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Welcome to New Homes in Tavistock, the easy way to find new homes in Tavistock and the surrounding area. Tavistock is located in the county of Devon and only approximately 15.5 miles from Plymouth. Tavistock has a population of around 11,018 and its most famous son is Sir Francis Drake. If you are looking at new homes in Tavistock you may be interested to learn that it has an abundance of primary and secondary schools. Areas close to Tavistock include Launceston, Callington, Torpoint and Liskeard. London is situated approximately 237 miles from Tavistock. New homes in Tavistock provide the best of both worlds for those seeking the heritage and cultural opportunities that only a town like Tavistock can offer combined with the benefits of a brand new home in the heart of Devon.
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Tavistock is situated in the English county of Devon, on the Tavy River, approximately 15 miles from Plymouth and 202 miles from London. It has a population of approximately 9,000. Tavistock is administratively a part of the West Devon’s local government district and is recognised as a booming retail centre and market town. Its neighbouring towns include Callington, Crowndale, St. Marys, Mitchell and Millbank, says Vernon Pethard, Managing Director of www.newhomesforsale.co.uk,the top new homes property website in the UK.
The history of Tavistock dates back to the tenth century when Benedictine Abbey was constructed on what today is the town centre. Though destroyed and looted by Vikings in 997, the abbey was rebuilt soon, and the town had established as a trading and ecclesiastic centre by 1066. Tavistock’s economy was historically based on agriculture which is still very important today. However, the services sector, tourism in particular, forms the bulk of the local economy, providing work for around 65 percent of the total workforce.
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Things To See And Do In Tavistock:
Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement: Merrivale Prehistoric Village consists of an array of fascinating prehistoric finds dating from 1000 BC to 2500 BC. It is believed that the Bronze Age settlement would’ve been one of the most significant in the area during that period. There are a number of holy places situated within the settlement that are managed by English Heritage, including a stone circle of burial cairns and standing blocks as well as three stone rows.
Morwellham Quay Museum:
Located in the community of Morwellham, the Morwellham Quay Museum is
concentrated on the role maritime affairs have played in the history
of Tavistock. The fishing trade is amongst the main themes explored
in the museum that boasts fantastic documents and artefacts from the
past several hundred years.
Tavistock Wharf: The market town of Tavistock is a quiet and busy cosmopolitan area that is home to a huge arts community located within the Tavistock Wharf. As suggested by its name, the arts and theatre complex is situated between the Tavy River and the Canal. Built originally as an industrial site, the complex was converted in 1995 by the local council to include an arts gallery, theatre and cinema as well as a bar and café.
Meadowlands Leisure Pool: Inaugurated by the Duke of Wessex, this is a state-of-the-art leisure centre with an extensive range of water activities for people of all abilities and ages. Adults can have fun at the swimming pools, while youngsters can enjoy the amazing outdoor river rapide, water falls, geysers and water cannon.
Band Stand: During the summer time, from April to September, locals and tourists alike can enjoy electrifying, uplifting music played at Band Stand in the open air. The venue was founded by the Victorians in a district known as The Meadows stretching between the boat canal and the Tavy River. The band stand has a traditional design with a bent iron canopy to shield the performers from sun’s rays.
Famous People Born In Tavistock:
Tavistock is the birthplace of many world famous people. Some of them include poet William Browne and sailor Sir Francis Drake
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