Explore Compton Castle and its Surroundings

Church House Inn (.8 miles)
Using the highest standard of local produce where possible, the Church House Inn has established itself as a well known pub for great food. Traditional and contemporary dishes combine to form an impressive array of mouthwatering offerings from the ever evolving menu - don't miss Chef's taster evenings every third Thursday of the month.
www.churchhousemarldon.com/restaurants.html

Berry Pomeroy Castle (2.7 miles)
15th century Berry Pomeroy Castle is secreted away in a steep wooded valley. The ruin still displays a wall painting of the Three Kings in its gatehouse chamber. The great Elizabethan mansion of the Seymours was intended to become the most spectacular house in Devon, a match for Longleat and Audley End however it was abandoned by 1700 and subsequently became the subject of many a chilling ghost story, some of which can be heard in the audio tour. To get a good view of the ruin from below, take the woodland, although this can be steep in parts.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.15446

Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway (3.0 miles)
Running between Paignton and Kingswear, go for a simple train ride or buy a combined ticket for a day out that includes a river cruise or a boat trip along the coast.

Totnes (4.9 miles)
An old market town with archetypal crooked, narrow lanes and quaint cottages. Totnes now has a slightly bohemian air, with lots of tempting delicatessens, eco-friendly shops and wholefood cafes.

Rumour Restaurant and Wine Bar (5.0 miles)
Wonderful selection of food and drink in an infectious atmosphere.
www.rumourtotnes.co.uk

Alexandra Cinema (4.1 miles)
www.scottcinemas.co.uk

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park (3.1 miles)
One of the best zoos in the country, famous for its conservation work and animal welfare programmes.
www.paigntonzoo.org.uk

Living Coasts (3.4 miles)
This zoo is all about coastal creatures, from seals and penguins to plants.
www.livingcoasts.org.uk

Newbarn Farm Cottages and Angling Centre (3.2 miles)
Six coarse fishing lakes plus the option to charter a boat from Paignton or Brixham for sea fishing.
www.newbarnfarm.com

Abbot Angling (4.1 miles)
Angling supplies.

Anyfish Anywhere UK Ltd (4.1 miles)
Sea angling supplies.

Pitt House Restaurant (1.9 miles)
A chocolate-box thatched inn with a wonderful cottage garden.

The Little Theatre (3.7 miles)
High quality theatre from the Torbay Operatic Society.

Babbacombe Theatre (3.8 miles)
A popular family venue big on musicals, dance and comedy.
www.babbacombe-theatre.com

DartingtonARTS (4.4 miles)
Cinema and live performances of dance, music and theatre.
www.dartington.org/arts

Town Parks Coarse Fishing Centre (3.1 miles)
Two heavily stocked lakes where no EA licence is needed.
www.townparks.net

Brixham Belle Cruises (4.1 miles)
Day cruises along the coast and then up the River Dart or evening cruises to watch the sunset.
www.torbaybelle.co.uk

Prickly Ball Farm and Hedgehog Hospital (3.1 miles)
Meet the rescued hedgehogs and the rest of the farm animals here - feed the lambs, walk the goats and ride and groom the ponies.
www.pricklyballfarm.co.uk

Babbacombe Model Village (3.5 miles)
A perfect Devonian Lilliput with miniature landscaped gardens and models of famous landmarks.
www.babbacombemodelvillage.co.uk

Kents Cavern (4.1 miles)
Prehistoric caves with evidence of the earliest human dwellings.
www.kents-cavern.co.uk

Torquay Museum (3.6 miles)
Having just had almost a million pounds spent on it, Torquay Museum is one of Devon’s best. Exhibitions range from archeology and natural history to a reconstructed Victorian kitchen and a feature on Agatha Christie, who was born here.
www.torquaymuseum.org

Orestone Manor Hotel and Restaurant (4.0 miles)
Regularly voted as one of south Devon’s best restaurants, the Orestone Manor often uses home-grown produce from its own gardens.
www.orestonemanor.com

The Steam Packet Inn (4.9 miles)
Gloriously positioned on the banks of the River Dart, this pub has a huge following among food lovers.
www.steampacketinn.co.uk

Effings (4.9 miles)
This deli is legendary for the quality of its produce; the cafe makes full use of these epicurean delights.
www.effings.co.uk

The Blue Walnut (2.4 miles)
It’s not just about the food here - there is often live jazz and there’s a Nickleodeon cinema inside, too.
www.thebluewalnut.co.uk

Newton Abbot (4.1 miles)
Newton Abbot has a long, rich history in many different trades, from wool and leather in medieval times to the locomotive industry in the Victorian era. All have left their mark on the town, which has an interesting architectural legacy, including plenty of well-preserved, imposing Victorian buildings. Now, Newton Abbot is more geared towards leisure; a much-loved race course, no less than three public parks and England’s only traditional malthouse that is open to the public – and yes, you can sample the ales!

Paignton (2.5 miles)
Families have been flocking to Paignton for generations to enjoy a traditional English seaside resort. Much loved by the Victorians, the pleasures of Paignton have changed little – sand castle building, picnics on the beach and a dip in the sea. Paignton Zoo has a world-wide reputation for its conservational aims and offers an excellent day out for animal lovers; state-of-the-art enclosures afford the animals greater freedom to exhibit natural behaviour, which in turn makes for an exciting display for visitors.

Torquay (3.3 miles)
Elegant Victorian architecture, a series of wide, crescent beaches and a backdrop of seven hills encircling the town – it’s hardly surprising that Torquay has been such a popular holiday resort for generations. This is the English Riviera at its most classic and the best way to enjoy it is to stroll along the palm-lined promenade, ice cream in hand, watching the sea lap the shore.