“What’s on” 17th-23rd August
190TH Anniversary
Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta 29th
Aug-1st Sept
OFFICIAL PROGRAMME FOR SALE
AT THE TIC
Fri 17th, Sat 18th and Sun
19th: SNAP! Monty Halls “Shark Weekend” Come and join us
for a weekend of Shark Talks, Films and Dives Our aim is to raise awareness about the importance of
these enigmatic creatures in British seas and around the world- Conquer your
fear – we dare you! For details and tickets call 01803 431858 or
greatescapes@montyhalls.co.uk
Throughout August National Trust Bring a Friend for Free: as a member
treat a friend to a memorable day out in August - Use special vouchers
available in the Tourist Information Centre
Also throughout August, National Trust Kids go Free in August : 50 Things to Do
before You’re 11 & ¾ Download a Kids Go Free Voucher today at
nationaltrust.org.uk/augkidsfree
Fri 17th, Mon 20th - The
Flavel : Art Exhibition: David Barwick Art Exhibition Info: 01803 839530
www.theflavel.org.uk
Fri 17th, Sat 18th Tues 21st Thurs 23rd - The
Flavel : Film – Ice Age 4, Continental
Drift Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
Fri 17th- Thurs
23rd - The Flavel : Film – The Dark
Knight Rises Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
Fri 17 - The Flavel: Speaker
– Sharks in British Seas Part of Monty
Halls Shark Weekend Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
Sat 18th –The
Flavel: Film Thresher Shark Film Part
of Monty Halls Shark Weekend Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
Sat 18th –The
Flavel: Speaker – Filming Great Whites
& Tiger Sharks Part of Monty Halls Shark Weekend Info: 01803 839530
www.theflavel.org.uk
Sun 19th, Mon
20th & Wed 22nd –The Flavel: Film Tortoise
in Love Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
Wed 22nd -- The
Flavel : Free Workshops Dance with
Kadus K Dot Smith Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
Wed 22nd - South
Devon AONB Pondemonium with the
National Trust at Coleton Fishacre pond dipping to explore the underwater world
of Coleton Fishacre helped by one of our Gardens team or our rangers –
Admission fee Meet NT Coleton Fishacre Reception, 2 -4pm
Fri 17th South
Devon AONB When the Boats Come In- 6am
– 8am get up early to see the days catch being auctioned off at Brixham Fish
Market plus a hot breakfast at the Fisherman’s Mission Booking essential 01803
861384 £7.50 children £5.50
Sun 19th Discovery
Surf School with South Devon AONB Learn
to Surf! Try a half price surfing lesson for beginners. Special AONB price Call
01548 810535 or 07813 639622 or email martin @discoverysurfschool.com
Mon 20th-23rd - The Flavel : Art Exhibition: Simon Dobbs,
Abstract Landscape paintings of the South Hams Art Exhibition Info: 01803
839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
Fri 17th Torcross
Boathouse, Torcross, Live Music : Alan Denbigh, Acoustic Guitar 7pm
Sat 18th Fri 17th Torcross
Boathouse, Torcross, Live Music : Harri & Tim - Cool electric tunes to make your heart smile! 8.30pm
Sun 19th Torcross
Boathouse, Torcross, Live Music : Danny Hibberd, Acoustic Guitar with talented local lad, Danny 7pm
Thurs 23rd Dartmouth
Children’s Centre & The National Trust Outdoor Adventure 9.30-12.30 Join us for earth painting, exploring and
campfire lunch in the beautiful Crown Ley Woods near Tuckenhay meet at
Waterman’s Arms Car park Booking essential 01803 833164
Wed 22nd and
Thurs 23rd Through the Ages at Dartmouth Castle Victorian Event 11-5pm adults £5.80 Children £3.60 English Heritage
members FREE We bring the castle to life with our Victorian Explore the
authentic encampment where you can get close up and discover what life was like
for the people of the time. For details tel:01803 833588 or see
www.english-heritage.org.uk/dartmouth
Thurs 23rd - Walk
and Talk : Hoodown Woods, Kingswear via
Higher or Lower ferries Meet Bandstand in Royal Avenue Gardens Contact Griselda
Guthrie, Dartmouth Volunteer Walk leader 01803 834762
Regular Events in Dartmouth
DIAMOND JUBILEE WAY Dartmouth – Created to commemorate the 60th anniversary in
2012 of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne. This 6km (3¾
mile) way-marked circular walk, in the shape of a diamond, takes you through
some of the most glorious coastal countryside in the West Country. Call in the
TIC for the free Diamond Jubilee Walk map.
DARTMOUTH SHIP VISITS Big and small ships moor up in Dartmouth see
www.dartharbour.org
DARTMOUTH CHILDREN’S CENTRE Every Wednesday 1.30-3pm Stay and Play children
0-5 drop in play centre at Dartmouth Children’s Centre, Milton Lane, Dartmouth
Tel 01803 833164 for details of this and other children’s activities.
DARTMOUTH LIBRARY SUMMER
BOUNCE & RHYME Every Tues 11-11.30
stories and song for Under 5’s
SINGERS & STOMPERS
CHILDREN’S GROUP The Flavel Every
Friday, 10-11am Call Sarah on 01803 835229 or 07875 813348
PARK & RIDE - Dartmouth
Park & Ride service runs until
Sunday 4th November 2012 More info 01803 861234 – Weekly Parking Tickets available
from Dartmouth TIC £32
NATIONAL TRUST Greenway Open daily except Monday 10.30-5pm extraordinary
glimpse into the private holiday home of Agatha Christie. Romantic woodland
garden drifts down to the river Dart. Advance Booking for car park essential on
01803 842382 or arrive by ferry www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway Whatever the
weather come and join us for an indoor picnic in the yurt, grab your wellies
and wander the woodland and explore the house.
NATIONAL TRUST - Coleton
Fishacre Travel back in time to the
Jazz Age at the evocative holiday home of the D’Oyly Carte family on the
Devon‘s south coast . Open daily except Friday 10.30-5pm
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coletonfishacre or call 01803 752466
AVON MILL GARDEN CENTRE Art
Exhibition Professional and amateur
art, Loddiswell, near Kingsbridge 01548 550066 www.avonmill.com
MONTY HALLS GREAT ESCAPES Having
completed filming the BBC series "The Fisherman's Apprentice" Monty
Halls has now settled in Dartmouth. His shop - Monty Halls Great Escapes - next
to the Dolphin Pub opposite the Old Market. The shop stocks all his books &
DVD's of his other TV series including The Great Escapes, Great Barrier Reef,
and Great Ocean Adventures. Enjoy RIB trips along the coast, seashore walks
for families, wildlife lectures,
and training courses for wildlife photography and natural history film making.
www.montyhalls.co.uk 01803 431858
DARTMOUTH See www.discoverdartmouth.com for all the latest
events, attractions & accommodation!
DARTMOUTH MUSEUM Dartmouth’s Story, ship models, paintings, costumes
open every day www.dartmouthmuseum.org
DARTMOUTH STEAM RAILWAY AND
RIVER BOAT COMPANY - Dartmouth River
Cruises & Dartmouth – Totnes Cruise - Boats are heated and undercover
Timetables at kiosks on Embankment or in TIC 01803 555872
www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk
GREENWAY FERRY COMPANY - Agatha Christie Experiences by Greenway Ferry &
Vintage Bus. Regular sailings to Greenway from Dartmouth, Totnes &
Dittisham 01803 882811 www.greenwayferry.co.uk
UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE
(U3A) Meet every 2nd Thursday of the
month @10am in the Flavel 832449/839530
ST CLEMENTS CHURCH Holy Communion Thursdays 9.00am, followed by 10.00 –
4.00 coffees, light lunches and teas tel 01803 835540
DARTMOUTH CASTLE Open daily 10am – 5pm
www.english-heritage.org.uk/dartmouth 01803 833588
CASTLE TEA ROOMS –Stunning views -Tea rooms open every day 10am-
5pm.01803 833897
DITTISHAM FERRY- To book please ring 07818 001108.
THE FLAVEL - Check Programme for regular Film/Theatre listings.
01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
DARTMOUTH OUTDOOR HEATED
SWIMMING POOL Milton Lane– Open until
Sept 07779935970
DARTMOUTH BOAT HIRE – explore the enchanting River Dart from Dartmouth to
Totnes - 01803 834600 or see our website www.dartmouth-boat-hire.co.uk
AFRICAN QUEEN – Fishing trips out to sea, (weather permitting) 07885
246061.
CANOE ADVENTURES – for all ages – Canoes range over all the river and on
spring ebbs we offer trips from our base at Tuckenhay downriver to Dartmouth,
returning on the flood. 01803 865301 www.canoeadventures.co.uk
THE PICNIC BOAT – The perfect English river picnic from 2 to 12 guests
every day until end Dec please contact us on 07968 752625
www.thepicnicboat.co.uk
SALTWIND OF DART Mackerel Fishing on weekdays 1.30pm3.30pm plus
Sightseeing and Wildlife cruises. Up to 12 passengers Call Owner Skipper Dave
07854 051266
777 TRIPLE SEVEN – Corporate Hospitality, Private Charters etc. Tel 07855
232438
ULTIMATE CHARTER EXPERIENCE –
Tel 07768 895605
FAST RABBIT FARM Ash Cross, Dartmouth TQ6 0NR – 12 acres of beautiful
woodland gardens only 3 miles from Dartmouth in the South Devon countryside
www.fastrabbitfarm.co.uk 078135044
Regular Events near
Dartmouth
START POINT LIGHTHOUSE Open every day except Sat 11-5pm 01803 771 802
www.trinityhouse.co.uk
AVON MILL GARDEN CENTRE, Loddiswell, Nr Kingsbridge Beautiful garden plants,
stylish accessories, restaurant & deli Tel- 01548 550066 www.avonmill.com
SHARPHAM WINES & CHEESE – Tours are available which include wine tasting 01803
732203 www.sharpham.com
BLACKPOOL SANDS and VENUS CAFÉ – Please call 01803 770209 (No dogs)
www.lovingthebeach.co.uk
WATERSPORTS AT BLACKPOOL
SANDS – Windsurfing, Stand up paddle
boarding, Kayaks etc – 07540 580150
PAIGNTON ZOO – committed to the conservation of plants and animals
throughout the world. 01803 697500
TORQUAY’S COASTAL ZOO – the best place to ‘sea life up close’. On the sea
front at Torquay Tel. 01803 202470
NATIONAL MARINE AQUARIUM at the top of Plymouth’s historic Barbican Tel. 0844
8937938 or www.national–aquarium.co.uk
THE GOLDEN HIND – Explore the world of Sir Francis Drake in the harbour
at Brixham Contact Tel. 01803 856223 – www.goldenhind.co.uk
SOUTH WEST COAST PATH – Wonderful walks along the Coast Path – Call in at the
TIC for more information
STAVERTON RIDING SCHOOL- Rides in the countryside & Lesson, please call
01803 762750 or look at our website www.srs-training.co.uk
PENNYWELL FARM– Hands on activities, rides, shows & display, please
call 01803 642023 for more information www.pennywellfarm.co.uk
WOODLANDS FAMILY THEME PARK– Open every day 9.30am to 5pm all weather fun
guaranteed! 01803 712598 www.woodlandspark.com Discount vouchers available from
the TIC
CHINA BLUE TOTNES – Ceramics Studio, Lifestyle Store 01803 860908 or visit
www.china-blue.co.uk
TOTNES RARE BREEDS FARM – 01803 840387 – www.totnesrarebreeds.co.uk
SAILING SCHOOLS AT DITTISHAM
– 07973 520515 OR 0845 8810110
SEA KAYAK – Day-trips and coaching for all abilities 01392 580535
www.seakayakdevon.com
KAYAK HIRE & ACADEMY Experience the Best of South Devon 07799 403788
www.totneskayaks.co.uk
DART ADVENTURES Mountain Biking, Kayaking,Trekking, Coasteering and
much more! 0845 8810110 www.dartadventures.co.uk
DISCOVER SURFSCHOOL – Surf lessons for all ages and levels – Tel. 07813
639622
FORTHCOMING
EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED
Port
of Dartmouth Royal Regatta 29th Aug – 1st Sept – Official
Programme for sale from TIC
Kingswear
Regatta 8-9th
Sept
Agatha
Christie Week- 9-16th
Sept:
Come
and visit lovely Greenway House and Gardens, Agatha Christie’s summer house.
Thanks to Dartmouth Tourist Information Centre : http://www.discoverdartmouth.com
Dartmouth Information Centre,
The Engine House, Mayor’s Avenue, Dartmouth TQ6 9YY
01803 834224
admin@discoverdartmouth.com www.discoverdartmouth.com
All information given in good
faith and believed to be correct at the time of going to print
Dartmouth
TIC cannot be held responsible for any errors
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