News
Dartmouth Town Council Strategic Plan 2025-2030
Dartmouth Town Council has launched a public consultation on their Strategic Plan 2025-2030. The Strategic Plan focuses on the broader goals and direction for the town over the next four years, setting out the “why” behind the council’s priorities. The Strategic Plan…
Investing in Dartmouth’s future
There are significant levels of investment going into Dartmouth over 2025, increasing the accommodation options for visitors to our beautiful town. The iconic Royal Castle Hotel in the centre of Dartmouth is going through a multi-million pound refurbishment over the…
SHDC Differential Parking Proposal
South Hams District Council have launched a public consultation on a proposal to increase car parking charges across South Hams from April 2025. The proposal introduces a “differential parking” scheme with one price for residents and another for visitors. The…
Dartmouth in the Autumn
As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, Dartmouth in autumn transforms into a picturesque retreat perfect for a seasonal getaway. With fewer crowds, breathtaking scenery, and plenty of cosy spots to relax, it’s the ideal time to explore this charming riverside…
Dartmouth Book Festival
Town welcomes Jonathan Dimbleby, John Suchet and Jo Loosemore.
Summer at the Chamber
During the summer your Chamber has been busy working as part of the new Transport Task Force led by Dartmouth Town Council (DTC) to move forwards on issues such as; the Park & Ride consultation, deferring a temporary road closure unitl after the summer and signage…
Refurbishment of Royal Avenue Gardens Toilets
Dartmouth Town Council are delighted to announce the full refurbishment and extension of the public toilets in Royal Avenue Gardens in the centre of Dartmouth. These changes will include a reconfiguration of the toilets to add an extension on the side, which is to…
South Hams businesses to get help going green
South Hams businesses to get help going green in Devon – BBC News 9 May 2024 Businesses in the South Hams are being offered free specialist advice to help them reduce their carbon footprint. The decarbonisation plans are being provided by the charity Libraries…
Get ready to Explore Dartmouth
We are delighted to announce that tourism for Dartmouth has a fresh start. Earlier this year Dartmouth & District Chamber of Commerce proposed a solution to Dartmouth Town Council in relation to the future of the Visitor Centre. From 1st May 2024, a new Community…
South Hams Festival 2025 Given Go Ahead
South Hams Festival 2025 Given Go AheadSource: www.southhams,gov.co.uk 18th April 2024 Plans are afoot to create a district-wide arts festival for the South Hams next summer. In conjunction with South Hams District Council, NDP Circus is working on delivering a…
Dartmouth in December
For 7-8 months of the year Dartmouth is a busy, vibrant place with lots of people around and well-known and popular events including The Dart Music Festival, Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta and The Dartmouth Food Festival interspersed at nicely spaced-out intervals….
Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) announced for Devon
VisitEngland – 10th March 2024: Congratulations to the three new destinations to gain Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) hashtag#LVEP status, in addition to the 30 LVEPs who are already up and running. The three new hashtag#LVEPs are: Devon and partners –…