The National Marine Aquarium
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Pennywell Farm in Buckfastleigh where there are hundreds of animals to meet, feed and care for
Woodlands Family Theme Park in Dartmouth with its thrilling rides;
DARTINGTON HALL AND TRUST
NATIONAL TRUST : OVERBECKS, AGATHA CHRISTIE,COTEHELE,SALTRAM
CHURCHES AND ABBEYS
CASTLES: Dartmouth Castle, Totnes Castle and Berry Pomeroy Castle, all managed by English Heritage
BURGH ISLAND One of the most iconic landmarks of the South Hams is Burgh Island which you can access from Bigbury-on-Sea beach by foot at low tide, and by the famous sea tractor at high tide. The island is famed for its links to Agatha Christie and a wonderful day can be spent exploring the remains of its chapel or discovering an abundance of wildlife. Be sure to stop by The Pilchard Inn on the shoreline for a fresh baguette or a refreshing drink along the way.
To see the breathtaking sights of the South Hams from a different perspective, the South Devon Railway offers magical journeys by steam between Buckfastleigh and Totnes. Chugging its way through some of Devon’s finest countryside, the line follows the River Dart along almost its entire length and through landscapes rich in wildlife. The region’s other heritage railway is the Dartmouth Steam Railway which chunters along the glorious South Devon coastline and can be combined with a boat trip or paddle steamer for an extra nostalgic day out.