Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Totnes & the Dart

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Dartmouth, Totnes & the Dart: tips and FAQs

Conseils d'initiés et questions fréquentes

Conseils d'initiés

Conseils pour votre visite

Do the Round Robin

The operator's Round Robin links Paignton, Dartmouth and Totnes by steam train, river boat and bus in one day.

No train to Greenway

Trains have not stopped at Greenway Halt since March 2020, so plan another way to reach the house.

Kingswear Castle is a holiday let

The Landmark Trust lets the castle as holiday accommodation, so see it from the coast path or the water.

Free museum in Totnes

Totnes Museum, in an Elizabethan merchant's house of about 1575, is free to enter.

Two castles, one walk

Dartmouth Castle, run by English Heritage, sits at the river mouth opposite Kingswear Castle.

Seasonal events

Winter in Torbay

Dates come from the organiser's own page.

Bay of Lights

du 28 nov. 2026 au 3 janv. 2027

Illuminated events across Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, centred on a 1.5-mile Illumination Trail along Torquay seafront.

English Riviera: Bay of Lights →

FAQ

Questions fréquentes

Where is Dartmouth, Totnes & the Dart?

Dartmouth, Totnes & the Dart is in Devon, England. Castles at the river mouth, a naval college and a market town at the head of the Dart estuary. Nearby stops and stations include Totnes station, Kingswear station, Dartmouth ferries.

How long do I need in Dartmouth, Totnes & the Dart?

1 à 2 jours. Prévoyez plus si vous comptez manger sur place ou visiter plusieurs sites.

Quels sont les points forts ?

Highlights include Dartmouth Castle, Bayard's Cove Fort, Britannia Royal Naval College. See the Things to do page for more.

Comment s'y rendre ?

Nearby: Totnes station (GWR, CrossCountry); Kingswear station (Dartmouth Steam Railway); Dartmouth ferries (Passenger, Lower and Higher ferries); River Dart cruises (Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.

Où manger et boire ?

We list 19 places to eat and drink in and around Dartmouth, Totnes & the Dart, with filters to help you choose.

Où dormir ?

Nous listons 7 hôtels et autres hébergements à proximité. Vérifiez les disponibilités et les prix auprès de chaque établissement.

Is Dartmouth, Totnes & the Dart accessible?

L'accessibilité varie selon la rue, le bâtiment et le lieu. Consultez les informations d'accessibilité de chaque site ou opérateur avant de partir.

Crédits photos

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