Things To Do near Kirkham House (English Heritage)
Ferry Boat Inn, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Wonderful riverside setting in South Devon The Ferry Boat Inn takes its name from the ferry that runs between the pretty village Dittisham and Greenway Quay below Greenway (National Trust). It's a wonderful setting on the west bank of the River Dart. Location of the Ferry B...
Shoalstone Outdoor Pool, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
One of many superb outdoor pools along the Westcountry coast Explore the Westcountry coast and you'll come across lots of outdoor pools. Some are small with squat walls that retain sea water at low tide. Others are large public pools. Shoalstone Outdoor Pool is an example of the latter. Situ...
Sharpham, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Wine and cheese tasting and tours in South Devon The Sharpham Estate runs along the River Dart at Ashprington just outside Totnes. Sharpham is one of England's foremost quality wine producers. Book yourself a wine and cheese tasting experience or take a tour around the vineyard. Note that...
Hope's Nose, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
The most easterly point of The English Riviera A Site of Special Scientifc Interest (SSSI) and part of the The English Riviera Geopark, Hope's Nose is an excellent example of a raised beach: 'Hope's Nose has well-known 'raised' beach deposits, around 8 metres above modern sea level. The...
Berry Head Forts, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Forts on Berry Head at the southern end of The Engish Riviera Built between 1795 and 1805, Berry Head Forts were used to protect Tor Bay during the French Wars of 1793 to 1815. Tor Bay was used to anchor and resupply the British Fleet. Sited high on the cliffs of Berry Head, they were never used...
Berry Head National Nature Reserve, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 5 miles away)
National Nature Reserve in stunning location near Brixham Berry Head is a headland in the southern section of Tor Bay. It's the site of forts, a country park, an SSSI, the world's first urban Geopark and a National Nature Reserve. It also provides amazing views of The English Riviera to the north...
John Musgrave Heritage Trail, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 5 miles away)
35m or 56 km trail around Tor Bay and The English Riviera The John Musgrave Heritage Trail runs from Maidencombe (visit Maidencombe Beach whilst you're there) north of The English Riviera and arcs around to Brixham in the south. Attractions along its route include the stunning ruin of Ber...
St Mary's Bay Beach, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 5 miles away)
Big low tide beach on the southern side of Berry Head and Brixham The coast around the centre of Brixham is lined with small beaches and coves. Head south and you come to the large low tide St Mary's Bay Beach in the shadow of Berry Head and Berry Head National Nature Reserve. Locati...
Watcombe Beach, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 5 miles away)
Wonderful arc of sand and rock below high cliffs and woodland Watcombe Beach is a wonderful arc of sand and rock. It sits below high cliffs in a heavily wooded section of the South Devon coast. There's a cafe/bar and seating area above the beach. You'll also find public loos on site. Whilst...
Berry Head, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 5 miles away)
Limestone headland and one of The English Riviera's most distinctive landmarks Berry Head is a large limestone headland at the southern end of The English Riviera and Tor Bay on the South Devon coast. Just east of Brixham and Brixham Breakwater and Lighthouse, Berry Head is home to a National...
Totnes Boat Trips, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 5 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...
River Dart and Estuary, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 5 miles away)
The 'Dart' of 'Dartmoor' The 'Dart' of 'Dartmoor'. The River Dart rises as two tributaries on the high moors of the northern plateau of Dartmoor National Park. The East River Dart begins in the area around Hangingstone Hill. The West River Dart begins close to Cut Hill and Fur Tor. These tr...
Totnes Rare Breeds Farm, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 5 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. 5 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...
Best South Devon Boat Trips, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 5 miles away)
Boat trips from South Devon's major coastal holiday destinations There are many boat trips you can take in South Devon. Most leave the major coastal holiday destinations such as Dartmouth, Salcombe, Brixham, Torquay and Plymouth. Some follow popular routes and run regularly. Others are more...