Kingsbridge sits near the mouth of a marine estuary in the South Hams region of South Devon, making it a popular tourist destination. A three-screen cinema, an award-winning tavern, and a plethora of independent stores can be found in Kingsbridge. Salcombe, which sits on the banks of the Kingsbridge Estuary and is one of South Devon’s beautiful towns, is accessible by ferry during the summer months. Salcombe is a watersports mecca for kayaking, surfing, paddle boarding, and powerboating, as well as for taking in the picturesque coastline vistas. There are a slew of independent businesses, high-end retailers, and restaurants providing locally sourced seafood, not to mention Salcombe Gin and Ice cream! As part of South Devon’s South Devon Heritage Coast, Kingsbridge is an ideal location from which to explore the area’s plentiful wildlife. Visitors can stroll along the Kingsbridge Quay, explore the small alleyways off Fore Street, or go to Totnes’ Shambles, an Elizabethan market arcade. Sand beaches like Blackpool Sands in Stoke Fleming and the two at Thurlestone can be found throughout the South Hams, including Dartmouth and Salcombe. A number of charming towns and villages can be found in the South Hams region, including the charming seaside town of Plymouth, home to the National Marine Aquarium, the ancient Barbican Quay, and numerous places to go out and have a good time at night, including theatres, restaurants, and bars. You can go to Kingsbridge from Totnes by train and then get a local bus that will take you to the town centre.
