Christmas events at Coleton Fishacre

'Trust' Coleton Fishacre to come up with some fabulous events for Christmas.

If you've never visited, it's a lovely National Trust property a couple of miles from Kingswear, which describes itself as 'A luxuriant garden by the sea, with an Arts and Crafts-style house, featuring Art Deco-influenced interiors'.

Visit the Coleton Fishacre website for details of opening times, prices etc, not to mention some of their Christmas events which are always brilliant.

Here are just some of the delights on offer:

Twelve days of Christmas

The house will be full of 1920s decorations and the doors will be open from 27 - 31 December, 11am - 4pm... for free!

Celebrate some of the 12 days in style with us, without paying a penny to enter. Discover a 1920s Christmas with a twist, enjoy seasonal treats in the café, and walk off the Christmas excesses in the garden.

  

 

 

Christmas shopping

The National trust Shop is stocked to the brim with festive treats for your someone special. Pick up gifts, Christmas food, and much more.

Open Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays throughout December - why not make a day of it?

And not forgetting of course that Father Christmas is coming..!

He's making a list, checking it twice...

Saturday 8, 15 and 22 December, 2 - 4pm

For three spectacular Saturdays in December the library will be transformed into Father Christmas' grotto. Meet Father Christmas, bring along your letters to him and follow the trail to post them to the North Pole. Child £3 (normal admission charges apply).

So - if any of this appeals, why not take advantage of our Deranged December Discount (Are we mad?? Book for two nights and get the second night for only £25 up until 18th December).

Just give us a ring on 07920 053580 or visit our website and come on down...!

A NIGHT AT THE CROW'S NEST FOR ONLY £25!

Have we gone mad?? 

Take advantage of our Special December Offer  - book two nights with us and get the second night for just £25*

Just quote '£25 offer' when booking - you can contact us on 07920 053580 or visit our website www.crowsnestdartmouth.co.uk for full details, or you can check our our reviews on TripAdvisor to find out how much other our guests have enjoyed staying with us...

Do you long for 'a moment of calm' in the midst of all the Christmas Shopping Mayhem..? Then this is the place for you. Leave the battles of the high street stores behind and unwind - spend a stress-free couple of days strolling around Dartmouth's many individual shops and then allow yourself a cosy fireside treat in one of the friendly hotels or pubs before relaxing in one of our 'home from home' rooms. Does that sound tempting..??

* Please note that this offer applies up to 18th December. We are now full for New Year but still have Christmas vacancies so come on down...

Brown River Dart, Candlelit Dartmouth and more

Sorreeee......Well, this is rather embarrassing! I cannot believe that it has been many weeks since I last wrote but as it has stopped raining and there is a strange but very welcome light in the sky it seems to have galvanised me into action again. It's not as if it isn't worth visiting Dartmouth in winter - it most definitely is, but with less people around it is a different experience and just as relaxing and enjoyable but in a different way.

Boy, have we had some rain in the last week or so! It seemed relentless - was relentless in fact - and even though there is a cold wind today it was still lovely to wrap up warm and walk along the Embankment just now on the way to the shops. We decided to brave a walk to Dartmouth Castle on Sunday morning as it was only a bit drizzly, but only made it as far as the end of Swannaton Road before the heavens opened again and we had to turn tail and dash back home. Sadly it was a tad too early to shelter in the Dartmouth Arms and dry off - better luck next time... 

We have never seen the River Dart look so brown - someone remarked that it looked like half of Dartmoor had washed down into it and I don't think they were far wrong... It is getting back to its usual attractive self now, however things are looking a bit battered and bruised around town - hardly surprising. We have been so, so lucky compared to a lot of places. How have you fared in your part of the world?

We're looking forward to the Candlelit Dartmouth festival this coming weekend and hope the dry weather will last. We are so lucky to live in Lower Street as we can sit in our window and watch the Candlelit Lantern Procession pass right below us - result! Especially if it's raining.... 

The Crow's Nest is full this weekend but we still have vacancies over the next few weekends if you fancy a bit of quality (and stress-free!) Christmas shopping.

 

If you're interested just give us a call on 07920 053580  or check out The Crow's Nest website and come on down! 

The Crow's Nest guide to 'What's On in Dartmouth 28th Sep - 4th October

 “What’s on” 28th Sept- 4th Oct

Fri 28th -4th Oct The Flavel: Exhibition - Roy Lang Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Fri 28th, Sun 30th, Mon 1st Oct-4th - The Flavel: Film – Anna Karenina Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Fri 28th and Sun 30th- The Flavel: Film – The Three Stooges Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Sat 29th - The Flavel: Entertainment – World Indoor Rally Championship 2-8pm £5 Adults £4 Juniors Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Sat 29th and Sun 30th Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company Local Devon Residents Half Price weekend on all DSRRBC Trips. Please bring along proof that you are a local (utility bill etc) No pre booking and it’s on a first come first served basis so come along EARLY!!

Sat 29th – Coombe Farm Gallery – Ice & Sand, Private View – An exhibition bringing together contemporary art from the North West Territories of Canada, 6.00pm – 9pm, Coombe Farm, Dittisham, Dartmouth TQ6 0JA

Mon 1st Oct - Dartmouth and District Indoor Pool Trust BINGO NIGHT fundraising event for the indoor pool 6.30pm Townstal Community Hall, Davis Road, Dartmouth. Raffle on the night. Come along and support this worthy cause.

Tues 2nd Oct The Flavel - Dartmouth & Kingswear Society Talk “Keeping you safe in Start Bay” 7.30pm 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Wed 3rd Oct - The Flavel: Film – Evacuation 2.30pm £7 Adults, Conc £6, U18s £5. This film will also be shown on Sun 7th Oct at 7.30pm Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Sun 30th Sept - South Devon AONB – Ash Tree Farm –the last 5000 years a walk back through time on a small Devon farm with Stevie Rogers of Ash Tree Farm, Dartmouth. From the early Bronze Age to modern times. Booking preferred call 01803 712437 Post code: TQ6 0LR

Sun 30th Sept- 31st October Ice and Sand Exhibition Coombe Farm Gallery and Studios, Dittisham, Dartmouth TQ6 0JA Contact 01803 722266 www.coombefarmstudios.com

Thurs 4th Oct Walk & Talk Torcross- Beesands Circular Walk 10.20 No 93 bus from Dartmouth pontoon,or 10.50 Torcross Post Office Contact Griselda Guthrie Dartmouth Volunteer Walk leader on 01803 834762

BRNC Volunteer Band Christmas Concerts 7th and 8th Dec. Tickets available now on sale in TIC For details call 01803 834224.

Park and Ride Information: Service runs from Sat 24th March until Sun 4th November 2012. From 8am- 7pm but may vary according to circumstances. After 7pm please show ticket to driver of the First bus service No. 90 that runs until 23.30hrs

Regular Events in Dartmouth

DIAMOND JUBILEE WAY Dartmouth – Created to commemorate the 60th anniversary in 2012 of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne. This 6km (3¾ mile) way-marked circular walk, in the shape of a diamond, takes you through some of the most glorious coastal countryside in the West Country. Call in the TIC for the free Diamond Jubilee Walk map.

DARTMOUTH SHIP VISITS Big and small ships moor up in Dartmouth see www.dartharbour.org

DARTMOUTH CHILDREN’S CENTRE Every Wednesday 1.30-3pm Stay and Play children 0-5 drop in play centre at Dartmouth Children’s Centre, Milton Lane, Dartmouth Tel 01803 833164 for details of this and other children’s activities.

DARTMOUTH LIBRARY SUMMER BOUNCE & RHYME Every Tues 11-11.30 stories and song for Under 5’s

SINGERS & STOMPERS CHILDREN’S GROUP The Flavel Every Friday, 10-11am Call Sarah on 01803 835229 or 07875 813348

PARK & RIDE - Dartmouth Park & Ride service runs until Sunday 4th November 2012 More info 01803 861234 – Weekly Parking Tickets available from Dartmouth TIC £32

NATIONAL TRUST Greenway Open 12th Sept – 31st Oct, daily except Monday and Tuesday from 10.30-5pm Extraordinary glimpse into the private holiday home of Agatha Christie. Romantic woodland garden drifts down to the river Dart. Advance Booking for car park essential on 01803 842382 or arrive by ferry www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway Whatever the weather come and join us for an indoor picnic in the yurt, grab your wellies and wander the woodland and explore the house.

NATIONAL TRUST - Coleton Fishacre Open 29th Sept -31st Oct, daily except Thurs and Friday 10.30 – 5pm. Travel back in time to the Jazz Age at the evocative holiday home of the D’Oyly Carte family on the Devon‘s south coast www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coletonfishacre or call 01803 752466

AVON MILL GARDEN CENTRE Art Exhibition Professional and amateur art, Loddiswell, near Kingsbridge 01548 550066 www.avonmill.com

MONTY HALLS GREAT ESCAPES Having completed filming the BBC series "The Fisherman's Apprentice" Monty Halls has now settled in Dartmouth. His shop - Monty Halls Great Escapes - next to the Dolphin Pub opposite the Old Market The shop stocks all his books & DVD's of his other TV series including The Great Escapes, Great Barrier Reef, and Great Ocean Adventures. Enjoy RIB trips along the coast, seashore walks for families, wildlife lectures, and training courses for wildlife photography and natural history film making. www.montyhalls.co.uk 01803 431858

DARTMOUTH See www.discoverdartmouth.com for all the latest events, attractions & accommodation!

DARTMOUTH MUSEUM Dartmouth’s Story, ship models, paintings, costumes open every day www.dartmouthmuseum.org

DARTMOUTH STEAM RAILWAY AND RIVER BOAT COMPANY - Dartmouth River Cruises & Dartmouth – Totnes Cruise - Boats are heated and undercover Timetables at kiosks on Embankment or in TIC 01803 555872 www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk

GREENWAY FERRY COMPANY - Agatha Christie Experiences by Greenway Ferry & Vintage Bus. Regular sailings to Greenway from Dartmouth, Totnes & Dittisham 01803 882811 www.greenwayferry.co.uk

UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE (U3A) Meet every 2nd Thursday of the month @10am in the Flavel 832449/839530

ST CLEMENTS CHURCH Holy Communion Thursdays 9.00am, followed by 10.00 – 4.00 coffees, light lunches and teas tel 01803 835540

DARTMOUTH CASTLE Open daily 10am – 5pm www.english-heritage.org.uk/dartmouth 01803 833588

CASTLE TEA ROOMS –Stunning views -Tea rooms open every day 10am- 5pm.01803 833897

DITTISHAM FERRY- To book please ring 07818 001108.

THE FLAVEL - Check Programme for regular Film/Theatre listings. 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

DARTMOUTH BOAT HIRE – explore the enchanting River Dart from Dartmouth to Totnes - 01803 834600 or www.dartmouth-boat-hire.co.uk

AFRICAN QUEEN – Fishing trips out to sea, (weather permitting) 07885 246061.

CANOE ADVENTURES – for all ages – Canoes range over all the river and on spring ebbs we offer trips from our base at Tuckenhay downriver to Dartmouth, returning on the flood. 01803 865301 www.canoeadventures.co.uk

THE PICNIC BOAT – The perfect English river picnic from 2 to 12 guests every day until end Dec please contact us on 07968 752625 www.thepicnicboat.co.uk

SALTWIND OF DART Mackerel Fishing on weekdays 1.30pm3.30pm plus Sightseeing and Wildlife cruises. Up to 12 passengers Call Owner Skipper Dave 07854 051266

777 TRIPLE SEVEN – Corporate Hospitality, Private Charters etc. Tel 07855 232438

ULTIMATE CHARTER EXPERIENCE – Tel 07768 895605

FAST RABBIT FARM Ash Cross, Dartmouth TQ6 0NR – Open daily March to November plus Bank Holidays 12 acres of beautiful woodland gardens only 3 miles from Dartmouth in the South Devon countryside www.fastrabbitfarm.co.uk 07813 504490

Regular Events near Dartmouth

START POINT LIGHTHOUSE Open every Wednesday, Thurs, Sun 12 noon- 5pm 01803 771 802 www.trinityhouse.co.uk

AVON MILL GARDEN CENTRE, Loddiswell, Nr Kingsbridge Beautiful garden plants, stylish accessories, restaurant & deli Tel- 01548 550066 www.avonmill.com

SHARPHAM WINES & CHEESE – Tours are available which include wine tasting 01803 732203 www.sharpham.com

BLACKPOOL SANDS and VENUS CAFÉ – Please call 01803 770209 (No dogs) www.lovingthebeach.co.uk

PAIGNTON ZOO – committed to the conservation of plants and animals throughout the world. 01803 697500

TORQUAY’S COASTAL ZOO – the best place to ‘sea life up close’. On the sea front at Torquay Tel. 01803 202470

NATIONAL MARINE AQUARIUM at the top of Plymouth’s historic Barbican Tel. 0844 8937938 or www.national–aquarium.co.uk

THE GOLDEN HIND – Explore the world of Sir Francis Drake in the harbour at Brixham Contact Tel. 01803 856223 – www.goldenhind.co.uk

SOUTH WEST COAST PATH – Wonderful walks along the Coast Path – Call in at the TIC for more information

STAVERTON RIDING SCHOOL- Rides in the countryside & Lesson, please call 01803 762750 or look at our website www.srs-training.co.uk

PENNYWELL FARM– Hands on activities, rides, shows & display, please call 01803 642023 for more information www.pennywellfarm.co.uk

WOODLANDS FAMILY THEME PARK– Open every day 9.30am to 5pm all weather fun guaranteed! 01803 712598 www.woodlandspark.com Discount vouchers available from the TIC

CHINA BLUE TOTNES – Ceramics Studio, Lifestyle Store 01803 860908 or visit www.china-blue.co.uk

TOTNES RARE BREEDS FARM – 01803 840387 – www.totnesrarebreeds.co.uk

SAILING SCHOOLS AT DITTISHAM – 07973 520515 OR 0845 8810110

SEA KAYAK – Day-trips and coaching for all abilities 01392 580535 www.seakayakdevon.com

KAYAK HIRE & ACADEMY Experience the Best of South Devon 07799 403788 www.totneskayaks.co.uk

DART ADVENTURES Mountain Biking, Kayaking,Trekking, Coasteering and much more! 0845 8810110 www.dartadventures.co.uk

DISCOVER SURFSCHOOL – Surf lessons for all ages and levels – Tel. 07813 639622

DON’T MISS: Dartmouth Food Festival 26th-28th October,

Dartmouth Galleries Week 26th October

& the Dartmouth Fishing Festival 6-8th October- mark them in your diaries! 

Thanks to Dartmouth Tourist Info Centre for this list

The Crow's Nest "What's On in Dartmouth"

"What’s on in Dartmouth” 14th- 20th Sept  

The Tour of Britain 15th September Devon Stage 7 Come and see Bradley Wiggins & Mark Cavendish!!! Fete on Coronation Park and around town including Bands, International Market and that
Yellow Jersey!!
Sat 15th Sept - The Tour of Britain Barnstaple to Dartmouth via Dartmoor Devon Stage 7 www.southwesttourofbritain.co.uk Cycle Race
arrives in town ETA to finish at 14.33 on the Embankment
Many events in and around Dartmouth including European Craft & Food Market in the Old Marketplace; Fete on Coronation Park 10-
130pm near the Finish Line, fundraising stalls, static bikes, stocks, penalty shootout, Cycle stands, food stalls Inc. BBQ/Pizzas in
Coronation Park and bar. Have your bike security marked by the Police! Take part in the Crabbing Competition on South Embankment
from 10-11am, Registration from 9.30 in shelter opposite the hospital. Refreshments in Royal Avenue Gardens 10-4pm, Andrei Burton
Entertainer in Coronation Park (morning)
N.B. Mayors Avenue Car park will be CLOSED from Friday 14th at 6pm until Sunday 16th at 8am. The Park & Ride will be
operating over the weekend. See SHDC website for more details.
9th – 16th Sept Agatha Christie Week for full details see www.englishriviera.co.uk Events in and around the Bay, take a trip up the Dart to
Agatha Christies holiday home, Greenway, now looked after by the National Trust www.nationaltrus.org.uk/greenway
Fri 14th- 20th The Flavel: Exhibition Susanne Smith Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
Fri 14th- Ship Visits Le Diamant LOA 125
Fri 14th, 15th, Mon 17th, 18th and Thurs 20th The Flave : Film – The Bourne Legacy Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
Fri 14th, 15th, 16th Tues 18th The Flavel: Film – Brave Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
Sun 16th - The Flavel : Film - A Separation Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
Sun 16th Agatha Christie One Mile Sea Swim from Broadsands, Paignton, enter online www.daat.org or ring 01392 466666 Entry £20,
supporting Devon Air Ambulance Trust.
Thurs 20th Walk and Talk Blackpool Sands via Venn Lane Meet Ivatt Road Car Park, Townstal, Dartmouth 10.15am Contact Griselda
Guthrie Dartmouth Volunteer Walk leader on 01803 834762
BRNC Volunteer Band Concert Tickets Tuesday 25th Sept at 7.30pm now on sale in TIC, £8 For details call 01803 834224
Regular Events in Dartmouth
DIAMOND JUBILEE WAY Dartmouth – Created to commemorate the 60th anniversary in 2012 of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to
the throne. This 6km (3¾ mile) way-marked circular walk, in the shape of a diamond, takes you through some of the most glorious coastal
countryside in the West Country. Call in the TIC for the free Diamond Jubilee Walk map.
DARTMOUTH SHIP VISITS Big and small ships moor up in Dartmouth see www.dartharbour.org
DARTMOUTH CHILDREN’S CENTRE Every Wednesday 1.30-3pm Stay and Play children 0-5 drop in play centre at Dartmouth Children’s
Centre, Milton Lane, Dartmouth Tel 01803 833164 for details of this and other children’s activities.
DARTMOUTH LIBRARY SUMMER BOUNCE & RHYME Every Tues 11-11.30 stories and song for Under 5’s
SINGERS & STOMPERS CHILDREN’S GROUP The Flavel Every Friday, 10-11am Call Sarah on 01803 835229 or 07875 813348
PARK & RIDE - Dartmouth Park & Ride service runs until Sunday 4th November 2012 More info 01803 861234 – Weekly Parking Tickets
available from Dartmouth TIC £32
NATIONAL TRUST Greenway Open daily except Monday 10.30-5pm extraordinary glimpse into the private holiday home of Agatha Christie.
Romantic woodland garden drifts down to the river Dart. Advance Booking for car park essential on 01803 842382 or arrive by ferry
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway Whatever the weather come and join us for an indoor picnic in the yurt, grab your wellies and wander the
woodland and explore the house.
NATIONAL TRUST - Coleton Fishacre Travel back in time to the Jazz Age at the evocative holiday home of the D’Oyly Carte family on the
Devon‘s south coast . Open daily except Friday 10.30-5pm www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coletonfishacre or call 01803 752466
AVON MILL GARDEN CENTRE Art Exhibition Professional and amateur art, Loddiswell, near Kingsbridge 01548 550066 www.avonmill.com
MONTY HALLS GREAT ESCAPES Having completed filming the BBC series "The Fisherman's Apprentice" Monty Halls has now settled in
Dartmouth. His shop - Monty Halls Great Escapes - next to the Dolphin Pub opposite the Old Market. The shop stocks all his books & DVD's of his
other TV series including The Great Escapes, Great Barrier Reef, and Great Ocean Adventures. Enjoy RIB trips along the coast, seashore walks
for families, wildlife lectures, and training courses for wildlife photography and natural history film making. www.montyhalls.co.uk 01803 431858
DARTMOUTH See www.discoverdartmouth.com for all the latest events, attractions & accommodation!
DARTMOUTH MUSEUM Dartmouth’s Story, ship models, paintings, costumes open every day www.dartmouthmuseum.org
DARTMOUTH STEAM RAILWAY AND RIVER BOAT COMPANY - Dartmouth River Cruises & Dartmouth – Totnes Cruise - Boats are heated and
undercover Timetables at kiosks on Embankment or in TIC 01803 555872 www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk
GREENWAY FERRY COMPANY - Agatha Christie Experiences by Greenway Ferry & Vintage Bus. Regular sailings to Greenway from Dartmouth,
Totnes & Dittisham 01803 882811 www.greenwayferry.co.uk
UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE (U3A) Meet every 2nd Thursday of the month @10am in the Flavel 832449/839530
ST CLEMENTS CHURCH Holy Communion Thursdays 9.00am, followed by 10.00 – 4.00 coffees, light lunches and teas tel 01803 835540
DARTMOUTH CASTLE Open daily 10am – 5pm www.english-heritage.org.uk/dartmouth 01803 833588
CASTLE TEA ROOMS –Stunning views -Tea rooms open every day 10am- 5pm.01803 833897
DITTISHAM FERRY- To book please ring 07818 001108.
THE FLAVEL - Check Programme for regular Film/Theatre listings. 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
DARTMOUTH BOAT HIRE – explore the enchanting River Dart from Dartmouth to Totnes - 01803 834600 or www.dartmouth-boat-hire.co.uk
AFRICAN QUEEN – Fishing trips out to sea, (weather permitting) 07885 246061.
CANOE ADVENTURES – for all ages – Canoes range over all the river and on spring ebbs we offer trips from our base at Tuckenhay downriver to
Dartmouth, returning on the flood. 01803 865301 www.canoeadventures.co.uk
THE PICNIC BOAT – The perfect English river picnic from 2 to 12 guests every day until end Dec please contact us on 07968 752625
www.thepicnicboat.co.uk
SALTWIND OF DART Mackerel Fishing on weekdays 1.30pm3.30pm plus Sightseeing and Wildlife cruises. Up to 12 passengers Call Owner
Skipper Dave 07854 051266
777 TRIPLE SEVEN – Corporate Hospitality, Private Charters etc. Tel 07855 232438
ULTIMATE CHARTER EXPERIENCE – Tel 07768 895605
FAST RABBIT FARM Ash Cross, Dartmouth TQ6 0NR – Open daily March to November plus Bank Holidays 12 acres of beautiful woodland
gardens only 3 miles from Dartmouth in the South Devon countryside www.fastrabbitfarm.co.uk 07813 504490
Regular Events near Dartmouth
START POINT LIGHTHOUSE Open every Wednesday, Thurs, Sun 12 noon- 5pm 01803 771 802 www.trinityhouse.co.uk
AVON MILL GARDEN CENTRE, Loddiswell, Nr Kingsbridge Beautiful garden plants, stylish accessories, restaurant & deli Tel- 01548 550066
www.avonmill.com
SHARPHAM WINES & CHEESE – Tours are available which include wine tasting 01803 732203 www.sharpham.com
BLACKPOOL SANDS and VENUS CAFÉ – Please call 01803 770209 (No dogs) www.lovingthebeach.co.uk
WATERSPORTS AT BLACKPOOL SANDS – Windsurfing, Stand up paddle boarding, Kayaks etc – 07540 580150
PAIGNTON ZOO – committed to the conservation of plants and animals throughout the world. 01803 697500
TORQUAY’S COASTAL ZOO – the best place to ‘sea life up close’. On the sea front at Torquay Tel. 01803 202470
NATIONAL MARINE AQUARIUM at the top of Plymouth’s historic Barbican Tel. 0844 8937938 or www.national–aquarium.co.uk
THE GOLDEN HIND – Explore the world of Sir Francis Drake in the harbour at Brixham Contact Tel. 01803 856223 – www.goldenhind.co.uk
SOUTH WEST COAST PATH – Wonderful walks along the Coast Path – Call in at the TIC for more information
STAVERTON RIDING SCHOOL- Rides in the countryside & Lesson, please call 01803 762750 or look at our website www.srs-training.co.uk
PENNYWELL FARM– Hands on activities, rides, shows & display, please call 01803 642023 for more information www.pennywellfarm.co.uk
WOODLANDS FAMILY THEME PARK– Open every day 9.30am to 5pm all weather fun guaranteed! 01803 712598 www.woodlandspark.com
Discount vouchers available from the TIC
CHINA BLUE TOTNES – Ceramics Studio, Lifestyle Store 01803 860908 or visit www.china-blue.co.uk
TOTNES RARE BREEDS FARM – 01803 840387 – www.totnesrarebreeds.co.uk
SAILING SCHOOLS AT DITTISHAM – 07973 520515 OR 0845 8810110
SEA KAYAK – Day-trips and coaching for all abilities 01392 580535 www.seakayakdevon.com
KAYAK HIRE & ACADEMY Experience the Best of South Devon 07799 403788 www.totneskayaks.co.uk
DART ADVENTURES Mountain Biking, Kayaking,Trekking, Coasteering and much more! 0845 8810110 www.dartadventures.co.uk
DISCOVER SURFSCHOOL – Surf lessons for all ages and levels – Tel. 07813 639622
FORTHCOMING EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED
Dartmouth Food Festival 26th-28th October
& the Dartmouth Fishing Festival 6-8th October- mark them in your diaries and come
and see us soon!
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Dartmouth Information Centre, The Engine House, Mayor’s Avenue, Dartmouth TQ6 9YY
01803 834224 admin@discoverdartmouth.com www.discoverdartmouth.com
All information given in good faith and believed to be correct at the time of going to print
Dartmouth TIC cannot be held responsible for any errors

Lovely birthday meal at Twentysix, Dartmouth

Just wanted to say a big thank you to Twentysix restaurant for the superb meal we enjoyed last week. Ironically, two of our guests had recommended it to us and as we hadn't had a chance to try it before now, we decided to do so to celebrate my birthday and we weren't disappointed. 

To start I had the ballotine of ham and chicken and Alan had the goats' cheese and beetroot salad, the for our mains I had navarin of lamb and Alan tried the tartiflette, both of which were delicious. We were almost too full for a dessert but it all looked so tempting, so we decided to share a New York cheesecake and were very touched when it was served on a large plate with 'Happy Birthday' piped in chocolate. 

The wine was very good and service excellent, so all in all a very enjoyable evening - so a big thank you to all the nice people at Twentysix, we'll be back...!

Dart Music Festival 2013

If you enjoyed our wonderful Dart Music Festival in May, you might like to visit the blog on the DMF website for updates, news and info on the Festival as it progresses. 

We have just started the planning again this week and already have two fundraisers lined up which are looking good. Accommodation does fill up very quickly so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment next year - the dates are May 10th, 11th & 12th 2013.

Dartmouth Regatta Grand Finale - Fantastic Fireworks and Terrific Tapas

We had a great end to a great Regatta last night - joined a bunch of friends for tapas at Bayards Cove Inn and then ran out on to South Embankment at 9pm to watch the firework display, which we thought was even more amazing than Thursday night and a brilliant finale. It was a full moon too which looked stunning over Kingswear, as an added bonus.

What's more, those nice people at Bayards Cove let us temporarily leave our table and trusted us to return and pay for our delicious tapas - which of course we did! Thank you BCI for another fab evening. xx

Nearly Regatta'd out..!

Hi - have been meaning to write for ages but have been well and truly Regatta'd - but it's been a good one. Despite a dodgy start on Wednesday night when it was cold and rainy and it seemed that not many brave souls were venturing out, the sun came out on Thursday and Friday and it looks set to be a good day today too. 

There is a great buzz around town and lots of happy people enjoying the many different events still going on. 

We are looking forward to a final stroll down the stalls this afternoon to buy some olives and sun dried tomatoes from the Mediterranean stall, and just soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the music on the Bandstand until it's time for the final firework display at 9.00pm, when I think we may retire early to recharge our batteries with a good book and nice mug of cocoa (and if you believe that, you'll believe anything...!)

It always amazes us that when we wake up on the Sunday after Regatta, it's almost as if it never happened. The streets are all clean and tidy again and the funfair and stalls have disappeared overnight - the Council street cleaners are fantastic and do a brilliant job - respect to them, we really do appreciate how they get our beloved town back to some form of normality in such a short space of time.

It does fall a bit flat after all the excitement but September is a usually a lovely month and the town still has a nice relaxing buzz to it - now all we need is the weather. 

Watch this space....

Check out The Crow's Nest and Dartmouth on Pinterest!

Just to let you know that you can now see lots of lovely photos of Dartmouth and the surrounding area on the new By The Dart Pinterest pages. Just follow the link to see the pics, which are being updated regularly, and let us know which ones you enjoy best... 

Oh, and please repin the ones you like!

The Crow's Nest Guide to 'What's On' in Dartmouth August 17th

 “What’s on” 17th-23rd August

190TH Anniversary Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta 29th Aug-1st Sept

OFFICIAL PROGRAMME FOR SALE AT THE TIC

Fri 17th, Sat 18th and Sun 19th: SNAP! Monty Halls “Shark Weekend” Come and join us for a weekend of Shark Talks, Films and Dives Our aim is to raise awareness about the importance of these enigmatic creatures in British seas and around the world- Conquer your fear – we dare you! For details and tickets call 01803 431858 or greatescapes@montyhalls.co.uk

Throughout August National Trust Bring a Friend for Free: as a member treat a friend to a memorable day out in August - Use special vouchers available in the Tourist Information Centre

Also throughout August, National Trust Kids go Free in August : 50 Things to Do before You’re 11 & ¾ Download a Kids Go Free Voucher today at nationaltrust.org.uk/augkidsfree

Fri 17th, Mon 20th - The Flavel : Art Exhibition: David Barwick Art Exhibition Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Fri 17th, Sat 18th Tues 21st Thurs 23rd - The Flavel : Film – Ice Age 4, Continental Drift Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Fri 17th- Thurs 23rd - The Flavel : Film – The Dark Knight Rises Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Fri 17 - The Flavel: Speaker – Sharks in British Seas Part of Monty Halls Shark Weekend Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Sat 18th –The Flavel: Film Thresher Shark Film Part of Monty Halls Shark Weekend Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Sat 18th –The Flavel: Speaker – Filming Great Whites & Tiger Sharks Part of Monty Halls Shark Weekend Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Sun 19th, Mon 20th & Wed 22nd –The Flavel: Film Tortoise in Love Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Wed 22nd -- The Flavel : Free Workshops Dance with Kadus K Dot Smith Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Wed 22nd - South Devon AONB Pondemonium with the National Trust at Coleton Fishacre pond dipping to explore the underwater world of Coleton Fishacre helped by one of our Gardens team or our rangers – Admission fee Meet NT Coleton Fishacre Reception, 2 -4pm

Fri 17th South Devon AONB When the Boats Come In- 6am – 8am get up early to see the days catch being auctioned off at Brixham Fish Market plus a hot breakfast at the Fisherman’s Mission Booking essential 01803 861384 £7.50 children £5.50

Sun 19th Discovery Surf School with South Devon AONB Learn to Surf! Try a half price surfing lesson for beginners. Special AONB price Call 01548 810535 or 07813 639622 or email martin @discoverysurfschool.com

Mon 20th-23rd - The Flavel : Art Exhibition: Simon Dobbs, Abstract Landscape paintings of the South Hams Art Exhibition Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Fri 17th Torcross Boathouse, Torcross, Live Music : Alan Denbigh, Acoustic Guitar 7pm

Sat 18th Fri 17th Torcross Boathouse, Torcross, Live Music : Harri & Tim - Cool electric tunes to make your heart smile! 8.30pm

Sun 19th Torcross Boathouse, Torcross, Live Music : Danny Hibberd, Acoustic Guitar with talented local lad, Danny 7pm

Thurs 23rd Dartmouth Children’s Centre & The National Trust Outdoor Adventure 9.30-12.30 Join us for earth painting, exploring and campfire lunch in the beautiful Crown Ley Woods near Tuckenhay meet at Waterman’s Arms Car park Booking essential 01803 833164

Wed 22nd and Thurs 23rd Through the Ages at Dartmouth Castle Victorian Event 11-5pm adults £5.80 Children £3.60 English Heritage members FREE We bring the castle to life with our Victorian Explore the authentic encampment where you can get close up and discover what life was like for the people of the time. For details tel:01803 833588 or see www.english-heritage.org.uk/dartmouth

Thurs 23rd - Walk and Talk : Hoodown Woods, Kingswear via Higher or Lower ferries Meet Bandstand in Royal Avenue Gardens Contact Griselda Guthrie, Dartmouth Volunteer Walk leader 01803 834762

Regular Events in Dartmouth

DIAMOND JUBILEE WAY Dartmouth – Created to commemorate the 60th anniversary in 2012 of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne. This 6km (3¾ mile) way-marked circular walk, in the shape of a diamond, takes you through some of the most glorious coastal countryside in the West Country. Call in the TIC for the free Diamond Jubilee Walk map.

DARTMOUTH SHIP VISITS Big and small ships moor up in Dartmouth see www.dartharbour.org

DARTMOUTH CHILDREN’S CENTRE Every Wednesday 1.30-3pm Stay and Play children 0-5 drop in play centre at Dartmouth Children’s Centre, Milton Lane, Dartmouth Tel 01803 833164 for details of this and other children’s activities.

DARTMOUTH LIBRARY SUMMER BOUNCE & RHYME Every Tues 11-11.30 stories and song for Under 5’s

SINGERS & STOMPERS CHILDREN’S GROUP The Flavel Every Friday, 10-11am Call Sarah on 01803 835229 or 07875 813348

PARK & RIDE - Dartmouth Park & Ride service runs until Sunday 4th November 2012 More info 01803 861234 – Weekly Parking Tickets available from Dartmouth TIC £32

NATIONAL TRUST Greenway Open daily except Monday 10.30-5pm extraordinary glimpse into the private holiday home of Agatha Christie. Romantic woodland garden drifts down to the river Dart. Advance Booking for car park essential on 01803 842382 or arrive by ferry www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway Whatever the weather come and join us for an indoor picnic in the yurt, grab your wellies and wander the woodland and explore the house.

NATIONAL TRUST - Coleton Fishacre Travel back in time to the Jazz Age at the evocative holiday home of the D’Oyly Carte family on the Devon‘s south coast . Open daily except Friday 10.30-5pm www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coletonfishacre or call 01803 752466

AVON MILL GARDEN CENTRE Art Exhibition Professional and amateur art, Loddiswell, near Kingsbridge 01548 550066 www.avonmill.com

MONTY HALLS GREAT ESCAPES Having completed filming the BBC series "The Fisherman's Apprentice" Monty Halls has now settled in Dartmouth. His shop - Monty Halls Great Escapes - next to the Dolphin Pub opposite the Old Market. The shop stocks all his books & DVD's of his other TV series including The Great Escapes, Great Barrier Reef, and Great Ocean Adventures. Enjoy RIB trips along the coast, seashore walks

for families, wildlife lectures, and training courses for wildlife photography and natural history film making. www.montyhalls.co.uk 01803 431858

DARTMOUTH See www.discoverdartmouth.com for all the latest events, attractions & accommodation!

DARTMOUTH MUSEUM Dartmouth’s Story, ship models, paintings, costumes open every day www.dartmouthmuseum.org

DARTMOUTH STEAM RAILWAY AND RIVER BOAT COMPANY - Dartmouth River Cruises & Dartmouth – Totnes Cruise - Boats are heated and undercover Timetables at kiosks on Embankment or in TIC 01803 555872 www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk

GREENWAY FERRY COMPANY - Agatha Christie Experiences by Greenway Ferry & Vintage Bus. Regular sailings to Greenway from Dartmouth, Totnes & Dittisham 01803 882811 www.greenwayferry.co.uk

UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE (U3A) Meet every 2nd Thursday of the month @10am in the Flavel 832449/839530

ST CLEMENTS CHURCH Holy Communion Thursdays 9.00am, followed by 10.00 – 4.00 coffees, light lunches and teas tel 01803 835540

DARTMOUTH CASTLE Open daily 10am – 5pm www.english-heritage.org.uk/dartmouth 01803 833588

CASTLE TEA ROOMS –Stunning views -Tea rooms open every day 10am- 5pm.01803 833897

DITTISHAM FERRY- To book please ring 07818 001108.

THE FLAVEL - Check Programme for regular Film/Theatre listings. 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

DARTMOUTH OUTDOOR HEATED SWIMMING POOL Milton Lane– Open until Sept 07779935970

DARTMOUTH BOAT HIRE – explore the enchanting River Dart from Dartmouth to Totnes - 01803 834600 or see our website www.dartmouth-boat-hire.co.uk

AFRICAN QUEEN – Fishing trips out to sea, (weather permitting) 07885 246061.

CANOE ADVENTURES – for all ages – Canoes range over all the river and on spring ebbs we offer trips from our base at Tuckenhay downriver to Dartmouth, returning on the flood. 01803 865301 www.canoeadventures.co.uk

THE PICNIC BOAT – The perfect English river picnic from 2 to 12 guests every day until end Dec please contact us on 07968 752625 www.thepicnicboat.co.uk

SALTWIND OF DART Mackerel Fishing on weekdays 1.30pm3.30pm plus Sightseeing and Wildlife cruises. Up to 12 passengers Call Owner Skipper Dave 07854 051266

777 TRIPLE SEVEN – Corporate Hospitality, Private Charters etc. Tel 07855 232438

ULTIMATE CHARTER EXPERIENCE – Tel 07768 895605

FAST RABBIT FARM Ash Cross, Dartmouth TQ6 0NR – 12 acres of beautiful woodland gardens only 3 miles from Dartmouth in the South Devon countryside www.fastrabbitfarm.co.uk 078135044

Regular Events near Dartmouth

START POINT LIGHTHOUSE Open every day except Sat 11-5pm 01803 771 802 www.trinityhouse.co.uk

AVON MILL GARDEN CENTRE, Loddiswell, Nr Kingsbridge Beautiful garden plants, stylish accessories, restaurant & deli Tel- 01548 550066 www.avonmill.com

SHARPHAM WINES & CHEESE – Tours are available which include wine tasting 01803 732203 www.sharpham.com

BLACKPOOL SANDS and VENUS CAFÉ – Please call 01803 770209 (No dogs) www.lovingthebeach.co.uk

WATERSPORTS AT BLACKPOOL SANDS – Windsurfing, Stand up paddle boarding, Kayaks etc – 07540 580150

PAIGNTON ZOO – committed to the conservation of plants and animals throughout the world. 01803 697500

TORQUAY’S COASTAL ZOO – the best place to ‘sea life up close’. On the sea front at Torquay Tel. 01803 202470

NATIONAL MARINE AQUARIUM at the top of Plymouth’s historic Barbican Tel. 0844 8937938 or www.national–aquarium.co.uk

THE GOLDEN HIND – Explore the world of Sir Francis Drake in the harbour at Brixham Contact Tel. 01803 856223 – www.goldenhind.co.uk

SOUTH WEST COAST PATH – Wonderful walks along the Coast Path – Call in at the TIC for more information

STAVERTON RIDING SCHOOL- Rides in the countryside & Lesson, please call 01803 762750 or look at our website www.srs-training.co.uk

PENNYWELL FARM– Hands on activities, rides, shows & display, please call 01803 642023 for more information www.pennywellfarm.co.uk

WOODLANDS FAMILY THEME PARK– Open every day 9.30am to 5pm all weather fun guaranteed! 01803 712598 www.woodlandspark.com Discount vouchers available from the TIC

CHINA BLUE TOTNES – Ceramics Studio, Lifestyle Store 01803 860908 or visit www.china-blue.co.uk

TOTNES RARE BREEDS FARM – 01803 840387 – www.totnesrarebreeds.co.uk

SAILING SCHOOLS AT DITTISHAM – 07973 520515 OR 0845 8810110

SEA KAYAK – Day-trips and coaching for all abilities 01392 580535 www.seakayakdevon.com

KAYAK HIRE & ACADEMY Experience the Best of South Devon 07799 403788 www.totneskayaks.co.uk

DART ADVENTURES Mountain Biking, Kayaking,Trekking, Coasteering and much more! 0845 8810110 www.dartadventures.co.uk

DISCOVER SURFSCHOOL – Surf lessons for all ages and levels – Tel. 07813 639622

FORTHCOMING EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED

Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta 29th Aug – 1st Sept – Official Programme for sale from TIC

Kingswear Regatta 8-9th Sept

Agatha Christie Week- 9-16th Sept:

Come and visit lovely Greenway House and Gardens, Agatha Christie’s summer house.

Thanks to Dartmouth Tourist Information Centre : http://www.discoverdartmouth.com

Dartmouth Information Centre, The Engine House, Mayor’s Avenue, Dartmouth TQ6 9YY

01803 834224 admin@discoverdartmouth.com www.discoverdartmouth.com

All information given in good faith and believed to be correct at the time of going to print

Dartmouth TIC cannot be held responsible for any errors

twentysix in Dartmouth - what a find!

People MUST try new restaurant twentysix in Lower Street! This is what our lovely guests who stayed last night told us when they left this morning - they'd strolled for two minutes down the road from our door, discovered twentysix and had a fantastic meal there, and they just wanted me to let people know about it. So I am..!

We had some brilliant food there on the opening night and hear they may now have some special offers on - check out their website and give them a try.




We're sure you won't regret it. And no, Denise and Richard aren't paying me to say this - we just really like the place. 

Bon Appetit...

People say the sweetest things - thank you!

Want to know one of the things we like best about running a guest house? It's got to be meeting a huge variety of nice people not just from the length and breadth of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales but from all over the place. We've had guests from Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Switzerland, Russia, Spain, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Denmark - to name but a few. 

Not only is it extremely interesting, but what really does our poor old hearts good on a grey rainy day when nothing seems to be going right is the compliments we get when they leave, or the lovely comments they write in our Visitors' Book, or the great reviews they give us on TripAdvisor. 

 

Call us old fashioned, but it still gives us a little warm glow to know that our guests like what we're doing! Thank you kind people - we really appreciate it.

Agatha Christie's house at Greenway, near Dartmouth

Agatha Christie

If you've never visited Agatha Christie's house at Greenway, just five miles up the river from Dartmouth, you're in for a treat. As well as the famous author's beautifully refurbished home you can stroll around the gardens and enjoy spectacular views all down the river Dart, and round it all off with a nice cuppa tea and a sit down (or much more, if the fancy takes you...).

Greenway House

You can make a day of it by taking a leisurely half hour river trip either on the Greenway Ferry, which goes from the Dartmouth Pontoon and stops right on Greenway Quay, or the Dittisham Ferry from Dartmouth Embankment, which stops at Dittisham on the opposite bank to Greenway. If you take the Dittisham option you'll need to ring a bell outside the pub on the quay to summon the small ferry from the other side, which only takes a few minutes.   

The food at Greenway is lovely, with the choice of the Barn Gallery Cafe, House Kitchen or Greenway Dining Room (see website link for full details) but if you wanted to have lunch at Dittisham we can recommend the Ferry Boat Inn and the Anchorstone Cafe on the quay - spoilt for choice, really!

And the good news is, both the Greenway Ferry and the Dittisham Ferry are less than five minute's walk from The Crow's Nest's front door - so you can have a relaxing night's sleep, take a leisurely breakfast, stroll along to buy your ferry tickets and start relaxing right away. 

So - can we tempt you to stay at 
The Crow's Nest...? Just give us a call.