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Activities & Attractions in and around - Dartmouth



Dartmouth Boat Hire Centre

Self-drive boats - be a skipper for the day! - explore the enchanting River Dart. Stop for a picnic or lunch at a riverside pub.
 

01803 834600


Dart Harbour Sea School Ltd.

Dart Harbour Sea School, Dartmouth's only sea school to cover all the RYA courses for Sail, Motor and Power.
Whether you would like to hone your skills or are a complete novice, we are hear to help. From day sailing, to Yachtmaster, from Powerboat Level 2 Courses on our fast rib to learning to helm a large Motor Boat, we are able to help you achieve your goal, on smart, well equipped boats with experienced friendly instructors. Learn on our boats or on your own.

Experience days and day charter also available. Just call to chat through your options

01803 839339



Woodlands Leisure Park

 

All weather fun – Guaranteed!
All weather attraction packed with variety for the whole family at one inclusive cost. New for 2009 the baffling illusion of the Seascape Mirror Maze is a weird world of sea monsters and a mermaid that disappears. Opened on 17th May the Ninja Towers has tree top Aerial Runways, Sky High Rope Bridges, & incredible slides. 16 family rides including exhilarating water coasters, 500m Toboggan Run, Avalanche & Boats. Experience the Sea Dragon Swing Ship, it’s big, it’s white knuckle, its awesome and dynamic. 10 massive playzones entertain big & small kids for hours.

Rainy days are great with 100,000 sq.ft. of undercover action. Explore the indoor Empire, 5 floors of challenging tower climbs, rides & slides, hang on to the Trauma Tower and play the Master Blaster, the zippiest game on the planet, blasting foam balls at buddies. Incredible Zoo-in-a-Farm, discover amazing night time & daytime creatures, insects & birds. Get close to animals, explore the Reptile House, home of a 12 foot Burmese Albino Python and bearded dragons, Excellent Falconry Centre with flying displays.

Live Entertainers everyday in summer holidays. Café, BBQ & shop. Open daily 28th March to 8th Nov. 9.30 am. Winter weekends & Devon school hols. Ideal for school/scout groups & birthday parties. Check out the award winning Caravan & Camping Park.

01803 712598


The Sharpham Wine Experience

This thousand year old farm consists of five hundred acres owned by the Sharpham Trust. The house, designed in 1770 by Sir Robert Taylor, overlooks the fields and wooded slopes above the River Dart, two miles downstream of the ancient market town of Totnes. Our aim today is to farm successfully in the modern context and to produce world class wine and cheese in harmony with the environment and the natural beauty of the Estate.  Come and visit us ?

01803 732203

 


Greenway Ferry & Pleasure Cruises

Dartmouth ferries and cruises go to the following destinations daily weather permitting: Greenway House - Agatha Christies Holiday Home owned by the National Trust open for the first time in 2009 and open every day except Monday: Dittisham : Geopark Sea Cruise: Private Charter / Cruises: Pirate Jolly Special: Comedy evening : Group charter only: Special Events : Dartmouth Regatta Booking's.  Always a great day out!

0845 489 0418


Canoe Adventures

For all ages and ability, an invitation to try canoeing on the Dart aboard guided Voyager 12-seat canoes, giving excellent fun for a day of your holiday. The youngest crew to date was little Sarah, aged 12 days; the eldest was Mr George, 87.

You can power yourself along or travel at the pace of the tide. The itinerary is up to you. You can enjoy slow tourism with wooden engines, power-assisted by the silent tide, and leaving only ripples behind you.

01803 865301



Living Coasts

Torquay's Coastal Zoo, features a fascinating range of coastal creatures from fur seals and puffins to wading birds, seas ducks and free-ranging penguins. See them both above and below the waves through special underwater viewing windows.
 

01803 202470



 

 

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