D-Day 2024

D-Day 2024

Dartmouth was involved in a number of D-Day preparations and covert channel activities. So D-Day is an important point in our history. A number of events are happening in the area around 6th June: Kingswear has the wartime train, ‘Omaha’, running services...
Dartmouth Castle: Makes top 7 coastal castle list

Dartmouth Castle: Makes top 7 coastal castle list

Source: The Times – Thursday May 09 2024 1. Dartmouth Castle, Devon The most scenic way to arrive at Dartmouth Castle is a ten-minute ferry ride along the estuary from the town’s harbour. It was originally built in the 14th century on the say-so of the merchant...
Dartmouth ‘most beautiful town in UK’

Dartmouth ‘most beautiful town in UK’

Source: ‘Most beautiful town in UK’ that looks like Greece and is a hit with tourists | UK | News | Express.co.uk The charming town of Dartmouth in Devon has been hailed as the UK’s most beautiful, drawing comparisons to the stunning landscapes...
River Dart record breaking award

River Dart record breaking award

Source: Friends of the Dart / Facebook The River Dart has just become the first river in the UK to achieve Designated Bathing Water status for a record number of individual sites. Four sites have been awarded Designated Bathing Water status by DEFRA in time for the...