Things To Do near Paignton Harbour
The Thatched Tavern, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 5 miles away)
Great pub near Maidencombe Beach Maidencombe is a small village on the Devon coast just north of The English Riviera. The Thatched Tavern is located within Maidencombe. It's a short, sharp walk from the pub to Maidencombe Beach. Whilst the walk to Maidencombe Beach is lovely, if you fancy some...
Maidencombe Beach, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 5 miles away)
Small sand and shingle beach Maidencombe Beach is a small sand and shingle beach beneath high cliffs on the South Devon coast between Teignmouth/Shaldon and Babbacombe. It's overlooked by the 'Beach Cafe'. There's a reasonable amount of parking just down the road from the pub in the...
Totnes Boat Trips, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 6 miles away)
Boat trips from Totnes Totnes is located on the River Dart. The boat trip running between Totnes and Dartmouth is a South Devon classic. Head down to the Totnes Steamer Quay if you're staying in Totnes. There's plenty of parking down on the quay if you're driving from other areas of South Devo...
Babbacombe Bay, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 6 miles away)
Magnificent bay at the north end of The English Riviera The English Riviera is built around Tor Bay. North of Tor Bay is the equally beautiful Babbacombe Bay. Babbacombe Bay pushes up from Hope's Nose and Babbacombe in the direction of Shaldon and Teignmouth at the mouth of the Teign Estuary....
Dartmouth Embankment, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 6 miles away)
The best place to people watch in South Devon A long embankment lines the west side of the River Dart and Estuary in Dartmouth. It's arguably the best place to people watch in South Devon. Given its length, Dartmouth Embankment is split into two. North Embankment pushes up to Dartmoor Hig...
Dartmouth Museum, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 6 miles away)
Excellent local museum in central Dartmouth 'A small and unusually interesting Museum housed in an old Merchants House, dated 1640. The Museum houses marine and local artefacts, including a superb collection of ships in bottles and an extensive photographic archive of the local area,shipbuilding...
Dartmouth The Butterwalk, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 6 miles away)
One of South Devon's great buildings South Devon has some great buildings. One of the best is in the heart of Dartmouth near Dartmouth Harbour. Dated 1635 and 1640, it's 'one of a row of merchants' houses, now a shop and museum with accommodation above' (British Listed Buildings website). Dart...
Dartmouth Ferries and Boat Trips, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 6 miles away)
Ferries and boat trips from Dartmouth Embankment Many ferries and boat trips run from Dartmouth Embankment which is located on the west side of the River Dart and Estuary. There are plenty of information boards and kiosks on the southern section of Dartmouth Embankment and around Dartmouth Har...
Dartmouth St Saviour Church, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 6 miles away)
Chaucer's Canterbury Tales St Saviour's Church dominates the skyline in the lower section of Dartmouth by Dartmouth Harbour. The narrow streets around the church are lined with beautiful buildings. Whilst exploring the area, visit the church to discover more about it's connection to one of the gr...
Totnes Rare Breeds Farm, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 6 miles away)
Great place for young kids to enjoy and learn about animals Totnes Rare Breeds Farm sits on the outskirts of Totnes. It's compact which is great for young kids. Highlights include the owls and red squirrels, the goats and tiny mice. Make sure you enter the enclosures where per...
Totnes Museum, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 6 miles away)
One of South Devon's many excellent local museums. Local musuem at the top of Fore Street in the centre of Totnes. Totnes Museum is one of South Devon's many excellent local museums. Others include Dartmouth Museum, Newton Abbot Town & Great Western Railway Museum, Teign Heritage Centre (Teign...
Dartmouth The Cherub Inn, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 6 miles away)
The oldest building in Dartmouth The Cherub Inn is the oldest building in Dartmouth. It's also a pub which is great news if you're into culture and history! The extraordinary building dates from 1380. Location of The Cherub Inn We've positioned The Cherub Inn on Google maps. Zo...
Dartmouth Steam Railway, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 6 miles away)
One of the UK's most stunning railway journeys 'Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway is the holiday line, with steam trains running for 7 miles in Great Western tradition from Paignton along the spectacular Tor Bay coast to Churston and on through the wooded slopes bordering the Dart estuary to Kin...
Dartmouth/Kingswear Lower Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 6 miles away)
Car and foot ferry running from the centre of Dartmouth to Kingswear Dartmouth Lower Ferry runs between Dartmouth and Kingswear. It's a small ferry but takes cars in addition to foot passengers. Head down to the slipway at Lower Street near Bayard's Cove Fort towards the centre of town. Note t...
Totnes Market, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 6 miles away)
Market by Totnes Castle (English Heritage) The Totnes area is one of South Devon's best shopping destinations. There are The Shops At Dartington, the many independent shops that line Fore Street, High Street and the Narrows in central Totnes and the superb Totnes Market. Located near Totnes Castl...