Dartmouth
Carved into the banks of the beautiful River Dart, historic Dartmouth has narrow streets, long flights of steps, overhanging medieval houses and old quays. The streets are full of galleries, restaurants and shops selling crafts, gifts and antiques and the views over the estuary are breathtaking. Be sure to walk the cobbled pavements of Bayards Cove, which looks much the same now as it did in the 16th century.
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.
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