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Voykit pocket guide · United Kingdom
Princetown
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Princetown as a base for Dartmoor walks; arrive by bus from Yelverton or Tavistock (≈30 min).
Princetown sits at 435 m in Dartmoor National Park, the highest settlement on the moor. It is a small village with a visitor centre, two pubs and a few B&Bs, making it ideal for a day‑trip walk or a short overnight stay before heading to other Dartmoor villages.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Best months
- May–Sept
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (short daylight, possible snow)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- GBP
- Money
- Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £). Cards and contactless work almost everywhere; some places are card-only.
- Daily spend
- Budget £50–£80 excl. bed · Mid £80–£130 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines, no registration needed.
- Emergency
- Police 999 · Medical 999
- Plugs
- Types G · 230 V · 50 Hz · Three-pin Type G only; European, US and Australian plugs need an adapter. Bathrooms have two-pin shaver sockets only.
- Tipping
- Restaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.; Pub or bar: Not expected; 'and one for yourself' offers the bartender a drink.; Taxi: Round up or 10%.; Hotel porter: £1–2 per bag.; Tour guide: £5–10 per person for a day tour; free walking tours expect £10–15.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Free refills are common; restaurants will bring tap water if you ask.
- Toilets
- Public toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 or are card-only. Stations, museums, department stores and pubs (if you buy a drink) are the fallback.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at Fox Tor Café | £2–£3 |
| Fish & chips at Old Police Station Café | £5–£7 |
| Pub ale (Jail Ale) at The Prince of Wales | £3–£4 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PLH · Plymouth Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Bus 98 Yelverton → Princetown
- about £5 one way (check)
- Taxi Plymouth Airport → Princetown
- ≈ £20 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The village is compact; walking is easiest. Main road has paved sidewalks. No public transport within the village.
See and do
Known for
- Dartmoor Prison gates
- Princetown Visitor Centre
- The Prince of Wales pub and its brewery
- Dartmoor walks from the former railway line
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmoor Prison gates | Walk 5–10 min from the village centre | ≈10 min |
| Princetown Visitor Centre | Walk 2 min from the main road | ≈5 min |
| Tavistock | Bus 98 from Yelverton (≈30 min) or drive 12 km (7.5 mi)Bus 98 from Yelverton (≈30 min) or drive 7.5 mi (12 km) | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- Prince Hall B&B
- Double room £180 per night; dog‑friendly.
- The Plume Of Feathers Inn
- Historic inn, rooms on request; price check.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Sorrysɒri |
| Thank you | Thank youθæŋk juː |
| How much is it? | How much is it?haʊ mʌtʃ ɪz ɪt? |
| Where is the bus stop? | Where is the bus stop?wɛər ɪz ðə bʌs stɒp? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake at first meeting; 'hi' and first names quickly; avoid: Cheek kisses with strangers
- Conversation: Weather is a safe opener; understatement and self-deprecating humour; avoid: Asking about salary or class
- Queues: Join at the back; avoid: Pushing onto buses or trains before others get off
- Apologies: 'Sorry' is said constantly, even when not at fault; avoid: Taking it as an admission of blame
- Pubs: Buy rounds in a group; wait at the bar without waving money; avoid: Clicking fingers at staff
- Nations: Call Scots Scottish and Welsh Welsh; avoid: Calling the whole UK 'England'
Scams and watch-outs
- Buses (98) from Yelverton/Tavistock do not run on Sundays; check timetable.
- Winter weather can close some high‑moor paths; check the Visitor Centre before heading out.
Princetown is safe; main risks are slippery paths in wet weather and limited mobile coverage on the moor.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Princetown yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Dartmoor Prison gates
- Princetown Visitor Centre
- The Prince of Wales pub and its brewery
- Dartmoor walks from the former railway line
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Dartmoor Visitor Centre: www.dartmoor.gov.uk/enjoy-dartmoor/planning-your-visit/virtual-visitor-centre/princetown-visitor-centre
- Wikivoyage: Princetown, revision 5242335 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5242335
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/princetown). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.