Thing to do for the Whole Family Things to do in the local area when you visit Sherrill Farm.
Indoor Climbing
Right next door is The Barn Climbing Wall an indoor climbing centre. The Barn is a dedicated climbing venue, so if you are passionate about climbing or obsessed with bouldering then you will feel right at home. Housed in a massive barn, this uniquely crafted wall and free standing boulder provides a friendly and social place to train hard and meet other climbers.
Ski Centre Plymouth
The Plymouth Ski Centre is only a short 30 minute drive from Tavistock; this centre provides a range of fun filled outdoor winter activities. The activities available include skiing for which the minimum age is four, snowboarding (minimum age of six), tobogganing and more; the centre will create a great atmosphere for a day of family fun.
The Eden Project
The Eden Project is only an hour's drive from Tavistock. At the centre you can enjoy various exhibitions ranging from the Rainforest, where you would encounter cocoa and banana plants and the waterfall in the South America display, to the Mediterranean where you an experience Olive Trees, Giant Aloe Vera plants and the liquid gold Mosaic Path.
After roaming around the centre, there is a chance to enjoy the adventure section, where you can fly through the air on the Skywire (England's longest zip wire), or you can try 'The Drop Free Fall Jump'. If however that doesn't scream out fun, you could always relax in one of the two restaurants and enjoy a dish from around the world.
Tree Surfer
If you are after something exciting for the family, Tree Surfers is the perfect place to seek adventure and get your adrenaline pumping. With its range of equipment and activities (with a minimum age of 4 and height 1m) from zip wires to rope bridges to walkways, there is plenty of fun for the whole family. However, if swinging up in the trees is not your idea of fun, then archery or walks throughout the centre maybe more your thing.
Dartmoor Zoo
At Dartmoor Zoo along with the animals, café and opportunities to learn, there are plenty of exciting activities for a fun family outing. The Zoo is just a 35 minute drive from Tavistock. Here you can see and learn about the many animals ranging from lions, tigers and bears, as well as birds, reptiles and other mammals. The Zoo also gives its visitors a chance to pay extra for incredible experiences where you can get up close with the lions or tigers, as well as being a junior keeper for that day.
Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre
This unique centre, the only one in the UK, is only a short 25 minute drive away from Tavistock. Here you can enjoy 45,00 square feet of exhibitions which include vintage artwork and engineering. This place will bring back childhood memories of all your favourite rides, including Edwards' Gallopers, Brett's Ghost Train, as well as many of the shows and stalls. After viewing the exhibits, there is a chance t have a sit down and enjoy some home-made food at the centre's café and allow the children to fun free within the children's soft play area.