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Places To Visit in South Devon
Dartmouth
Things to Do
South Devon
You don’t have to travel to the other side of the world for the holiday of a lifetime. South Devon is home to great beaches, exciting attractions and so much more.
The English Riviera
At its heart is the English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay, with no less than 22 beaches and the winner of the 2011 Keep Britain Tidy award for the cleanest beaches.
Torquay, Babbacombe, Paignton and Brixham each have their own unique character. Torquay is a hub for eating out, socialising and nightlife, while Babbacombe is a tranquil retreat from the bustle of the town centre. Brixham is a working fishing port, with a fascinating maritime history, and Paignton is home to world-class attractions, including the famous Paignton Zoo, which features over 3000 animals including lions, monkeys and elephants.
The whole area has been designated a UNESCO-supported Global Geopark because of its 400 million year-old rock formations, and visitors can rub shoulders with Britain’s prehistoric past at Kents Cavern.
Natural beauty and fascinating history
The English Riviera is the ideal base for exploring South Devon. Plymouth is home to Britain’s deepest aquarium and some great shopping, while Dartmoor National Park offers 368 square miles of beautiful scenery and countless walking trails – both within an hour’s drive. All around the English Riviera there are dozens of quaint villages that help to give South Devon its unique character.
Whatever time of year you visit South Devon has a huge amount to offer visitors of all ages, and you don’t even need a passport to get here.
For further details of places to stay, things to do and events in Teignbridge and the South Hams, please visit the official Visit South Devon website.
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Dartmouth Regatta
Type
Festival
Location
Dartmouth
The 168th Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta takes place from the 30th August to 1st September 2012.
The first recorded competitive regatta was held on the river Dart at Dartmouth in 1822. Other informal regattas were held in some of the following...
Dates
- From:
- 30 Aug 2012To1 Sep 2012
Poetry Conversation at Sharpham
Type
Participatory Event
Location
Totnes
Tues 7 February 2012 - Poetry Conversation hosted by acclaimed poet, Alice Oswald
7.30pmIn preparation for a night-long relay-reading of the whole of Paradise Lost, February’s poetry evening will introduce the poem and invite the audience...
Dates
- From:
- 7 Feb 2012To7 Feb 2012
Crab Street Party
Type
Festival
Location
Dartmouth
The Crab Street Party is a celebration of South Devon Crab, with over 400 people enjoying a fun filled afternoon with celebrity chef, Mitch Tonks, and his well-known friends.
The event takes place beside the beautiful River Dart, with an...
Dates
- From:
- 5 Aug 2012To5 Aug 2012
Ashcombe Adventure Centre
Type
Activity Centre
Location
Nr Dawlish
Set in Devon's glorious rolling countryside, and using our unrivalled range of outdoor activities, we design action packed events that are memorable, rewarding and fun!
Ashcombe Adventure Centre has been purpose built for year round outdoor...
Woodlands Family Theme Park
Type
Theme Park
Location
Totnes
Woodlands Family Theme Park Devon provides a whole day of variety for all ages. Incredible indoor centres, outdoor adventures, Zoo, Big Fun Farm, Falconry Centre and Wildlife Sanctuary. No wonder families say it’s the best day out in Devon.
For...
Family Ghost Tour
Type
Guided Walk
Location
Dartmouth
Enjoy a special family ghost tour of Dartmouth Castle at night led by our historical characters. Explore every part of this atmospheric site including the Gun Battery and its maze of spooky passages. Hear tales of times gone by and beware of any...
Dates
- From:
- 9 Feb 2012To9 Feb 2012
Family Ghost Tour
Type
Guided Walk
Location
Dartmouth
Enjoy a special family ghost tour of Dartmouth Castle at night led by our historical characters. Explore every part of this atmospheric site including the Gun Battery and its maze of spooky passages. Hear tales of times gone by and beware of any...
Dates
- From:
- 29 Mar 2012To29 Mar 2012
English Wine Week
Type
Festival
Location
Totnes
Art, Wine and Cheese at Sharpham - the perfect combination
Throughout English Wine Week, Sharpham Vineyard in Devon will be converting their winery in to an art gallery, displaying art from a raft of talent from local galleries. You can enjoy a...
Dates
- From:
- 28 May 2012To5 Jun 2012
Ruby Washington Cruise
Type
Performance
Location
Dartmouth
Ruby Washington is arguably one of the finest female singers to come out of the U.K. She has performed in venues all over the world, effortlessly delivering an eclectic range of styles from the big ballads of Bassey and Houston, to effervescent...
Dates
- From:
- 17 Aug 2012To17 Aug 2012
Teignmouth Folk Festival
Type
Festival
Location
Teignmouth
The Teignmouth Folk Festival is a hugely popular event that takes place once a year and attracts large crowds with its wide variety of exciting entertainment. There will be concerts and performances, workshops, dance acts and even a 'meet and greet'...
Dates
- From:
- 22 Jun 2012To24 Jun 2012
