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The 6 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Dartmouth, England
Discover the best top things to do in Dartmouth, United Kingdom including Coleton Fishacre, Sea Kayak Devon, Greenway, Fast Rabbit Farm Gardens, Dartmouth RNLI Visitor Centre, Dartmouth Castle.
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1. Coleton Fishacre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,786 reviews
Reviewed By JandAre
Third visit to this beautiful house. The grounds are magnificent and stretch down to the river. Unusual plants everywhere adding so much colour and interest. This is by far my favourite NT property - the warm feel of the house coupled with stunning views and beautifully designed and planted gardens surpass all the others.
2. Sea Kayak Devon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 528 reviews
Guided sea kayak trips… the ultimate way to explore the coast! Individuals, groups and families all welcome - no experience required-Day-trips-Fun taster sessions-Skills courses-Wilderness expeditions-Group and family discounts… A variety of great locations including:-Dartmouth-Brixham-Torquay -Salcombe Highly qualified guides give you expert tuition throughout the day – all equipment provided.
3. Greenway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,002 reviews
Take this extraordinary glimpse into the beloved holiday home of the famous and much-loved author Agatha Christie and her family.The relaxed and atmospheric house is set in the 1950s, and contains many of the family's collections, including archaeology, Tunbridgeware, silver, botanical china and books. Outside you can explore the large and romantic woodland garden, with a restored vinery, wild edges and rare plantings, which drifts down the hillside towards the sparkling Dart estuary.
Reviewed By JaneP855 - Northampton, United Kingdom
Took the ferry from Dartmouth to Greenway and walked up the steep wooded walkway to the house. Wether you are an Agatha Christie fan or not this ‘loveliest spot in the world’ as she saw certainly comes close. The National Trust have beautifully presented this place with a tastefully underplayed cafe and shop surrounded by sublime gardens and in an amazing setting overlooking the stunning River Dart nestles this White House stacked full of Agatha Christie and her family who clearly loved this place and and had very happy times here, it oozes through every twist and delightful turn as you experience this gem.
4. Fast Rabbit Farm Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 222 reviews
The Garden covers 43 acres and includes two valleys at right angles. One includes the River Black,a lake and ponds,the other a stream and ponds. The hillsides have wide contoured grass paths at all levels. The Garden is extensively planted with rhododendrons,camellias,magnolias and endless trees and shrubs. Daffodils and bluebells flower in their thousands. The nursery has a wide range at modest prices.
Reviewed By Iananoyed - London, United Kingdom
We loved our trip to Fast Rabbit Farm.This is a beautuful place to wander, enjoy the peaceful surroundings and enjoy a picnic.We particularly enjoyed the woodland areas which I'm sure would look amazing in spring when the daffodils and bluebells are out.I should imagine the best floral displays would be in Spring/ early Summer, however, it is a wonderful place to visit at any time of year.It is £5 per adult to visit which is excellent value for money, and the nursery which has a wide variety of plants to buy is free to enter.We will definitely be returning the next time we are in the area and would recommend visiting.
5. Dartmouth RNLI Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Rudi_B_UK - Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom
We always try and stop by the RNLI shops to show our support, this has to be one of the best we have been to, it’s obviously got the standard shop but the visitors centre part is great, telling stories of local lifeboat rescues aswell as the cut down former lifeboat that children can play on, and the dress up corner just adds to the experience. Our two year old daughter had a great time dressing up as a lifeboat crew and loved playing in the lifeboat pretending to be the captain! A really good idea whoever thought this up. As ever the staff and volunteers where friendly and informative, and the shop was well stocked.
6. Dartmouth Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 807 reviews
One of the most picturesquely sited fortresses in England. For over six hundred years, the castle has guarded the narrow entrance to the Dart Estuary and the busy port of Dartmouth. John Hawley, privateering mayor of Dartmouth and the prototype of the flambouyant "Shipman" in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, began this fascinating complex of defences in 1388. Explore the passageways and climb to the top of the Gun Tower for stunning views out to sea. Child friendly and dog friendly.
Reviewed By WeLovetheWestCountry
Visited over August bank holiday, lovely welcome from the English Heritage team. The castle is actually larger than it first appears, as you can't see it all from the entrance, it has bags of character, history in shovels, loads to explore and a great welcome from the team. 10/10 We spent time exploring the battlements, gun tower, cellars and stores. There's a fab new animation with sound effects on an inside wall in the gun tower showing how the castle was guarded and how the harbour chain was used ... which was brilliant. There was entertainment for children and pirates!! Okay so we didn't have children with us, but it looked great! There is a huge 3D interactive wooden model of the castle that can be wound to see how the castle evolved. Amazing views of the river and places to sit and watch the river 'traffic'. There's also access to the church. There are plenty of places to sit and enjoy a picnic on the mounds opposite the castle, and a lovely cafe/tearoom near the entrance that serves the best apple flapjack ever.
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