Tavistock Guildhall Heritage Centre

11/06/2026

The five wharves at the head of Tavistock Canal are, today, largely hidden from public view, but in the early nineteenth century they were major sites of activity for transporting minerals, ores and goods from the town to the River Tamar at Morwellham, and bringing essential supplies back to the tow...

10/06/2026

✨ Top 10 Things to Do in Tavistock ✨

Planning a visit to Tavistock or looking to rediscover what’s right on your doorstep?

From over 900 years of market history to beautiful riverside walks, fascinating heritage sites, independent shopping and the famous Devon cream tea, Tavistock is packed with things to see and do.
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Explore the historic Pannier Market, uncover the town’s mining heritage at the Guildhall Gateway Centre, stroll along the River Tavy, browse unique independent shops, visit the Farmers’ Market, and discover why Tavistock is the only town in Devon to hold UNESCO World Heritage Status.

Whether you’re a history lover, foodie, keen shopper, or simply looking for a great day out, there’s something for everyone in this vibrant market town on the edge of Dartmoor.

📍 How many of Tavistock’s Top 10 attractions have you visited?

Read the full list here:

https://visit-tavistock.co.uk/top-ten-things-to-do-in-town/

27/05/2026

Great to see our Heritage Quarter neighbours, Tavistock Museum, back open for the season! 🎉

Whether you’re visiting the area or are a local resident looking to discover more about Tavistock’s fascinating past, there is plenty of history and heritage to explore.

Why not combine a visit to the Guildhall Heritage Centre with a trip to Tavistock Museum next door to get your local history fix? From stories of justice and law to the rich heritage of our market town, there is something to discover around every corner.

Want to find out more about local events, attractions and things to see in the area? Pop into the Tavistock Visitor Information Centre and have a chat with one of the knowledgeable volunteers, who will be happy to help you make the most of your visit.

We look forward to welcoming you!

🏛 Tavistock Abbey; Mines Minerals & (Bal) Maidens; Drake .... just a few more areas of interest in your local, accredited Museum. Visit us Tavistock Museum Tues-Sat 11am - 3pm. 🏛 Tavistock Museum

(If you need to visit us, perhaps when it is a little quieter, do contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you 🙂 )

26/05/2026

What another glorious day here in Tavistock ☀️

If you are looking for something to do this half term why not combine a visit to the Guildhall Heritage Centre with a trip to the Meadows park.

Open 10am - 4pm, Tuesday - Saturday
FREE ENTRY

14/05/2026

You can get your tickets for this fascinating guided walk from Tavistock Visitor Information Centre located here at the Guildhall Heritage Centre.

Find us 👉 Guildhall Square, Abbey Place, PL19 0FW

Open 10am - 4pm, Tuesday - Saturday

A wonderfully entertaining and informative guided walk this Saturday at 1400

You can book tickets by following this link https://wegottickets.com/event/693835 or pop into Tavistock Visitor Information Centre to buy in person.

Did you know ???

The South Devon and Tavistock Railway Company opened on 21st of June 1859. It offered a railway service from Plymouth to Tavistock and this was extended to reach Launceston in 1865.

Subsequent demolition has left a few traceable remains of this once important rail link

On 2nd June 1890 the Plymouth, Devonport and South Western Junction Railway opened offering a link to London. Join Stephen and Claire Fryer for a visit to both of these railway sites.

The walk will be approximately 2 hours over reasonably level terrain including remnants of the old railbed.

This popular walk is always busy - so book your tickets now !

09/05/2026

05/05/2026

We're looking forward to welcoming our Heritage Quarter neighbours, Tavistock Museum back for their 2026 season.

🕰 We are getting ready to open our doors again! ⏳️ Tavistock Museum re-opens for our 2026 Season on Saturday 9th May ~ and what a season it promises to be ‼️ ... ... ...

01/05/2026

✨ What’s on this May at Tavistock Guildhall Heritage Centre ✨

We’ve got two fantastic events coming up this May, perfect for history lovers and families alike!

📅 Friday 22nd May – Courtroom Talk: Dartmoor Archaeology

Join Simon Dell for an engaging illustrated talk exploring the fascinating archaeology of Dartmoor.

🕖 Talk starts at 7pm (doors open 6:45pm)
📍 The Courtroom
🎟️ Free to attend (donations welcome)

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📅 Wednesday 27th May – Discovery Team Half-Term: Victorian Games

Step back in time this half term with a fun, hands-on session for families with primary-aged children! Try traditional Victorian games and crafts in a relaxed, drop-in setting.

🕙 10am – 1pm
📍 The Courtroom

What’s on:
• Skittles
• Quoits
• Make your own Victorian fans
• Weaving and other traditional crafts

🎟️ Free entry (suggested £1 donation per child to help with materials)

Bring the family along and discover how people learned, played, and created in the past!

30/04/2026

Looks like Polo was keen to explore the arsenic room here at the Guildhall Heritage Centre earlier today 🐾

If our famous town cat has sparked your curiosity, why not follow in his pawprints and discover how 19th century mining transformed Tavistock — once home to one of the largest copper and arsenic mines in the world.

We’re open from 10am tomorrow:
Tuesday – Saturday | 10am – 4pm
Free entry