Things to do near Powdermills

You can combine your visit to us with other things to do nearby:

Take a walk to the ruins of the 19th century gunpowder factory that gave the pottery its name.

Visit nearby Postbridge, buy an ice-cream from the village shop and dangle your toes in the East Dart, or play pooh-sticks under the medieval clapper-bridge.

Bring your boots and walk past sheep and ponies to ancient woodland, prehistoric standing stones or to the top of a tor.

Bring your kite.

Round off your day with a visit to the Warren House Inn where you can enjoy the famous fire, which has been alight since 1845.

For more activity ideas on Dartmoor, following the links below to local activity companies, and scroll down for suggestions of where to stay on the high moor:

Spirit of Adventure

Dartmoor Hawking

Dartmoor Nature Tours

Dartmoor Llama Walks

Dartmoor Driving

Miniature Pony Centre

Dartmoor National Park

Dartmoor is one of England's last wilderness landscapes, and is a National Park. If you would like to know more about Dartmoor, we suggest you have a look at the Dartmoor National Park Authority Website.

The Weather at Powdermills

There is a weather station at Powdermills, owned and run by our neighbours, Dartcom Ltd. Parts of Dartmoor are surprisingly high, up to 2000ft (we're at an exposed 1300ft), and have a climate which differs a lot from the Devon low lands. If you would like to see what the climate is doing up here, click here for Powdermills Weather. You can also check out their webcam which points out to the fields behind us.

Places to Stay

There are a number of bed and breakfasts and hotels close to the pottery, right in the heart of High Dartmoor. We suggest you consider the following...

Lydgate House Hotel

Prince Hall Hotel

Beechwood B&B