Holiday Attractions in the South Hams
(South Devon)
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Totnes and Dartington | Dartmouth
| Torquay and Paignton | Dartmoor
South Devon Steam Railway | Beaches
| Walking | Cycling | Other
Local Attractions
Totnes and Dartington
Totnes
Tourist Information
Dartington
Cider Press Centre - Built in the grounds of Dartington Hall,
the cider press centre depicts an important part of the social and economic
life of the Dart valley. A unique visitor centre with fifteen shops, eating
places and workshops set in a village atmosphere. Only a short walk from
Lownard Cottages.
Dartington Hall and
Arts Centre - The Trust occupies a thousand acre estate which was bought
in the 1920's by Leonard Elmhirst and his wife. The centre hosts the Dartington
International Summer School and Dartington Plus.
Again only a short walk from Lownard Cottages
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Canoe Adventures
- Explore the real South Devon, from the historic
waterside towns of Dartmouth, Salcombe and Totnes to the secret creeks,
home to egrets and herons. Professionally guided tours in the 12 set Voyageur
canoes, based in Totnes for easy access to South Devon's beautiful rivers.
Aerial Centre - in use every day by the students of the college, and in the evenings by the Community Education team who use the Centre for a wide range of Arts activities.
Sharpham Vineyard - This thousand year old farm consists of five hundred acres owned by the Sharpham Trust. The house, designed in 1770 by Sir Robert Taylor, overlooks the fields and wooded slopes above the River Dart, two miles downstream of the ancient market town of Totnes. Our aim today is to farm successfully in the modern context and to produce world class wine and cheese.
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River Link - Combined steam train, bus and river boat trips on the River Dart. From Totnes to Dartmouth by boat, Dartmouth to Paignton by Stream Train and open top bus from Paignton to Totnes.
Rare Breeds Farm Totnes - Nestled in the beautiful Devon countryside, between the River Dart and its tributary the River Hems, is the delightful Totnes Rare Breeds Farm. This is an ideal place to visit for the young and the young at heart - lots of lovely animals and some really naughty ones too!
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Dartmouth
Tourist Information
'Dartmouth's narrow streets and ancient buildings bear witness to a long
if not always glorious history, which saw the town develop from a fishing
port in the early middle ages to a base for smugglers and privateers. The
mild South Devon climate makes Dartmouth a year-round resort - often with
excellent weather in February and March and golden autumn days in October
and November.'
Britannia Royal Naval College - Britannia Royal Naval College is a working military establishment, whose main aim is to offer initial officer training for young men and women entering the Royal Navy. However, on occasion both our Commodore and Commander allow members of the public to view this magnificent historic building.
Torbay Tourist Information Centres
Model Village - Babbacombe Torquay - Take time out from the hustle and bustle of every day life and feel on top of the world as you see it recreated in miniature. Thousands of miniature buildings, people and vehicles capture the essence of England's past, present and future.
Paignton Zoo - home to thousands of amazing animals and plants. Visit the desert, cross the Savannah, explore the forest and trek through the tropics. Use your senses to discover the wild world.
Living Coasts - Torquay - Living Coasts, Torquay's Coastal Zoo, is a unique, world class aquatic visitor attraction, focusing on the conservation of coastal and marine life around the globe.
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Dartmoor
Dartmoor
Tourist Information
Dartmoor, Southern England's last wilderness.
Becky Falls - Famous Dartmoor waterfall - Set within a stunning valley, our walks and scenery offer a fun-filled day out for both young and older visitors alike. A visit to us offers stunning scenic walks for all ages and abilities, lots of animals to meet and feed and, of course, the beautiful Becky Falls themselves,
Dartmoor Safaris - One of the best ways to see Dartmoor National Park. Our driver guides take great pleasure in showing you the beautiful area in which we live. Join us for a day discovering England's last wilderness and see the wild Dartmoor ponies.
South Devon Steam Railway
South
Devon Steam Railway - A great day out experiencing the unspoiled
countryside as the steam locomotives hug the beautiful River Dart
between Totnes and Buckfastleigh.
Totnes railway station is less than 2 miles from Lownard Cottages and the
distant locomotives can be heard from the cottage garden!
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Beaches
Visit some of the most beautiful beaches in South Devon
Bigbury on Sea, Bantham, East Portlemouth, North and South Sands Salcombe,
Blackpool Sands.
Burgh Island - Bigbury On Sea and Bantham
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Kingsbridge and Salcombe Estuary Beaches
Walking
Close to Dartmoor - Two Moors Way, Abbots Way etc. Miles of quiet country lanes.
Access to numerous footpaths, bridleways and 'green lanes' .
Close to the South
West Coast Path and many beautiful unspoiled beaches
Visit the excellent BBC webpage with links to Devon's
Walking Routes
You may also wish to see their pages dedicated to specific paths:
The Two Moors Way
The Green Lanes of the South Hams
The Puffing Billy Track South Dartmoor
Try Devon County Council's interactive map
The relevant OS maps that cover this area:
Dartmoor - OL28 and South Devon - OL20.
Cycling
Visit the BBC webpage with links to Devon's cycle routes
Cycling Tourist Clubs of Devon - this site links to all the area websites - CTC Devon
Cycling Route Map online - Devon County Council's map of Devons Cycle Paths
Devon County Council provide a webpage with links to cycle routes and paths
Totnes to Dartington Riverside Trail (NCN route 2)
2.5 miles/4km Easy family cycling along path beside river Dart linking Totnes
town centre with Dartington Cider Press Centre.
Totnes to Ashprington (NCN route 2)
2 miles/3.5kms Moderate cycling path along Dart estuary overlooking
river and rolling countryside.
Details of cycling routes available from Totnes Tourist Information
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Other Tourist Attractions
Pennywell Farm - Ponies and piglets, slides, go-carts, quad bikes and train rides, eagles and owls, walks and mazes, goats and guinea pigs, reindeer and rides, hedgehogs and bunnies, trampolines and tractors, ice creams and a licensed restaurant.
Riverford Organic Farm - We want people to share our enjoyment of growing and eating good, seasonal, organic food. A farm visit followed by a meal in the Field Kitchen gives you the chance to experience the link between the field and plate, and to sample some outstanding cooking in a beautiful environment.
National Marine Aquarium Plymouth - Each year a special exhibition is mounted, concentrating on some aspect of the aquatic environment. We have ventured into the 'World of Sharks', revealed the 'Jewels of Plymouth Sound' and delved into the world of 'Water Life'. We have recently opened a 'View Behind the Scenes - Window on Conservation' and plan an interactive investigation into the 'Life of Whales'.
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Orchid Paradise - BURNHAM NURSERIES is situated in picturesque South Devon and is a family business run by the Rittershausens since 1950 and now in its third generation. We have the largest selection of orchid species and hybrids available in the UK and our nursery can be visited any time of the year.
Kingsbridge Tourist Information Office
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