Towns and Villages of the South Hams and City of Plymouth

Modbury

Church Street, Modbury

The historic town of Modbury is site of one of the civil war battles, home of Walter Raleigh's family and the Stetson's of large hat fame. It offers a number of independent small shops including a butcher, baker, delicatessen, art galleries, antique shops, pubs, restaurants, old-fashioned ironmonger and hardware, organic grocer, pharmacy and post office.

Modbury Tourist Information Centre

Dartmouth

Dartmouth Tourist Information

'Dartmouth's narrow streets and ancient buildings bear witness to a long if not always glorious history, which saw the town develop from a fishing port in the early middle ages to a base for smugglers and privateers. The mild South Devon climate makes Dartmouth a year-round resort - often with excellent weather in February and March and golden autumn days in October and November.'

Kingsbridge

A busy estuary town, delightful shops, popular farmers market, and excellent Leisure Centre. Stroll along the quay side or take a river cruise - a popular trip to Salcombe.

Kingsbridge Tourist Information

Kingsbridge Estuary and Quay

Salcombe

At the mouth of the Kingsbridge Estuary, sheltered from the open sea and surrounded by countryside steeped in history and character.

Salcombe Tourist Information

Spend time exploring the small specialist shops, the old and quaint buildings, the interesting alleyways or take a passenger ferry to the sandy beaches at East Portlemouth or North Sands. Overbecks the local National Trust Property is well worth a visit

Totnes

This town claims to be the second oldest borough in England, its Elizabethan heritage is wonderful back-drop to the Tuesday morning summer market where the local dress in period costumes. Much to be discovered in this unusual town including its ancient castle.

Totnes Tourist Information

Plymouth

Plymouth Hoe where Sir Francis Drake famously played bowls before engaging the Spanish Armada enjoys views of Plymouth Sound, Drake's Island and the deer park on the Mount Edgecumbe Estate The Barbican departure point of the Pilgrim Fathers aboard the Mayflower at the start of their journey to the 'New World'.

Plymouth Tourist Information
Experience the broad spectrum of tourist attractions that a city has to offer. Restaurants, theatres, cinemas, pubs, The National Marine Aquarium and an extensive shopping area featuring the recently opened Drakes Circus Shopping Centre.