to the Tourism Information Centre at Mayor’s Avenue, was built at the end of the 18th century and is a direct descendant of his first engine, built in 1712, to pump water out of mine shafts. Inside the Newcomen Engine House, the massive machine stands proud and attractive and wooden interpretation panels tells the story of Thomas Newcomen and his inventions.
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Make the most of the English Channel’s rich fishing grounds by
booking in for an angling trip on board one of Dartmouth’s charter boats. Enjoy a day’s angling to the local Skerries Bank or Channel wrecks and reefs. For more information on charter fishing boats visit www.
fishingdartmouth.co.uk.
Advertise in By The Dart! Since we launched in March 2008, more
than 1,000 local businesses have advertised with us, placing in excess of 5,500 advertisements. Advertising with us works because our magazine is locally focused and advertisers reach more of their customers via By The Dart than in any other local media thanks to our mix of door- to-door distribution in and around Dartmouth plus extensive bulk drops. The magazine reaches most, if not all, residents in its target area and is widely read by visitors and holiday- makers. For more information or to place an advertisement phone the office on 01803 835740.
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Discover the delights of the River Dart as captain of your own boat through
Dartmouth Boat Hire Centre, sited at the kiosk on the North Embankment opposite the Bandstand. Boats are available to hire for a few hours or the whole day, which will give you time for a return trip to Totnes. For a
shorter trip, motor out to Dartmouth Castle before heading up to Dittisham; venture up Bow Creek to the Maltsters Arms at Tuckenhay for lunch or refreshments; or visit Stoke Gabriel for a spot of bird watching.
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Treat yourself or a loved one to a breath- taking bird’s eye
view of Dartmouth by booking a hot air balloon ride. Virgin Balloon Flights launch near South Brent and its airborne views stretch from the inland village itself to the glittering Dart Estuary beyond. In the distance, the fantastic South Hams coastline sweeps towards Tor Bay while the rolling Devon countryside stretches away to the north. Look out for the remote village of Halwell with its impressive 15th century church and Harbertonford in the valley of Harbourne, a tributary of the Dart. For information phone 0844 844 8080 or visit www.
virginballoonflights.co.uk.
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Get fit. Join Dartmouth Leisure Centre where there are classes and
fitness activities for all ages. You can work out in the gym; join a badminton club or have a go at yoga, aerobics, Pilates, spinball or zumba sessions. Older people can take part in the specialist Rescue Your Body programme which puts emphasis on core stability and gentle exercise, while the younger generation can join a number of junior activity sessions including tiny tumblers, roller blading, youth leisure night and junior workout. There are also a range of junior courses including trampolining, gymnastics, modern/contemporary dance, dancing stars and mini tennis. For more information phone 01803 837010 or visit
www.toneleisure.
co.uk.
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Bring out your inner thespian and join the Dartmouth Players
or the Inn Theatre Company which stages Dartmouth Shakespeare Week (King Lear will be the company’s 2013 offering). The Dartmouth Players is a community group that stages two or three productions each year. If getting up on stage is not your idea of fun, there are plenty of backstage roles that need filling from set building, costume making, organising people and props or just pitching in where a pair of helping hands are needed. For information about the Dartmouth Players visit
www.dartmouthplayers.org.uk and for the Inn Theatre Company visit www.
theinntheatrecompany.co.uk
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new experience, head to Dart Adventures which specialise in providing unforgettable adventure experiences from half-day activities to weekend or week-long packages. Try your hand at climbing, paddle boarding, mountain biking, sailing, caving, kayaking, coasteering or sailing and boating on the River Dart, Dartmoor and the surrounding area. For information phone 0845 881 0110 or visit
www.dartadventures.co.uk.
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Learn to sail at the Royal Dart Yacht Club. The RYA accredited
training centre offers junior sailing courses and dinghy sailing courses. There is also a Ladies Afloat section for female members of the club and a Boys in Boats group for adult members of all ages and abilities providing a range of waterborne adventures from canoeing, dinghy sailing, rowing, cruiser sailing and match racing. For more information phone 01803 752496 or visit www.
royaldart.co.uk.
If outdoor activities are your thing or you would like to try a
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