Family Fun and Activities

Luxury self catering holiday accommodation for all the family.

Family fun

Families can enjoy the historic old town, with an interesting variety of shopping opportunities, craftsmen and galleries. Kids can make new friends while catching crabs on the quayside or take a fishing rod along the coast path. Take the ferry across to Kingswear for the steam railway to Paignton. Head to Totnes on a river cruise, or out to sea on a wildlife tour. Further afield, the Woodland Leisure Park has safe rides and activities especially for younger children, or get wet and wild at the Quay West water park – take the steam train there, then carry on to the multiplex cinema in Torbay. Naturalists can visit Paignton zoo, the Living Coasts sealife centre in Torquay, or many farm-based activities, adventures and nature trails around South Hams.

Exploring the Beaches and Coasts

South Hams’ family-friendly beaches are among the cleanest in the UK. The award-winning Blackpool beach is a short drive south, while the eaches on the south coast (such as Bantham) offer opportunities for surfing. There are numerous places to buy or hire boats, wetsuits and snorkels to explore the river and the sea.

Events and Attractions

The big summer event is Dartmouth Regatta in August, with a host of races in the harbour and out at sea, plus funfairs, air displays and tours of warships. For sport enthusiasts, there are several golf courses on either side of the River dart, Cyclists can also enjoy many challenges both on and off road. Dartmouth also has a small cinema and theatre, with a programme of films, musicians and entertainers.

Easy access to Activities and Beaches around Dartmouth

With so many things to do in Dartmouth and around South Devon, the Pottery is an excellent base for families from which to explore them. The area offers events, leisure parks and outdoor activities to suit all ages, on land and on the water. The beautiful and atmospheric town centre is only a scenic 20 minute walk away, with links to boats and trains taking you further afield. For further information visit our Dartmouth Information blog.

No1 The Pottery

The Pottery lies at Warfleet Creek on the back road in and out of Dartmouth, avoiding the tourist traffic. A local landmark, renovated in 2006, it retains many attractive architectural features. The spacious one-bedroomed duplex layout sleeps up to 4, set over 2 floors. To see more, see our gallery.

How to book The Pottery for a self catering holiday or short break in Dartmouth

The Pottery offers a luxury self-catering holiday base for enjoying Dartmouth and South Devon. Whether you want to hit the beaches, ride on the steam railways, enjoy the River Dart or visit the leisure parks, then Dartmouth is perfect. To book, please visit our contact page where you can find all of the relevant contact details.

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