Get the most out of your visit and discover more about what makes Dartmoor so special.
Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centres are a great place to start your adventure. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are on hand to provide bespoke advice, and a range of information is available to help plan your time.
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Maps, books and souvenirs
Our Visitor Centres are stocked with a wide array of maps, books, leaflets and even emergency items. You can also pick up some fantastic Dartmoor souvenirs – exclusive to the Centres.
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Displays and exhibits
Take a look at our engaging displays and interactive exhibits – learn more about Dartmoor’s landscape, archaeology, nature, and the myths and legends inspired by the landscape.
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Events and activities
Our Visitor Centres host regular events and activities for all the family to enjoy. Check the events section of our website for more details.
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Free entry
Entry is free and everyone is welcome, including well-behaved dogs on leads.
Haytor
The iconic Haytor Rocks are visible from miles around, making this a popular place for people to enjoy Dartmoor.
Covered in lichens and mosses, the imposing granite rocks of Haytor are within a protected area for its geological interest.
With its history steeped granite tramway and quarry, and spectacular views across the moor, there is something for everyone to enjoy at Haytor.
This is a great base for wildlife walks. Guidebooks and advice are available at the centre.
Haytor Quarry Miles Without Stiles route can be accessed from this Visitor Centre.
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Opening times for 1 November - 31 March
Thursday - Sunday, 10:00 - 15:00
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Opening times for 1 April - 31 May
Daily 10:00 - 16:00
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Opening times for 1 June - 31 August
Daily 10:00 - 17:00
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Opening times for 1 September - 31 October
Daily 10:00 - 16:00
Find us
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Haytor Vale, TQ13 9XT. We’re situated in the lower car park (opens in a new tab)
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Phone: 01364 661520.
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Email: visit@dartmoor.gov.uk
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Accessibility:
National Park visitor centre, Postbridge
Postbridge is most well-known for its outstanding medieval clapper bridge, easily visible from the road and a short walk from the visitor centre.
Once inside the centre, immerse yourself in the Bronze Age and the story of Whitehorse Hill, a Bronze Age burial site.
Postbridge is an ideal starting point for walkers and a great place from which to explore the north moor and Bellever Forest.
Bellever Forest Miles Without Stiles route can be accessed from this Visitor Centre.
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Opening times for 1 November - 31 March
Saturday - Wednesday 10:00 - 15:00
Please note the Centre is closed for maintenance Monday 23 - Friday 27 February -
Opening times for 1 April - 31 May
Daily 10:00 - 16:00
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Opening times for 1 June - 31 August
Daily 10:00 - 17:00
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Opening times for 1 September - 31 October
Daily 10:00 - 16:00
Find us
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We’re just off the B3212 Moretonhampstead to Two Bridges road.
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Postcode PL20 6TH
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Phone: 01822 880272.
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Email: visit@dartmoor.gov.uk
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Accessibility:
Tramper hire
Visitors can hire a Tramper from our Postbridge Visitor Centre.
With access straight onto our Bellever Forest Miles Without Stiles route, as well as a designated ‘tramper trail’, this is a fantastic option to enable even more people to enjoy Dartmoor.
