Wider Area Attractions
Beeson also makes an excellent base for touring. Why not try :
- A day trip to the Dartmoor National Park - only 40 minutes away
- A day trip to the Eden Project
- On a wet day, a visit to the new Quayside Leisure Centre in Kingsbridge ( a superb complex with indoor swimming, bowls, fitness suites ) or the new National Marine Aquarium or new multiplex cinema, both at Plymouth
- A game of golf or tennis at the Dartmouth Golf and Country Club (as privilege card members you get a 25% reduction)
- A visit to one of the many interesting country houses and gardens - National Trust properties at Overbecks ,Coleton Fishacre,Castle Drogo, Saltram House, Buckland Abbey, Greenaway (Agatha Christie's house & garden), Cotehele
- A visit to Dartington Hall with its year round programme of theatre,music,live art, films and exhibitions
- Outdoor music festivals at Salcombe, Kingsbridge and Dartmouth catering for every taste
- A family day out to the Award winning Woodlands Leisure Park ยท A ride on a steam railway from Totnes or Kingswear. A visit to see the animals at Paignton Zoo
- A voyage up the enchanting Dart and Kingsbridge Estuaries or hire a dinghy or yacht at Salcombe or Dartmouth - the famous South West sailing centres
- A visit to the Hedgehog Hospital at Newton Abbot, Rare Breeds Farm at Totnes or Pennywell Farm (Green Tourism Member) for families with young children
- A shopping tour of beautiful and historic Totnes, Salcombe, Dartmouth and Kingsbridge each offering a unique selection of small shops dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries and medieval and farmers markets
- A vineyard tour followed by tastings at the famous Sharpham Vineyard
- Paddle down the River Dart with Canoe Adventures (Green Tourism Member)
- A farm tour followed by a superb meal at Riverford Organic Farm
