Dartmouth

Dartmouth Essentials

Dartmouth’s maritime history is anchored by its coastal defenses, including the 14th-century Dartmouth Castle and the Tudor blockhouse at Bayards Cove. The town's medieval center features the 14th-century St Saviour's Church and the Newcomen Engine, the world's oldest working steam engine. Along the waterfront, the Royal Avenue Gardens and the historic Royal Castle Hotel overlook the River Dart, while the quiet Compass Cove offers a secluded beach near the mouth of the estuary.