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About Torpoint

Torpoint is a lively little town set in the lovely Rame Peninsula on the beautiful banks of the Tamar River. The town has strong Naval connections and a deep rooted seafaring history. To the south of Torpoint is St.John's Lake, and to the north is Upper Wilcove, a small creek. The scenery all around is quite picturesque and to the west of the town are delightful beaches and secluded bays.

A little out from the town is the finest Georgian House in Cornwall. Anthony House was built of granite for Sir William Carew in 1711-1721 by an unknown architect. The main entrance is on the south side and has a large columned porte-cachere (entrance port for carriages) added in the 19th-century. It is a stunning house of handsome proportions and contains a fine collection of Carew family portraits including works by Reynolds (The Carew family lived at Anthony since 1450). The house also shows original panelling and has a magnificent staircase. There are many treasures to be seen including fine furniture and china. The imaginative gardens and grounds extend to the River Lynher.

Torpoint makes an excellent holiday centre, not only is it an interesting and appealing resort in it's own right but it is close to all the amenities of Plymouth and offers easy access to the delights of Dartmoor. There are excellent shopping facilities, good inns and restaurants and at nearby Anthony there is a delightful picnic area. Places to visit in the area include - The Monkey Sanctury at Looe, Jamaica Inn, Flambards Village and Pendennis Castle.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Torpoint

Antony House	(1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Mount Edgcumbe Country Park	(1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures
The Merchantant's House	(2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Royal Citadel, Plymouth	(2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Saltram House	(5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction E)	Pictures
Buckland Abbey	(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction N)	Pictures
Cotehele	(8.4 miles, 13.4 km, direction N)	Pictures
Seaton Valley Country Park	(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction W)	Pictures
Old Mother Hubbard's Cottage	(9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction E)	Pictures
Dartmoor Wildlife Park	(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction E)	Pictures
The Monkey Sanctuary	(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction W)	Pictures
The Old Guildhall and Gaol	(11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction W)	Pictures
Tavistock Abbey	(12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction N)	Pictures
Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement	(14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Burgh Island	(14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction SE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Torpoint

Saltash, in the county of Cornwall (2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction N)
Famous for its two great bridges than span the River Tamar, this little town, known as 'the gateway to Cornwall' is both pretty and interesting.
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Plymouth, in the county of Devon (2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction E)
This is a city that evokes stirring memories of England's great maritime past.
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Cawsand, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction S)
A picturesque ex-smuggling village in Cornwall
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Rame, in the county of Cornwall (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction S)
This lovely place is a nature lovers paradise. There is an abundance of wildlife including rare and beautiful birds to be occasionally seen and heard fluttering around their peaceful woodland habitat.
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Brixton, in the county of Devon (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction E)
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Newton Ferrers, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction SE)
A place of sheer enchantment with narrow streets crammed with characterful properties, leading down to the estuary where many small boats are beached and moored.
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Yelverton, in the county of Devon (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction NE)
Yelverton, by-passed by the picturesque River Meavy is situated on the south-western fringes of Dartmoor. It is a quaint little town surrounded by fine scenery with easy access to some of the loveliest places on Dartmoor.
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Callington, in the county of Cornwall (10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction NW)
The little town of Callington can be found a short distance from the River Tamar and is close to the River Lynher, in a quiet region which was once known for its prosperous tin mines.
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Millendreath, in the county of Cornwall (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction W)
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Looe, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction W)
In far off medieval times both East and West Looe were granted a charter and each retained its own identity for several centuries.
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Tavistock, a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction N)
This pleasant market town plays host to what is possibly Devon's most entertaining annual fair, the Goose Fair, normally...
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Polperro, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (14.8 miles, 23.9 km, direction W)
Jagged rocks rise as if to guard the entrance to the picturesque harbour of this enchanting fishing village which has for decades been a magnet for tourists and a mecca for artists from all over England.
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Princetown, in the county of Devon (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction NE)
Princetown is the highest village within the Dartmoor National Park, some call it the bleakest centre of the moors which is probably largely due to the town being the home of notorious Dartmoor Prison.
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Two Bridges, in the county of Devon (16.3 miles, 26.3 km, direction NE)
Two Bridges is the junction of the two major routes across central Dartmoor, and thus attracts a lot of visitors in the summer.
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Hope, in the county of Devon (17.5 miles, 28.2 km, direction SE)
Despite having a picturesque little bay known as Hope Cove which has a picturesque harbour at its northern end, what really stuns all who visit is the sight of waves lashing against the scattered rocks flanking the cove.
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Nearby travel help

Dockyard Station	(1.0 miles, 1.7 km)
Devonport Station	(1.1 miles, 1.8 km)
Plymouth City Airport	(5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction NE)
Newquay (Cornwall) Airport	(36.0 miles, 57.9 km, direction W)
M5 Junction 31	(36.6 miles, 59.0 km, direction NE)
M5 Junction 30	(39.9 miles, 64.1 km, direction NE)
Torpoint to London	(194.2 miles, 312.4 km, direction NE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Torpoint

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Torpoint center
The Royal Fleet Club	(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)
Best Western Duke Of Cornwall Hotel	(1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction E)
The New Continental	(2.1 miles, 3.5 km, direction E)
Quality Hotel Plymouth	(2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction E)
Grosvenor Hotel	(2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction E)
Jewells Guest Accomodation	(2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction E)
The Astor Hotel	(2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction E)
Riviera	(2.4 miles, 3.8 km, direction E)
Copthorne Hotel Plymouth	(2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction E)
Holiday Inn Plymouth	(2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction E)
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