Guidebook for Dartmouth
Food Scene
A charming beach shack style restaurant looking over the Dartmouth waterfront ~ Mitch Tonks fabulous fish & chips!
93 locals recommend
Rockfish
8 South EmbankmentA charming beach shack style restaurant looking over the Dartmouth waterfront ~ Mitch Tonks fabulous fish & chips!
Specialising in seafood ~ The restaurant believes in skilful, simple preparation and much of the seafood is roasted over an open charcoal fire.
65 locals recommend
The Seahorse Restaurant
5 S EmbankmentSpecialising in seafood ~ The restaurant believes in skilful, simple preparation and much of the seafood is roasted over an open charcoal fire.
Located at: Dartmouth Castle, Dartmouth ~ Just the place for a cream tea after a tour of the castle!
9 locals recommend
Dartmouth Castle Tea Rooms
Castle RoadLocated at: Dartmouth Castle, Dartmouth ~ Just the place for a cream tea after a tour of the castle!
A quaint, old fashioned pub set alongside the beautiful river Dart, in the port town of Dartmouth, just a five minute walk from the town centre. A varied menu, using only the best quality and freshest ingredients for all dishes.
26 locals recommend
The Floating Bridge
Coombe RoadA quaint, old fashioned pub set alongside the beautiful river Dart, in the port town of Dartmouth, just a five minute walk from the town centre. A varied menu, using only the best quality and freshest ingredients for all dishes.
Cafe Alf Resco
Lower StreetDelicious fresh food and drink along with a vibrant atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent bars & restaurants; live music Thursday nights and Sunday afternoon.
32 locals recommend
Royal Castle Hotel
11 The QuayExcellent bars & restaurants; live music Thursday nights and Sunday afternoon.
Bayards Cove Fort
This historic pub is popular with locals and visitors alike.
Friendly, independent pub with a great atmosphere and good food.
20 locals recommend
The Dolphin @ Dartmouth
5 Market StFriendly, independent pub with a great atmosphere and good food.
Located at: Kingswear, Dartmouth.
A family run pub with stunning views, famous for stone baked artisan pizza’s! Family and pet friendly too.
34 locals recommend
Steam Packet Inn
Located at: Kingswear, Dartmouth.
A family run pub with stunning views, famous for stone baked artisan pizza’s! Family and pet friendly too.
Sightseeing
An estate on the River Dart near Galmpton was once the home of famous author Agatha Christie.
75 locals recommend
National Trust Greenway Boathouse
Greenway RoadAn estate on the River Dart near Galmpton was once the home of famous author Agatha Christie.
The National Trust's Coleton Fishacre, Devon, is a 1920s country retreat complete with luxuriant garden by the sea.
114 locals recommend
National Trust - Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens
Brownstone RoadThe National Trust's Coleton Fishacre, Devon, is a 1920s country retreat complete with luxuriant garden by the sea.
Delivering learning that is inspiring, challenging and relevant to meet Fleet operational capability. It has been at the forefront of the education and development of world-class Naval Officers in Dartmouth since 1863.
20 locals recommend
Britannia Royal Naval College
Delivering learning that is inspiring, challenging and relevant to meet Fleet operational capability. It has been at the forefront of the education and development of world-class Naval Officers in Dartmouth since 1863.
One of the most beautifully located fortresses in England. For over 600 years Dartmouth Castle has guarded the narrow entrance to the Dart Estuary.
117 locals recommend
Dartmouth Castle
Castle RoadOne of the most beautifully located fortresses in England. For over 600 years Dartmouth Castle has guarded the narrow entrance to the Dart Estuary.
Parks & Nature
Fast Rabbit Garden occupies 42 acres of the secluded Strawberry Valley.
Nurtured since 1991, it is probably the largest garden featuring acid-loving plants in the county.
6 locals recommend
Fast Rabbit Farm Gardens
Fast Rabbit Garden occupies 42 acres of the secluded Strawberry Valley.
Nurtured since 1991, it is probably the largest garden featuring acid-loving plants in the county.
A traditional public park with beautiful gardens and plenty of seating.
7 locals recommend
Royal Avenue Gardens
A traditional public park with beautiful gardens and plenty of seating.
Blackpool Sands is a crescent-shaped golden-sandy beach, backed by pine trees and rolling countryside. Plenty of facilities including showers, toilets and a cafe serving local organic food.
24 locals recommend
Blackpool Sands station
Blackpool Sands is a crescent-shaped golden-sandy beach, backed by pine trees and rolling countryside. Plenty of facilities including showers, toilets and a cafe serving local organic food.
Walk parts of the South West Coast Path and enjoy spectacular views across the coastline.
12 locals recommend
South West Coast Path Association
Royal William RoadWalk parts of the South West Coast Path and enjoy spectacular views across the coastline.
Arts & Culture
Over the last two decades the gallery has earned a reputation for consistently offering high quality contemporary British art.
D'art Gallery
4 Lower StOver the last two decades the gallery has earned a reputation for consistently offering high quality contemporary British art.
Modern, glass-fronted arts centre housing cinema, theatre, library and commercial exhibition space.
36 locals recommend
The Flavel
Flavel PlaceModern, glass-fronted arts centre housing cinema, theatre, library and commercial exhibition space.
Dartmouth Museum is a small, fascinating and interesting museum housed in an atmospheric old merchant's house, built in approximately 1640.
18 locals recommend
Dartmouth Museum
Duke StreetDartmouth Museum is a small, fascinating and interesting museum housed in an atmospheric old merchant's house, built in approximately 1640.
Thomas Newcomen (1664-1729) designed and installed the first practical and successful steam engine, used initially for pumping water out of coal mines. It was finally moved to Dartmouth in 1963 by the Newcomen Society for demonstration in Newcomen's home town.
Thomas Newcomen Memorial
Thomas Newcomen (1664-1729) designed and installed the first practical and successful steam engine, used initially for pumping water out of coal mines. It was finally moved to Dartmouth in 1963 by the Newcomen Society for demonstration in Newcomen's home town.
Shopping
The beautiful town of Dartmouth, with it's narrow streets and historic Tudor style buildings, has a wide variety of shops. Market day is held each Friday, which brings an extra buzz to the town.
378 locals recommend
Dartmouth
The beautiful town of Dartmouth, with it's narrow streets and historic Tudor style buildings, has a wide variety of shops. Market day is held each Friday, which brings an extra buzz to the town.
Entertainment & Activities
Treat the family to a day of hands on animal action at Pennywell Farm. Shows and displays every day.
95 locals recommend
Pennywell Farm
Lower DeanTreat the family to a day of hands on animal action at Pennywell Farm. Shows and displays every day.
The largest family theme park in the South West, a wide variety of family rides that are designed to suit people of all ages.
135 locals recommend
Woodlands Family Theme Park
A3122The largest family theme park in the South West, a wide variety of family rides that are designed to suit people of all ages.