The Knowhere Guide

Best and Worst in Kingswear, Devon*

Kingswear, Devon Triumphs and Tragedies

Favourite Building

• A toss up between all three of the pubs as each has it's own charm, though The Ship is probably the cosiest
• The Steam Packet Inn 18th Century smuglers inn
• Any buildings designed or worked on by Sid Parkes Architects (including refurbishment of Kittery Court)
• Kittery Court.

Demolish It Now Building

• Please remove reference to Sid Parkes (as he's a good architect really)
• Steam packets new Decor
• Any of the houses designed by Sid Parks

The Best Things

• Take a walk up Ridley Hill/ Upper Contour Road for the most amazing view up river. Walking through Hoo Down through the forest above the railway and back beside the (Steam) railway. Walking the coast path. Coleton Fishacre gardens nearby (National Trust) Visiting out of season = no ferry queues. Being able to stay in a quiet village but with the ameneties of Dartmouth over the river. Regatta week August Bank Holiday.
• Kingswear might be a sleepy village, but it is the most friendly village that i have ever been to. it has alot to offer and nothing is too much trouble
• Lighthouse beach

The Worst Things

• The ferry queues in high season (and the fumes they generate)
• The ferry queue these drivers have no respect for anyone and cause more problems than any thing else, they bring nothing to the village only drive through it.
• The last ferry from Dartmouth is at 11.10pm

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Last updated: 2006-10-20