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Teignmouth is a great destination for anyone looking for a family holiday. There are a whole host of family friendly activities, plus a lido, beach, pier and play park all within easy access of the town centre.

Teignmouth Town Beach is a long expanse of sand and the pier features arcades and a promenade. The beach is also a great spot for anyone wanting to do watersports. The river beach is full of boats and has a charming atmosphere making it the perfect place for a gentle stroll. For those of you that love walking, Teignmouth is on the south west coastal path and is the end of the Templer Way walking trail.

Teignmouth town has several beautiful Georgian style buildings and the high street is lovely for a spot of retail therapy. It is a stunning coastal town that sits on the mouth of the River Teign and in the midst of lush countryside.  

This is a great location for foodies, the seafood will have been caught that morning and early risers can watch the boats come in at the River Beach landing their catches before they’re shipped off to the local eateries. Teignmouth hosts a regular food festival and the Taste of the Teign food trail gives visitors the chance to visit and taste the town’s best food places and produce. Try fresh mussel and oyster beds and jam made from freshly picked berries. You’ll also find the country’s steepest vineyard and microbreweries in the areas and get the chance to taste craft beers and real ales.

As well as food festivals, Teignmouth hosts several music festivals which are very popular.

Staying in Teignmouth will give you access to the nearby areas of Dawlish, Shaldon, Torquay and Babacombe. The public transport options include a train station, which is linked to the main line and follows the coastal railway route.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Teignmouth dog friendly? 

Teignmouth is relatively dog friendly, however, be aware that on Teignmouth Beach, dogs are not permitted from 1 April to 30 September along the seashore between the slipway at Eastcliff and the Lighthouse at the Point. Dogs are to be kept on a lead in and around the Den and Promenade. At Teignmouth River Beach, dogs are permitted all year round. 

Where is best to park in Teignmouth? 

There are several places to park in Teignmouth, including: 

Teignmouth Station Teign Street Brunswick Street Quay Road 

What train line goes through Teignmouth? 

Teignmouth is on the Riviera Line, it has its own station in the town centre and is a great way to travel around the English Riviera. You can find Teignmouth Station at this address:  Teignmouth station Station Approach, off Exeter Road Teignmouth Devon TQ14 8PG

There is carparking at the station which is managed by APCOA and there is bicycle storage on both platforms. 

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Use controls to obtain a detailed street map of Teignmouth or a Teignmouth town centre map, showing the Teignmouth Hospital, the Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum, and Teignmouth Railway Station.

Also on this Teignmouth map are Holcombe, Shaldon, Teignharvey and Bishopsteignton, also shown is the Teignmouth Golf Club.

With its long maritime history, Teignmouth was once a thriving fishing port, renowned for its catches of Newfoundland cod. Though still operating as a port Teignmouth is now better known as a summer holiday destination, with some decent beaches and a pier.

In Teignmouth visit the Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum (Heritage Centre), Teignmouth Beach, Shaldon Beach, Shaldon Wildlife Trust and Ness Cove.

Teignmouth lies north of Torquay and can be accessed via the A381, the B3192 and the B3199. Nearby places include Dawlish, Holcombe, Bishopsteignton and Dawlish Warren.

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23 best things to do in Teignmouth, South Devon

Are you looking for the best things to do in Teignmouth, South Devon? 

The seaside town is located between the Exe Estuary and Torbay, but it’s somewhat overshadowed by the county’s more famous tourist destinations.

However, Teignmouth has a certain charm – largely due to the fact that it’s not brimming with holiday homes! 

Sitting on the Teign Estuary, this South Devon town has plenty of charming attractions with quirky coffee shops, cheery coastal pubs, beautiful beaches and historic buildings. 

It’s also a great budget break – this list is actually mainly composed of free things to do in Teignmouth!

So read on, and I’ll detail them all!

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Best Things to do in Teignmouth

The best things to do in Teignmouth include relaxing on the town beach,going on the arcades at Teignmouth Pier, walking around town and learning about its history, hiking to Dawlish on the South West Coast Path or walking or catching the ferry to Shaldon.

Here, you can go down a smuggler’s tunnel to Ness Cove Beach, one of the best beaches in the county!

Teignmouth Town Beach

Located right in the heart of the town, this seafront beach is the best place to go to catch the sun or even enjoy an afternoon dip in the summer months!

It’s a large, expansive beach with rich red sand with lots of sections separated by groynes. 

A popular spot in the summer months, it’s also gorgeous for walks in the winter.

Dogs aren’t permitted from May to September, but it’s a wonderful spot for dog walks in the cooler months. 

Make sure that you visit during low tide, as the beach can be completely covered when the tide is high! 

See a list of all the Teignmouth Beaches here.

While it’s not as impressive as its counterparts elsewhere in the country (like the pier in Weston Super Mare ), Teignmouth’s Grand Pier is brimming with exciting attractions for all the family. 

It’s an indoor pier, perfect if you’re looking for things to do in Teignmouth in the rain, as there are lots of amusements and kids’ games.

There’s a viewing platform at the back, where you can look out over the sea.

Teignmouth Back Beach

Although it’s not as expansive as Teignmouth Beach in the town centre, the back beach (also known as Teignmouth River Beach) looks over the river estuary and it’s wonderfully scenic, with boats bobbing on the river. 

Teignmouth River Beach is where the ferry to Shaldon leaves from, and it’s also a beautiful place to take in classic seaside views. 

The Teignmouth lido offers a safe swimming alternative to the sea.

Located by St Michael’s Church at one end of the beach, it’s a seasonal, heated outdoor pool that’s perfect for families and holidaymakers.

It was closed for the season in 2022 , but it should be opening again in summer 2023.

St Michael’s Church

St Michael’s Church is a historic church with an intricate tower.

It’s a beautiful building to stop and photograph and is open from 10:00 am every day if you’d like to check out the interior.

Lifeboat station

Teignmouth has a small working lifeboat station, and if you’d like to learn about the RNLI, any visitors are welcome. 

Stop by and have a quick chat with the volunteers about the RNLI, check out the B Class Inshore Lifeboat and learn the history of the boathouse, which dates all the way back to 1860.

Keats House

The famous poet, John Keats, stayed in Teignmouth in 1818. He even wrote a poem called Teignmouth, which you can read here !

The house that he stayed in is now called Keats House .

There is a large house with a sign outside that proudly proclaims “Keats stayed here”. But did he?!

In fact, people aren’t too sure!

Locals and tourists think that Keats could have actually stayed at another house shortly up the road – the pink house in this photo.

Interestingly, this is the location that the tourist board by the pier pinpoints!

Get photos of both to be sure!

Bitton House

Bitton House is a Grade-II* listed property in Teignmouth.

It dates back to the late 18th century and was the residence of Edward Pellew, a naval hero.

In 1816, his troop went to Algiers and freed 30,000 Christian slaves. He brought back two cannons that still stand there today.

Nowadays, Bitton House is part of Teignmouth town council, but you can still walk around the gardens and take in the beautiful town views.

The Orangery, an elaborate greenhouse with tropical plants inside, dates back to around 1835 and is free to visit within opening hours.

The Den sits opposite Teignmouth pier and it’s a popular hub for both locals and tourists.

There’s a kids’ play area and a bowling green, and it’s a lovely place for a little stroll while you’re in town!

Teignmouth Carnival takes place for a week every summer at The Den and it’s a fiesta of music and fun stalls. If you’re around on the right dates, don’t miss it!

Teignmouth Museum

If you want to learn a little more about the history of Teignmouth, with artefacts from people who have lived in the town, check out Teignmouth Museum.

It costs £5 for adult entrance, which includes free re-entry for one year. Under 16s are free with an accompanying adult.

It’s open from 11 am – 3:30 pm Tuesday to Saturday.

Get lost in the town’s backstreets

The multicoloured buildings of Teignmouth are perfect for spending some time wandering round and getting lost.

On my last trip to the town, I spent a while in this part (Google Maps location) just walking around aimlessly, admiring the jolly buildings and plants.

It was one of my favourite parts of the day!

Teignmouth lighthouse

While it’s quite small, Teignmouth lighthouse is a grade II-listed building that still guides boats safely into the harbour today.

From the lighthouse, there are also beautiful views of the estuary and out to see which are worth checking out!

Check out TRAIL art

TRAIL art is an initiative that takes places in Teignmouth every summer.

It’s a sculpture trail that runs along the seafront, with installations offering poignant messages.

Last time I visited, it was just ending for the summer season, and I found all of the installations about recycling very thought-provoking.

Ferry to Shaldon

The Teignmouth to Shaldon Passenger Ferry runs across River Teign and connects the two coastal towns.

Enjoy picturesque views of boats bobbing on the water and charming cottages and terraced houses on either side and rolling hills in the background.

The Shaldon ferry costs £2 and starts and 10:00 am every day.

I boarded the 10:00 am one on my last trip, and heard an amusing conversation between a passenger and the boat driver: 

“What time do you go back?”

“Whenever we feel like it!”

Devon – especially lesser touristy towns like Teignmouth – has a much more relaxed pace of life!

However, while I was in Shaldon, I noticed the ferry go backward and forward a few times, so I think that it’s pretty frequent!

Plus, it’s a very quick journey – my trip only took four minutes. 

It’s also interestingly thought to be the oldest passenger ferry in the UK – it’s been traced back to 1296 but many experts think that it’s much older.

Shaldon beach

If you take the Teignmouth to Shaldon ferry over the River Teign, you’ll dock up at Shaldon Beach.

Disembark the boat, and you’ll find yourself on the gorgeous sands.

With red sand with boats lining the sea wall, there isn’t all that much space to stretch out while you’re here, but it’s well worth taking a nice walk down or basking out and enjoying the views.

It’s also a nice place to watch the workings of the river harbour and take in the coastal town!

The Ferry Boat Inn sits just behind the beach, which is a dog-friendly pub that’s loved by locals.

Smuggler’s tunnel

There’s a real-life smuggler’s tunnel near Teignmouth – and walking down it to get to Ness Beach is definitely one of the best things to do in Shaldon!

You need to walk through this tunnel to get to Ness beach. Don’t do what I did, and try to access the beach by climbing over the cliff – it’s literally only accessible by the tunnel! 

The tunnel isn’t on Google maps, but it’s right behind Shaldon Wildlife Trust.

Go to the zoo’s location on Google maps and face the river. Then walk a few steps forward and take a right down some steps.

There are some (free to use, BTW) public toilets on your left and the entrance to the tunnel is on your right. 

The tunnel gradually descends at first, and then there are some steps to go down (with a hand rail) before coming down to the beach.

It’s dimly lit and you can hear the waves crashing in the distance, which is quite eerie! 

It should only take 2-5 minutes to walk through the tunnel, depending on your walking speed!

Ness Cove Beach

One of the most difficult-to-reach beaches in South Devon, Ness Beach is accessed by the old-world Smuggler’s Tunnel!

When you reach Ness Cove Beach, you’ll find red sands, lots of space for outdoor activities and dramatic orange cliffs. 

Water sports opportunities are available in the summer months too!

Because it’s quite difficult to get to, it’s one of the best sandy beaches for the summer holidays when everywhere else is jam-packed – in fact, it’s one of my favourite hidden gems in Devon. 

Here’s my full guide to Ness Beach.

Shaldon Botanical Gardens

Shaldon Botanical Gardens sit above the town and are a really pleasant place for an afternoon stroll.

They were constructed in the late 1920s and opened in the early 1930s, aiming to be somewhere where locals and tourists could relax and enjoy incredible vistas of the town.

The gardens are nowadays kept in excellent shape, with lots of flora to enjoy, and epic views over the River Teign and the town.

Shaldon Castle

Shaldon Castle isn’t really a castle – it was actually originally a summerhouse!

That being said, it does look like a castle, so it’s quite cool to check out!

It sits at the top end of the botanical gardens.

Shaldon Approach Golf Course

This 18-hole golf course is perfect for any fans of the sport!

Hole distances are between 60 and 120 yards and it affords immense views over the Teign estuary.

There’s no need to book, but if you have questions about the course, call 01626 872484.

Located close to the tunnel where you can walk to Ness Cove Beach, Cafe Ode is a unique Devon establishment.

With a seasonal menu, they offer daily specials depending on what produce is seasonal and freshest.

I wanted to try it out when I was in Shaldon – so I ordered a North African bean and cappuccino with oat milk, which cost just over £11.

To be honest, while I liked the concept and it had friendly staff, I was a little disappointed with my dish, which was really just an elaborate bowl of baked beans. 

There could be more veggie/ vegan options too – there was only one on the menu and oat milk was 40p extra.

The interior is rustic, with exposed beams and lots of light coming in. There’s also ample space to sit outside and enjoy the vistas of the River Teign.

As the menu changes seasonally, I’d love to return when there’s a different veggie option on the menu!

You can see my full review here.

Teignmouth to Dawlish Walk

For stunning views over the South West Coast Path, I’d recommend taking the Teignmouth to Dawlish walk !

The first part follows the sea wall as far as Holcombe.

Then it involves a bit of uphill and downhill – the good news is that you’ll take in some amazing views over the beautiful coastline. 

Eventually, you’ll end up in Dawlish, Teignmouth’s neighbour which is famous for black swans and has a host of lovely tearooms!

Explore Dawlish

Don’t want to walk to Dawlish? You can take the bus or train there, and it’s definitely worth spending some time here!

I’ve wrote a full post about the best things to do in Dawlish , but here are some of them:

• walk along Dawlish water and see the black swans
• enjoy a cream tea at Annie’s Tea Room
• learn about the town at Dawlish Museum
• kick back on Dawlish beach
• walk to Dawlish Warren and take in this coastal resort town

Places to visit near Teignmouth

• Torbay: This area encompasses Paignton , Brixham and Torquay and features attractions like Babbacombe Model Village, Torre Abbey, Kents Cavern Cave and countless incredible beaches!
• Powderham Castle: Sitting on the Exe Estuary, this majestic castle dates back to the 14th century, when it was built for Sir Philip Courtenay, the Earl of Devon. The current Earl of Devon, Charles Peregrine Courtenay, still lives there!
• Exmouth : Home of Stuart Line Cruises and A LA Ronde, Exmouth is an action-packed coastal town with so many attractions. 
• Buckfastleigh: This is home to the famous Buckfast Abbey Church, which is where Buckfast Cider is made! 
• Bovey Tracey: This is the gateway to Dartmoor , with attractions like Becky Falls , and in town you can experience the House of Marbles. 

Where to stay in Teignmouth

Here are some of the best places to stay in Teignmouth:

There aren’t that many hotels in Teignmouth, but Cliffden Hotel has comfortable rooms, free parking, a restaurant, landscaped gardens and an indoor swimming pool. Click here to read more.

In Shaldon, you can stay in gorgeous refurbished rooms above The Ness Pub . These rooms have comfy beds, crisp white bedlinen and decorations with a nautical theme, and each has its own bathroom. Read more information here.

Teign View @ Grand Banks is a deluxe apartment that sleeps up to four people – there’s a double bed in one room and two single beds in another. Views of the estuary beckon, with a spacious terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows. On rainy days, enjoy the fully equipped modern kitchen and stylish seating area.

Find out more by clicking here.

Where is Teignmouth Devon? 

Teignmouth is in Devon, just to the east of the Teign Estuary and a short distance from the River Exe.

What is Teignmouth famous for? 

Teignmouth is famous for its charming pier, Georgian townhouses and beautiful beaches.

John Keats also once lived there!

How to get to Teignmouth

For a Devonshire town of its size, Teignmouth is quite well connected. It has a train station and bus links; from here you can get to Exeter, Plymouth, Exmouth and even London quite easily. 

The Black Swan bus (?) is an open-topped bus that connects Teighmouth with Dawlish and Dawlish Warren. 

Alternatively, there are rail links to Paignton one way, and Exeter and Exmouth the other. 

It’s about an X drive from Teignmouth to Exeter, and a X drive to London. 

When to visit Teignmouth

Most of South Devon is very busy during the peak summer months – although Teignmouth is generally a bit quieter than its counterparts further west.

However, I’d still recommend avoiding it during the school holidays if you can.

My favourite time to explore Devon is May or early September when the kids are still in school and the summer rush has either not yet begun or has just ended.

What shops are there in Teignmouth?

There are quite a few boutique stores in Teignmouth, including Shop Dead Gorgeous and Tom Thumb Boutique.

Supermarket-wise, there’s a Lidl and Morrisons.

How do you pronounce Teignmouth in Devon?

Teignmouth is one of those strange British places that’s pronounced completely differently to how it’s written!

It’s pronounced “tin-muth”.

Make sure that you say it right when you’re there to impress locals!

How much does it cost to park in Teignmouth? 

There are a few car parks in Teignmouth.

One of the most popular is Quay Road car park , which has 171 spots and costs £4.40 for all-day parking (and £3.80 for four hours).

To reach this car park, put the postcode TQ14 8EL into your Sat Nav.

Is Teignmouth beach dog friendly? 

Dogs are permitted on Teignmouth beach from October to April, but not during the summer months.

This is in line with many beaches in Devon .

Is Teignmouth worth visiting? 

YES, Teignmouth is definitely worth visiting!

The hordes of tourists haven’t quite discovered it yet, but I think that that’s part of its charm.

I love the coastal atmosphere that you only really get in local Devonshire towns and villages.

The people are incredibly friendly and there are some great attractions, as well as restaurants serving tasty food.

For me, the highlights are definitely taking the boat to Shaldon and finding Ness Cove Beach and hiking to Dawlish.

Don’t miss this adorable coastal town when you’re exploring Devon !

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A local's guide to Teignmouth

One of Devon’s oldest seaside resorts, Teignmouth is a delightful town on the south coast that has retained its quintessential British charm. Its name derives from its scenic position at the mouth of the River Teign and here you’ll find charming candy coloured beach-huts, blue and white striped deck-chairs along with rolling countryside and the calm waters of the English Channel. Teignmouth is a friendly spot loved as much by the locals as it is by the visitors who come back time and time again to enjoy its laid-back charm.

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About the town:

Boats bob gently in the harbour alongside the back beach, while independent eateries serve up the daily catch. Galleries, quirky shops and cafés jostle for space along the friendly high street and side streets, and squeals of delighted children float on the air as they discover the joys of the beachfront park and attractions. In Teignmouth, life takes on a slower pace with each moment and experience there to be fully enjoyed.

          View this post on Instagram                   Shown in this photograph is Teignmouth's back beach, located behind the Den and seafront, which offers views of the Teign Estuary upstream towards Newton Abbot. The harbour that covers the beach is always being used by tourists and locals, and has been a staple of the town since the early 1900's. #lovegreatbritain, #lovedevon, #visitdevon, #southdevon, #devon, #teignmouth, #england, #visitengland, #loveengland, #uk, #visituk, #ukshots, #ukshooters, #backbeach, #shoreline, #seaside, #sunset, #boats, #harbour, #quay, #sillhouette, #contrast, #colours, #landscape, #lensbible, #wonderfulplaces, #earthfever, #my_natural_feature, #thisprettyengland, #walkinguk, @ukcoasts A post shared by Adam Wylds (@ad_wyldphotography) on Oct 12, 2018 at 12:02am PDT

Here, the locals welcome you wholeheartedly: from friendly ice-cream vendors to bakery owners who pour love and care into each delicious treat. The town offers all the amenities you’ll need during your holiday, with a choice of convenience shops and supermarkets including Co-Op and, just out of town, a Morrison’s superstore. The train station, which is just 150 metres from the town centre, provides direct links from Teignmouth to London and beyond, as well south into Cornwall. The town, seafront and beaches can all be easily explored on foot, and there’s an abundance of amenities to keep the slow tourist fed, watered and entertained.

The beaches:

Teignmouth’s distinctive red sand beaches are one of the town’s main attractions. Long and gently sloping, with dogs allowed in winter and lifeguarded in the summer, the seafront beach attracts families and those simply wanting to let their worries slip away on the sea breeze.  Long hours spent building sandcastles and splashing in the gentle summer waves give way to bracing winter strolls, searching for beach treasures or frittering away loose change in the slot machines on the Victorian Pier.

          View this post on Instagram                   The Flying Scotsman passing through Teignmouth. #theflyingscotsman #teignmouth #devon #train #trainsofinstagram #blackfive #steamtrain #historictrain #60103 #44871 #steamengine #uktrainspotting #flyingscotsman A post shared by @ wussel on Oct 8, 2018 at 3:03am PDT

One of life’s simple pleasures is a stroll along the beachfront promenade, pausing at one of the iconic, upturned-cornet-shaped ice cream kiosks or treating yourself to an al fresco sausage sandwich from the East Cliff café towards the north end of the beach. Children will love waiting eagerly by the wall alongside the railway line for trains coming in and out of the station. Wave at the driver with enough enthusiasm and they’ll likely reward you with a blast of the horn as they clatter past.

The sandy harbour which faces into the river estuary to the rear of the town is known locally as the Back Beach. A little ferry runs from here to Shaldon, just across the river mouth, and the scenic spot is frequented by people fishing, dog walking (dogs are welcome here all year round), sitting in the sunshine outside their beach huts in the summer, barbecuing in the evening or enjoying a pint or two in the waterside pubs.

If you’re feeling a little more active, try your hand at the several water sports on offer. While the seafront beach is rarely good for surfing, its calm waters are ideal for paddle boarding, kayaking or sailing. Before undertaking any activities in or on the water, make sure to heed any warnings from lifeguards, and steer clear of the river mouth where currents are strong.

The attractions and activities:

You won’t find busy theme parks or showy attractions in this little corner of Devon, but what you will find are unique days out offering traditional family fun, leaving you with unforgettable memories without having to reach too far into your pockets.

Teignmouth’s Victorian Pier is a prime example of old-fashioned fun. Chock-full of arcade machines, children’s rides and interactive games, it’s easy to while away a few hours at the penny slots or the grabbing machines whilst trying to win a stuffed toy.

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For more family fun, the fantastic play area alongside the green on the seafront (known as The Den) is hard to beat. There’s play equipment for all ages and in the summer, little ones can cool off in the water jets and arches in the dedicated splash area. Next door to the play area is a dinosaur-themed crazy golf course, guaranteed to keep the whole family busy for a couple of hours of friendly competition!

Take a 5-minute journey on board the little passenger ferry from the Back Beach to Shaldon to spend a relaxing afternoon dipping in and out of pubs and cafés, wandering along the beach and admiring Teignmouth from a different perspective.

If you feel like a longer stroll, set out along the seafront promenade, following the sea wall and railway line. Dip down underneath as the tracks disappear into the tunnel through the headland and walk inland on Smuggler’s Lane, along the main road, before re-joining the South West Coast path down Windward Lane, all the way to the neighbouring seaside town of Dawlish.

Take time to explore Teignmouth’s main shopping street and back streets, where you’ll find a plethora of unique shops and galleries. A favourite is the gallery of local artist, Laura Wall, whose endearing representations of Teignmouth and other local places, as well as her charming children’s books about ‘Goose’, are sure to capture your imagination.

          View this post on Instagram                   All ready for this afternoon's showing of The Sorcerer's Apprentice. A post shared by Pavilions Teignmouth (@pavilionsteignmouth) on Dec 3, 2016 at 5:58am PST

Before you visit, look up the programme of shows and events at the Pavilions . From theatre productions and dance performances to films and workshops, there’s something to suit all ages and interests. Even if you don’t stop for a show, pop into The View Bar and Café for a bite to eat in a scenic setting.

The eateries:

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If there’s one thing Teignmouth isn’t lacking, its places to eat! Choose to support local independent eateries such as the renowned Oystercatchers Café, the celebrated Crab Shack and Finn McCools fish and chip shop. Many of the cafés and restaurants serve up fresh fish and crustaceans brought in by local fishermen, and you’ll never be far from a cute tearoom or patisserie with a mouth-watering array of cakes and savouries. Universally loved Wetherspoons has also made a home within the town if you crave a familiar menu.

For fine dining, The Owl and the Pussycat is hard to beat, or if it’s flavours of the world you’re after, take your pick from the town’s selection of Indian, Italian and Chinese restaurants.

The history:

          View this post on Instagram                   MV Elbetor berthing this evening in Teignmouth. . . . #nofilter #shipspotting #teignmouth #teignmouthharbour #devon A post shared by Pike Ward Limited (@pikewardltd) on Oct 7, 2018 at 10:14am PDT

Teignmouth has a long history which dates all the way back to 1044 and probably further. Records suggest that it was already a significant port in the early 14 th century, and the fishing industry continues to this day. In Georgian times it became a popular seaside resort, and in 1846, the South Devon Railway helped the town become more accessible and even more popular.

The town has seen its fair share of trauma, including Dunkirk raids, sea born attacks from across the channel, to numerous air raids during the Second World War. The town has also leaned heavily on smuggling as a trade (in the 17 th century), while ship building and cod fishing in New Foundland have also proved profitable in the past. Nowadays, its port is still active, dealing with clay, timber and grain. Watching huge cargo ships enter through the comparatively narrow river mouth is a sight to behold.

The events:

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As already mentioned, Teignmouth Pavilions is an events hub with various shows and performances held here throughout the year.

The town also hosts some exciting annual gatherings, including the Folk Festival (June), Jazz Festival (November) and Carnival Week (end July/beginning August). The Taste of the Teign Festival in September sees cookery demonstrations, special foodie events, music and participation from local restaurants.

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If your visit coincides with Teignmouth Regatta in August, you’re in for a treat: a week of fun for the whole family which includes eagerly anticipated events such as crab catching, ‘floaty mcfloat race’, water sports and activities for children.

A little more low-key but worth recognition nonetheless are the monthly farmers markets held on the last Saturday of each month. Shop for locally grown and prepared produce to take back to your holiday accommodation to cook up a hearty feast.

The surrounds:

While Teignmouth is a little gem itself, it is also surrounded by towns, villages and attractions which make for interesting days out.

Across the mouth of the river lies Shaldon, an elegant village which seems to have more than its fair share of pubs and eateries, as well as a small zoo and secluded beach accessed via a tunnel through the cliffs. Shaldon Regatta (August) is the highlight of its calendar of events; it sees visitor numbers to the sleepy village explode with the promise of entertainment in the form of sports, competitions, a plastic duck race and boating.

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Old Walls Vineyard in Bishopsteignton is worth a day-trip out of Teignmouth to sample the wines grown and produced on site before tucking into a light lunch accompanied by a glass of wine in their café with a view. Tours and tastings are available to book for those looking to learn more about the vineyard and its produce.

Dawlish, Teignmouth’s neighbour to the north, is famed for the black swans which live in its central brook. There’s a small beach here and a few shops, or you can head further north to Dawlish Warren where the sand turns golden; a vast stretch of beach backed by a nature reserve teeming with wildlife. Here you’ll find amusements, attractions, go-karts, beach shops, pubs and restaurants – plenty to keep the whole family occupied for at least a day.

Further afield yet easily accessible by car are the vibrant towns of Torquay (9 miles), Paignton (14 miles) and Brixham (18.5 miles) which jointly make up the curve of Torbay. Here there are numerous attractions, including Torquay’s Living Coasts coastal zoo, the large zoo at Paignton, the Dartmouth Steam Railway and the bustling harbour at Brixham.

If retail therapy is on the cards, take a trip inland to the cathedral city of Exeter, which not only has a plethora of high street brands and independent boutiques, but also a beautiful cathedral green and historic quayside to explore. From here, take the train from Teignmouth which meanders along the scenic coast before tracing the banks of the river Exe into the city centre: one of the most attractive stretches in the South West.

The accommodation:

Teignmouth offers a great range of holiday cottages to choose from. From dog-friendly cottages like Sancta , so your four-legged friend can come too, to cosy apartments such as Hillbre Apartment , perfect for a romantic getaway, we have a fantastic selection of holiday homes in the town and across the surrounding area. Take a look at our collection and find your next Teignmouth cottage today!

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Teignmouth is a coastal town in the English Riviera and South Devon region of Devon . It is on the north bank of the estuary mouth of the River Teign in an area of the South Devon coast that is famed for its red sandstone cliffs. It had a population of approx 15,000 in 2021.

In 1690, it was the last place in England to be invaded by a foreign power, when a contingent of the French fleet anchored of Torbay attacked the town. The town grew from a fishing port associated with the Newfoundland cod industry to a fashionable resort of some note in Georgian times, with further expansion after the opening of the South Devon Railway in 1846.

Its port still operates, and the town remains a popular seaside holiday location.

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Don't call it "TAYN-mouth". It's "TIN-muth".

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• From the north there is the B3192 which is off the A380 (Telegraph Hill) which is a winding route going through the mostly forested areas. These are particularly colourful in the autumn.
• From the east the A370 from Exeter takes a longer and more scenic route along the Exe estuary going through Kenton, Starcross and Dawlish.
• From the west the A381, again off the A380, at Kingsteington has some panoramic views up the Teign Estuary towards Teignmouth.
• From the south the B3199 from Torquay via Shaldon (which is situated on the opposite bank of the Teign estuary overlooking Teignmouth).

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50.548 -3.495 1 Teignmouth station is near the centre of town on the line from London Paddington to Penzance in Cornwall. Alternatively it is on the Riviera Line [dead link] serving Exeter , Starcross, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot , Torre, Torquay and Paignton .

Teignmouth station is served by Crosscountry and Great Western Railway trains. The journey from Exeter is famous for its beauty as it hugs the red sandstone cliffs with great views out to open sea. It is worth getting the train to Exeter just for the journey.

By plane [ edit ]

Teignmouth is 15 mi (24 km) from 50.734444 -3.413889 2 Exeter Airport ( EXT  IATA ) which has scheduled flights to many destinations in the UK and Europe.

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Most of Teignmouth can easily be reached by foot. Taxis can be found near the train station. Buses leave from the centre of town for Exeter, Torquay and Newton Abbot.

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The beach and promenade stretch the entire length of the town and there is a Victorian pier and promenade.

There is a children's play area and mini golf on the grass area by the beach front called 'The Den'.

• 50.547403 -3.493951 1 Teignmouth & Shaldon Museum , 29 French St, TQ14 8ST , ☏ +44 1626 777041 . Tu-Sa 10:30AM-4PM, Su M closed . Small museum showing history of Teignmouth and Shaldon. Adult (includes free entry for one year) £5, child under 16 (must be accompanied by an adult) free . ( updated May 2023 )
• 50.545684 -3.497434 2 Teignmouth Arts Action Group Centre ( TAAG Centre ), 4/5 Northumberland Place, TQ14 8DD , ☏ +44 1626 779251 . Daily 10AM-5PM . Community Arts Centre with gallery showing local artists. Also workshops and courses available (booking required, fees variable). Free . ( updated Jan 2018 )

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The South West Coast Path , which passes through the town, is a great way to see the coast in this part of Devon.

• 50.545515 -3.494457 1 Pavilions Theatre ( formerly Carlton Theatre ), Den Crescent, TQ14 8BG , ☏ +44 1626 249049 . Contemporary performing arts centre featuring diverse live shows, films & a cafe/bar.  
• 50.565467 -3.527158 3 Teignmouth Golf Club , Haldon Moor, TQ14 9NY , ☏ +44 1626 777070 . Daily 10AM-6PM .  
• Fishing - There is some excellent sea fishing to be had from Teignmouth, indeed it is famed for its flounder fishing. There is also a chance of bass, mackerel and there is some good game fishing to be had with both salmon and seatrout running up the river Teign.
• 50.545516 -3.498708 4 Teign Diving Centre , Quay Rd, TQ14 8ER , ☏ +44 1626 773965 , [email protected] . M-Sa 9AM-5:30PM, Su 10AM-4PM . ( updated Jan 2018 )

Festivals [ edit ]

Every summer Teignmouth hosts a folk festival, jazz festival and carnival.

• Teignmouth Folk Festival . Late June . ( updated Oct 2017 )
• Teignmouth Jazz and Blues Festival . ( updated Oct 2017 )
• Teignmouth Carnival . ( updated Oct 2017 )

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• 50.546921 -3.493222 1 The Colosseum , 15 Regent Street, TQ14 8SJ , ☏ +44 1626 870000 . M-Sa 6:30PM-9:30PM; lunch bookings only Sunday: reservations minimum 8 people . Intimate restaurant for traditional Italian dishes, plus a monthly Sunday brunch with live music.  
• 50.546456 -3.497522 2 The Owl and Pussycat , 3 Teign Street, TQ14 8EA , ☏ +44 1626 775321 . M-F 10AM-2:30PM, 6-9:30PM; Sa 10AM-2:30PM, 6-10PM; Su (bookings essential) noon-3PM, 6-9:30PM . Courtyard garden.  
• 50.546127 -3.497432 3 Naz Indian Cuisine , 9 Somerset Place, TQ14 8EN , ☏ +44 1626 774786 . Smart and simple curry house with a menu of classic dishes and all-you-can-eat buffet evenings.  
• 50.546852 -3.493056 4 Twenty Six Cafe , 26 Regent Street, TQ14 8SJ , ☏ +44 1626 879000 . Daily 9AM-5:30PM plus F and Sa evenings . Award-winning cafe and bistro serving French and international cuisine.  

Budget [ edit ]

• 50.546359 -3.497881 5 The Jolly Good Fish Cafe , 6 Teign St, TQ14 8EA , ☏ +44 1626 870490 . Daily 11AM-10PM . Good fish and chips cafe. ( updated Jan 2018 )
• 50.546399 -3.497956 6 Teign Indian Cuisine , 47 Teign Street, TQ14 8E , ☏ +44 1626 776559 . 6-11PM, F and Sa booking is advisable . Indian dishes. Vegetarian meals are available. ( updated Jan 2018 )
• 50.54676 -3.49376 7 Seaview Diner ( Sea view Diner ), 32 Regent St, TQ14 8SJ , ☏ +44 1626 777888 . Daily 8AM-6PM . Cosy cafe with low prices ( updated Jan 2021 )

Mid-range [ edit ]

• 50.546349 -3.496962 8 Finley Brown's Cafe , Charlton Court 24 Bank Street, TQ14 8FN , ☏ +44 1626 776767 , [email protected] . Daily 8:30AM-4PM . Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meals are available. ( updated Jan 2018 )
• 50.547103 -3.494252 9 Trade Winds , 12 Station Road, TQ14 8PE , ☏ +44 1626 773181 . Daily 10AM-midnight . Mediterranean, Greek cuisines, also serves vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meals. ( updated Jan 2018 )

Drink [ edit ]

• 50.544491 -3.498164 1 Ship Inn , Queen St, Back Beach, TQ14 8BY , ☏ +44 1626 772674 . M-Th 11AM-11PM, F Sa 11AM-midnight, Su noon-11PM . Good pub looking over the back beach. Outside seating. Great to see the sunset. Serves food.  

Sleep [ edit ]

• 50.544456 -3.497017 1 [dead link] Brunswick House , 5 Brunswick St, TQ14 8AE , ☏ +44 1626 774102 . Check-in: 2:30PM, unless otherwise arranged , check-out: 10AM . This guest house has single, double, large double and triple rooms. Each of them has a bathroom with power showers, TV and DVD-player, tea/coffee facilities. An iron, hairdryer and trouser press by request. Breakfast is included (vegetarian and other dietary requirements are available). For non-smoking guests. Staff speaks Scandinavian languages. £39-89 per night . ( updated Jan 2018 )
• 50.544074 -3.497653 2 Seaway , 27 Northumberland Place, TQ14 8BU , ☏ +44 1626 879024 , [email protected] . Check-in: 3PM . Guest house Seaway offers 5 rooms. Each of them has shower cabin (2 rooms has a bath and shower) tea/coffee facilities and hairdryer. An iron are available by request. Dogs are allowed in some rooms for additional £5 per night. Breakfast is included (vegetarian and other dietary requirements are available). £43-100/1 night; £38-90 per more than 2 days; £240-565 per week. .  
• 50.546337 -3.494135 3 Teign Court , 10 Courtenay Place, TQ14 8AY , ☏ +44 1626 774597 , [email protected] . Hotel has 6 apartments that rated for 1-4 guests, including children over six. All have TV, private shower facilities and kitchen with fridge, cooker and microwave. Well behaved dogs are welcome in selected flats at no additional charge. Prices higher in the summer. Also you can use one parking spot and Wi-Fi. £245-485 per week .  
• 50.547936 -3.491836 4 The Thornhill , Mere Lane, TQ14 8TA , ☏ +44 1626 773460 , [email protected] . Licensed 3-star Georgian hotel located on the town's seafront. It has 10 rooms (single, double and family). Accommodations: parking, TV, tea and coffee maker, hair dryer, free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is included. £50-105/night .  
• 50.550834 -3.492185 5 [dead link] Cliffden Hotel , 20 Dawlish Rd, TQ14 8BL , ☏ +44 1626 774123 , fax : +44 1626 770594 , [email protected] . Check-in: 4-10PM , check-out: 7:30-11AM . This hotel has single, club and family rooms. All rooms are non-smoking. Each of them has tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, dog beds, good lighting (additional lighting is available), talking clock, TV with audio description enabled, DVD and CD player + library (music, audio books). Hotel accommodation: wake-up calls, daily housekeeping, free parking and Wi-Fi, indoor swimming pool and restaurant. From £75/night . ( updated Jan 2018 )
• 50.543685 -3.49707 6 The Bay Hotel , 15 Powderham Terrace, TQ14 8BL , ☏ +44 1626 774123 . 17 bedrooms.  

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• 50.559603 -3.483886 7 The Minadab Cottage , 60 Teignmouth Road, TQ14 8UT , ☏ +44 1626 772044 , [email protected] . 3 types of room. Breakfast is included (vegetarian and other dietary requirements are available). All Rooms are Non-smoking. Dogs are allowed (£20 per dog + some items by request). Also available WiFi Internet and free parking. from £59.99 but minimum 2 nights .  
• 50.545443 -3.49565 8 Riviera Apartments , Mere Lane, TQ14 8TA , ☏ +44 1626 772660 , [email protected] . Check-in: 3PM-midnight , check-out: midnight-10AM . Penthouse apartments are near the seashore and have balcony with La Manche view, free Wi-Fi, 2 bathrooms, TV with good audio system, kitchen with facilities, underfloor heating. £165/night . ( updated Jan 2018 )

Connect [ edit ]

As of Sep 2023, Teignmouth and its approach roads have 4G from EE, O2 and Vodafone, and 5G from Three

Cope [ edit ]

• 50.54198 -3.4982 1 Strand Public Toilets ( near the lifeboat station ). ( updated Jun 2021 )

Go next [ edit ]

• Dawlish is a town to the east of Teignmouth.

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The best things to do in Teignmouth Devon

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With miles of sandy coastline, picturesque towns, caravan parks and gloriously green countryside, South Devon is surely the ultimate staycation destination in the UK?

If you are in the market for a British seaside holiday, then Teignmouth in South Devon is the place for you.

There are so many fun things to do in Teignmouth and the surrounding area that it can be hard to know where to beign?

Best things to do in Teignmouth

Teignmouth is a charming coastal town that boasts sandy beaches, historic Georgian houses and delicious seafood.

This guide contains a range of fun activities and sights in Teignmouth as well as suggestions for what to do in the surrounding area.

From walks, country pubs, outdoor activities to culture and arts, there is so much to do in Teignmouth. Read my guide and get inspired to book a holiday in Devon right now.

Disclaimer: This content was created from a press trip with Cofton Holidays and Visit South Devon.  

Where is Teignmouth Devon?

The small town is located on the edge of the River Teign and the South Devon coast. It’s the perfect stop-off if you are planning a coastal road trip in England .

Teignmouth is surrounded by picturesque countryside and is also near other small Devonshire towns including Dawlish and Shaldon.

It’s an ideal location for exploring the rest South Devon including Dartmoor National Park, Exeter and Torquay

Looking for more South Devon travel inspiration? Check out my article on 11 reasons to visit Exeter and continue exploring Devon!

Explore Teignmouth Town Beach

Teignmouth Town Beach has that classic British summer holiday feel with a long sandy beach, Victorian pier, promenade and pastel-coloured buildings.

Local watersports are also on offer at the beach if you want to try kayaking, coasteering or paddleboarding during the warmer months.

The beach features a classic Victorian Pier where you can find traditional seaside amusements and ice cream and coffee shops.

Walking past the pier invokes a sense of seaside holiday nostalgia for anyone whose family holidays were to the British seaside.

Whilst there is still a lot of renovation work to be done on the 152-year-old Teignmouth Grand Pier it’s still a great place to indulge in seaside holiday reminiscing and a 99 with a flake.

Teignmouth Promenade

The Teignmouth beachfront also features a long promenade, perfect for a slow arm in arm stroll for soaking up some seaside vibes.

If you have brought the family with you, you will also find a play park, crazy golf, skate park and ice cream huts to keep the kids entertained.

If you have a stroll along the promenade when the winds up, you can also watch the waves crash dramatically against the wall.

Catch the Ferry from Teignmouth to Shaldon

If you are in the Teignmouth area I would recommend catching the ferry to the pretty village of Shaldon.

There is a daily passenger ferry from Teignmouth to Shaldon, [and by ferry, they mean adorable fishing boat, operated by a weathered Devonshire sailor], that runs between the two towns.

The skies were unseasonable blue for February, the sea was choppy and the wind was whipping around our faces, as we made the short crossing.

It certainly was a bracing day to be at sea, as the small boat navigated over choppy waters.

Teignmouth boat trips

My favourite part of the experience was the negotiation of the return journey, “What time do you go back to Teignmouth?’ Luke innocently enquired.

This was met with a look of total bafflement, “When the sign is out of course” said the captain, gesturing to a sandwich board sign,

“If the sign is out, then the boat is running.” Obviously, we were unfamiliar with the Devonshire method of ferry schedules.

Get cultured at Pavilions Teignmouth

If you are looking to inject a little culture into your seaside holiday, then make sure to visit Pavilions Teignmouth .

This contemporary performing arts centre has a range of theatre shows, comedy nights, dance shows and films.

They also have a rather lovely cafe bar that serves great food with beautiful seaside views.

Breakfast at the Oystercatcher Cafe

This independent cafe serves a cracking range of home-cooked and reasonably priced breakfasts that will help you start the day right.

The Oystercatcher is an inviting and friendly cafe that places great emphasis on great service, local produce and delicious food.

Choose from a range of top-notch breakfasts including their famous ‘Fisherman’s breakfast’, Steak & Eggs, Vegan breakfast, Eggs Espagnol and Eggs Florentine.

Walkthrough Smuggler’s Tunnel

Your inner child demands that you visit Smuggler’s Tunnel, a historic passageway in Shaldon that leads you to the hidden Ness Cove.

Get the ferry from Teignmouth to Shaldon and explore this little piece of local history and legend.

Ness Cove is a unique beach only accessible by foot. Walkthrough a long, bricked tunnel that runs through the headland and comes out at the pretty sheltered cove.

There are several theories about how the Ness Cove tunnel came to be including a smugglers tunnel and a secret tunnel built by a local family.

Many locals also their own particular take on what the tunnel was used for.

It’s a well-lit tunnel and it only takes a few minutes to walk through.

The real challenge is trying to stop one’s husbands from shouting a series of rude words in the tunnel ‘to hear them echo’. Thank god he is cute.

It’s definitely worth making your way over to Shaldon to traverse the tunnel and admire Ness Cove.

Ness Cove is a lovely place for a little afternoon walk and is incredibly photogenic. Remember to bring your cameras, especially if its a glorious day.

Teignmouth to Dawlish Railway Walk

Have a bracing walk along the South Devon Railway Sea Wall, Britain’s most photographed stretch of railway line.

The start of this walk is near Teignmouth railway station , and there is also a station at Dawlish Warren midway along the walk.

Walking from Teignmouth to Dawlish offers ramblers spectacular seaside and country views

Part of this walk goes underneath the railway and is impassable at high tide.

So, unless you fancy getting your feet wet, so be sure to check the tide times before you set off.

Walking from Teignmouth to Dawlish

We started in Teignmouth and followed the path all the way to the town of Dawlish.

We had perfect winter weather that day, with bright blue skies but with a frosty chill in the air.

The walk is also next to the railway line, so every few minutes a train will rush by, prompting Luke to excitedly shout “Choo-choo” at every train.

This got rather trying after the 15th train, so I had to distract him with discussions of what pub we would visit in Dawlish.

Once you reach Dawlish, make sure to walk up the cliffs for the most stunning views of Dawlish and the coastal railway line

If you are into travel photography ,  you can take beautiful photographs of the town, the sea and railway line from above, especially if the weather is being particularly kind to you that day.

Sunset drinks at the Ship Inn Teignmouth

At first glance, the Ship Inn might appear to be just your average British boozer. Slightly dated, in need of a lick of paint and a little bit of love.

However, what makes the Ship Inn special is the stunning views up the Teign Estuary. They have a fantastic garden bar that is smack bang on the beachfront.

It’s frankly the best spot in Teignmouth for watching the sunset with a cheeky glass of wine.

On sunny days customers sit on tables, walls, the beach, anywhere really. It’s such a lively atmosphere when the weather is pleasant and is definitely worth a visit.

Spend the day exploring Dawlish

Dawlish is a traditional seaside town, with a sandy beach right on its doorstep. The town features amusement arcades, lawns, scenic walks and fabulous cafes.

You can walk from Teignmouth to Dawlish along the South West Coast Path, get the train, or drive over. Dawlish is only 3 miles away from Teignmouth.

The pretty town is probably best known for its iconic lawn and brook, which is home to the famous black swans.

The lawns are a perfect place for a picnic or for a spot of people watching in the centre of town. You can also get some fantastic snaps when the sun is out.

Some of the best things to do in Dawlish include:

• Take a walk to the seaside resort of Dawlish Warren
• Try pottery painting at The Paint Hub Cafe
• Explore the rockpools at Coryton Cove Beach
• Swim in the outdoor pool at Ashburn Springs

Coffee in Dawlish

There are lots of lovely cafes in Dawlish serving a range of cream teas, homemade cakes and delicious coffees.

Make sure to have coffee at the lovely Strand Cafe in the centre of town if you are looking for a decent coffee and cake stop.

We managed to bag the window seat so we could have a morning of coffee drinking and relax in this quaint little town.

Paddleboard to the pub in Exminster

Venture outside of Teignmouth to enjoy a range of watersports in South Devon.

Head to Exminster, [around 25 minutes away from Teignmouth], to discover a range of watersports including kayaking, canoeing and stand up paddling.

I would definitely recommend going paddleboarding along the Exeter canal on a sunny day.

Arrive at the pub in style on a giant paddleboard and take in those countryside views as you glide down the Exeter canal.

Exe Adventures

Local outdoor company Exe Adventures took us for a picturesque paddle to the Double Locks Pub for a cheeky little Devonshire cider.

“Do you have a change of clothes?” nervously asked our guide, Sam, surveying my jeans and cashmere scarf.

“No, but don’t worry, I’m not planning on falling in” came my overconfident, breezy reply.

This was to primarily disguise the fact I am far too disorganised to pack towels and changes of clothes.

Paddle Boarding Exeter Canal

Luckily, I have done a fair bit of paddle boarding, so I managed to stay upright during our paddle to the pub and back.

Darling husband has only been once before so he took a fair amount of coaxing to get him to stand up, as well as the promise of a Guinness when we reached the pub.

The Double Locks is a lovely little waterside pub, populated by weathered Devonshire men with dogs by the fire, exactly how I imagine a Devonshire pub to be.

We had a swift pint before embarking on our gentle paddle back. We had a marvellous afternoon with Exe Adventures and we are still very smug about staying dry.

Have a sustainable lunch at Cafe Ode

Hop across the water to Shaldon to have a sustainable lunch with a view at Cafe Ode in Ness Cove.

This friendly and sustainably-minded cafe has a constantly changing menu, with dishes served up in nifty bio packaging.

Cafe Ode menu

The Fish was extremely flaky with a perfect, crispy batter. There is surely nothing worse than a soggy fish and chips to ruin a lunchtime outing?

Their clam chowder was also full of delicious sea flavours, I often find that clam chowder either too salty or too bland, but the Cafe Ode Chowder was well seasoned.

One of the best features of Cafe Ode is the gorgeous sea view that can be admired from its many seating areas.

We chose to warm ourselves by the open fire and gaze out to sea from the large windows.

It’s also the little touches that make Cafe Ode a special place to visit.  From the chalkboard menus, commitment to sustainability, mini microbrewery, to the dress-up box for kids to play with.

It’s a unique spot by the sea and well worth visiting foodie fans.

Have a cosy dinner at the Anchor Inn Dawlish

South Devon has a plethora of cosy pubs to snuggle up in and hearty dishes to try.

The Anchor Inn is located in Cockwood, a short drive from Teignmouth and is the perfect place for a romantic meal in Dawlish.

There are all the elements of a proper, seaside pub here with low wooden beams, seaside paraphernalia, roaring fire and a selection of fine ales.

Anchor Inn Menu

We had delicious homemade steak and ale pie and slow-roasted belly pork for our mains and dear lord were they filling.

Portion sizes here are huge, you certainly won’t go away feeling hungry. Despite declaring myself ‘absolutely full’, the rather charming waiter upsold me on Affogato as dessert.

Italian desserts are my weakness and I was powerless to say no. I’m glad I decided to order though, with crunch biscotti, smooth espresso as well as a cheeky shot of Kahlúa. Perfection.

Take a coastal train journey on the South Devon Railway Line

One of the most scenic railway journeys in Britain is The South Devon Railway Line, the ‘Riviera Line’.

This line runs along the coast from Exeter to Newton Abbot and gives passengers incredible views along the Exe Estuary and out to sea.

The train journey time between Exeter St David’s and Newton Abbot is around 31 minutes.

The line runs right along the coast next to the iconic red-brown cliffs and through series of tunnels, literally a few metres from the shoreline.

If you are looking for a short scenic journey, you could just take the train from Teignmouth to Dawlish Warren and then spend the day exploring the Dawlish area.

Riviera Line ticket prices

The best value train ticket for this journey is an Off-Peak Day Return. This is perfect if you leave after peak times in the morning and return on the same day.

This type of train ticket is perfect for exploring the Riviera line in one day.

You can hop on and off at the various Devonshire stations along the way, as long as you keep going in the same direction of travel.

Ticket prices start around £8.20 for the Exeter-Paignton Riviera Line and you can also buy them on the day at the station.

Check train times and prices on the National Rail website for further information.

Where to stay in Teignmouth

Teignmouth has a brilliant range of accommodation if you’re looking for somewhere to stay for the weekend?

Choose from local hotels, traditional B&B’s, caravans, camping sites and self-catering holiday cottages.

You can find a hotel to suit your budget and length of time by using  travel resources  such as  Booking.com  to find the best hotel deals in the area.

Some of the best places to stay in Teignmouth and the surrounding area include: 

• Cliffden Hotel
• The Crab Shack
• Riviera Apartments
• The Thornhill

Cofton Holidays Dawlish

We stayed in Cofton’s Estuary View Hot Tub Cottage with Cofton Holidays in nearby Dawlish.

Cofton Holidays is an award-winning and family-run holiday park set in the Devonshire countryside.

You can choose from a selection of accommodation options including holiday homes, cottages, or apartments.

Our cottage was located within the picturesque Eastdon Estate and had lovely views of the surrounding farmland.

We were about 2 miles away from the main holiday park, so it was perfect for a romantic escape.

Cofton Holidays Cottage

Set amongst pretty Devon farmland, with its own private hot tub, our cottage was seriously luxurious.

In our cottage, there were 2 lovely bedrooms, a bathroom, fully-fitted kitchen with an open plan lounge and diner to unwind in.

The entire living space has a design that I can only describe as ‘Pinterest goals’.

There’s Egyptian cotton bed linen, dressing gowns, all manner of upscale kitchenware.

The cottage also had a private patio area with hot tub, BBQ and table and chairs.

There is even a bird table outside, complete with adorable and curious wildlife to watch.

Cofton Holiday Park facilities

Obviously, the main attraction for us was the private hot tub at our cottage.

We would frankly live in a hot tub if we thought we could get away with it.

There is nothing more lovely than enjoying an afternoon wine in a relaxing, bubbling hot tub, after all, it’s Ireland somewhere right?

Our cottage stay also included complimentary passes to the heated indoor pool, gym, steam room and sauna on the main holiday park.

There is also a cafe, restaurants, gaming areas as well as coarse fishing and fitness classes on-site.

It definitely reminds me of the traditional family holiday parks I used to visit as a child, so my time there was very much a giant nostalgia fest.

I would definitely recommend a stay here if you are looking for a classic British holiday experience, with a touch of luxury.

Why visit Teignmouth?

It’s easy to write off Teignmouth as just another faded British seaside town, with its best days long behind it.

If you actually take the time to properly explore this coastal spot in Devon, there is much to be discovered.

The architecture here includes highly Instagrammable, historic Georgian buildings, dotted with pretty palm trees.

You can also walk along the gorgeous coastline with a bag of chips and listen to the sound of the ocean as a wonderful way to pass a few hours.

Beach holidays South Devon

There is a mix of retro fun as well as modern attractions in Teignmouth. You can stroll along the historic Grand Pier and drop some coins into the arcade games, or have an artsy afternoon at the Lenkiewicz Art Gallery.

There are also many coffee shops, restaurants and sea view pubs to enjoy a cheeky glass of wine from.

I would really recommend a visit to this underrated part of South Devon for your next UK holiday.

What do you think of my guide things to do in Teignmouth Devon? Would you visit? Let me know in the comments below.

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Portia Jones has spent years traversing the globe and having many misadventures. She now works as a freelance travel journalist and is a Lonely Planet guidebook author and hosts the Travel Goals Podcast. She specialises in adventure travel, destination guides and city breaks. Her work has appeared in The Times, National Geographic, Wanderlust Magazine and the Independent. She can normally be found hiking, swimming outdoors in icy waters, or drinking coffee in bougie cafes.

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• Teignmouth Hospital.
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1 Welcome to Teignmouth

If you ask someone what comes to mind when you say Devon, they might mention seaside holidays in places like Torquay, driving over the moors of Dartmoor, or perhaps sampling the county’s famous cream teas! Few will mention Teignmouth. This walk gives you the opportunity to find out more and discover Teignmouth is not just another Devon seaside resort.

We are going to look at Teignmouth from three particular angles. First we will explore the physical landscape including the steep valley sides and hidden streams, the estuary, spit and beach, finding out about the processes that formed them. Second we will discover how the town has been shaped around this physical landscape and how humans have intervened to change or control it including draining marshes, culverting rivers, building seawalls, reclaiming sand dunes and constructing flood defences. Third we will find out how Teignmouth’s location and the characteristics of the physical landscape shaped the economic landscape. We will discover an array of activities that have provided a livelihood for the people of Teignmouth including fish, salt, ball clay and timber. Along the way there are also stories of a Romantic poet experiencing bad weather and the French invading twice!

This walk is about being a landscape detective – looking for clues in the lie of the land, in buildings and architectural styles, in street layouts and street names, in pub names and shop fronts – that help us to understand the past and present of the town.

The walk is almost circular, starting at the Teign Heritage Centre opposite the railway station and finishing on the seafront. It is about 1½ miles long, mostly on the flat and along pavements and paths. There are a few steps which can be avoided if desired. I hope you enjoy the walk!

Teignmouth seafront towards The Ness Pat Wilson © RGS-IBG Discovering Britain

From the Teign Heritage Centre cross the road to the large decorated anchor and look towards the train station.

2 A hidden river

Welcome to Teignmouth! Looking across to the station you can see a built landscape of roads, buildings and a car park. What interests physical geographers like me is getting underneath the skin of the human-created landscape on the surface to understand the natural landscape hidden below. And the area where you are standing right now has quite a story to tell which we can discover from clues in the landscape.

Look across to the station building. To the left and right of it you can see that the land rises quite steeply yet the station and car park seem to be on quite a suddenly flat area.

Now look in the opposite direction at the street name just behind the anchor – Lower Brook Street. The shape of the land and the street name give us clues that where we are standing lies in a river valley although we can’t see any river.

Until about 200 years ago the River Tame flowed down this steep valley from beyond the station. When it came to this area of flat land the water slowed down and created the ‘Great Marsh’. From here it then flowed down the line of Lower Brook Street to meet the River Teign.

The Great Marsh separated the two early settlements of East and West Teignmouth. We will be visiting East Teignmouth first (to the right facing the station) – then going to West Teignmouth (to the left facing the station) and then learning how the Great Marsh was drained and the two villages were joined together.

Anchor and Teign Heritage Centre Rory Walsh © RGS-IBG Discovering Britain

Cross back over the road towards the Heritage Centre then walk towards the church with a tower. Go through the church gate and walk past the right hand side of the church. Leave the churchyard by the next gate. Cross the road (Den Promenade) and go up the ramp onto the seawall. Stop by the information board and look back at the church.

3 A precarious position

The present church building dates to 1823 but there are records of a Saxon chapel here in 999AD. Around this chapel developed the small settlement of East Teignmouth. It was in a pretty precarious position on a narrow ridge that stood between the River Tame and the Great Marsh that we saw at the last stop and the sea.

The seawall that you are standing on is relatively recent. The sea used to come right up to the churchyard wall. There are accounts of great storms, one in 1744, even washing away graves.

Around the rudimentary chapel was a cluster of basic dwellings of the people of East Teignmouth. They would have been fishermen but they also made salt especially in the River Tame valley below St Michael’s Church but archaeological evidence has also been found on the beach of low walls thought to be connected to medieval salt extraction. The Domesday Survey carried out in 1086 mentions salt works here so this is the first historical evidence of economic activity in Teignmouth.

St Michael's Church Rory Walsh © RGS-IBG Discovering Britain

Retrace your steps down the ramp from the sea wall and go diagonally across the road into Regent Street. After 20 metres the roads splits with Dawlish Street on the right (where the traffic goes) and Regent Street ahead. Follow Regent Street for another 20 metres to where French Street bears off to the right. Stop at the junction by a grassy area surrounded by a wall.

4 England’s last invasion

At the last stop we heard about the early settlement of East Teignmouth with its fishermen and salt workers. In the grassy area here is the stump of the old market cross (although not in its original position) which dates from a 1253 charter so we have more evidence that trading was going on here from the thirteenth century.

Here again is a street name which gives another clue about history. The lane bearing off here is French Street and it commemorates the last foreign invasion of England.

St Michael’s Church that we saw at the last stop was positioned on an elevated ridge which made it visible from both land and sea. In 1690 the French navy had just beaten the English and Dutch at the Battle of Beachy Head. The French Fleet were moored at Torbay just down the coast from here and as they moved along the coast they spotted St Michael’s Church.

Boosted by their recent victory, about a thousand Frenchmen descended on East Teignmouth and neighbouring West Teignmouth and razed them to the ground. The locals managed to escape up to higher ground but their settlements and livelihoods were completely destroyed and the population was left homeless and destitute. A petition was sent to the Lord Lieutenant (the king’s representative) describing the incident:

“... on the 26th day of this instant July 1690 by Foure of the clocke in the morning, your poor petitioners were invaded (by the French) to the number of 1,000 or thereabouts, who in the space of three hours tyme, burnt down to the ground the dwelling houses of 240 persons of our parish and upwards, plundered and carried away all our goods, defaced our churches, burnt ten of our ships in the harbour, besides fishing boats, netts and other fishing craft...”

The Crown decreed that £11,000 be collected and given to aid the town. Churches from as far afield as Yorkshire contributed and the town and port was rebuilt and French Street dates from that time. Ironically, Teignmouth is now twinned with Perros Guirec in Brittany although they have imported onions and potatoes from there for over a hundred years. The pink granite walls, too, around the grassy area are gifts from France. There is a plaque on the opposite wall to commemorate the two events.

Perros Guirec  twin towns plaque Pat Wilson © RGS-IBG Discovering Britain

Continue along Regent Street for another 100 metres or so to a place where various roads merge at an open area known as the Triangle. Stop at the end of Station Road on the right hand side.

5 Reclaiming the land

Our walk from St Michael’s Church to French Street took us around the small settlement of East Teignmouth. Here at the Triangle we have returned to the site of the Great Marsh that we heard about earlier (our starting point is about 100 metres away at the top of Station Road). 

The Great Marsh separated the two settlements of East and West Teignmouth but from the mid-eighteenth century there were moves to drain the marsh, reclaim the land and join the two villages.  This can be seen on various old maps  between 1765 and 1801 including ‘The  Long Bridge’ in the 1700s. By an 1836  map the reclamation of the Marsh  appears to be complete and this is the  first instance of the settlement being  labelled as a single Teignmouth without  the East and West division.

It’s not only on local maps that we can see evidence of the reclamation. Clues are all around you in the street names and buildings. Regent Street that you have just walked along, together with nearby Wellington Street and Waterloo Street, hark back to the early 1800s while Hollands Road takes its name from one of the prime movers of the reclamation work. A few steps beyond the end of Station Road is a WH Smiths. Look above the shop front to see that this was once the Royal Library. The curved bow windows of this building plus others just around the corner in Lower Brook Street are classic features of Regency style architecture of the early-nineteenth century.

Hollands Road sign Rory Walsh © RGS-IBG Discovering Britain

From WH Smiths go right round the corner into Lower Brook Street. Follow it round to the right (under the arch) then turn left up Bickford Lane. Pass through Waitrose supermarket car park up to the A379 main road. Use the crossing to the right, then turn left onto a pathway by a stone wall. Stop by the wall where you have a view into the railway cutting below.

6 Steep slopes and level tracks

From here you can see just how deep this railway cutting is. If you look up to the backs of the houses on the far side of the cutting you realise just how steep the land is here.

The railway network was expanding rapidly in the mid-nineteenth century. The first serious proposals for an Exeter to Plymouth railway were mooted in 1835 and the engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, surveyed a possible route in 1836. There were a number of difficulties posed by building a railway line between Exeter and Newton Abbot including the underlying geology, undulating landscape and coastal erosion.

At this point the railway line here is going from the seafront (to the right beyond the station) towards the estuary (to the left). In between, here behind the town centre of Teignmouth, are the steep hills and valleys of the hidden rivers Tame and Litterbourne. This deep cutting helps to keep the track on the level as it goes through this undulating landscape. Originally the cutting was inside a tunnel almost from the station to as far as you can see in the other direction but it was uncovered by 1883.

The railway connected Teignmouth on the main line between London and Plymouth and played an important role in the economic fortunes of the town which we will hear more of later.

Teignmouth railway cutting Rory Walsh © RGS-IBG Discovering Britain

Continue along the path with the railway on your right. At the end turn right up Fore Street. Stop on the railway bridge and look at the church up the road ahead.

7 A better position

At the beginning of the walk we explored the settlement of East Teignmouth and heard about its precarious position on a ridge between the River Tame, Great Marsh and the sea. In comparison the settlement of West Teignmouth was much better situated and here we’re right in the heart of the old West Teignmouth.

It was situated on a well-drained slope up above the Great Marsh and the estuary. Fore Street that you are on led down to a sheltered anchorage on the Teign shoreline. As well as easy access to the sea for fishing there was also access to the surrounding countryside.

This was also an important junction between the road leading north to Exeter (to the right of the church) and the road west to Newton Abbot (to the left of the church). So a variety of physical characteristics made West Teignmouth much better positioned than East Teignmouth and the village prospered.

Little is known about the village in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries although like East Teignmouth it also had a thriving fish and salt trade. The red stone clock tower of St James Church that you can see is actually a thirteenth-century watch tower. Although it didn’t prevent a raid by French ‘pyrates’ in 1340 who ‘set fire to the town and burnt it up’. By 1801, before the draining of the Great Marsh and the joining of the two towns, West Teignmouth had three times the population of East Teignmouth (1,528 against 484).

St James Church Pat Wilson © RGS-IBG Discovering Britain

Retrace your steps back to the main road. Cross over carefully opposite the fire station and turn right. Follow the pavement around to the right. At the gap in the railings opposite the Baptist Church cross over and then bear left onto the continuation of Fore Street. After about 50 metres Fore Street becomes Somerset Place. Stop where Bank Street goes off to the left and Teign Street to the right.

8 An expanding town

At the last stop we were in the heart of the old West Teignmouth on the slopes above the estuary. By 1805 the settlement of West Teignmouth had extended down the slope towards the port down narrow lanes such as Fore Street that we have just walked down.

Originally the River Tame, which left the Great Marsh and flowed along Lower Brook Street that we saw earlier, entered the estuary of the River Teign somewhere near here where Somerset Place is now.

By 1800 a local businessman called Robert Jordan had raised enough money to build a wall from where you are standing in Somerset Place towards the south. The wall protected the land behind from the tides and it could be turned from mud flats into land and used for extending the town.

The River Tame was channelled into a canal and later covered over to become the town’s main sewer. As with the draining of the Great Marsh that we heard about earlier, evidence of this land reclamation can be seen in old maps – it was almost finished by 1827 – and also in the street names. Here Brunswick Street, George Street and Waterloo Street all hark back to the early 1800s.

Teignmouth town Pat Wilson © RGS-IBG Discovering Britain

From the junction go along pedestrianised Teign Street. After about 50 metres is a modern building on the right called Pellew House and opposite is a narrow alley called Sun Lane. Go down Sun Lane. Stop round the corner by an old building with a stone lower half painted white and a wooden upper part painted black.

9 Fishy business

Sun Lane was one of several narrow lanes that ran from West Teignmouth down to the shoreline of the River Teign. In these lanes and alleys you really get a feel for what the town was like hundreds of years ago. A local poet, Mackworth Praed, wrote about West Teignmouth in 1836:-

     The buildings in strange order lay      As if the streets had lost their way      Fantastic , puzzling, narrow, muddy      Excess of toil from lack of study

As we have already heard, the people of East and West Teignmouth have caught fish here for at least 1,000 years, both in the river estuary and the inshore waters. Pilchards, herrings and sprats were all important fish to the local economy as well as the famous Teign mussels.

Fishing continues to be only a minor local industry today, as you will see as you go down onto the quays in a short while. About 20 trawlers are registered in Teignmouth today although they all sail out of nearby Brixham port which has ultra-modern fish handling facilities. There is still some small-scale dredging for scallops and in the estuary seine fishing for salmon as well as harvesting of mussels and oysters. Fishing currently accounts for just 0.3 per cent of Teignmouth’s economy!

This building used to be a Smoke House where fish were split open, cleaned and smoked dry over a fire. This preserved them in a more appetising way than salting, the other traditional method of preservation. Many locally caught fish were preserved by this method including herrings, haddock and salmon.

Fish mural, Teign Street Rory Walsh © RGS-IBG Discovering Britain

Retrace your steps along Sun Lane then turn left along Teign Street. Pass the front arch of the Thomas Luny House on the left and the Teign Brewery on the right. At the junction with Quay Road, cross over to the white building and white perimeter wall. With the wall on your right follow the road into a narrow lane leading to Willow Street. Follow the lane round to the left. Stop where the lane turns right outside the large building with barred windows which is now used as a funeral directors and bowling club.

10 Crossing the ocean

At the last stop we heard how smoking fish was an alternative to salting as a method for preserving fish in the days before fridges and freezers. This large building in front of you was originally a store for salted cod (although it has served many purposes including, as the barred windows suggest, a prison).

Some fishing was done in local waters but some fishermen ventured further afield. From the mid-sixteenth century boats left West Teignmouth in the spring for Newfoundland off the coast of Canada. They left loaded with cargo and even passengers and returned six months later with salted and dried cod which they sold directly for food or bartered for other cargo.

Fish became a staple food in Devon, particularly when meat was scarce during the winter months. Fortunes were made from the cod fishing trade although life was not easy, either on board the small 100-ton fishing boats or for the families left at home.

The novelist and diarist Fanny Burney visited Teignmouth in 1773. She noted the harsh lives of the wives of the Newfoundland fishermen during the summer when they were away. They “do all the laborious business such as the rowing and towing of boats” and “line fishing from the beach”.

During the French Wars between 1793 and 1815, conflicts between the French and Americans hampered the passage of fishing boats. Some106 Exeter-registered ships, many from Teignmouth, were captured by enemy warships or privateers. It is worth noting that the tall white building also at the bottom of Willow Street is called ‘Custom Keep’. This a reminder that Teignmouth only gained its independence as a Port in 1852; before that merchants had to travel to Exeter to pay their customs and dues to the city.

The former fish store, Willow Street Rory Walsh © RGS-IBG Discovering Britain

Go down the steps to the left of the Fish Store. At the bottom turn left into Old Quay Street then right into Quay Road passing warehouses on your right and a car park on your left. When you have walked almost the full length of the car park look for a road on the right called Gales Hill. Stop at this junction. To avoid the steps retrace your way back along the lane that led to Willow Street. Quay Road is straight ahead.

11 Rat Island

Where you are standing was once under water. The River Tame originally met the estuary of the River Teign somewhere just along Gales Hill. There was a sandy islet in the River Tame just here called Rat Island. The old red sandstone buildings over there at the corner of Gales Hill were fish stores and they were on that little island.

Now look the other way across the car park to the back of a white house with a row of three windows in the roof (we passed the front entrance on Teign Street earlier). This was the elegant house of Thomas Luny, a well-known marine landscape artist. His house originally backed onto the Teign shoreline and after he was paralysed he was able to watch the ships from his back windows. Now the view is of the port’s warehouses!

The fish stores formerly on Rat Island and the position of Luny’s house that used to be on the shoreline are two more examples of how the physical landscape has changed as humans have reclaimed land and expanded the town.

Luny Cottage Rory Walsh © RGS-IBG Discovering Britain

Turn along Gales Hill past the old fish stores and Ye Olde Jolly Sailor pub on the left. Note the new flood defence wall on the right by Fisherman’s Quay. At the end where the road turns left into Osmonds Lane is the New Quay Inn. Stop beside the poem painted on the wall.

12 Ode to the Teign

The New Quay Inn dates back to 1661. It was originally called the Newfoundland Fishery when Teignmouth port was engaged in the trans-Atlantic cod trade that we heard about earlier.

John Keats was one of many celebrities who visited Teignmouth as it became fashionable as a resort. He came in March 1818 to see his brother Tom who had TB and had come to the seaside to help his condition. Unfortunately it was a miserable time for them all as the weather was atrocious not unlike the summer of 2012 when I created this walk!

He wrote in letters to a friend ‘we are here still enveloped in clouds’ and ‘I would have taken a walk the first day but the rain would not let me; and the second...; and the third...’

However Keats wrote that he could see from his window ‘a pretty valley, pretty cliffs’ and perhaps that moved him to write an ‘Ode to the Teign’ which is reproduced here on the wall of the New Quay Inn. It starts “Here all summer I could stay...” so the weather must have got better for him!

Portrait of John Keats by William Hilton Wikimedia Commons

Walk across the beach in front of the New Quay Inn then turn right onto the New Quay. Stop at the end overlooking the estuary.

13 Stone, clay and wood

From the end of the New Quay you have great views of the Teign estuary. Look up the estuary and in the distance you will see the hills of Dartmoor. The underlying rock of much of Dartmoor is granite, which is a very hard kind of rock and therefore prized as a building material.

In the late 1700s a man called George Templer owned various granite quarries on Dartmoor. But the stone needed to be transported. He constructed a strange railway with tracks carved out of granite to the Stover Canal which linked to the Teign.

Then he built this quay (using his own granite) where the canal barges loaded the granite onto bigger boats. The stone exported from this very quay was used to build London Bridge (the one before the current one) and the British Museum!

Another material passing through Teignmouth port was – and still is – ball clay, a material used in the construction of many ceramic items. Ball clay deposits are relatively scarce due to the combination of geological factors needed for their formation and preservation and they are only quarried in Britain at a few sites in Devon and Dorset.

One of those sites is Bovey Tracey, less than 10 miles from here on the edge of Dartmoor and ball clay has been exported from there through Teignmouth ever since the eighteenth century. The annual volume grew from 10,000 tonnes in 1785 to 200,000 tonnes today.

Did you know that Teignmouth is the only major working port on the south coast between Southampton and Plymouth? You can see many of the berths and storage buildings from this point. The port’s five new berths can handle ships up to 120 metres long with a 5 metre draught. About 35 to 40 ships a month pass through here. Aside from the 200,000 tonnes of ball clay handled by the port every year there is also 200,000 tonnes of other bulk products including animal feed, grain, stone chippings, salt and forest products. The port is completely computerised for stock control, delivery and tracing materials and works on the ‘Just In Time’ system especially for the ball clay.

Short sea trader ship at Teignmouth port Rory Walsh © RGS-IBG Discovering Britain

Go round the other side of the New Quay to the Ship Inn. Turn right and go down the ramp onto the beach. The buildings on the left are the back of the houses accessed from Teign View Place. Stop outside these houses.

Note: At high tide you may not be able to walk along the beach here. Go up Queen Street at the side of the Ship Inn then turn right onto Northumberland Place. Turn right down Ivy Lane and stop at the shoreline.

14 Fighting the tide

The row of houses here are actually old fisherman’s storehouses right on the beach which have now been converted into holiday homes. This area is known as the Back Beach as opposed to the main beach which we shall see shortly. Even though this beach is not facing the open sea it is still affected by the tide and prone to flooding.

Some of the worst floods were in 1980 but I have seen significant damage too. Waves often reach half way up the ground floor windows, which I witnessed a couple of years ago, and water flows up the narrow streets from the beach inundating Somerset Place, Northumberland Place and Teign Street.

As you have walked along the shoreline from Gales Hill past Fisherman’s Quay and the New Quay you might have noticed various new flood defenses. These include flood gates at the entrances to Teignmouth Port and Osmonds Lane; flood walls and flood-resistant windows at the New Inn; and flood-resistant windows and doors and a raised concrete walkway along these beachside properties. The streets running down to the beach such as Queen Street have new flood gates and defensive walls too. These are all part of a new £4 million flood defence scheme for the waterfront and the works have been carried out in the first part of 2012. It is hoped that the new defences will minimise the flood risk for over 413 properties including these on the Back Beach.

If you think back to earlier in the walk you will remember that this area was once mud flats until it was drained and reclaimed. The tides and waves are trying to reclaim their territory but for now human engineering is winning the day.

Flood defences being built at Back Beach Pat Wilson © RGS-IBG Discovering Britain

Continue along the beach. Stop on the raised walkway in front of the modern Morgans Quay development, noticing the large jetties at right angles to the walkway.

Note: If the tide is too high or you do not want to walk along the beach, go up Ivy Lane and turn right along the Strand. The other side of Morgans Quay is on the right.

15 Torpedo boats and luxury yachts

This modern block of flats is called Morgans Quay. Its name and the jetties at right angles to the walkway are the only clues as to what used to go on here. The Morgan Giles yard was one of three shipbuilding yards that were located here on the Back Beach.

The boom period for shipbuilding was the late 1800s. It began in 1849 with the arrival of a man called James Mansfield who was attracted by the proximity of the port to the new main railway line and the rail siding leading directly into the Old Port. He built wooden schooners and yachts for the surrounding gentry. By the late nineteenth century iron replaced wood and most of the shipyards closed although small boat building continued on the Shaldon side of the estuary.

Almost a century later, just after the First World War, Morgan Giles bought the derelict Strand Shipyard and followed Mansfield’s footsteps using highly skilled craftsmen and good sound management to build racing dinghies and motor launches. In the 1930s it specialised in building high-quality yachts for royalty including six for the River Nile! This encouraged large numbers of pleasure craft to come and visit the harbour.

During the Second World War, the Morgan Giles yards built motor torpedo boats and served as an American repair base with 150 employees. After the war it built luxury boats and yachts once more but in the 1960s the business ran into financial difficulties as people were reluctant to pay for such high-quality work. It was sold in 1969 but the subsequent owners all failed. As you have seen on our walk along the Back Beach there are still plenty of yachts and pleasure craft around but the yard was closed down and demolished to make way for the retirement flats you see today.

Morgans Quay  Pat Wilson © RGS-IBG Discovering Britain

Continue along the walkway and beach to the ferry departure point at the end of Lifeboat Lane.

Note: If you are taking the alternative route away from the shore, continue along the Strand. At the end go straight on at No Through Road signs. At the RNLI Lifeboat Station follow the road around to the right and stop at the shore.

16 Crossing the estuary

The village on the other side of the estuary is Shaldon. Since the eleventh century the people of Teignmouth and Shaldon have moved across the estuary by ferry making this one of the oldest passenger ferries in England. Its black and white gunwhales reflect the look of Elizabethan galleons.

The ferry used to dock slightly further back down the quay at Ye Olde Jolly Sailor Inn on Gales Hill that we passed earlier (that pub used to be called the Ferry Boat Inn). Now it docks here at the end of Lifeboat Lane. If you have a bit of time I thoroughly recommend a trip across and back again. It will give you an alternative view of Teignmouth.

The bridge that you can see crossing the estuary in the distance was built in 1827 by the Shaldon Bridge Company. The original bridge was 1,671 feet long and made of wood with a swing section in the centre that allowed tall ships to pass.

There were toll houses on either end because it was part of the network of turnpike roads developing at that time. The bridge failed in 1838 and 1893 and was also rebuilt in 1931 then 1948 when the tolls were abolished. The last works were in 2002 when it was widened and strengthened.

This remains the only bridge across any of the major estuaries in south Devon and saves a significant trip round the top of the estuary at Newton Abbot.

Teignmouth to Shaldon ferry Pat Wilson © RGS-IBG Discovering Britain

From the shore, go along Lifeboat Lane. Go up the ramp to the right of the Lifeboat Station and carefully cross the car park to the railings overlooking the sea.

17 Sand and spit

Normally a river gets gradually wider as it approaches its mouth and empties into the sea. Not so here. At the last stop we could see right up the River Teign which was quite wide. But look across at the narrow opening that ships must pass through to get between the sea and Teignmouth port. Why is there such a narrow channel?

The answer lies across the water in the wooded cliffs on the opposite side of the estuary mouth. That is The Ness, a headland composed mainly of red sandstone.

As the sandstone rock is eroded by the sea the grains of sand are carried by the tides and waves across towards where we are standing, a process called long shore drift. Over tens of thousands of years this material built up to form a sand bank known as a spit. All the land that you can see from the sandy tip beyond the end of the car park and the other way towards the pier and beyond to St Michael’s Church is this massive sand bank. The sand continues to be eroded from the cliffs and so the channel needs to be dredged every day to keep it deep enough for ships to pass in and out of the port safely.

The sandy spit, known as The Den, serves several purposes. First it provides a sheltered position for shipping which is one major reason why Teignmouth developed into an important port. Second it created more land for the town to build on. This naturally-created land stands in contrast to the reclaimed land that we saw earlier.

The Ness Rory Walsh © RGS-IBG Discovering Britain

Follow the railings with the sea on your right. Walk through the car park and onto the promenade with the sea on your right. Pass the small lighthouse and skate park. Stop near the first turreted kiosk.

18 A fashionable resort

At the last stop we heard about the process of coastal erosion and deposition which created the enormous sand bank that you have been walking along. Many centuries ago it was an area of rough, sandy grassland used for grazing sheep and for drying or mending fishing nets. By the 1700s it had also developed into a social gathering place. The diarist Fanny Burney who we heard from earlier described donkey and pig races, cricket matches and wrestling on the Den during her visit in 1773.

By the early 1800s Teignmouth was emerging as a fashionable resort and it developed further during the Victorian period after the coming of the railway. The area of the Den was developed with pleasure gardens and a theatre; nearby was a public baths and ice rink. Early in the twentieth century tennis courts and a bowling green were added. Today the Den is used for fairs and concerts and it has play areas and a skate park where there used to be a paddling pool.

On the other side of the Den is the (much-altered) Grand Hotel where wealthy people stayed and the splendid Powderham Terrace built in 1869. Nearby are the Assembly Rooms where balls were once held. By the mid-nineteenth century Teignmouth was not only a well-established holiday destination but had attracted wealthy people to build large houses and villas on the slopes around the town.

With the opening of the branch line in the 1850s, nearby Torquay became a bigger and more popular holiday resort. Teignmouth still attracts tourists but not in the same numbers as the early nineteenth century. Today Powderham Terrace contains two of the few hotels left today in Teignmouth; most tourists stay in B&Bs or self-catering flats. Many other seafront properties are either apartments or care homes for the elderly such as the former Grand Hotel which is now sheltered flats.

Teignmouth Parade, 1896 Copyright The Francis Frith Collection ® www.francisfrith.com

Continue along the promenade towards the pier. Stop shortly after the pier near the Teignbridge notice board.

19 Bathing and flooding

At the last stop we heard about many of the leisure activities for tourists on the Den and the landward side of town. Here on the seaward side there was also plenty to do.

The Pier dates from 1865. It was built originally as a landing stage for passengers of coastal steamers but as tourism grew in the 1920s it became a pleasure pier with a ballroom and shops. The pier also served to separate the Ladies’ Bathing Beach below where you are standing now from the Gentlemen’s Bathing Beach on the other side.

The seawall that you are walking along was also built in the 1920s and space was created on the beach side for bathing huts, tents and kiosks. Of course the seawall not only creates a pleasant Promenade for tourists it also has an important function as a defensive structure. Since the 1960s there have been major floods in the town centre. Earlier we saw flood defences along the Back Beach but there have also been investments here along the main beach to prevent flooding.

Look along to the tower of St Michael’s Church – you can see just how low-lying the town is behind the sea wall. Since the 1980s considerable work has been carried out here along the Promenade. The concrete sea wall is concave – designed to throw back the waves. Groynes, the long wooden structures at right angles to the wall, prevent sand movement and break the force of the waves. There is also a flood gate near the next kiosk which can be closed as necessary.

Teignmouth Pier, 1925 Copyright The Francis Frith Collection ®  www.francisfrith.com

Remain on the Promenade near the Pier.

20 Hidden stories

We hope you have enjoyed this walk around Teignmouth and playing ‘landscape detective’ to uncover some of the stories of this town. On this walk we have discovered more about the physical landscape which today lies underneath buildings, roads and car parks, learning about the processes that created landforms such as the Great Marsh and the spit.

We have also seen how humans through the ages have tried to tame and control the physical landscape including draining a marsh, culverting rivers, reclaiming mud flats, flattening sand dunes, building a seawall and installing flood defences.

We have also explored how Teignmouth’s physical location by the sea, on the edge of the moors, on the banks of a wide estuary and sheltered behind a spit have influenced the economic fortunes of Teignmouth from river and beachside salt pans to trans-Atlantic cod fishing; from ball clay quarries to granite extraction; from ship building to leisure boating; and from bathing machines to B&Bs.

Do take time to explore more. The Teign Heritage Centre where we started the walk is well worth a visit.

Teignmouth and Shaldon from Torquay Road c1850 By kind permission of Devon Libraries

You can enjoy the seafront or explore more of the town from here. To return to the railway station, continue along the Promenade as far as the next turreted kiosk. Turn left past the kiosk and over the steps/ramp to Den Promenade. Cross the road and parking area then go along the alleyway at the side of the fish and chip shop called The Street With No Name. At the junction with Regent Street go straight across into French Street. At the end of French Street is the Teign Heritage Centre where you started the walk and the station is across the road.

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What do you associate with Devon? Perhaps seaside holidays on 'the English Riviera', crossing the wilds of Dartmoor, or sampling the county’s famous cream teas!

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