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Lovehart - Colourful & fun design led cards, gifts & home accessories www.lovehart.co.uk Flying - The South Hams area has stunning scenery, why not see it from the air, its breathtaking. A fantastic experience not to be missed. Book a trial lesson in a 4 seat Piper and take the controls. 01803 839538 Golf - We have negotiated a 25% discount on green fees at the challenging Dartmouth Golf and country club www.dgcc.co.uk Leisure club - Enjoy a day at the Dartmouth golf and country club’s leisure club, well equipped gym, pool, Jacuzzi, sun bed, and offers a host of beauty therapies, enjoy a 25% discount on entrance fees. www.dgcc.co.uk Beach - Blackpool sands is only 3 miles away, stated as one of the top three in the UK by the daily telegraph. But we think it’s the best! www.blackpoolsands.co.uk Sailing - Book a taster day with Dartmouth sailing great fun, great people and cheaper than one would think. www.dartmouthsailing.com Walking - Great country and coastal walks Dartmouth is on the southwest coastal path Ð Britain’s longest trail, and Dartmoor is only 25 miles away. www.dartmoor.co.uk Biking - extensive and varied green lanes and bridal paths are in the area, from the gentle run to rigorous/technical runs. Diving - There are many wrecks in south hams water, a couple of companies run from Salcombe. www.salcombeinformation.co.uk Surfing - Bantham is great place for surfing, overlooks Burgh Island. Beware of the rip current it can catch even the experienced surfer out; fortunately there are lifeguards on duty during the summer season. Britannia Royal Naval College is now open to the public for tours, which can be arranged at the Tourist Information Centre. The College is a fascinating building and well worth a visit - especially as it is now the principal Naval Training establishment in the country. Burgh Island - The Island boasts the Pilchard Inn which dates back to 1336 and the fantastic art deco hotel, frequented by Noel Coward, Winston Churchill and many more, a setting for numerous TV and big screen productions. The Hotel was the setting for Agatha Christies novel "and then there were none" and "evil under the sun" www.burghisland.com Gardens - The South Hams enjoys a unique microclimate and benefits from one of the highest levels of sunshine in the U.K. One of the most spectacular gardens in the country is Dartmouth's Coleton Fishacre, particularly in the spring. Tel 01803 752466 National Trust members will also be interested to know that this year they will be able to visit Agatha Christie's gardens "Greenaways" overlooking the harbour. There are many other lovely National trust properties near by including Saltram House, Killerton House & A La Ronde. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Salcombe - Great for sailing, but not that much else as the town has evolved into a town almost solely catering to tourism, in the process it’s lost its soul. So head for one of Salcombe’s lovely beaches. Either north or south sands both great beaches although there's not much of them when the tide is in. There's dingy hire, and a cool cafe called the winking prawn. There's Lanacombe beach, just a short ferry ride from ferryman's inn. Kingsbridge - An honest market town without too many frills. A must is the Pig Finca cafe it’s wacky and original with great organic food, there’s a Pig Finka shop to visit afterwards. www.kingsbridgeinfo.co.uk Plymouth - If you feel the need to visit a city then Exeter is the best bet. Plymouth does have UCI Multi screen cinema, MacDonald Restaurants, Planetarium, KFC’s, Great Aquarium and Burger Kings www.plymouthuk.info Exeter - An interesting City, Museums, Shops, underground passageway and everything. Head for the Quay walk or bike along the towpath, there’s a great Pub called the Double Locks. www.exeterviews.co.uk You can
also get more information and help from the Dartmouth Tourism Office
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