Historic pubs · South West England
Dolphin Inn
In or near Kingston.
Dolphin Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge · 8.9 km
About
Dolphin Inn is a historic pub in England South West, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Erme Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dolphin Inn is a pub located in Kingston, Devon, within the South-West England region. It is situated in an area designated as an SSSI due to the Erme Estuary and falls within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, likely offering local beverages and a selection of meals, all set against the scenic backdrop of this protected coastal landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3143, -3.9176
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Kingston
- Postcode
- TQ7 4QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge — 8.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26401900 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dolphin Inn?
- Dolphin Inn is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ7 4QE), in the parish of Kingston.
- What is Dolphin Inn?
- Dolphin Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dolphin Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ7 4QE.
- Is Dolphin Inn a protected site?
- Yes — Dolphin Inn is part of the Erme Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Dolphin Inn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ7 4QE. It sits within the South Devon parliamentary constituency.