The Royal Seven Stars is perfectly located for touring this particularly beautiful part of South Devon - known as the South Hams.
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The ultimate excursion from Totnes is undoubtedly the 12-mile river cruise down the estuary of the River Dart from Totnes to the historic port of Dartmouth . This tranquil stretch of river populated by abundant wildlife takes you past historic waterside villages, Agatha Christies home at Greenway and the wine estate of Sharpham. A particularly adventurous day out is a special trip taking you on board a steam train, open top bus and a boat - called the Round Robin. www.riverlink.co.uk
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| Premier Private Hire South West |
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Premier Private Hire South West can provide a variety of private hire solutions; the new South Hams Safari service offers a tailor-made luxury private tour which is a great way to experience the area without having to worry about driving!
http://www.premier-privatehire.co.uk/
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| Scenic Villages |
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Totnes is surrounded by many beautiful villages and hamlets deeply rooted in rural life. Some worthy of special mention to visit include: Asprington , Berry Pomeroy, Dartington, Dittisham, Harbeton, Littlehempston, Staverton, Stoke Gabriel and Tuckenhay. |
| Dartmoor National Park |
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Within the heart of Devon lies Dartmoor a National Park of some 365 square miles made up of high moorlands, sheltered valleys and great granite tors and wooded hillsides.Public access is freely available.
www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk
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| Dittisham Village, Greenway Quay and Gardens |
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Travel down river from Totnes to Dittisham by road or river to catch the Greenway Quay ferry across to Greenway Gardens now owned and managed by the National Trust: www.nationaltrust.org |
| Buckfast Abbey |
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Buckfast Abbey is the home of a community of Roman Catholic Benedictine monks with the first monastery funded in 1018. Today Buckfast Abbey produces a world famous Tonic Wine and welcomes over half million visitors a year. www.buckfast.org.uk |
| 'The South Devon' steam train |
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Travel gently back in time in a chocolate and cream Great Western Railway coach, pulled by a real steam engine. The line from Totnes to Buckfastleigh and Buckfast is typical of hundreds of former branch lines, and lovelier than most, as it closely follows the banks of the river Dart
www.southdevonrailway.org |
| Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary |
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See at first hand exotic butterflies and moths from around the word free flying in a tropical landscaped garden, plus three different species of local otters. www.ottersandbutterflies.co.uk |
| Pennywell Farm |
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The multi award winning Farm Activity Park. Ponies and piglets, slides and train rides, eagles and owls, walks and mazes, trampolines and tractors, ice-creams and a licensed restaurant, there is something for everyone! www.pennywellfarm.co.uk |
| The English Riviera |
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Torquay has been a famous English resort since Victorian Times when the gentry promenaded, bathing huts were wheeled down the beaches and anyone who was anyone had a villa overlooking the sea. Today Torquay remains a very popular place alongside it's neighboring fishing port of Brixham and sister town of Paignton for visitors to explore.
www.english-riviera.co.uk
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| Beautiful Beaches |
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The South Hams and South Devon are blessed with numerous award wining sandy beaches. Many of the more well known South Hams beaches include: Bigbury, Bantham, Thurlestone, Hope Cove and Black Pool Sands in addition to the beaches of Torbay and Paignton. Alternatively you can take the train from Totnes to Dawlsih, and Teignmouth if you could like to leave the car behind for the day.
http://www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk/
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| City Culture - Exeter |
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As Regional Capital of the South West Exeter is a vibrant cosmopolitan city easily reached from Totnes direct by train or car. Discover 2000 years of history and heritage, a beautiful cathedral, varied shopping, cobbled alleyways, and an historic quayside.
www.exeter.gov.uk
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| City Culture - Plymouth |
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The waterfront city of Plymouth shaped the lives of Drake, Darwin, Cooke and the Pilgrim Fathers is easily reached from Totnes direct by train or by car. Today the cobbled streets of the historical Barbican, modern shopping centre, national Marine Aquarium and top theatre - www.theatreroyal.com make Plymouth a very popular place to visit. www.plymouthcity.co.uk
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