Totnes PLYMOUTH Plymstock Plympton • Brixton • Wenbury
Noss Mayo • • Newton Ferrers
Stokefleming Near the Dart Estuary and the sixteen mile Dart Valley Trail which runs close to both sides of the River Dart. Tere is the Start Point Lighthouse, nearby Blackpool Sands and Berry Pomeroy Castle, complete with ghosts.
Dartmouth One of the most popular and picturesque tourist destinations in South Devon with the main attractions along the waterfront. Tere are ancient narrow streets, many shops, a host of gourmet restaurants and quirky historical hostelries. Laze on clean beaches, walk the South West Coast Path or take a pleasure cruise on the River Dart.
Local attractions include:
Kingswear Castle - with extensive views.
Coleton Fishacre - travel back in time to the Jazz Age.
RHS accredited garden - lose yourself in the walk paths that weave through glades, past tranquil ponds.
Dartmouth Steam Railway - take a trip on the historic line.
Woodlands Teme Park – provides a whole day of variety for all ages.
Seasonal attractions include the Dart Music Festival and the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta. Tere are many other events on and off the river, but whatever your choice Dartmouth is geared for tourism so your visit will be memorable.
Kingswear
Te village has panoramic views of the harbour and river Dart. Tere are several pubs and inns offering scenic vistas of the river
Bigbury on Sea •
Burgh Island
• Bantham •
Kingsbridge
Thurlestone • Hope Cove
Ivybridge Tuckenhay • Dittisham • • Modbury Dartmouth Kingswear
Stoke Fleming • Blackpool •
Stokenham •
Torcross • Slapton •
Beesands • P Eastortlemouth
Salcombe •
• East Prawle Hallsands •
an authentic Elizabethan market each Tuesday morning (May to September).
and walkers can try the Dart Valley trail from Kingswear to Agatha Christie’s Greenway. For scenic trips to the attractive area of Dartmouth and Kingswear, the Torbay Express is a Sunday service operating during the summer from Bristol Temple Meads railway station.
Dittisham At the widest part of the River Dart. Te water stretches for over a mile to Galmpton at high tide. Visitors to the village will have no difficulty with sailing or boating, fishing is very popular with eleven miles of river.
Tuckenhay An area known for some of the finest food establishments in South Devon. It has a river frontage and a Quay.
Totnes With its reputation for diversity, it has historical surprises and something special around every corner. Boasting an exceptional amount of small independent retailers renowned for their range of ethical products, wholefoods and fair trade goods. Markets are on Fridays and Saturdays with
On summer Sundays the TORBAY EXPRESS is steam hauled all the way from Bristol Temple Meads. One of the most enchanting railway journeys in the world, it follows Brunel’s picturesque Great Western Railway across the Somerset levels and around the beautiful Devon coastline to Paignton and Kingswear (where you take the ferry (included in the price) to Dartmouth). A day out in the heritage carriages, with slam doors and opening windows, is a chance to sit back, relax and enjoy a rail journey from a bygone era.
Make the day even more special by treating yourself to Premier Dining with silver service full English Breakfast with a glass of Buck’s Fizz, and a glass of sparkling wine on the return journey followed by a four course meal with coffee and chocolates. First Class Plus includes light refreshments and a Devon Cream Tea on the way home.
WHAT’S ON 2018 1–3 June Plymouth Flavour Fest Plymouth City Centre’s Piazza 1–3 June Kingsbridge Food & Music Festival 10 June South Hams Triathlon Start/Finish - Blackpool Sands 30 June Armed Forces Day Plymouth Hoe 23–24 June Dartmouth Art & Craft Weekend Dartmouth Quay 6–12 July Dartmouth Classics Channel Regatta 13–15 July Dartmoor Classic Sportive 21–28 July Kingsbridge Fair Week 25 July Yealmpton Agricultural Show 29 July Totnes & District Agricultural Show Berry Farm, Berry Pomeroy, Totnes 4 Aug Woofstock Dartmouth 8–9 Aug British Firework Championships Plymouth Hoe 10 Aug Ocean City Blues n Jazz Festival The Barbican, Plymouth 11 Aug Cornwood Agricultural & Horticultural Show Cadleigh Farm, Lee Mill 11 Aug Plymouth Pride Plymouth Hoe 11–18 Aug Salcombe Town Regatta 30 Aug – 1 Sept Dartmouth Royal Regatta 1 Sept Kingsbridge Show Borough Farm, Nr Kingsbridge TQ9 7QP 15 Sept Plymouth Seafood Festival The Barbican & Sutton Harbour 19–20 Oct Dartmouth Food Festival 3 Nov – 1 Dec Candlelit Dartmouth
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Totnes has a wonderful range of cuisine with a focus on locally sourced organic food that is internationally inspired. To visit a vineyard with a tranquil river trip, the Sharpham Vineyard is a two-hour trip starting from
Brixham
Steamer Quay. Other places to visit include Totnes Castle, Elizabethan House, Museum Of Costume, Te Town Mill and Totnes Image Bank. Just outside of the town, Dartington Hall Estate has live events, exhibitions and festivals, shops, extensive grounds and gardens. All of these, plus trips on the River Dart, a steam railway and art galleries etc. make Totnes an interesting town to visit.
A few miles away at Buckfastleigh are the South Devon Railway, the Totnes Rare Breeds Farm and the famous Abbey. (Please see the Dartmoor chapter for both of these attractions).
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