Things To Do near Cockington Court and Craft Centre
Man Sands (Beach), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Sand and pebble beach between Brixham and Kingswear Man Sands (Beach) is one of a number of sand and pebble beaches on the coastline between Brixham and Kingswear. To the north are the towns of The English Riviera. To the south, beyond Dartmouth, is the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Bea...
River Dart and Estuary, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 7 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...
Best South Devon Boat Trips, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 7 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...
Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
The main River Dart crossing for vehicles Dartmouth Higher Ferry is the main River Dart crossing point for vehicles. It's at the north end of town by the Dart Marina Yacht Harbour and connects sections of the A379. The River Dart is a formidable barrier between The English Riviera and the...
Scabbacombe Sands (Beach), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Superb, remote beach Scabbacombe Sands (Beach) is a sand and rock beach close to The English Riviera in South Devon. Dartmouth and Kingswear are to the west and Brixham is to the north. We've visited Scabbacombe Sands on numerous occasions via the South West Coast Path or from one of the car p...
Dartmouth Embankment, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 8 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...
Stover Country Park and Local Nature Reserve, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Great local nature reserve by the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park Stover Country Park and Local Nature Reserve 'contains over 114 acres of woodland, heathland, grassland, lake and marsh and a substantial variety of wildlife'. (Devon County Council website) We'd recommend following the...
Dartmouth Museum, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 8 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. 8 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. 8 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. 8 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...
Dartmouth The Cherub Inn, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 8 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/Kingswear Lower Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 8 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...
Dartmouth Steam Railway, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 8 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 Bayard's Cove Fort, Bayard's Cove and the Pilgrim Fathers, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Fort and the Pilgrim Fathers Bayard's Cove and its fort are located by Dartmouth/Kingswear Lower Ferry just south of Dartmouth Embankment. There are superb views across the water to Kingswear and down the River Dart and Estuary to Dartmouth Castle. In addition to its natural beauty, striking a...