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Dartmouth-born engineer Thomas Newcomen (1664-1729) designed and installed the first practical and successful steam engine, used initially for pumping water out of coal mines. More than 2,000 Newcomen Engines were installed world-wide during the 18th and 19th centuries, more than 600 of them before 1775 when James Watt was able to improve their efficiency.
Historic Site
A Tudor fort, built between 1522 and 1536 to protect Dartmouth from attack.
Guided Walking Tour
With 150 years of history, Britannia Royal Naval College is an essential place to visit in Dartmouth.
Historic Site
A 600 year old castle with stunning estuary views.
Free
Guided Walking Tour
Visitor Attraction
Enjoy days out on a steam train, boat trips and paddle steamer on the River Dart
Historic Site
Discover Dartmouth’s fascinating history housed in the 1600 Butterwalk building.
Visitor Attraction
A 1920’s Jazz Age country retreat with stunning coastal gardens
Visitor Attraction
Author Agatha Christies much loved holiday home, owned by the National Trust.
Self-Guided Tour
Vineyard and Cheese Dairy on the banks of the stunning River Dart
Visitor Attraction
The town church, dating from 1372.
Guided Walking Tour
Unique Devon Tours organises fascinating and entertaining holidays for small groups in this beautiful and intriguing area of England.
Bayards Cove Inn
Bed & Breakfast
500 Year old Bayards Cove Inn is close to the site where repairs were made to the Speedwell.
Dart Marina Hotel and Spa
Self-Catering
Luxury riverside hotel and spa on the banks of the River Dart.
Leonards Cove
Camping and Caravanning
Stunning clifftop Holiday Park within minutes of Dartmouth
Royal Castle Hotel
Hotel
16th Century traditional English coaching inn situated on the quayside with 24 rooms.
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