Getting Around

The Tors is just off the A390 Callington Road and slightly over a mile away from the town centre. Perfectly located close to the A386 for Yelverton which is only six miles away, as well as reaching Plymouth, which is 15 miles. From Plymouth the A38 takes you West to Cornwall. The M5 at Exeter is 40 miles away via the A386 and A30.

Education

There are a number of pre-schools within easy reach of The Tors and the Tavistock Community Primary School is less than a mile away. There are two other primary schools in the town, Whitchurch Community Primary and St Rumon's Church of England Infants School. St Rumons is part of the Tavistock Church School's Federation that includes St Peter's Church of England Junior School. For Senior pupils Tavistock College is an Academy catering for 11 to 18 year olds. The independent Mount Kelly is a mixed boarding and day school for pupils aged from 3 to 18 years old.

A trip to the shops

For supermarket shopping choose from a Tesco superstore, a Lidl or Morrisons, all just over a mile away. In Tavistock you'll find one of the best farmers markets in the South West, plus the historic Pannier Market - home to independent traders and hidden gems. The town is bursting with unique shops and boutiques selling books, clothing crafts, outdoor equipment, antiques, food and jewellery. Take a trip to Plymouth and explore Drake Circus, with more than 70 top brands such as M&S, Joules and Jake Wills.

Taking time out

Tavistock and the surrounding area is full of things to do from canoeing down the river Tamar , trekking across Dartmoor National Park, or enjoying live music at Tavistock Wharf. There are clubs for golf, football and rugby and for fitness fans there's a leisure centre and a swim centre. Yelverton Cinema offers the latest films and you can walk or cycle along the scenic Drake's Trail. Discover centuries of history linked to Tavistock Abbey with a guided tour by a local historian. At Morwellham Quay you'll find a living museum on the River Tamar and the impressive National Trust Cotehele Tudor House is also close by. In Plymouth the Royal William Yard boasts the largest collection of Grade 1 listed military buildings in Europe.