Private Heritage Tours of Tavistock
Step out of The Bedford Hotel, and into 1000 years of history!
As a guest of The Bedford Hotel, you have the unique opportunity to book a private, expert-led walking tour of Tavistock - Devon’s only World Heritage Town - created exclusively for our guests, starting right from hotel reception, at a time that suits your itinerary, and available by prior arrangement.
Led by the knowledgeable volunteers of Tavistock Heritage Trust, these bespoke tours begin at The Bedford and can be tailored to your interests - from medieval abbots and Victorian miners to hidden histories that shaped the town.
Whether you’re a history lover, a curious traveller, or a family historian, this is a chance to experience Tavistock’s extraordinary story in a way no guidebook can offer.
A Personalised Experience – Just for You
The volunteers from Tavistock Heritage Trust don't just guide - they uncover stories.
One recent guest from the US, staying at The Bedford, discovered that his ancestor had worked as a Tavistock miner before emigrating to New Jersey.
The Tavistock Heritage team crafted a tour around his family’s history - including a visit to the graves of his 19th-century relatives in Dolvin Road Cemetery and the street where they once lived.
It’s personal touches like these that make these unique Tavistock heritage tours so memorable.
Discover Tavistock - Town Heritage Tour
A gentle 90-minute private walk through the historic centre of Tavistock, including:
The Abbey remains and medieval churches
Mining heritage and industrial past
Tavistock Canal and early railway history
The influence of the Dukes of Bedford
Crime and punishment through the ages
£50 per group (up to 10 guests)
The Guildhall Experience
A 60-minute guided visit to Tavistock’s Grade II* listed Guildhall — once a Victorian courthouse and police station, now a state-of-the-art heritage centre.
£50 per group (up to 10 guests)
Full-Day Heritage & Cream Tea Package
Combine any two tours with a champion Devon Cream Tea at The Bedford Hotel — birthplace of the cream tea and proud 'Champion of Champions' at the Tavistock Cream Tea Festival.
£190 per group (includes cream tea for up to 10 guests)
Book your Private Tour
All tours begin and end at The Bedford Hotel and are available by prior arrangement only, exclusively for guests of The Bedford Hotel.
To check availability, find out more, and make a booking, contact Tavistock Heritage Trust - davidconn@heritageintavistock.org
