Towns and villages of interest
| Bantham - Renowned for its “chocolate box” image and award-winning pub. |
| Bigbury Bay and Burgh Island - Take a ride on the highly popular tractor trip. |
| Dartmoor - With its 365 square miles of natural beauty, needs little introduction. |
| Dartmouth - Is an excellent place to visit for those who enjoy dining out. |
| Hope Cove - A delightful village, originally a fishing and crabbing village. |
| Ivybridge - Centuries of history as a mill town and a staging post on the London Road. |
| Kingsbridge - A bustling market town with twice weekly markets on the quayside. |
| Modbury - Dating back to the 8th century, very impressive. |
| Newton Ferrers - An excellent hide-a-way for visiting yachtsmen to lunch. |
| Noss Mayo - Excellent opportunities for beautiful coastal walks. |
| Salcombe - Famous for it's sailing and boating community - something for everyone! |
| Slapton - Famously used as a practice area by the Americans for the D-Day landings. |
| Torcross - Famous for it's artist colony and is well worth a visit. |
| Totnes - Famous for it's bohemian and alternative feel. |
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Gardens
There are many gardens in the region including; tropical or English country, cliff side or woodland, riverside or formal, or a little on the wild side. Below are some exceptional examples:
| National Trust, Buckland Abbey - Yelverton, Devon PL20 6EY. Tel: 01822 853607 |
| National Trust, Coleton Fishacre - Kingswear, Devon TQ6 0EQ. Tel: 01803 752466 |
| National Trust, Greenway - Galmpton, Devon TQ5 0ES. Tel: 01803 661903 |
| National Trust, Saltram - Plympton, Plymouth, Devon PL7 1UH. Tel: 01752 333500 |
| National Trust, Overbeck's - Salcombe, Devon TQ8 8LW. Tel: 01548 842893 |
| Blackpool Gardens - Blackpool Sands, Devon. TQ6 0RG Tel: 01803 770606 |
| Lukesland Gardens - Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 OJF. Tel: 01752 893390 |
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General Attractions
There are a host of attractions in the South Hams to keep the whole family entertained come rain or shine, to include;
| English Heritage, Berry Pomeroy Castle - Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6LJ. Tel:01803 866 618 |
| English Heritage, Dartmouth Castle - Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0JN. Tel:01803 833588 |
| English Heritage, Totnes Castle - Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NU. Tel:01803 864406 |
| English Heritage, Kirkham House - Paignton, Devon. |
| National Trust, Compton Castle - Marldon, Devon, TQ3 1TA.
Tel:01803 842382 |
| Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway - Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AF. Tel:01803 555872 |
| Pennywell Farm - Buckfastleigh, Devon,
TQ11 OLT. Tel:01364 642023 |
| South Devon Railway - Buckfastleigh, South Devon TQ11 0DZ. Tel:0845 3451420 |
| Woodlands - Blackawton, Devon, TQ9 7DQ. Tel:01803 712 598 |
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Beaches
The South Hams are proud that you'll find three beaches that have received the Internationally recognised Blue Flag Award (marked *). This indicates excellent environmental management.
| Bantham Beach - Nr Kingsbridge |
| Beesands - Nr Kingsbridge. |
| Bigbury On Sea * - Nr Kingsbridge |
| Blackpool Sands * - Nr Dartmouth |
| Challaborough Beach * - Nr Kingsbridge |
| East Portlemouth Beaches - Nr Salcombe |
| Hope Cove Beach - Nr Kingsbridge |
| Mouthwell Sands - Nr Salcombe |
| North Sands - Salcombe |
| South Sands - Salcombe |
| Slapton Sands - Nr Kingsbridge |
| Soar Mill Cove Beach - Nr Salcombe |
| Thurlestone Beach - Nr Kingsbridge |
| Wembury Beach - Nr Plymouth |
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