Visit Totnes
TOP 6 THINGS TO DO in Totnes
● Get a birds-eye view of the town from the ramparts of Totnes’ classic Norman motte and bailey castle, which is managed by English Heritage.
● Relax with lunch and vineyard walk at the award-winning Sandridge Barton winery.
● Get out on the water when you hire a kayak or let the river boat gently ease you down the Dart. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife including herons and seals.
● Enjoy a wander around the Dartington Estate, where you can spot the herd of deer and amble alongside the riverside. The formal gardens are home to an impressive Henry Moore sculpture, a kids trail and there is a choice of cafés for a post walk coffee.
● Let off steam on The South Devon Railway – look out for special events happening throughout the year or make your dream come true when you book a drive-a-train experience
● For a not too strenuous stroll, follow the town trail which takes you past some of Totnes’ most important sights. Download the route, complete with information on what to look out for along the way at:
www.visittotnes.co.uk/town-trail
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Exceptional engineers and explorers Anyone with an interest in computers or technology should not miss the room at Totnes Museum dedicated to one of Totnes’ brightest sons – Charles Babbage. Babbage is considered by many as the “father of the computer” and his Difference Engine and Analytical Engine rank as two of the startling intellectual achievements of the 19th
century.
William Froude, the world’s first naval architect, carried out his pioneering vessel resistance and stability testing in Totnes. After a spell working for Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Froude began to develop his theories about the movement of ships in water using his own models on the River Dart. The ruined church on Dartington Estate houses a cross bearing his name as his father was rector there. Totnes is also well-known down-under as the birthplace of William Wills, who was the second-in-command of the ill-fated 1860-1 Burke and Wills expedition - the first expedition to cross Australia from south to north. Find out more during a walk around the historic Totnes Guildhall.
make full use of the bountiful harvest of fresh, local, seasonally available food. Discover the award-winning, organic The Bull Inn – described by The Sunday Telegraph as “9/10. Charmingly eclectic and lovingly restored – exceptional food and drink.” Don’t miss: Experience TripAdvisor’s top choice for the best ice cream in Devon - Delphini’s Gelato. From pistachio to vegan double chocolate, there’s a changing menu of creative flavours, handmade on the premises and served up in your choice of crunchy waffle cone or tub.
Getting there: Boat: 90 mins cruise with the Dartmouth Steam
Railway and River Boat Company (return by boat or enjoy the Round Robin option including travel on the steam train and bus.)
Drive: 30 mins. Parking information, including EV charger locations:
www.visittotnes.co.uk/see- and-do/plan-your-visit/parking-in-totnes/
Bus: 45 mins (Stagecoach 92 from The Pontoon in Dartmouth)
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