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Piers · South West England

KP Pontoon / Fishing Pontoon

In or near Kingswear.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair: limited🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly4.6 · 25 Google reviews£

KP Pontoon / Fishing Pontoon is a pier in the United Kingdom.

Kingswear from The River - geograph.org.uk - 4179742

Tony Atkin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Best time of year
Summer
Nearest railway station
Kingswear · 0.4 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

KP Pontoon / Fishing Pontoon is a seaside pier on the coast of Devon, South-West England — Victorian pleasure architecture on stilts, still standing. The site is within the South Devon National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the South Devon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area TQ6.

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Official information

Dartmouth Museum is a small museum located in a historic building on the Butterwalk, showcasing a diverse collection of artifacts related to the town's maritime history and social development. Visitors can explore exhibitions on significant local figures and events, including the D-Day contributions and the Mayflower.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

KP Pontoon, located in Kingswear, Devon, is a fishing pontoon situated in the South-West of England. It lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), highlighting its significance in the region's natural landscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.3527, -3.5730
County
Devon
District
South Hams
Parish
Kingswear
Postcode
TQ6 0AZ
Parliamentary constituency
South Devon
Nearest railway station
Kingswear0.4 km
Opening
Daily 11am–3pm; closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is KP Pontoon / Fishing Pontoon?
KP Pontoon / Fishing Pontoon is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ6 0AZ), in the parish of Kingswear.
What is KP Pontoon / Fishing Pontoon?
KP Pontoon / Fishing Pontoon is a pier in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to KP Pontoon / Fishing Pontoon?
The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ6 0AZ.
Is KP Pontoon / Fishing Pontoon a protected site?
Yes — KP Pontoon / Fishing Pontoon is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
Is KP Pontoon / Fishing Pontoon free to visit?
Yes, KP Pontoon / Fishing Pontoon is free to enter.
How do I get to KP Pontoon / Fishing Pontoon?
The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ6 0AZ.