Places in the famous novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, written in 1901 and inspired by Dartmoor’s unique landscape, are being brought to life by local photographer Chris Bloodworth.

It’s also a unique opportunity for people to visit the very place where Conon Doyle stayed while writing the iconic crime mystery. The exhibition is free to visit.

Formerly the Duchy Hotel, it’s believed Conan Doyle wrote part of the story while staying there. Not only did he find inspiration in the moor’s forbidding-looking bogs but it’s said the driver of his horse and coach was named Baskerville.

Chris, who lives near the National Park, said he’s pleased to be showing his work. “I live nearby and have been lucky enough to work on projects celebrating the landscape’s beauty,” he said. “Dartmoor inspires so many with its diverse, bleak and beautiful landscape; it’s easy to see why it inspired Conon Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles.”

Rebecca Martin, Dartmoor National Park Authority’s Visitor Services Manager, said: “Chris has exhibited his work with us before and we’re delighted to welcome him back. People can discover more through his exhibition then venture outside and explore the wonderful open landscape around Princetown. It will make for a great adventure into Dartmoor’s landscape and the famous story inspired by it.”

Location

National Park Visitor Centre
Tavistock Rd
Princetown
Yelverton
PL20 6QF

www.dartmoor.gov.uk/enjoy-dartmoor/planning-your-visit/our-visitor-centres/princetown-visitor-centre