72 By the Dart • Things to Do 4


Dartmouth Boat Hire Visit the hire centre at their North Embankment kiosk and enjoy the Dart from the river under your own steam. Boats are available to hire


by the hour or day, for up to eight people. No licence is required but the hirer does need to have appropriate experience. After a safety briefing and life jacket issue it’s ship ahoy! The fleet of boats has been recently upgraded and now includes Bonwitco Cabin Cruisers with eight or nine HP Mariner four-stroke engine and Dell Quay Dory 15s with electric start and power engine lift. For tariffs and more information visit dartmouth-boat-hire.co.uk or call 01803 834600


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National Marine Aquarium We’re very lucky to have such an impressive aquarium on our doorstep, in the heart of Plymouth.


Rockpools, shark tank, and the amazing live diver shows in the huge tank room all add up to a fabulous day under the water. A great mix of education on marine conservation and awe and wonder at the creatures of the deep. For information see www.national-aquarium.co.uk


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Buckfastleigh Caves Open Days There are guided walks through Buckfastleigh Caves every Wednesday and Thursday in August at 11am and 2pm.


Learn about the caves, see how they were formed, and even see the remains of elephant, hippos and bison which lived in Devon 100,000 years ago. There’s no need to book, just turn up in suitable footwear and clothing. Walks start from the William Pengelly Cave studies Centre on Russets Lane. see www.pengellytrust.org for more information.


Prawle Point National Coastwatch Visit the free interactive visitor centre and lookout post at the national Coastwatch. From this vantage


point 200 feet above the sea a team of watchkeepers keep daytime watch 365 days of the year on the sea and along the coast. They report to the coastguards and every year log more than 17,000 passing boats, while operating a weather station and two webcams. For more information see www.nci-prawlepoint.org.uk. see ALso A Walk in South Devon in this issue.


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The English Riviera Wheel Torquay’s big wheel is back at the Pavilion Gardens this summer. open daily from 10am to 8pm,


and until 10pm on public holidays and school holidays. A round trip takes approximately 12 minutes and the 40 gondolas are enclosed for safety and comfort. With breathtaking 360-degree views, the top is 60 metres high – about 15 double decker buses. The gondolas hold six people each, and can be booked for exclusive occupan- cy. A VIP gondola comes with the option of a bottle of champagne. Visit www.englishrivierawheel.co.uk for more information and to purchase tickets in advance.


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