Free things to do in Dartmouth
4 genuinely free places in and around Dartmouth, Devon — each with an honest receipt for what the day really costs once parking and lunch are counted.
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WaterfrontVerifiedDartmouth Embankment
The parade along the Dart with naval college views, pleasure boats and the lower ferry — one of the best free harbours in Devon.
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Dartmouth Embankment
The parade along the Dart with naval college views, pleasure boats and the lower ferry — one of the best free harbours in Devon.
Dartmouth Embankment
Dartmouth, Devon
The parade along the Dart with naval college views, pleasure boats and the lower ferry — one of the best free harbours in Devon.
Town centre pay-and-display ~£2/hr (very limited)
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
CastleVerifiedBayard's Cove Fort
A small Tudor artillery fort on the quay — free to look around the platform and harbour mouth.
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Bayard's Cove Fort
A small Tudor artillery fort on the quay — free to look around the platform and harbour mouth.
Bayard's Cove Fort
Dartmouth, Devon
A small Tudor artillery fort on the quay — free to look around the platform and harbour mouth.
Use town centre car parks
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
CastleVerifiedDartmouth Castle (exterior & river path)
Gun towers guarding the river mouth — the coastal path and views are free; English Heritage charges for the castle interior.
~£4.00 real costDetails +Hide −
Dartmouth Castle (exterior & river path)
Gun towers guarding the river mouth — the coastal path and views are free; English Heritage charges for the castle interior.
Dartmouth Castle (exterior & river path)
Dartmouth, Devon
Gun towers guarding the river mouth — the coastal path and views are free; English Heritage charges for the castle interior.
Castle car park ~£2/hr
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
WalkVerifiedSouth West Coast Path (Dartmouth)
Clifftop miles east or west from the castle — proper coast path with no toll, just the usual hills.
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South West Coast Path (Dartmouth)
Clifftop miles east or west from the castle — proper coast path with no toll, just the usual hills.
South West Coast Path (Dartmouth)
Dartmouth, Devon
Clifftop miles east or west from the castle — proper coast path with no toll, just the usual hills.
Castle or town car parks
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
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