Tavistock is an old stannary town and was once the world’s major tin producing area. There is a charming Devon country atmosphere in the town with its pannier market and many old fashioned specialist shops. Tavistock has three major supermarkets, The Wharf (music events and cinema) and world famous Crebers Grocery Store – well worth a visit.
Major annual events for locals and visitors alike include: the Goose Fair in October, the Dickensian evening in December and the Tavistock Music Festival in May.
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