Things To Do near South Milton Sands/Thurlestone Sand (Beach)
Totnes Castle (English Heritage), Totnes, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Excellent example of a motte and bailey castle overlooking Totnes and the River Dart Built by the Normans in the eleventh century, Totnes Castle is an excellent example of a motte and bailey castle.* Wander up into the keep and then walk around its ramparts. There are stunning views...
Mount Batten Breakwater, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Superb views of Plymouth and Plymouth Sound Mount Batten is located across the water from Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth Barbican and Sutton Harbour. Mount Batten Breakwater juts out into the water providing awesome views of the city and bay. Take the ferry that runs between Plymouth Barbi...
Totnes Museum, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 14 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 Castle Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Ferry running between the centre of Dartmouth and Dartmouth Castle A foot passenger ferry runs from the centre of Dartmouth to Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage). Head down to the steps on the embankment south of the pontoon by Dartmouth Harbour. The ferry takes you to a landing place be...
Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Magnificent castle location Exceptional site at the mouth of the River Dart and Estuary offering great views out to sea and back to Dartmouth. Access to the castle is by foot (it's on the South West Coast Path), car or ferry. The Dartmouth Castle Ferry runs frequently from central Dartmou...
Best South Devon Castles, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
There are lots of superb castles and forts located in South Devon and on Dartmoor. We list some of the best below. The Westcountry is a relatively small place so we also include other castles in Devon and Cornwall. South Devon Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage). Dartmouth ...
Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
Plymouth Trails, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Discovering Plymouth on foot One of the best ways to discover Plymouth is on foot. It's a reasonably small city that's easy to walk around. Like Exeter, it has a number of trails you can follow with information boards that tell the story of the city. These include The Barbican Trail and The Coxsi...
Plymouth National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
The largest aquarium in the UK The UK’s biggest aquarium and one of the Westcountry’s best visitor attractions, the National Marine Aquarium is situated by Sutton Harbour. Essential visiting when on holiday in Plymouth or the surrounding area. The National Marine Aquarium has the largest v...
Best South Devon Rainy Day Things To Do, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
There are plenty of things to do in South Devon when it rains. We list ideas below by theme and then location. When it's raining hard, head indoors. If it's light rain there are still plenty of things to experience outdoors. Browse the list and photo gallery for inspiration. &...
Best South Devon Things To Do, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
South Devon is one of the UK's most popular holiday destinations. It's packed with visitor attractions. We list some of the best below. Major South Devon holiday attractions Plymouth National Marine Aquarium. Located by Sutton Harbour and Plymouth's historic Barbican overlooking Plym...
Plymouth Sound, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Huge bay by Plymouth flanked by the South Devon and East Cornwall coastline Also known as The Sound, Plymouth Sound is a bay by Plymouth arcing from Wembury through Plymouth Hoe to Penlee Point in Cornwall. It contains Plymouth Breakwater and Drake's Island. Plymouth Sound can be approa...
Plymouth Ferries and Boat Trips, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Ferries and boat trips from Plymouth Barbican Landing Stage Ferries and boat trips run from the Plymouth Barbican Landing Stage which is located in front of the Mayflower Steps by the Mayflower Visitor Centre on Plymouth Barbican. There are plenty of information boards...
Best South Devon Boat Trips, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
Drake's Trail, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Superb multi-use trail running between Tavistock and Plymouth Tavistock is a Dartmoor gateway town on the western border of the National Park. Plymouth is a city with an internationally important maritime history in a stunning location to the south west of the high moors. Sir Francis Drake was bo...