Dartmouth Stories
Visiting Torcross Summer 2026: Open, Resilient, and Ready to Welcome You
Why Torcross Needs to Be on Your Summer Bucket List If you are planning your summer holiday outings from Dartmouth, Kingsbridge, or Salcombe, you might have heard about the…
Echoes of Iron and Steam: The Return of Dartmouth’s Newcomen Steam Festival
After its roaring success when it launched last year, the Newcomen Steam Festival is back for 2026, promising another fantastic celebration of the inventions that quite…
The Dartmouth Genius Who Sparked the Industrial Revolution: Celebrating Thomas Newcomen
When you think of the world-altering innovations of the Industrial Revolution, your mind might naturally drift to the sprawling, smoke-filled factories of the Midlands or…
Discover the Living History of Dartmouth: A Journey Through Time
Dartmouth, South Devon, is more than just a picturesque waterside town; it is a living tapestry of world-famous voyages, military crusades, and even a legendary royal love…
Coastal Forces Heritage Weekend 2026 | Dartmouth WWII History
Heroes of the Night: Discover Dartmouth’s Secret Coastal Forces In the early years of the Second World War, Dartmouth became an unlikely base for some of the Royal Navy’s…
Dartmouth Stories: Kendricks & Leonards Cove
Dartmouth Stories – Kendricks & Leonards Cove Dartmouth has a reputation for stunning views and great food, and one business has built its reputation on both of these…
Dartmouth Stories: Dart Valley Cottages
Dartmouth Stories – Dart Valley Cottages In this blog we hear from Fiona Gardner, who co-owns Dart Valley Cottages. We are an independent, family-run self-catering holiday…
Dartmouth Stories: Café Alf Resco
Café Alf Resco: A Dartmouth Institution for Over 30 Years Nestled in Dartmouth’s historic town, Café Alf Resco has been a beloved gathering spot for locals and…
Dartmouth Stories – Britannia Royal Naval College
Dartmouth Stories – Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth is proud to be the home of the UK’s premier Royal Naval officer training establishment – Britannia Royal Naval…
Dartmouth Stories: Sir David Suchet Visits Dartmouth
Dartmouth Stories – Sir David Suchet Visits Dartmouth Earlier in May, Dartmouth’s The Flavel Arts Centre was privileged to host a very special evening. Their Honorary…
Dartmouth Stories: Dittisham Hideaway
Dartmouth Stories – Dittisham Hideaway The Scotney family had been looking for a change of scene for a while. Whilst life in Northamptonshire was good there was a growing…
Dartmouth Stories: Miranda the Mermaid
The story behind the beguiling mermaid who spends her days sunbathing on the rocks of the River Dart, looking wistfully out to sea.