A New Eye on Plymouth

        

Enjoy a perfect day out in Plymouth - enjoy the great outdoors on Plymouth Hoe taking a spin on the city's newest attraction - the Plymouth Wheel - then visit the UK's best aquarium and take a tour from shallows of Plymouth Sound to the vast oceans of our Blue Planet. A family ticket is only £39 - saving 25%. Book online on from either venue. more

                                            

Don't miss out give Caroline a call on 01803 712322

Have a chat about which cottage to book at Hillfield Village for your special holiday. more

 

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Hillfield Village Guest Junior Reporter's

Pennywell Farm – by Sophia 8 years old

You should go to Pennywell farm, as it is the best farm ever. Everyone that has gone there thinks it is brilliant.  At Pennywell you get to do lots of different things, I got to hold a baby pig and feed the lambs with a bottle.  But my favourite was hanging out with the miniature pigs!   There are many other things to do including a dipping pond, watching Nutty Noah and Dan the hat, there is a tractor village with mini tractors to drive and there are lots of different animals including horses, deer, sheep, rabbits and even rats!  I thought it was just brilliant and would recommend it to everyone!

 

House of Marbles Tommy (aged 7) and Charley (nearly 5)

We really enjoyed our visit to the House of marbles.  There are lots of marble runs to see and the massive shop has loads of marbles and other toys.    Outside there are marble games to play and the original chimneys.  The restaurant was very good.

 

  

 

New Take for Dartmouth Opened at the end June

Rockfish Restaurant are opening a new site on Lower Street opposite the Lower Ferry to offer just take-away's so that more people can enjoy more of our wonderful local fish while strolling along the embankment or sitting out by the River Dart. Opening is scheduled for the end of June, we'll keep you posted. Thank you to all of customers and visitors who have shown overwhelming loyalty and enthusiasm for what we do. 

Dartmouth 'Sea Shanty Festival Weekend'

Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th July 11am to 4pm each day.  With Flash Jack, Mariners Away, Exmouth Shantymen and Falmouth Shout. A weekend of song, merriment and fun amongst the waves! There will be singing in the Bandstand in the Royal Avenue Gardens, Dartmouth and on our Harbour Cruise trips. The RNLI will be serving tea, coffee and lovely cream teas in the gardens. 

Bastille Day at Browns Restaurant & Bar

Thursday July 14th Bastille night (Bordeaux tasting menu). more

Friday Night is Tapas night  - complimentary tapas at the bar from 5-8pm each Friday is very popular.   They have a whole serrano ham which we carve, focaccia bread, chorizo, tortillas, various fritters,our own  smoked chicken. salmon, beef and pork belly that we give away on wooden platters when ordering drinks. Bring the children. It normally ends when the foods all gone or when everyone drifts off to dinner. Its a nice way to end an afternoon in Dartmouth or start and evening.

Ways With Words Festival 'Literary Dinner Cruise'

With Guest Speaker - Martin Bell.  Departs from Totnes Steamer Quay at 6.30 p.m.  Friday July 15th - Aboard 'The Dart Explorer' £39.50 per person. Tickets for sale via Ways With Words festival. more

'Mid-Summer Murder Mystery' with Candlelight Theatre Company

Intrigue, suspense served with an excellent Dinner whilst Cruising theMagical River Dart.  Departs from Dartmouth at 7 p.m.  Thursday July 21st aboard 'The Dart Explorer'  Tickets £32.00 Click Here to Buy Tickets Online

Frank Sinatra Summer Evening Cruise aboard The Dart Venturer

Departs from Torquay with Phil Fryer as Frank Sinatra.  Friday 29th July.  Departs 1930hrs, returns 2200hrs.  Tickets £15.00 per person.

We offer a fully licensed bar on board. Bring your own picnic!

Click Here to Buy Tickets Online

 

 

Galmpton Gooseberry Pie Fair

Dartmouth's Abovetown Treasures...........

New Owners at the Durrant Arms

Linda & Michael took over the Durant in March this year from Eileen and Graham Ellis; They have implemented some very small changes, but intend to operate the business in the same way as Eileen and Graham, and to maintain the high standards set by them in the past.

Galmpton Gooseberry Pie Fair Sunday 3rd July 2011

A large Gooseberry Pie is the centre piece of this long running village event, arriving by steam train from the bakery in Paignton! After the blessing of the giant gooseberry pie, the pie is eaten & procceds go to charity. There are stalls, music, art displays & games all the right things for an afternoon of fun!

New Moon Dart Paddles - Canoe Adventures Sunday 3rd July 2011

New Moon Dart Paddles - Canoe Adventures (South Devon AONB)
5.45pm-10.15pm.  Giant guided canoe rides stopping for campfire and hot chocolate! To book, for further details or to learn about other by-the-seat outings ring 01803 865301 or check out www.canoeadventures.co.uk

Ways With Words Festival, Dartington Hall Friday 8th July 2011

The Telegraph Ways With Words festival of words and ideas is a vibrant and joyful 10-day event, a chance for those who read books to meet those who write them. The setting is glorious, the atmosphere is invigorating. People come together in spectacular surroundings to share the pleasure and power of language and ideas. The warmth and energy of this lively gathering make it a memorable occasion.

Dartmouth's Above town Treasures.  Saturday 9th July 2011

Dartmouth’s Abovetown Treasures (South Devon AONB) 10am-1pm
Come & discover the street furniture of Dartmouth with highway historian Valerie Besley. There are old lamp posts, coal holes, commemorative plaques and other surprises beneath your feet! 2 miles, some steps. Adults £4, children £2. Meet outside Dartmouth Tourist Information Centre, behind Royal Avenue Gardens (map ref: SX 878514).

Fishmongering for Beginners with Mark Lobb

Fishmongering for Beginners (South Devon AONB)  Thursday 14th July - 10.30am-1pm. Do you love to eat fish but don’t know where to start when it comes to filleting & preparing it? Try a hands-on workshop with master fishmonger (and our good friend!) Mark Lobb. Learn to skin, bone and fillet local seasonal fish – then take home the results for your supper! The price includes some local fish, filleted by you.

To book email enquiries@southdevonaonb.org.uk or call 01803 861384. Adults only, £11. Meet at The Store, Mill Lane, Stoke Fleming.

Kingswear Regatta

Saturday 23rd July 2011 to Sunday 24th July 2011

Kingswear Regatta Local fun & rowing events.

Totnes & District Agricultural Show  Sunday 31st July 2011

 

Click here for more about What's on in the South Devon area

Meet Peppa Pig & George Saturday 2nd July and Tuesday 16th August

Oink Oink! Peppa Pig and her little Brother George had such a great time at Woodlands last year they are coming back again. Peppa Pig and George will be in the park on at intervals throughout the day to see all their fans. It’s going to be great fun so get your wellies on and come and meet Peppa and George at Woodlands Theme Park in Devon.  Please note - this is a free event included in the admission charge to Woodlands Park

Summertime Fun with our daily entertainers

Its laughter everyday during the School Summer Holidays with fantastic daily entertainers performing on the Entertainment Lawn at Woodlands. Spangles the Clown with his bright bowler hat is tipped as a top entertainer, Emazdad Balloons are amazing creations, Ben and his fantastic juggling, Richie and his Yo Yo skills are extraordinary and back by popular demand Dan the Hat, he can get any crowd going.  more

Korean Eagles Martial Arts Display 24th July.

Displaying the grace and power of the eagle 25 Tae Kwon Do Martial Art experts have flown from Korea to their hosts in Devon. Aged from only 7 years to 20 years the team are demonstrating their ancient art of self defence at Woodlands Family Theme Park near Dartmouth.

 

 

Cheston Farm Equestrian Centre Riding School

Despite the change in the weather, life goes on as usual thanks to their lovely indoor arena. They continue to offer DRY clinics, lessons, competitions, etc.  So do not hesitate to get in touch to continue your riding!  Any queries or questions, please call.

  • Dressage Competitions: Afternoon to evening: Tuesday July 26th
  • Show Jumping Clinic and Fun Clear Round:  Tuesday afternoon-evening July 19th
  • Private lessons with Sophie and other CFEC instructors: 7 days a week now available.

Please don’t forget the many activities are open to both CFEC Riding School and the wider horse owning community so just because you do not own a horse you do not have to stay on the sidelines. If you do prefer to keep feet firmly on the floor, what about enjoying some of our HORSE CARE sessions or helping us to STEWARD at dressage competitions.

 

The Arrival of Archie

Caroline & Michael are pleased to

announce the arrival of their first

Grandchild Archie. 

Weighing in at 7lb 5oz Archie is the first child of Daughter Rebecca and Husband Chris.

 

 

You can now book 24/7 on the Hillfield Village web site.  Once you have decided which accommodation you prefer, you will need to check availability on the dates and prices page. You will need to click on the start date, specify the length of stay, number of adults, children and infants.  When you have decided, simply click on the link to "Book Now" which will take you directly to our agents booking page. 

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Looking forward to your next visit

 

Michael & Caroline & the Hillfield Village Team

                            

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