The South Hams is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a diverse range places to visit and things to do. Close by is the rugged landscape and wild out doors of the Dartmoor National Park www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk contrasting with the lively resort of Torbay www.theenglishriviera.co.uk. Further-a-field are the historic cities of Exeter and Plymouth. We are within approximately 30 minutes drive time to most of the places to visit.
Historic Towns
Visit the historical Towns of Totnes www.totnesinformation.co.uk, Dartmouth/Kingswear www.discoverdartmouth.com, Kingsbridge www.kingsbridgeinfo.co.uk, Salcombe www.salcombeinformation.co.uk, Modbury and Ivybridge, and the numerous picturesque villages and hamlets scattered throughout the countryside and along the coast where you will find places of interest, restaurants and of course the perfect pub.
Attractions
There are a wide variety for all the family including:
Woodlands Leisure and Adventure Park
Pennywell Farm and Wildlife Centre
Paignton Zoo www.paigntonzoo.org.uk 
Living Coasts www.livingcoasts.org.uk
South Devon Railway (Totnes-Buckfastleigh)
Buckfast Butterflies and Otter Sanctuary
Buckfast Abbey
Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway (Paignton-Kingswear)
Dartmouth Castle
Dartington Hall and Gardens
Totnes Castle
Sorley Tunnel and Riding Stables.
Britannia Royal Navel College Dartmouth
River Link (Dartmouth-Totnes)
Kents Cavern.
Beaches
There are many beautiful beaches through out the area at:
Slapton Sands
Blackpool Sands
Beesands
Hallsands
Bigbury on Sea / Burgh Island
Bantham
Salcombe North / South Sands
East Portlemouth
Thurlston
Plus numerous coves and hidden beaches to find.
There are also family beaches with entertainment at Goodrington, Paignton, Preston and Torquay.
Boat Trips
Available to cruise the Dart from Dartmouth and Totnes,
And the Salcombe Estuary from Kingsbridge and Salcombe.
Try the ‘Picnic boat’ from Dartmouth.
Sailing /Boat Hire
From Dartmouth and Salcombe
Canoe Adventures on the River Dart
Golf
Thurston Golf Club.
Churston Golf Club.
Dartmouth Golf and Country Club.
Fishing
There is various lake and River fishing in the area see www.swlakestrust.org.uk. Also at the Newhouse Fishery Morleigh and Hatchlands Trout Farm South Brent. For sea fishing there are regular trips from the coastal ports of Dartmouth, Salcombe, and Brixham.
Walking/ Bird watching
The area is famous for its Southwest Coastal Path www.southwestcoastpath.com that provides some 60 miles of spectacular walking along cliff tops, beaches and heathland from Beer to Rame Head. Equally spectacular is the landscape and walks across Dartmoor. There are further walks along the network of historical Green lanes, footpaths or the Dart Valley, Salcombe/ Kingsbridge, Avon and Erme estuaries. All of these areas provide wonderful habitats for the bird and wild life populations.
Cycling
Cycle routes run throughout the area with hire available in Kingsbridge and South Brent.
Riding / Horse Racing
Stables are available locally in Kingsbridge, Ivybridge and South Brent. Trekking is available across Dartmoor.
Horse racing takes place at Newton Abbott and there are seasonal point-to-point races through out the area.
Hot Air Balloons
Try a Balloon trip over the South Hams and beyond.
National Trust
There are trust properties at:
Overbecks Gardens and Museum at Salcombe
Coleton Fishacre nr Dartmouth
Greenway Gardens Galmpton
Compton Castle nr Paignton
Castle Drogo nr Exeter
For more information see www.thenationaltrust.org.uk
Further a field
On Dartmoor Becky Falls, Haytor, the River Dart Country Park and the Miniature Pony Centre.
In Plymouth the National Marine Aquarium, and the Dome.
Morwellham Quay nr Tavistock.
The Eden Project St Austell.
Theatres/Cinemas/Concerts/Folk Music.
The Princess Theatre Torquay, the Palace Theatre Paignton and the Theatre Royal in Plymouth all have a variety of shows through out the year. There are cinemas in Paignton and Torquay and a wide variety of concerts and music festivals on through out the season.
Carnivals/Regattas
These take place through out the season in the various villages and Towns with fairs and local attractions. The Salcombe, Kingsbridge and Dartmouth Regattas take place in August some times with the Red Arrows taking part.
Other Useful Websites
For general information
www.southdevon.org.uk
www.somewhere-special.co.uk
www.devon-holiday.com
For what’s on
www.southhamsradio.com
and for Harberton Village.
www.harbertondevon.co.uk
For more information please give us a call.
