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Things to do


Dartmouth. It is currently managed by English Heritage. The Castle and its defences were begun in 1388 by John Hawley, privateering Mayor of Dartmouth and the prototype of the flamboyant ‘Shipman’ in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. About a century later, the imposing and well-preserved ‘gun tower’ was added, probably the very first fortification in Britain that was purpose-built to mount ‘ship-sinking’ heavy cannon. If you climb to the top, you’ll enjoy the breathtaking views across the estuary and see how it could be blocked in wartime by a heavy chain stretching across the harbour entrance to Kingswear Castle on the other side.


Unusually incorporating the fine church of St Petrox, the castle saw action during the Civil War and continued in service right up until the Second World War. Successive up-dating included the Victorian ‘Old Battery’ with its remounted heavy guns, guardrooms and maze of passages to explore. There is plenty to do inside the castle and if the weather is fine, you can make it a full day out with a river boat trip (the Castle Ferry) from the town quay up to the castle, landing you a minute’s walk away from the castle entrance. After you have explored the castle, you can visit the Castle Tea Rooms for light lunches and snacks. Walkers will love the coastal and woodland walks around the castle where you can spot plenty of wildlife and birds.


Tel 01803 833588 Castle Road, Dartmouth. www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/ dartmouth-castle


The Flavel With a growing reputation as one of the best


small arts venues in Devon, the Flavel has entertainment every day, from live music and comedy, to lunchtime concerts and cinema. A packed programme is very popular with visitors and residents alike. With the Flavel café (Coffee Couture) as a perfect venue to meet and eat, the Flavel is also home to the


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Dartmouth Library, with free Wi-Fi.


The Flavel is open 7 days a week Monday – Saturday: 9.30am - 10pm Sunday: 1 hour before scheduled film or event 01803 839530 Flavel Place, Dartmouth www.theflavel.org.uk


Britannia Royal Naval College This military college has trained officers of the


Royal Navy since 1863 and is housed in an impressive building overlooking Dartmouth. Guided public and private tours of the College are available throughout the year. Public tours generally take place on a Monday afternoon, including a Wednesday afternoon during the high season. The Britannia guides with their specialist knowledge and sheer enthusiasm will greatly enhance your visit to the UK’s premier RN Officer initial training establishment. On the 2-hour historical tour, you can view the extensive College grounds, see the beautiful Chapels, splendid Quarterdeck and impressive gilded ceiling in the Senior Gunroom, as well as the Parade Ground & Flagstaff views, Britannia Museum and gift shop.


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