The Seven Wonders of Kingswear

It may seem small and quaint compared to Dartmouth - but Kingswear is well worth a visit in its own right! From the gun emplacements to the ever-popular Kingswear Bears, there's something to tickle everyone's fancy. 

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  • 1
    Royal Dart Yacht Club

    Priory Street, Kingswear, Dartmouth, TQ6 0AB
    01803 752496
    Website

    The club has rich history and sailing tradition but remains thoroughly modern and informal. Dartmouth Regatta Racing based here during final week of August and regular racing programme throughout summer months.

  • 2
    Kingswear Station

    Kingswear
    Website

    Opened in 1864 by Dartmouth's Charles Seale Hayne, Kingswear Station is the terminus of the Dartmouth Steam Railway. The station has retained much of its original character and charm - its museum, located on site, is a real treat!

  • 3
    Ship Inn

    Higher Street, Kingswear, TQ6 0AG
    01803 752348
    Website

    The Ship Inn is a 15th Century pub and restaurant with stunning views across the River Dart towards Dartmouth. Hugely popular with the locals, the pub is a thriving focal point of the village.

  • 4
    The Daymark, Kingswear

    Nr. Froward Point, Kingswear

    The Daymark is an 80ft octagonal limestone tower built as a guide to mariners to the position of the harbour entrance. It is visible for many miles out to sea and is a true wonder of the South Devon coastline!

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    Froward Point

    Dartmouth
    07976 505649
    Website

    The Watch Station stands on a headland, Inner Froward Point, immediately to the East of the mouth of the River Dart. The station and the surrounding building-remains are surviving gun emplacements from WWII.

  • 6
    Coleton Fishacre

    Brownstone Road, Kingswear, TQ6 0EQ
    01803 842382
    Website

    A luxuriant garden by the sea, with an Arts and Crafts-style house, featuring Art Deco-influenced interiors.

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