Salcombe
One of the most picturesque towns you will ever see A treasure trove for all
Sometimes it is the destination which matters – other times, the trip itself; with the Salcombe to South Sands Ferry you get the very best of both! A wonderful trip heading
from the very centre of Sal- combe town up through the estuary seemingly out to the open
sea before the ferry
swings towards land and runs up to glorious golden sands – and the very best part of all, the sea tractor ride. There is truly no better way to see the beautiful harbour at this prettiest of sailing towns than from the South Sands Ferry, with its bright colours and gay bunting fluttering in the coastal breeze and worth making the trip there and back for that alone. Add in a fabu- lous beach at the end and you have a great family day out, with watersports activities on hand for those seeking more excitement than buckets and spades. From South Sands, you can make your way to the National Trust property at Overbecks – a sub-tropical garden paradise with unique species around a house full of amazing collec- tions; a delight for gardeners and a treasure trove of activ- ities for families, especially the smaller members. With fabulous far-reaching enjoy across wide
views to
Take a very special trip on stunning South Sands Ferry
The harder you search the more you will find in this friendly little museum.
A treasure trove
of models, paintings, photographs and arte- facts that tell the story of
Salcombe’s links
with ships and the sea from ancient times to the Second World War when the US Navy was based in Salcombe There is plenty to amuse and engage younger visitors including hands-on displays, models and pirates’ treasure, in the ‘young sailors’ corner. The Museum has unique gallery
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open water from Bolt Head, it is a walkers’ haven and after all that exercise, you will find the relaxing trip back on the ferry more than welcome.
from Easter
The ferry service operates through
to the
end of October, with extended hours during the main summer season, offering the ideal way to ‘beat the crowds’, especially during Regatta weeks. From morning to evening you can watch the Harvest Reaper mak- ing her way to and from the town and beach and if you take the trip, you get the chance to make the transfer from boat to water via the sea tractor – a must for locals and visitors alike and all part of the fun to
be had. The Harvest Reaper is also available for private book- ings, perhaps for an evening pub visit or an elegant cocktail cruise. Licensed for a max- imum of 30 passengers, private parties of 20 are a comfortable number if you plan to provide your own nibbles and drinks. If organising a pub visit, it is advisable to book ahead as there is usually ‘shore leave’ of about one-and-half to two hours over high water – and the tide waits for neither man nor boat! Check out timetables and fares on the website: www.
southsandsferry.co.uk; for enquiries about private book- ings, call Tim on 01548 561035.
Original creations just for you
Joyous canvases; paintings in acrylics, oils and mixed media. Sweeping vistas; enigmatic photography; stunning sculp- ture; delicate embroidery; intri- cate jewellery; bespoke tim- ber furniture; funky lobsters and crabs and limited edition signed artist-prints & cards... just some of the original cre- ations exhibited within the ancient stone walls of this well established arts venue in Sal- combe.
Thousands of annually
returning visitors bear testi- mony to the infinite appeal of creativity inspired by nature – art with a heart! A coastal gallery in old town Salcombe we have become a destination for art lovers from around the world.
If you’re
looking for a thoughtful gift or a momento of shared times and memory making in one of the most beautiful landscapes
the country – come visit us. See how local artists are responding to the grace and awe of our protected coastline...
OPEN EVERY DAY THROUGHOUT
THE SEASON 10-5PM Island St, Salcombe TQ8 8DP
01548 288162
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how the transcendent qualities of sea, sky and ever changing horizons stimulate an insati- able thirst for artists wanting to capture a moment, a feeling, that ‘illusive something’ which speaks to us all. No matter what your taste in art – we are sure you’ll find something irresistible! And with two car parks just two minutes’ walk away, there’s nothing to stop you. Gallery 5 Island St, (opposite the gin distillery), a warm wel- come awaits you.
Open April 1st to October 31st
10.30am-12.30pm and 2.30pm to 4.30pm FREE ENTRY!
Market Street below the Information Centre
www.salcombemuseum.org.uk
5 paintings of depicting
the famed racing fruit schooners built in Sal- combe during the 19th century, and a superb collection of ship mod- els.
For 2020, our spe-
cial exhibition, Sal- combe: Schooner Port
tells the story of the fruit schooners and the men and women who built owned and sailed them.
Today Salcombe is a fashionable yachting centre but the story of Salcombe’s ship and boat-building past is brought to life with an impressive
collection
of objects that tell the story of these maritime trades. Finally, don’t miss
the sea-bed treasures recovered by divers from the hundreds of shipwrecks
that line
our coast. Salcombe Maritime Museum is fun, enter- taining and ENTRY IS FREE to all! Find us below the Salcombe Tourist Information Centre in Market Street, between March 30 to October 31, 10.30am to 12.30pm, 2.30pm to 4.30pm.
Bojangles is a small family-run business in the heart of Salcombe. For more than 15 years now we have been the place for children to come and spend their pocket money on gifts and holiday souvenirs. We sell a wide range of gifts, from fridge magnets to seaside shells and everything in between. We also stock a beautiful var- iety of costume jewel- lery for all ages, along- side our stunning col- lection of silver jewel- lery.
So whether it be a thank you girt for the person looking after our cat or a keepsake to remind you of your holiday in Salcombe, please come and see
A hidden gem in the heart of Salcombe
us. We are located in the right-hand side of
Whitestrand Car Park, in the centre of town.
Bojangles For gifts, jewellery, shells and lots more!
01548 843710 Whitestrand Quay, Salcombe
•Half hourly service from 9.45am from Whitestrand Pontoon
•Visit Hotels, Watersports Centre, National Trust Gardens / Museum and Coastal Path
F ERRY SOUTH SANDS
•Available for evening private charter
Phone Tim Tucker
01548 561035
tim@southsandsferry.co.uk www.southsandsferry.co.uk
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