on the meadows. Salmon live along stretches of the Teign which can be often seen at Drewe’s Weir, and there are also dragonflies and rare water beetles.
Teignmouth is both a historic port and classic seaside resort, with all the traditional attractions of a coastal holiday destination you won’t need to venture far to find a promenade, Victorian pier, a lido, shops and parks. The Grand Pier is a magnificent Victorian structure and complements the town with fine views across the bay. Situated in the middle of the sea front, it offers you all the traditional attractions and entertainment in the Great British spirit of the seaside.
There are two distinct sides to Teignmouth – the sea front and the harbour side. It’s this beautiful contrast and the fact that everything is within easy reach that makes the town so special. You can literally just wander around and discover a range of things to do, including discovering the history of the resort. The beaches are ideal for kids who want to go paddling, while further afield there are some scenic footpaths that go all the way to Dartmoor.
Teignmouth offers a surprising range of internationally inspired cuisine. For a genuine Italian experience try The Colosseum, a real hit for its pizzas, while the Oystercatchers Café does a hearty breakfast in comfortable family friendly surroundings. Go American at Zukos, with a lovely 1950s style diner theme and some great, real American burgers.
Shaldon is connected to Teignmouth via a narrow road bridge, and if you have never been here you have missed a treat. This is an unspoilt village with a great range of local shops and attractions; it’s an ideal place for a relaxing holiday. Shaldon isn’t as commercial as many of the south Devon towns, but is perfect if you want to experience real Devon life.
There are some great Days Out around Shaldon, with clean beaches that are ideal for swimming, sailing, rowing, paddling and rock pool exploring. The Homeyards Botanical gardens are well worth a visit with a selection of unusual plants, and the Italianate Garden especially interesting for horticultural lovers. Visit the Old Walls vineyard and try a tipple of the local Devon wine. For fine dining try the Ness House Hotel and for top quality seafood the Tide Restaurant is noted for its mussels. For the traditional music fans Jazz evenings take place at the Clifford Arms. If you’re a true foodie, you’ll find inspirational dishes served in classical style at ODE restaurant, one of Devon’s newest additions to fine dining. With organic and ecological principles the restaurant prides itself on good local produce. Shaldon Museum is very interesting, and for a great party the Water Carnival features what could be the oldest running regatta in the world. It’s a festival of watery fun and ideal for families.
Travelling inland, Newton Abbot is a thriving market town situated at the head of the beautiful Teign estuary.
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The pretty river Lemon meanders through the centre of the town, its origin being a small spring bubbling out of the ground on the wilds of Dartmoor. Newton Abbot is a distinctly Victorian railway town located in the heart of south Devon, giving you great access to Dartmoor National Park and the whole of the south Devon coast. There’s plenty going on in and around the town to keep you and the family entertained, from horse racing to food and drink festivals, the famous out of town experience that is Trago Mills, and all with that distinctive West Country welcome.
For the anoraks the Railway Museum is full of pure nostalgia for the golden age of the Great Western Railway. The town’s close proximity to the dramatic wilds of Dartmoor, with the English Riviera being a ten minute drive, means that fun and adventure are never far away.
With pubs packed full of character, atmosphere and charm and serving great local Devon produce, you won’t be limited to the usual ‘pub grub’ when it comes to eating out in Newton Abbot, as in the surrounding area there are restaurants, inns & hotels offering fine West Country dining
at its best. Newton Abbot holds a popular food and drink festival each year, featuring a range
of local products from the traditional to the exotic, such as the eye wateringly hot and locally grown chillies.
If you want something more than the usual holiday diversions, Hannah’s at Seale Hayne is a vibrant centre for arts, music and performance, outdoor pursuits and disability opportunities, with plenty of interesting and exciting things to do there.
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facilities such as cafes, beach huts and water sports. Many are smaller and more secluded. Several beaches hold coveted awards for cleanliness and water quality. Torbay is a naturally sheltered bay, creating a safe haven for ships of all shapes and sizes in stormy weather. Occasional easterly winds create winter storms, however, and this is when beachcombers make there best finds. Stretching from the South side of Brixham to Maidencombe, the coast path around the Bay offers excellent and varied walking, with circular walks or point-to-point, with spectacular sea views and an exotic range of flora and fauna.
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Torquay is a stylish resort with real continental atmosphere. Its waterfront is the focus of life in the town with a lively harbour and palm tree-lined promenade framing its international marina. Torquay is a hub of lively activity with restaurants, cafes and bars, night clubs etc providing a truly Mediterranean feel.
long the 22 miles of English Riviera coastline are 19 beaches and coves. Some, close to town centres are wide, open stretches
of sand with beach
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