Dartmouth Attractions

Most impressive in Dartmouth are the half-timbered buildings in the Butterwalk (1635-1640), an arcade with graceful sculptures and home to the town museum.

An English Heritage property in Dartmouth, this artillery fort was built in 1534 for the defense of the harbour entrance.

Of Dartmouth's former importance as a marine port - ships sailed from here in 1190 for the crusades, in 1347 for the siege of Calais and in 1588 to fight against the Spanish Armada - only the Britannia Royal Naval College bears testimony. Opened in 1905 and situated high above the town, it can count all male members of the Royal Family among its graduates.

At the mouth of the Dart are St Petroc's Church (1641), which in accordance with tradition was built on the site of a chapel dedicated to St Petroc (d. 594), and the 14th/15th C castle.

Dartmouth Castle was one of the first to be designed for artillery, and commands an excellent view of the town and Channel.

Greenway is a glorious woodland garden on the banks of the river Dart. It has evolved over the last 450 years and features a collection of rare, half-hardy trees and shrubs.

Kingsbridge is a small town in southern Devon. Golf, walking, and sailing are popular activities for visitors. The lovely beaches and spectacular scenery in and around Kingsbridge are also notable attractions.

The Sorley Tunnel Adventure Farm has activities for the whole family. It is a 200 acre working organic beef and dairy farm that also has an adventure play area, horse and pony rides, craft workshops and a scenic walk along an old railbed with a half-mile long tunnel.

Round Robin offers an inclusive ticket for a circular journey from Paignton to Kingswear to Dartmouth to Totnes and back to Paignton. Departing from Dartmouth the tour begins with an hour and a half river cruise from Dartmouth to Totnes. The tour continues from Totnes on to Paignton and Kingswear and back to Dartmouth by bus, steam train and ferry.

St Savior's is situated on a hill outside Dartmouth and dates from the 13th-15th centuries; particularly notable is the 14th century ironwork on the south door depicting two leopards with the tree of life.