Museums · South West England
South Hams
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South Hams is a local government district on the south coast of Devon, England. Its council is based in the town of Totnes, although the largest town is Ivybridge. The district also contains the towns
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Totnes · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit South Hams, the nearest railway station is Totnes, which is 0.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is TQ9 5PB. Please note that accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
South Hams is a local government district on the south coast of Devon, England. Its council is based in the town of Totnes, although the largest town is Ivybridge. The district also contains the towns of Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and Salcombe and numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. Much of the district's landscape is recognised for its natural beauty; the north of the district includes part of Dartmoor National Park, the district's coastline and adjoining areas form most of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and part of the west of the district lies within the Tamar Valley AONB. The district's coast includes the promontories of Start Point and Bolt Head. The neighbouring districts are Torbay, Teignbridge, West Devon, Cornwall (across the Tamar–Tavy Estuary) and Plymouth.
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Official information
Yvonne Coomber's studio showcases vibrant original oil paintings inspired by nature and wildflowers. Visitors can explore a variety of artworks, including limited edition prints and textiles, in a welcoming environment. The studio hosts open studio events where guests can meet the artist and enjoy homemade cakes.
From the Wikipedia article
South Hams is a local government district on the south coast of Devon, England. Its council is based in the town of Totnes, although the largest town is Ivybridge. The district also contains the towns of Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and Salcombe and numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. Much of the district's landscape is recognised for its natural beauty; the north of the district includes part of Dartmoor National Park, the district's coastline and adjoining areas form most of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and part of the west of the district lies within the Tamar Valley AONB. The district's coast includes the promontories of Start Point and Bolt Head. The neighbouring districts are Torbay, Teignbridge, West Devon, Cornwall (across the Tamar–Tavy Estuary) and Plymouth.
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Background
History
The South Hams were formerly part of the Brythonic (Celtic) Kingdom of Dumnonia. Post-Roman settlement on coastal promontory hillforts, such as Burgh Island, followed the established pattern of trading (particularly of tin) found across the western Atlantic coastal regions. The Anglo-Saxon conquest of south Devon was completed in the late 7th and early 8th centuries. In the later Anglo-Saxon era, the South Hams was a feudal estate consisting of all of the land between the River Plym and River Dart and south of Dartmoor with the English Channel forming the southern boundary. As a result of claims made by 19th century antiquarian Richard Polwhele, there is a popular belief that Cornish…
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- Coordinates
- 50.4314, -3.6911
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Totnes
- Postcode
- TQ9 5PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Totnes — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed 24–26 Dec
Sources
- wikipedia: South Hams (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Hams?
- South Hams is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ9 5PB), in the parish of Totnes.
- What is South Hams?
- South Hams is a local government district on the south coast of Devon, England. Its council is based in the town of Totnes, although the largest town is Ivybridge. The district also contains the towns
- How do I get to South Hams?
- The nearest railway station is Totnes, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ9 5PB.
- Who owns South Hams?
- South Hams is owned by South Hams District Council.
- How do I get to South Hams?
- The nearest railway station is Totnes, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ9 5PB.