Museums · South West England
River Dart
In or near Kingswear.
River Dart — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Joanne Davies — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Kingswear · 0.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
River Dart is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Dartmouth Castle is a historic fortress located at the entrance to the Dart Estuary, offering stunning views and a glimpse into its 600-year history. Visitors can explore the castle's installations, learn about its role in various conflicts, and enjoy hands-on activities related to its defense. The site also features scenic coastal and woodland walks.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The River Dart is a notable river located in South-West England. It is recognised for its scenic beauty and plays a significant role in the region's ecology and history. The area surrounding the river includes various attractions that reflect its cultural and natural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3425, -3.5642
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Kingswear
- Postcode
- TQ6 0DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Kingswear — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: River Dart (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Dart?
- River Dart is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ6 0DX), in the parish of Kingswear.
- What is River Dart?
- River Dart — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to River Dart?
- The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ6 0DX.
- Is River Dart a protected site?
- Yes — River Dart is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to River Dart?
- The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ6 0DX.