Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Haytor Vale March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Haytor Vale Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Haytor-Vale.dx3000435625)[Hotels in Haytor Vale](https://expedia.co.uk/Haytor-Vale-Hotels.d3000435625.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Haytor Vale Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Haytor-Vale.d3000435625.Car-Hire-Guide)[Haytor Vale Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Haytor-Vale.d3000435625.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Haytor Vale ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Haytor Vale Types of activities [Haytor Vale travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Haytor-Vale.dx3000435625) ![Ilsington: by the road to Beckaford, near to Haytor Vale, Devon, Great Britain. The Haytor Granite Tramway once crossed the road here. It then heads downhill by the road to Bovey Tracey and disappears into Yarner Wood on its way to Ventiford wharf on the Stover Canal. For more on the tramway see SX7677: Ilsington: Haytor Granite Tramway. In Ilsington parish](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000435625/79286c86-f47c-4a1a-8685-9e0108535e36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000435625/79286c86-f47c-4a1a-8685-9e0108535e36.jpg) by [Martin Bodman](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1578) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Ilsington: by the road to Beckaford, near to Haytor Vale, Devon, Great Britain. The Haytor Granite Tramway once crossed the road here. It then heads downhill by the road to Bovey Tracey and disappears into Yarner Wood on its way to Ventiford wharf on the Stover Canal. For more on the tramway see SX7677: Ilsington: Haytor Granite Tramway. In Ilsington parish](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000435625/79286c86-f47c-4a1a-8685-9e0108535e36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000435625/79286c86-f47c-4a1a-8685-9e0108535e36.jpg) by [Martin Bodman](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1578) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Bovey Tracey: Yarner Wood, towards Trendlebere Down With Lustleigh Cleave on the horizon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000435625/23b854c2-f934-449c-b208-dd4c7f128973.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000435625/23b854c2-f934-449c-b208-dd4c7f128973.jpg) by [Martin Bodman](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1578) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Moorland House, Haytor. The HF holiday country house was where Agatha Christie stayed and wrote her first book in 1916, "The Mysterious Affair at Styles". It is situated on Dartmoor very close to Haytor Rocks](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000435625/a1a2c473-f4b3-46b4-a8b1-9d1e1f32d2ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000435625/a1a2c473-f4b3-46b4-a8b1-9d1e1f32d2ec.jpg) by [pam fray](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/18934) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Riders on Haytor Down Seen from the car park on Higher Terrace, the lane north of Haytor Vale to Yarner Wood. The view is across South Devon to the Teign estuary.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000435625/ef363f90-f550-49f7-bbbf-a9ea02ad43ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Haytor Vale Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Haytor Vale has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Haytor Vale, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Haytor Vale with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Haytor Vale Haytor Vale is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Haytor Vale, and make it a breeze to explore Haytor Vale and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Haytor Vale to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Haytor Vale, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Haytor Vale. #### Haytor Vale attractions Haytor Vale has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Haytor Vale to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Haytor Vale. Looking for things to do in Haytor Vale can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. 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[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_3000435625) ## Recommended things to do in Haytor Vale | Number of things to do | 3 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Royal Horticultural Society: Rosemoor Garden Ticket](/things-to-do/royal-horticultural-society-rosemoor-garden-ticket.a47894172.activity-details): £14 | | Top 5 things to do | [Royal Horticultural Society: Rosemoor Garden Ticket](/things-to-do/royal-horticultural-society-rosemoor-garden-ticket.a47894172.activity-details)[From Glastonbury: 2-Day Tintagel, Boscastle & Dartmoor Tour](/things-to-do/from-glastonbury-2-day-tintagel-boscastle-dartmoor-tour.a51732443.activity-details)[Dartmoor Tour](/things-to-do/driving-tour-dartmoor-in-iconic-land-rover-discovery.a4590570.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Royal Horticultural Society: Rosemoor Garden Ticket](/things-to-do/royal-horticultural-society-rosemoor-garden-ticket.a47894172.activity-details) | ## What to do in Haytor Vale --- ### Popular places to visit ![Autumn at Decoy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5647/c4a52b0f-1828-4e0c-a2ba-9b299dd7fd60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Decoy Country Park Explore the great outdoors at Decoy Country Park, a lovely green space in Newton Abbot. While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Decoy-Country-Park-Newton-Abbot.d625041207016251392.Attraction) ![Mother Swan and her young](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/625041311603322880/8315c6d5-2d94-4f88-8361-ace35d5e9303.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stover Country Park Explore the great outdoors at Stover Country Park, a lovely green space in Teigngrace. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stover-Country-Park-Newton-Abbot.d625041311603322880.Attraction) #### Newton Abbot Racecourse You can take time to visit Newton Abbot Racecourse during your travels to Teigngrace. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newton-Abbot-Racecourse-Newton-Abbot.d553248621533024238.Attraction) #### River Dart Country Park Explore the great outdoors at River Dart Country Park, a lovely green space in Holne. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/River-Dart-Country-Park-Newton-Abbot.d553248621532488768.Attraction) #### Becky Falls Explore the great outdoors at Becky Falls and enjoy the beautiful countryside during your trip to Manaton. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Becky-Falls-Newton-Abbot.d553248621532488769.Attraction) #### Devon Guild of Craftsmen You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Devon Guild of Craftsmen during your travels in Bovey Tracey. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Devon-Guild-Of-Craftsmen-Newton-Abbot.d553248621532488790.Attraction) #### Fernworthy Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fernworthy Lake during your travels in Newton Abbot. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fernworthy-Lake-Newton-Abbot.d553248621532490207.Attraction) #### Jay's Grave Find out about the history of Manaton when you spend time at Jay's Grave. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jays-Grave-Newton-Abbot.d866962399182589952.Attraction) #### Trago Family Fun Park Bring your family to Trago Family Fun Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Ilsington. Visit the spas in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Trago-Family-Fun-Park-Newton-Abbot.d802133324784807936.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Haytor Vale ![Awesome colours, easy to find](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5647/98cfc9ba-003c-4b5a-9387-1c80ed97c0af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newton Abbot ![Field by the Templar Way A tree by the gate from this was taken casts its shadow across this field. The unnamed wood on the right, which straddles a northing gridline, contains the source of a small stream which feeds into a leat in Bovey Tracey. The buildings, at Five Wyches Farm, are in SX8078, and the distant hill is at Shaptor.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182463/a62490ec-a534-49aa-8a86-9d046452aba3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bovey Tracey ![Ilsington: St Michael's Church There has been a church on this site since the 11th century although the present cruciform building dates from the early 14th century with 15th century additions. In terms of area the parish is one of the largest in Devon. John Ford, the dramatist who wrote the controversial tragedy "'Tis Pity She's a Whore", was born in nearby Bagtor House and baptized in the church on 12 or 17 April 1586.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5647/0d266e2c-d8f4-462f-a334-4c9a24d5a69f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Nigel Cox](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2798) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Ilsington ![Easdon Tor on eastern Dartmoor as seen from Manaton Rocks.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5647/0442e7f2-7dfe-414a-b918-c071453b8941.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [Nilfanion](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Nilfanion) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Manaton ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Haytor Vale worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Haytor Vale? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Haytor Vale? ### Is three days enough to stay in Haytor Vale? ### What are some activities to do in Haytor Vale with kids? > - [Royal Horticultural Society: Rosemoor Garden Ticket](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/royal-horticultural-society-rosemoor-garden-ticket.a47894172.activity-details) ### What to do in Haytor Vale for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Haytor Vale? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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