Welcome to
Holsworthy
one of 'North Devons' Traditional Market Towns'

The ancient market town of Holsworthy, situated amidst the rolling green hills of Tarka Country in North Devon. There are many natural attractions within a short distance, the rugged cliffs of the Hartland Peninsula, sandy beaches at Bude and nearby Widemouth Bay, the South West Coastal Path, fishing and boating on the Tamar and Roadford Lakes. Holsworthy is an ideal central base for visiting the main attractions of Devon and Cornwall and for discovering Dartmoor, Exmoor and Bodmin Moor, and will become one of the hubs for the Ruby Trail development, offering a network of rural walks, cycle paths and bridleways connecting to the famous Tarka Trail and Dartmoor".

Holsworthy itself offers many attractions, pastimes, recreational activities and accommodation are well catered for. There is a heated swimming pool, sports hall, splendid park with a bowling green, cricket club and tennis court. Come along to Holsworthy football ground and cheer our local team along! Just outside Holsworthy is an 18-hole golf course, at the nearby Tamar and Roadford Lakes there is fishing and sailing. There are several other fisheries in the area, horse riding and archery are but some of the other interests that you can take part in. Reflect on times past in the newly fascinating Holsworthy Museum. For the energetic there is cycling along quiet country lanes, and the developing Tamar Trail cycleway, savour the true atmosphere of rural Devon. There are, of course, some great country walks in the area.

Take time to visit the town's five hostelries, enjoy the good food and drink, participate in traditional pub games like pool, darts and skittles and explore our streets, traditional shops, cafes and market square.

The countryside around the market town of Holsworthy provides an ever-changing rural landscape of scattered villages, hamlets and farms, all set amongst the peace and tranquillity of this attractive area of North Devon. For more information about other North Devon Towns, Villages, 'Places to Visit' and 'Things to Do' please see www.atlantic-highway.co.uk.

Whilst on your visit to Holsworthy why not pop in to the Holsworthy Visitor Information Centre (VIC) to find out about accommodation and places to visit in and around the area, the VIC is situated at the top end of the Market Square on your way from Manor Car Park to the Town Centre. Many of the accommodation providers have their own web sites and direct e-mail, a location/direction map link is also provided. Don't forget to visit the shops and local amenities. The Pannier Market is held every Wednesday in the square, there is also a thriving cattle market.

Whatever your interests you will find something for you in this unspoilt corner of England. Enjoy your visit, and like many before you, come back and see us soon.

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