What to do in and around Dartmouth
What to do in and around Dartmouth
We are 10 minutes drive to the pretty riverside town of Dartmouth, where you can find a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs, and galleries. There are boat trips up the river to the historic market town of Totnes and from Dittisham, you can take the to ferry to Agatha Christie’s holiday home Greenway.
Why not ride the steam train from Kingswear to Paignton. A short walk from town is Dartmouth Castle and tearooms, you can also take a ferry there from the Embankment.
Nearby are beautiful beaches, Blackpool Sands and Slapton, stretching for 2 miles along the coast in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
There are local pubs, coastal walks, Woodlands family adventure park, a leisure centre and outdoor and indoor swimming pool all very nearby.
For keen walkers there are numerous footpaths, along the coast path or woodland walks. There is a bridle path just across the road from us, it leads down to Old Mill Creek and then a trail into the woods. Happy to guide you as I know the paths and lanes quite well from exploring on Billy my horse.
In August Dartmouth hosts Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta 27th - 30th August 2025, a week long programme with rowing, sailing, music and entertainment, with a firework finale on Saturday night.
In May Dart Music Festival is held over 3 days 16th, 17th, 18th May 2025, free music from live bands in various venues and pubs around the town.
In October Dartmouth Food Festival 24th - 26th October 2025, is held in the town, there are workshops, tastings, demonstrations and competitions, with over 100 exhibitors, many from Devon.
If you feel like venturing away from the coast, the wild beauty of Dartmoor National Park is a 45 minutes drive. Wild ponies roam free on the vast moorland, take a picnic and admire the scenery or walk for miles. Visit Dartmoor
