"Voted Number 1 Day Out in the UK this summer"             

The Round Robin Trips from Dartmouth enables you to discover Devon’s most secret landscapes on a mellow cruise between Dartmouth and Tones, (75 minutes), spend time exploring Totnes and then take a bus trip between Totnes and Paignton, (25 minutes). 

Board the steam train in Paignton to enable you to view a stunning stretch of coastline and countryside between Paignton and Kingswear (30 minutes), then take the foot passenger ferry between Kingswear and Dartmouth, (7 minutes). 

Don’t forget your camera – Seals, Egrets, Herons, Buzzards, Kingfisher and on occasions Dolphins and Osprey, the wildlife is superb.

The open top bus does not run every day and is not guaranteed, so if you are specifically interested in travelling on the open top bus please call 01803 862735 on the morning of travel to confirm.

You can start your day in Dartmouth, Totnes, Paignton, Kingswear (Round Robin Gold) – the River Dart is tidal so the sailings vary on a daily basis.  Please use the planner below for a suggested itinerary for the day you wish to travel.  All inclusive ticket.

Round Robin Gold

"What's on this Summer" 

Summer at Pennywell Farm

 

Family entertainment every day with Dan the Hat, Nutty Noah, Spangles the Clown and Ben Cornish during the school summer holidays. All the famous Pennywell activities, shows and displays and the friendliest animals in Devon. Not forgetting the chance to cuddle a world famous Pennywell miniature pig! more

 

Even more fun in one day at Woodlands Park

Indoors, Outdoors, Zoo-Farm and Nature Days Woodlands Family Theme Park has four days rolled into one. The 90 acre park has big action rides for big kids and cute rides and interaction for small kids. There are over 100,000sq ft indoors at Woodlands. The best slides, the highest climbs and the most daring adventures in the biggest indoor venture centres. The 16 family rides have a thrill for every age group. From the pulse pounding Water Coasters to the White Knuckle Swing Ship and jumping Dune Buggies its all high flying fun. Unique to the South West the Zoo-Farm is an incredible mix of exotic, cuddly and Wild Creatures. The new lofty Parrots Paradise gives the colourful birds a chance to show off their chatting skills. There's mischievous Meerkats, cute babies and hundreds of enchanting animals & U-Drive Tractor Ride.  Woodlands has a wonderful wild side with interactive Wildlife Panels in Devon's most beautiful setting.  more

South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The 50 Outstanding Years Programme marks and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the designation of South Devon as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which took effect on the 2nd August 1960.  Through this project we want to encourage people to enjoy this fabulous area and the outstanding natural beauty it has to offer.  To find out how we aim to do this and how you can get involved. more

Blackpool Sands

Whether it's fabulous local, organic food; the perfect beach setting for exhilarating water sports - the home for SUP (stand up paddle boarding), Blackpool Sands has it all for you.   Stunning location, one of the best beaches, friendly service and quality food and beach goods - look no further. “Professor” Elfic presents “Sort it Out!” ­ On a Unicycle! on Tuesday 27th July 2010. Enough magic, circus tricks, puppetry and comedy to fill a landfill site. Tackling the serious issue of what we can do with our waste and exploring the nature of different materials in an entertaining way. Kids, bring your parents!
Performances are scheduled to take place on the beach between 11.30am – 4pm – free of charge! Car Park Entry charges apply. more

OTHER FORTHCOMING SOUTH DEVON EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED

"Disastrous Fire Destroys Historic Dartmouth Buildings!"

Read about the disastrous recent fire and it's effect on the Historic Town of Dartmouth. 

By The Dart is a quality, free, monthly community magazine for the residents of Dartmouth (in Devon) and its neighbouring villages. With a mix of locally focused features including what’s on, interviews with local people and features on local events, our magazine is both informative and entertaining. There are also regular editorial features on food & drink, property, finance, homes & interiors as well as health & beauty, fashion, boating and recreational activities.

"By The Dart", is an online "animated flipping pages" format of the whole magazine. Using the latest technology to make the process of viewing the magazine online as intuitive and user-friendly as possible.   Click on the image and press f11 to enlarge to full screen, f11 again to return.

"What you told us you missed"

We have been listening to your comments on what you missed in your accommodation at Hillfield Village.  For this year we have added, Large Wok, Cake & Biscuit Tins, 2 Mixing Bowls, Sieve, Ramekin's, Toast Rack, Butter Dish with Lid, Fruit Squeezer, Tongs, Garlic Press and Carving Fork.

For the children

As well as Stair Gates, High Chairs and Travel Cots we have added Children's Plates, Cups, Bowls, Egg Cups, ideal for that Teddy Bears Picnic!

Holiday Buggies for Hire

Have you ever packed up your car to find you haven’t got any room for your push chairs? Or managed to get the push chairs in only to find you’ve got no room for the kids?  more

"Michael's reaches 50"

Despite having worn white socks with his sandals for years, Michael is only just about to reach the grand age of 50! We have contacted the senior discount bureau, as there are a few concerns about Michael’s driving due to his track record. Upon hearing about the time that he reversed into his mother in law’s car, or the time that he drove down the wrong side of the freeway in Florida, facing six lanes of oncoming traffic, or even on the more recent occasion when he fogot to put the handbrake on and it rolled into a brick wall, they sensibly decided to give Michael his free bus pass 10 years early.

His main presents will be a hand carved walking stick and an electronic organiser, as his balance and memory are already failing. For example, on his honeymoon he appeared dishevelled and sombre before Caroline, to meekly inform her that he had in fact lost his wedding ring whilst swimming in the sea. In the past few years, he has fallen into the Hillfield swimming pool countless times (damaging several mobile phones) and lost thousands of balls on the golf course.  Now that you are aware that Frank Spencer has nothing on Michael Edwards and have been warned to look out for him on the road, golf course and near any sizable quantity of water, take the time with us to wish him a very happy birthday!

Rebecca Edwards

 

Following many recommendations from guests at Hillfields, Michaels birthday treat is a day with Holly & David at "Manna from Devon" cookery school.  They will be instructed on a day of mixed Mediterranean Cooking with an emphasis on Fish but will also include breads, salads and some meat dishes.  If weather permits they will be predominantly outside and will use the wood fired oven. Finally sitting down to enjoy what they have cooked. Look out for a report in a future copy of the Newsletter.

 

Learn to cook or improve your skills with award winning chefs Holly & David at Manna from Devon, they can tailor the day to cook what you like. See their web site. more 

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