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Sir Francis Drake's birthplace (the circumnavigator of the globe was born near Tavistock), the Pannier Market (one of Devon's finest), the copper mining heritage (Tavistock was a stannary town), and a Devon market town of extraordinary history
A little history
Sir Francis Drake was born at Crowndale, near Tavistock, in around 1540. The town is a Dartmoor stannary town — tin and copper were assayed here. The Pannier Market is one of the finest in Devon. Tavistock is a Gateway to the western Dartmoor.
The Pannier Market is excellent. The Drake statue and connection. Western Dartmoor walking from Tavistock. The canal trail to Morwellham Quay for the copper mining story.
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Tavistock has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. The Pannier Market for local Devon produce. Local food is outstanding.
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Sir Francis Drake's birthplace (the circumnavigator of the globe was born near Tavistock), the Pannier Market (one of Devon's finest), the copper mining heritage (Tavistock was a stannary town), and a Devon market town of extraordinary history Roam surfaces the hidden gems that make Tavistock worth exploring.
Tavistock has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. The Pannier Market for local Devon produce. Local food is outstanding. Download Roam free to discover Tavistock's food scene.
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Drake heritage and Dartmoor tourism drive Tavistock. The Pannier Market is the commercial heart. Strong independent food and retail. List your Tavistock business on Roam to reach local customers in Devon.
Roam covers all of Tavistock including Gulworthy, Bere Alston, Bere Ferrers, Lamerton, Milton Abbot. The Pannier Market is excellent. The Drake statue and connection. Western Dartmoor walking from Tavistock. The canal trail to Morwellham Quay for the copper mining story.
