As a well as a popular boating centre with a famous regatta, Dartmouth is also a fishing port and fresh catches are traded on the quayside at Kingswear. This town is especially rich in buildings of historic and architectural interest, including the 17th century Butterwalk. Art galleries and fascinating shops abound in Foss Street to while away an hour or two. The Britannia Royal Naval College, prominent on the hillside, offers guided tours. Pleasure boat trips are a favourite pastime, either upstream where much of the renowned TV series "The Onedin Line" was filmed, or along the coast to watch grey seals.
Don't miss a visit to Dartmouth Museum and the Newcomen Engine House, which is also home to the Dartmouth Tourist Information Centre.
Dartmouth recently won a Silver Gilt award in the Britain in Bloom competition being only five or six points away from a Gold.
A long serving stalwart of the Dartmouth in Bloom Committee received the Britain in Bloom commendation Award for her dedication to the Britain in Bloom cause.
In addition, although it did not win the award, Dartmouth was one of only three towns in Britain to be nominated for the Britain in Bloom Tourism Award which is presented to the finalist which demonstrated outstanding efforts to promote tourism in their area.
Dartmouth Visitor Information Centre
Mayors Avenue
Dartmouth
Devon TQ6 9YY
