English Heritage sites near Aveton Gifford Parish

Totnes Castle

TOTNES CASTLE

11 miles from Aveton Gifford Parish

A classic Norman motte and bailey castle, founded soon after the Conquest to overawe the Saxon town. A later stone shell-keep crowns its steep mound, giving views across the town to the River Dart.

Bayard's Cove Fort

BAYARD'S COVE FORT

12 miles from Aveton Gifford Parish

Picturesquely sited on the quayside at Darmouth, this Tudor artillery fort once contained heavy guns to protect the prosperous harbour town from attack.

Dartmouth Castle

DARTMOUTH CASTLE

13 miles from Aveton Gifford Parish

Beautifully located fortresses on the edge of the river. For over 600 years Dartmouth Castle has guarded the Dart Estuary and the busy, vibrant port of Dartmouth.

Royal Citadel, Plymouth

ROYAL CITADEL, PLYMOUTH

13 miles from Aveton Gifford Parish

A dramatic 17th-century fortress built to defend the coastline from the Dutch, and keep watch on a recently rebellious town. Still in use by the military today.

Berry Pomeroy Castle

BERRY POMEROY CASTLE

14 miles from Aveton Gifford Parish

Tucked away in a steep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin.

Upper Plym Valley

UPPER PLYM VALLEY

15 miles from Aveton Gifford Parish

This extraordinary landscape encompasses some 300 Bronze Age and medieval sites, covering 15 square kilometres (6 square miles) of Dartmoor.

Churches in Aveton Gifford Parish

St Andrew's

Aveton Gifford Kingsbridge
01548 830260
http://www.modburyteam.org

A warm welcome to this beautiful part of the country. We are a group of five churches based in the town of Modbury and the villages of Aveton Gifford, Bigbury, Kingston and Ringmore.

You will find a warm welcome in all churches. We aim to be a group of churches where the Lord Jesus is known and made known. We also aim to places where all can belong and be known: the elderly, the not so elderly, families, singles, teenagers and children.

Please visit www.modburyteam.org to find out more.

Whatever your age, whether married or single, experienced in faith or want to know more, we look forward to welcoming you.

Pubs in Aveton Gifford Parish

Fishermans Rest

Fore Street, Aveton Gifford, TQ7 4JL
(01548) 550284
thefishermansrest.co.uk

Large village local, catering for the local community. Two ales are usually available, one sourced from Otter brewery, and may change from time to time. The walls are adorned with several prints from local artists. Pool and darts are played...