Attractions Near Ranscombe House
Dartmouth Castle - Devon - 4.6 miles
This brilliantly positioned defensive castle juts out into the narrow entrance to the Dart Estuary, with the sea lapping at its foot. Begun in the late 14th century, the castle was intended to protect the warehouses and homes of Dartmouth�s merchants. It was one of the earliest castles built with the prospect of artillery attack in mind. It is said that Chaucer based The Shipman character in his Canterbury Tales on the colourful John Hawley � the merchant and mayor of Dartmouth who built the first castle on this site. Today, you can enjoy other tales of the castle as you journey through time from the Tudor period and the Civil War to World War II. Di
Paignton Zoo - 4.3 miles
Welcome to Paignton Zoo
With three thousand animals, five different habitats and acres of activities youâre in for a great day out at Paignton Zoo in Devon, but what will you tackle first? Do you cross hair-raising Crocodile Swamp, home to the worldâs largest croc species? Get close to our closest cousins at Monkey Heights or mix with the kangaroos hopping around the hills.
A whole day of fun for family and friends!
Brixham Battery - 1.8 miles
The Brixham Battery Heritage Centre Group was founded in 1999, we are a group of volunteers helping to restore the Brixham Battery and provide on-site information to the general public. The group uses the Artillery Training Section (ATS) hut as its education centre and museum after having secured a 25 year lease from Torbay council.
Created in 1999, this group is committed to the promotion of the history of Brixham Battery as well as the environment, flora and fauna and is currently expanding its on-site education centre within the grounds of the gardens.