DARTMOUTH (Devon)

Dartmouth is one of my favourite places In England. Certainly my favourite In Devon.
I've visited there a few times over the years and always enjoy walking around the streets and the promanade too. Bayards Cove next to the ferry is a picturesque area of Dartmouth, with it's row of Old fishermans cottages and buildings connected with it's maritime history.
This setting has been used for a few TV programmes over the years, Including "The Onedin Line" in the early 1970's and "Dick Turpin" too. There are many pleasure boats around that you can take a trip along the River Dart on. The trip takes you past Agatha Christies house, hidden in the hillside, near to Dittisham. Another scenic village on the River Dart.
Also in Dartmouth is the Valley gardens, that are always very colourful and a nice place to sit & relax. The shops are Interesting too, with "Fore St" being popular, with it's Art Gallery shops and also other gift & clothing stores too. An Interesting building is the "Butterwalk", which is a Bakery & Cake shop .Located very close to the Promanade and a photo of it is above....the stilted building. Most people get to Dartmouth via the Ferries that cross over the River Dart, from Kingswear. A Steam Railway runs from Paignton to Kingswear, then another Ferry can transport you across the River. Parking can be difficult in Dartmouth, so a wise option.
Always plenty of Cafes & Resturants to choose from and a relaxing place to visit on the whole.
Also to see is Dartmouth Castle, again a boat trip takes you there. One of a few choices of River travel. Another takes you to Brixham too, another well known fishing town In Torbay.