Newcomen Engine House The Engine House (adjacent to the Dartmouth Visitor Centre) is home to the only original Newcomen engine that can be shown working. The machine, built in 1725, was a giant step forward in the history of engineering and was a key step along the path to the Industrial Revolution – well worth a visit for any budding engineers! Tel: 01803 834224
Dartmouth Museum A small museum housed in an old merchant’s house dating back to 1640. The museum houses an extensive collection of artefacts, models, paintings and photographs, which chronicle the maritime, social and economic history of Dartmouth. With things to interest young and old alike, Dartmouth Museum is well worth a visit. Tel: 01803 832923
For a suggested route through historic Dartmouth, please visit
www.bythedart.co.uk
Along the coast
The Daymark An 80ft octagonal limestone tower built in 1864 as a guide to mariners to the position of the harbour entrance. It is visible for many miles out to sea and is a true wonder of the South Devon coastline! Access via the South West Coastal Path from Froward Point, or park at Brownstone Car Park near Coleton Fishacre.
Blackpool Sands An award-winning, privately managed ‘Blue Flag’ family beach with turquoise blue sea giving it an almost Mediterranean feel. Take a dip at this idyllic beach or enjoy organic Devon produce at the Venus Café. Dogs not allowed during the summer. Tel: 01803 770209 (Venus Café)
DARTMOUTH MUSEUM The Butterwalk, Dartmouth
Explore Dartmouth’s Rich Maritime History
The museum has great displays of Dartmouth’s history and of ships and the sea with magnificent models, photographs and a unique WW II film of US troops training here. The whole Museum is very child friendly.
Hallsands Discover the haunting remains of the lost village of Hallsands, between Beesands and Start Point. Once a thriving community, the village was washed away by storms in 1917 following the short-sighted removal of a nearby beach. Now only a few ruined houses mark this haunting site. Access via a narrow lane to the car park and a short walk.
Start Point Lighthouse Sited at the end of the headland on one of the
contd. over
HMS Dartmouth
During a storm in 1671 Charles II dined in the King’s Room. The Henley Study shows the life of a Victorian Dartmothian with interests in science, architecture, art, natural history, music and much else. The Holdsworth Room displays Dartmouth’s story with costumes, local pottery and even a dolls house with a grisly history.
Open every day except Christmas, Boxing and NY Days. Summer: Tue - Sat. 1000 - 1600. Sun, Mon 1300 - 1600 Winter: (Nov - end Mar) 1200 - 1500. A small charge is made.
Open every day except 25 & 26 December and New Year’s Day
Summer: Tue - Sat 1000 - 1600. Sun, Mon 1300 -1600 Winter: (Nov - end Mar) 1300 - 1600 A small charge is made
www.dartmouthmuseum.org Email:
dartmouth@devonmuseums.net Tel: 01803 832923
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Start Point Lighthouse © Philip Halling
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