Enjoy an amazing and varied day out at South Devon’s Three Great Attractions at Buckfastleigh and Totnes. It’s a real treat for all the family!
With three top tourist attractions, Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies at Buckfastleigh, the award winning Totnes Rare Breeds Farm at Totnes and, linking the two, the award winning South Devon Railway, Three Great Attractions, One Amazing Day has something for everyone.
See otters from around the world and stunning tropical butterflies, enjoy a one hour’s round trip along the beautiful valley of the River Dart behind a Great Western Railway steam engine* and stroke the owls, feed the red squirrels, meet the hedgehogs!
You can buy your tickets for each attraction separately. Tickets for the South Devon Railway can be purhcased in advance online or from our Booking Offices on the day (subject to availability). Tickets for the Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies and the Totnes Rare Breeds Farm can be purchased on the day from the attractions own sales desk. We regret that combined tickets are no longer available, however you can still enjoy a fabulous day out in South Devon by visiting all 3 attractions during your visit!
FREE PARKING at Buckfastleigh station!
*Most trains are steam hauled. Selected trains are hauled by heritage diesels.
The South Devon Railway
The SDR is a seven mile former Great Western Railway branch line, built in 1872, which runs along the stunning valley of the River Dart between Buckfastleigh and Totnes. We run steam trains with heritage rolling stock and offer a wonderful all day, all weather attraction for families and people of all ages.
South Devon
Railway
Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies
There are three species of otter to see too, our native British otter, playful Asian short clawed otters and the large North American river otters who love to show off.
Dartmoor Otters
& Buckfast Butterflies
Totnes Rare Breeds Farm
Alongside these, you can also get close to the endangered wildlife of the English countryside, making this much more than just a petting farm.
Totnes
Rare Breeds Farm
Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies is located at Buckfastleigh station; the award winning Totnes Rare Breeds Farm is at the other end of the line adjacent to Totnes Riverside station. Buy joint tickets to visit all three in one day or the South Devon Railway and Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies or Totnes Rare Breeds Farm.
Check out the suggested itineraries if you’re planning a brilliant full day with us, visiting all three.
3 Great Attractions Fares
| SDR + Otters & Butterflies OR Totnes Rare Breeds Farm | SDR + Otters & Butterflies AND Totnes Rare Breeds Farm (3 Great Attractions) |
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| Adult | £24.50 | £31.00 |
| Child (0-2) | Free | Free |
| Child (3-15) | £17.50 | £23.00 |
| Senior Citizen (65+) | £22.50 | £29.00 |
| Family (2A + 2C) | £72.00 | £93.00 |
Please note, no discounts are available on 3 Great Attraction tickets.
3 Great Attraction tickets can be purchased in advance via our online ticket booking system, or on the day from our Booking Offices at Buckfastleigh and Totnes. They are not able to be purchased from the Otters and Butterflies or the Rare Breeds Farm.
To purchase your tickets online, select “Heritage Travel” on our ticketing system. On the “Fare Type” drop-down menu, select the type of joint ticket you want.
When booking train tickets, please ensure you allow adequate time to visit the attractions. We recommend at least 90 minutes per attraction, however your joint ticket allows you to spend as much time as you like during your stay!
Dartmoor Otters &
Buckfast Butterflies
Totnes Rare Breeds Farm
*This is a postal address only. To visit us, come by train or SatNav TQ9 5JR and follow the footpath from the main line station
