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VISITING SHIPS 2012

For up to date list of 2012 visiting ships see www.dartharbour.org ... VIEW MORE +

SLAPTON LEY FIELD CENTRE

Natural History, Art and Family Courses throughout the yearFor further details please visit www.field-studies-council.org/slaptonley 01548 5... VIEW MORE +

SOUTH HAMS RAMBLERS 2012 WALKS

Details of all walks inc. maps can be found atwww.ramblers.org.uk/walksfinderAny queriesw please email shamramblers@gmail.com or telephone 0... VIEW MORE +

FILMS AT THE FLAVEL

 Info: www.theflavel.org.uk or 01803 839530 ... VIEW MORE +

DARTMOUTH APPRENTICE RESTAURANT AND BAR - EVENTS FOR 2012

Hi, Nina here ...manager of the Dartmouth Apprentice, Devon's only training restaurant for the long-term unemployed. Everything we do is... VIEW MORE +

SOUTH DEVON AONB COAST & COUNTRYSIDE EVENT - DISCOVER FISH!

Come and discover the stories and species that have made this part of the coast so very tasty! Walk to Hallsands, then back for a fishy lunc... VIEW MORE +

THE BIG BAND SOUND OF THE BRNC VOLUNTEER BAND

THE BIG BAND SOUND OF THE BRNC VOLUNTEER BANDMusic you'll love to hearStoke Fleming Village HallSat 11 February 2012 7.30pmFor tickets &... VIEW MORE +

SOUTH DEVON AONB EVENT - SNOWDROP STROLL

Enjoy the first flowers of Spring in the woodlands of the Avon Valley. Follow the line of the old ‘primrose line’ railway and le... VIEW MORE +

START POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOUR

Have you ever wondered.... Why not all Lighthouses are the same colour?What they look like inside?  Why Lighthouses are no longer manne... VIEW MORE +

BRITANNIA ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE VOLUNTEER BAND - A SPRING CONCERT

BRITANNIA ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE VOLUNTEER BAND - A SPRING CONCERTTuesday 27th March at 7.30pmIn The Casper Hall, BRNCTickets available from:Da... VIEW MORE +

DART GIG CLUB REGATTA

The Dart Gig Club, who organise this event, operate two gigs, 'Volante', and 'Lightning', with both having been built loca... VIEW MORE +

TOTNES ELIZABETHAN MARKET

Visit the famous Costumed Charity and Craft Markets in the Civic Square, every Tuesday from the first Tuesday in May to the last Tuesday in ... VIEW MORE +

DART MUSIC FESTIVAL

Since the Festival's inception in 1998, it's eclectic mix of orchestral, rock, choral, blues, opera, folk, jazz etc., has ... VIEW MORE +

OLYMPIC TORCH THROUGH DARTMOUTH

The Olympic Torch will come through Dartmouth on the 20th May 2012.  It will be here in Dartmouth on its way from Plymouth to Exet... VIEW MORE +

THOMAS NEWCOMEN CELEBRATIONS 2012

THOMAS NEWCOMEN CELEBRATIONS 2012NEWCOMEN 300 CELEBRATIONS  Run up Events Feb 16th         ... VIEW MORE +

TOWN CRIERS' COMPETITION

Sunday 22nd July from 11.00am - 1.30pm on the Bandstand, Dartmouth.Town Criers' competition, in conjunction with Kingsbridge Carnival we... VIEW MORE +

DARTMOUTH SHAKESPEARE WEEK - TWELFTH NIGHT

 IT SEEMS INCREDIBLE, BUT IN 2012 WE WILL BE TEN YEARS OLD!! AND TO CELEBRATE, WE'RE PRESENTING OUR VERY FIRST PRODUCTION AGAIN. NE... VIEW MORE +

THE PORT OF DARTMOUTH ROYAL REGATTA 2012

The Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta is the second largest Regatta in the UK, and one of the largest free public events anywhere in the count... VIEW MORE +

KINGSWEAR REGATTA

Each year Kingswear Regatta aims to provide a fun, local family weekend, hopefully with something for everyone. At the same time we try to r... VIEW MORE +

AGATHA CHRISTIE FESTIVAL 2012

Each year, the English Riviera transforms itself into the murder mystery capital of the country, with ladies and gents in their period finer... VIEW MORE +

DARTMOUTH MUSEUM

Dartmouth Museum is a small, fascinating and interesting museum housed in an atmospheric old merchant's house, built in approximately 16... VIEW MORE +

SOUTH DEVON WALKING FESTIVAL

South Devon Walking Festival 201223rd - 26th September   Thank you to all who joined us for the 2010 festival, despite s... VIEW MORE +

DARTMOUTH FISHING FESTIVAL

Dartmouth Fishing Festival... VIEW MORE +

DARTMOUTH FOOD FESTIVAL

The Dartmouth Food Festival first took place in 2002 in Dartmouth's Market Square. There were only a handful of stalls but a huge amount... VIEW MORE +

DARTMOUTH FAT STOCK SHOW

Dartmouth Fat Stock Show Details to follow... VIEW MORE +

Pennywell Farm
Pennywell Farm and Wildlife Centre, Buckfastleigh, Devon.

A Full Day of Family Fun at Pennywell

Come and experience Devon’s friendliest day out with a full day of hands on animal action at Pennyw... VIEW MORE +

Living Coasts - Torquay's Coastal Zoo
Harbourside, Beacon Quay, Torquay, Devon.

Catch the free-ranging penguins, fur seals, puffins, wading birds, and sea ducks at Living Coasts. Explore sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, a ... VIEW MORE +

Marshall's Sailing School
1 Post Box Cottage, New Road, Stoke Fleming, Devon.

Tuition and boat Hire
Sailing lessons at all levels, novice to expert
Sympathetic, experienced Senior RYA Instructors
RYA courses
Ra... VIEW MORE +

WOODLANDS FAMILY THEME PARK
Blackawton, Totnes, Devon.

All weather winter fun!

Looking for things to do on rainy days? Woodlands Family Theme Park is excellent value whatever the weather. Pla... VIEW MORE +

VENUS RIDERS
Blackpool Sands, Stoke Fleming, Dartmouth, Devon.

Venus Riders, formerly Lushwind, offer watersports at Blackpool Sands and Bigbury.

Windsurfing
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Sit on top Kayak... VIEW MORE +

Dartmouth Castle
Dartmouth, Devon.

www.english-heritage.org.uk

* Journey through 600 years of history, from medieval times to World War II
* Stunning views of the River ... VIEW MORE +

Sharpham Vineyard
Sharpham Estate, Ashprington, Totnes, Devon.

Classic English wines are produced at Sharpham vineyard as a result of a happy marriage of soil, climate and grape variety known as terroir,... VIEW MORE +

Dartmouth Museum
6 The Butterwalk, Duke Street, Dartmouth, Devon.

It's for all the family! A small, unusual and interesting Museum housed in an old Merchants House, dated 1640. The Museum houses marine and... VIEW MORE +

SOUTH WEST COAST PATH & COUNTRY WALKS
Devon.

" The journey begins with a ferry trip across the River Dart from the town of Dartmouth to Kingswear. The Path then climbs through wooded ar... VIEW MORE +

WET FEET - KAYAKING IN DARTMOUTH
Devon.

KAYAKING IN DARTMOUTH - Kayaks for hire.

Why not get some Wet Feet Kayaks Gift Vouchers, a good idea as a Christmas Gift. An alternativ... VIEW MORE +

Blown Studio Glass - free demonstrations and much more!
Blown Studio Glass, 9 High Street, Totnes, Devon.

Blown Studio Glass - Totnes

We are offering free demonstrations - childrens handcasts - lessons and much more (with free parking!) - an ... VIEW MORE +

Dartmouth Golf and Country Club
Blackawton, Dartmouth, Devon.

The jewel in the crown...experience for yourself Devon's Premier Golf and Leisure Resort at Dartmouth Golf and Country Club.
Situated only... VIEW MORE +

TRIPLE SEVEN LUXURY MOTOR YACHT CHARTERS
Devon.

Triple Seven is an 80ft Azimut Motor Yacht built to a very high specification. Based on the South West Coast, she is ideal for visiting the ... VIEW MORE +

National Trust - Compton Castle
Marldon, Paignton, Devon.

COMPTON CASTLE - An Historic Fortified Manor House

Largely unaltered with towers and battlements
Built between 14th & 16th Centuries
... VIEW MORE +

The Newcomen Engine
The Engine House, Mayors Avenue, Datmouth, Devon.

Thomas Newcomen was the inventor of the first practicable atmospheric steam pumping engine, the Newcomen engine. This was to have a profound... VIEW MORE +

THE PICNIC BOAT
2 Lower Fairview Road, Dartmouth, Devon.

Picnic Boat

The Picnic Boat on the River Dart

The Perfect English River Picnic


*Romantic Trip for Two* Westcountry * Cream Tea * ... VIEW MORE +

Blackpool Gardens
Blackpool, Dartmouth, Devon.

Discover Blackpool Gardens, a beautifully restored 19th century plantsman's garden. Breathtaking coastal views seen through a collection of... VIEW MORE +

Discovery Surf School
1 Folly Hill, Bigbury on sea, Kingsbridge, Devon.

Surf lessons for all ages and levels with an emphasis on safe quality tuition in small groups.

Discovery Surf School, based at Bigbury On... VIEW MORE +

Blackpool Sands
Blackpool, Dartmouth, Devon.

Nature's golden beach, set in an unspoilt, sheltered bay, lapped by clear blue water and surrounded by magnificent evergreens and pines. Bla... VIEW MORE +

National Trust - Coleton Fishacre
Kingswear, Devon.

COLETON FISHACRE - Magical Coastal Garden & House.

Spectacular setting on the south Devon Coast
Luxuriant Garden with year round colour... VIEW MORE +

The Flavel
Flavel Place, Dartmouth, Devon.

* THEATRE * MUSIC * DANCE * ART * CINEMA * CAFE * BAR *

The Flavel is managed by the Flavel Centre Trust Limited, a non profit educationa... VIEW MORE +

African Queen
c/o DHNA, 6 Oxford Street, Dartmouth, Devon.

Alan and Hilary Owners/Skippers of the African Queen, welcome you to experience the joys of Dartmouth and the South Devon and Cornwall coast... VIEW MORE +

Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company
Dartmouth Steam Railway & Riverboat Company, 5 Lower Street, Dartmouth, Devon.

* SUNDAY TIMES' AWARD FOR THE 'ROUND ROBIN' - 'THE UK'S NUMBER ONE DAY OUT IS THE DARTMOUTH STEAM RAILWAY AND RIVER BOAT COMPANY' *

CRUIS... VIEW MORE +

Fast Rabbit Farm
Ash Cross, Dartmouth, Devon.

Fast Rabbit Farm was purchased in 1987 as Higher Ash Farm. The name change was the result of providing enthusiams for an ageing collie dog.... VIEW MORE +

Dartmouth Steam Railway
Queens Park Station, Torbay Road, Paignton, Devon.

* SUNDAY TIMES' AWARD FOR THE 'ROUND ROBIN' - 'THE UK'S NUMBER ONE DAY OUT IS THE DARTMOUTH STEAM RAILWAY AND RIVER BOAT COMPANY' *

Dartm... VIEW MORE +

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon.

Paignton Zoo is home to thousands of amazing animals and plants. Visit the desert, cross the Savannah, explore the forest and trek through ... VIEW MORE +

TOTNES RARE BREEDS FARM
Totnes Rare Breeds Farm, Littlehempston, Totnes, Devon.

Looking for a fantastic day out? This family-owned attraction is small enough to provide a friendly and personal service, with enough to kee... VIEW MORE +

Dartmouth Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool
Milton Lane, Dartmouth, Devon.

Open May to September
Lifeguards on duty
Free Car parking - Milton Lane, Dartmouth

Timetables available from the pool, the Guildhall an... VIEW MORE +

National Marine Aquarium
Rope Walk, Coxside, Plymouth, Devon.

Visit the UK’s largest aquarium and be amazed by our
fascinating underwater world.

The National Marine Aquarium is the charity dedicated... VIEW MORE +

Dartmouth - Dittisham Ferry
Devon.

The perfect way to visit Dittisham and/or Geenway House and Gardens. Passenger vessels Champion and Warrior. Boats sail from double steps No... VIEW MORE +

Greenway Quay & Ferry Service
Devon.

Greenway Ferry & Pleasure Cruises offers a wide range of trips in the serene River Dart. In 2010 the company was awarded Quality Visitor A... VIEW MORE +

Canoe Adventures
Tuckenhay, nr Dartmouth, Devon.

For all ages, steersman guided 12-seat Voyager canoes. Book your seats on a family or a moonlight trip, or a whole canoe for a special occa... VIEW MORE +

SRS Training
Pease Park, Staverton, Totnes, Devon.

Come and enjoy horse riding in Devon with SRS Training, near Staverton, Totnes (formerly Sorley Riding School). We provide riding tuition an... VIEW MORE +

The Golden Hind Museum Ship
The Quay, Brixham Harbour, Brixham, Devon.

Step back in time and explore the incredible world of Sir Francis Drake, privateers and pirates in Tudor England aboard Brixham's iconic fu... VIEW MORE +

CASTLE FERRY
South Embankment, Dartmouth, Devon.

Continuous shuttle service.
Daily service from South Embankment.
Easter - October.
The Ideal Family Boat Ride.
Picture perfect, good fun... VIEW MORE +

Dittisham Boats
Little Coombe Farm, Dittisham, Dartmouth, Devon.

Boat Hire and Sailing School

Motor boats and sailing boats for hire - Orkney Spinners and Longliners, Wayfares, Drascombe Lugger, 21ft Op... VIEW MORE +