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The Dartmouth Steam Railway is a 6.7-mile (10.8 km) heritage railway that runs on the former Great Western Railway branch line between Paignton and Kingswear. The trip is a lovely way to travel and see the countryside and coast between the two towns aboard a beautiful Steam Engine. At the destination the ticket includes a return crossing across the River Dart aboard the Dartmouth Passenger Ferry.
The photo shows the 7827 Lydham Manor and was taken from the Dartmouth side of the river, this locomotive’s claim to fame is that in the late 1950’s along with its sister, the 7828 Odney Manor it hauled the royal train.
Return Fares:
Adults: £13.50
Children: £7.50
June 2012
Written Apr 29, 2013
Phone: +44 (0) 1803 555872
Website: www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk
The Inner harbour is known locally as the Boat Float and is bordered by the Royal Avenue Gardens, shops, cafes, restaurants, and various Georgian buildings. The harbour connects to the main Dartmouth estuary via lock gates under the roadway, which are currently disused, and dry out at low tide.
June 2012
Written Apr 16, 2013
Dartmouth Museum is a local museum housed in an old merchant’s house that was built in approximately 1640 which, in 1671, entertained Charles II and where he held court during a storm which forced him to stay in the port. The museum moved to its current location in the 1950s and was refurbished during the winters of 2010 and 2011.
The Museum is home to an extensive collection of artefacts, models of sailing ships, ships in bottles, paintings and photographs.
Summer
Sunday and Monday: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Winter
Sunday to Saturday: 12:00 to 3:00 pm
Adults: £2.00
Children (Over 5): £0.50
Children (Under 5): Free
email dartmouth@devonmuseums.net
June 2012
Written Apr 5, 2013
Address: The Butterwalk, Duke Street, Dartmouth TQ6 9PZ
Phone: +44 (0) 1803 832923
Website: www.dartmouthmuseum.org
For Freedom
The memorial commemorates the sailing from the town on June 3, 1944 an amphibious force of 485 ships of the Royal navy and the United States navy to take part in the invasion of Normandy and the liberation of the oppressed countries of Western Europe. The memorial was unveiled in July 1954.
June 2012
Written Mar 31, 2013
Address: North Embankment, Dartmouth
The Dartmouth Tourist Office is located in the heart of town in the corner of Mayor’s Avenue Car Park and is the officially recognised and networked Information Centre for the town. The centre is a good source for a wide variety of Maps, Walks, attractions leaflets and discount vouchers. The office also has a select range of souvenirs – including Postcards, mugs and T-towels with their own individual logo.
The office also shares its building with a working model of one of the first atmospheric steam engines – invented in Dartmouth by Thomas Newcomen c 1712. This engine was used by the Coventry Canal Company for pumping water into the canal at Hawkesbury Junction, Warwickshire and was brought back to its birthplace in 1963 by The Newcomen Society.
Summer
Monday to Saturday: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Winter
Monday to Tuesday and Thursday to Saturday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
email holidays@discoverdartmouth.com
June 2012
Written Mar 25, 2013
Address: The Engine House, Mayors Avenue, Dartmouth TQ6 9YY
Phone: +44 (0) 1803 834224
Website: www.discoverdartmouth.com
The estuary of the River Dart, which starts at Dartmouth, is a long, narrow tidal ria that runs inland as far as Totnes. The name comes from the Brythonic Celtic meaning “river where oak trees grow”. The river begins as two separate smaller rivers, the East Dart and the West Dart, which converge at the popular tourist spot of Dartmeet.
June 2012
Written Mar 15, 2013
York House is a Grade II Listed built in 1892 and was probably designed by EH Back, the borough surveyor. The house is of a timber-frame construction in an Elizabethan style and co-ordinates with some of the other buildings around the Quay area, the ground floor is currently used as a convenience store.
June 2012
Written Mar 5, 2013
Address: 1 The Quay, Dartmouth, TQ6 9PS
Helpfulness
Although this is a rather smart hotel it does have a proper public bar, the Galleon, which whilst upscale isn't painfully expensive nor exclusive. OK men are expected to have sleeves and collars but it's not a shirt and tie place. The beer's good, all local stuff often featuring one of my personal favourites - Dartmoor's "Jail Ale", and it manages to be quite an egalitarian, characterful, room with its maritime knick-knacks.
Plus there's even bar stools!!
Written Sep 4, 2012
Address: 11 The Quay
Website: http://www.royalcastle.co.uk/cellars.htm
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This is a bit of a modern trendy pub these days but still with plenty of character. I think the building dates back to 1838 (when it was called the Union Inn) and externally features what I think is Poole pottery. Inside is cosy in a sort of contemporary rustic fashion with friendly staff and good beer (mostly local brews). The menu looks good with plenty of seafood at very reasonable prices but I haven't had to chance to eat here (yet) simply dropped in for an afternoon pint on a November afternoon.
Nice pub and by all accounts gets lively in the evenings, especially when they have live music and other events - check out the facebook page below:
Written Sep 4, 2012
Address: 5 Market Street
Website: https://www.facebook.com/DolphinInnDartmouth
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This is a bit of a scabby town centre pub aimed at a younger crowd and football fans but is friendly enough and the beer and food are reasonably cheap. Much more of a lager drinkers haunt than us real beer people but useful if you want to catch the days sports events.
Written Sep 4, 2012
Address: Market Street
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