LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Newcomen 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
Greenway (National Trust) was the beloved holiday home of the famous and much-loved author Agatha Christie and her family. Set on the banks of the Dart, the house contains many of the family’s collections, including archaeology, Tunbridgeware, silver, botanical china and books. Open daily from 10.30-17.00. Weekends only in winter. There are many different ways to reach the property – by car, ferry, vintage bus or steam train. If arriving by car, call 01803 842382 to book a parking space (compulsory).
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway
Coleton Fishacre (National Trust) boasts a luxuriant garden by the sea, with an Arts & Craſts-style house, featuring Art Deco-influenced interiors. Visitors are transported back to the Jazz Age at the holiday home of the D’Oyly Carte family. In the 30 acre garden, it is easy to imagine the parties of the past amongst the weaving pathways and sheltered glades. This warm, secluded spot is perfect for tender plants from the Mediterranean, South Africa and New Zealand. The elegant house is a place of 1920s’ elegance. Music playing in the rooms echoes the family’s Gilbert and Sullivan connections and visitors can play the Blüthner piano in the Saloon. Children will love the family activity packs and there are oſten musical events in the grounds. Open daily from 10.30-17.00. Weekends only in winter. Car park on site. See website for full details:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coleton-fishacre
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The Daymark An 80ſt 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. Tel: 01803 770209 (Venus Café)
Slapton Sands An extremely picturesque and popular beach, it plays an important part in the survival of some of the UK’s rarest flora and fauna and is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is also home to a Sherman Tank that was sunk in action during Exercise Tiger (preparation for the Normandy landings in WWII) and has now been recovered. Tel: 01548 580553 (Start Bay Inn)
Start Point Lighthouse Sited at the end of the headland on one of the most exposed peninsulas of the English Coast, the lighthouse has guided vessels in passage along the English Channel for over 150 years. With guided tours, it is open to the public throughout the year. Tel: 01803 771803
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