Groups at Dartmoor Zoological Park

Road Directions

By Car

If you are arriving from the A38, take the Deep Lane turn off signed for Plympton, follow the signs for 'Wildlife Park' from the roundabout at Chaddlewood. This will take you past Langage Business Park to Sparkwell village which we are just on the far side of. If you are arriving from Plympton, continue on the B3416 towards the Chaddlewood roundabout, then continue straight on towards Sparkwell village. Once you get to Sparkwell, drive through the village and you'll find us approximately 300 yards on your left. 

By Bus

Bus services are usually reliable. Please note that the type of bus used by Target Travel for this route is the small type with a small staircase up to the driver. Parents travelling on their own may find it difficult to get their push chair onto the bus without help. Route 59 operates from Monday to Saturday (excluding Bank Holidays). There is no service on Sundays. The 59 leaves Royal Parade (stop A8) in Plymouth City Centre, takes around 30 minutes and stops at our main gate.

By train

UK national train service

The closest national train station is at Plymouth.

There is a direct service from London Paddington to Plymouth, which takes approximately 3 hours. From the NorthEast there is a direct train service from Edinburgh. From the West you can change at Birmingham or Bristol for the Plymouth line.

Plymouth Railway Station is approximately 0.5 mile to the Royal Parade for the number 59 bus stop.

Alternatively there is a good taxi service directly outside the station.

Local train service

The closest local train station is at Ivybridge.

There is a good taxi service which can take you to the Zoo.

Parking

There is free parking adjacent to the main entrance.

Disabled parking facilities are available outside the Jaguar Restaurant at the top of the drive.

Should you wish to make use of disabled parking, please pay at the main gate before proceeding to the top of the drive.