Title: Things to Do in Haytor Vale in 2026 | Expedia.com [Haytor Vale Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Haytor-Vale.dx3000435625)[Hotels in Haytor Vale](https://expedia.com/Haytor-Vale-Hotels.d3000435625.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Haytor Vale](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Haytor-Vale.d3000435625.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Haytor Vale](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Haytor-Vale.d3000435625.Car-Rental-Guide)[Haytor Vale Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Haytor-Vale.d3000435625.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Haytor Vale ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Haytor Vale Types of activities [Haytor Vale Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/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)) ![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) ![Ride, Yarner Wood. This is the ride shown on the left of 831553. It runs along a terrace on the south side of the Yarner Stream valley (right) and must surely be associated with the nearby copper mine, but does not appear on the 1:25000 map.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000435625/cd4134bf-821f-4ab4-bdfc-2e58683f575b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Haytor Vale | Number of things to do | 8 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Royal Horticultural Society: Rosemoor Garden Ticket](/things-to-do/royal-horticultural-society-rosemoor-garden-ticket.a47894172.activity-details): $18 | | Top 5 things to do | [Royal Horticultural Society: Rosemoor Garden Ticket](/things-to-do/royal-horticultural-society-rosemoor-garden-ticket.a47894172.activity-details)[Newton Abbot: Rifle and Simulator Combo Package](/things-to-do/newton-abbot-rifle-and-simulator-combo-package.a52098984.activity-details)[Newton Abbot: Rifle and Pistol Combo Package](/things-to-do/newton-abbot-rifle-and-pistol-combo-package.a52136719.activity-details)[Newton Abbot: Pistol Range](/things-to-do/newton-abbot-pistol-range.a52182184.activity-details)[Newton Abbot: Simulator](/things-to-do/newton-abbot-simulator.a52113769.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Royal Horticultural Society: Rosemoor Garden Ticket](/things-to-do/royal-horticultural-society-rosemoor-garden-ticket.a47894172.activity-details)[Newton Abbot: Pistol Range](/things-to-do/newton-abbot-pistol-range.a52182184.activity-details)[Newton Abbot: Simulator](/things-to-do/newton-abbot-simulator.a52113769.activity-details) | | 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 --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Haytor Vale? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Haytor Vale ![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 savor the lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Decoy-Country-Park-Newton-Abbot.d625041207016251392.Vacation-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.com/Stover-Country-Park-Newton-Abbot.d625041311603322880.Vacation-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.com/Newton-Abbot-Racecourse-Newton-Abbot.d553248621533024238.Vacation-Attraction) #### River Dart Country Park Explore the great outdoors at River Dart Country Park, a lovely green space in Holne. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/River-Dart-Country-Park-Newton-Abbot.d553248621532488768.Vacation-Attraction) #### Becky Falls Explore the great outdoors at Becky Falls and enjoy the beautiful countryside during your trip to Manaton. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Becky-Falls-Newton-Abbot.d553248621532488769.Vacation-Attraction) #### Start Point Lighthouse You can find out about the history of Dartmoor Forest with a trip to Start Point Lighthouse. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Start-Point-Lighthouse-Newton-Abbot.d553248621533024220.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fernworthy Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fernworthy Lake during your travels in Newton Abbot. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Fernworthy-Lake-Newton-Abbot.d553248621532490207.Vacation-Attraction) #### Devon Guild of Craftsmen You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Devon Guild of Craftsmen during your travels in Bovey Tracey. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Devon-Guild-Of-Craftsmen-Newton-Abbot.d553248621532488790.Vacation-Attraction) #### Trago Family Fun Park Bring the family to Trago Family Fun Park and enjoy this exciting theme park in Ilsington. Visit the spas in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Trago-Family-Fun-Park-Newton-Abbot.d802133324784807936.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips 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.com/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 even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on 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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