Princetown
Things to do in Princetown, Devon
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Princetown sits on Dartmoor in central Devon, a moorland settlement built around the presence of Dartmoor Prison. The town serves as a stopping point for visitors to the moor, with basic facilities and a contained, functional character shaped by its institutional history.
Where to stay in Princetown(4)
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Accommodation in Princetown ranges from bed and breakfasts to a small hotel. Duchy House Bed and Breakfast and The Ramblers Rest offer guest rooms in the town centre, while The Prince of Wales Bed and Breakfast and Dartmoor Inn Merrivale provide further options for those staying overnight on the moor.
Things to Do in Princetown(1)
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Dartmoor Prison Museum documents the history of the prison since its establishment, with exhibits on its role and inmates housed in the town itself.
Where to Eat in Princetown(2)
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Dewerstone and Fox Tor Cafe both serve food in Princetown, with the latter a longer-established venue on the moor.
Attractions Near Princetown
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Dartmoor National Park
Newton Abbot
Dartmoor Prison Museum
Yelverton
4 mi
Burrator Reservoir
Yelverton · ⭐ 4.7
7 mi
Meadowlands Leisure Pool
Tavistock · ⭐ 3.4
7 mi
The Dartmoor Mystery Treasure Trail
Dartmoor · ⭐ 4.5
8 mi
Buckland Abbey
Yelverton · ⭐ 4.6
8 mi
Shilstone Riding Centre
Widecombe in the Moor · ⭐ 4.6
9 mi
River Dart Country Park
Newton Abbot · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Princetown
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Langstone Manor Holiday Park
⭐ 4.9 · from £20/night
Tavistock Camping and Caravanning Club Site
⭐ 4.5 · from £27/night
Harford Bridge Park
⭐ 5.0
Dartmoor Yurt Holidays
⭐ 5.0 · from £170/night
Dartmoor Shepherd's Huts
⭐ 4.5 · from £22/night
Dartmoor Sheperds Huts
⭐ 4.5
Cockingford Farm
⭐ 5.0
Dartmoor Domes
⭐ 5.0
Self-Catering Cottages in Princetown
All cottages in Princetown →Little Meadow
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £597
Shippen Barn
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £363
The Granary
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £631
Southlake Barn
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £433
The Stables
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £413
Fisherman’s Cottage - The Nook
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £407
The Old School House
7 bed · sleeps 24 · from £6,825
Glenview Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £367
Common questions about Princetown
Where can I stay in Princetown?
We list 4 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Princetown.
What is there to do in Princetown?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Princetown.
Where can I eat in Princetown?
We list 2 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Princetown.
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