What’s On In Devon – Top Attractions Near Parkers Farm Holiday Park (With Distances)

This guide is designed for visitors staying at Parkers Farm Holiday Park near Ashburton, Devon and wanting clear, practical day-out planning: addresses, opening dates/times (where published), what3words (where available), and approximate distances.

Your base location: Parkers Farm Holiday Park, Higher Mead Farm, Ashburton, Devon TQ13 7LJ
Park what3words: ///weary.mistaken.coarser

1) Buckfast Abbey (Buckfastleigh)

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A landmark Devon visit—peaceful grounds, heritage, and a strong “all ages” appeal.

  • Approx from Parkers Farm: ~5.3 miles / 11 mins
  • Address: Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh, Devon TQ11 0EE
  • Opening (key visitor info): Abbey Church open 6:30am–6:00pm; shops open 10:00am–4:30pm daily
  • what3words (published by a local guide): ///guarding.signature.incline

Best for: calm mornings, heritage, cafés/shops, rainy-day-friendly browsing.

2) Haytor Rocks & Dartmoor Visitor Centre (Haytor Vale)

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The classic Dartmoor “wow” view—tors, quarry history, and big skies.

  • Approx from Parkers Farm: ~6.1 miles / 12 mins
  • Visitor Centre area address/postcode: Haytor Vale, TQ13 9XT
  • Opening times (Haytor Visitor Centre): seasonal (e.g., 1 Apr–31 May: daily 10:00–16:00; 1 Jun–31 Aug: daily 10:00–17:00)

Great for: sunrise/sunset views, short walks, photography, family-friendly moorland exploring.

3) Becky Falls (Ancient Woodland & Waterfalls)

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One of Devon’s best nature attractions: woodland trails, waterfalls, family activities.

  • Approx from Parkers Farm: ~9.0 miles / 18 mins
  • Address: Becky Falls, Manaton, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 9UG
  • Season opening date (published): reopens 12 February 2026
  • what3words (official): ///proof.typical.abundance

4) Paignton Zoo (Torbay)

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A full, high-value day out—zoo + botanic garden style setting.

  • Approx from Parkers Farm: ~14.8 miles / 30 mins
  • Address: Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7EU
  • Opening dates: 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 (tourism listing)
  • Typical opening pattern: opens 10am daily; closing times vary by season (published schedule)
  • what3words (widely published by ticket providers): ///shield.store.rally

5) Powderham Castle (near Exeter)

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Historic estate experience—castle, grounds, and seasonal events.

  • Approx from Parkers Farm: ~22.5 miles / 45 mins
  • Address: Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon EX6 8JQ
  • Opening dates/times (published): 12 Feb 2026 – 29 Oct 2026; castle & grounds Sun–Fri (closed Sat); times vary by area
  • what3words (official directions page): ///pictures.presides.composes

6) Exeter Cathedral (Exeter)

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Architecture, history, and a strong city-day anchor (shops, food, river walks).

  • Approx from Parkers Farm: ~25.4 miles / 51 mins
  • Address: Exeter Cathedral, 1 The Cloisters, Exeter EX1 1HS
  • Visiting times (published on cathedral site): Mon–Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 11:30am–4pm
  • what3words (published by Exeter Cathedral): cloth.kings.title

7) National Marine Aquarium (Plymouth)

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All-weather, high-impact family day out (and a strong conservation angle).

8) Dartmoor Visitor Centres (Princetown + seasonal planning)

If your trip focus is Dartmoor (walks, tors, wildlife, family exploring), the National Park visitor centres are a smart first stop.

Princetown Visitor Centre

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  • Approx from Parkers Farm: ~18.9 miles / 38 mins
  • Address reference (Dartmoor site / listings): Tavistock Road, Princetown, Devon PL20 6QF
  • Seasonal opening times (Dartmoor published): e.g., 1 Apr–31 May: 10am–4pm, 1 Jun–31 Aug: 10am–5pm, 1 Sep–31 Oct: 10am–4pm
  • Important note: a local report stated Princetown Visitor Centre closed on 31 Oct 2025—check current status before you travel.

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