Guidebook for Galmpton
Food Scene
A very popular seafood restaurant.
Most recently acquired awards include: AA Rosette, Trip Advisor Excellence, Good Food Guide.
78 locals recommend
The Oyster Shack
A very popular seafood restaurant.
Most recently acquired awards include: AA Rosette, Trip Advisor Excellence, Good Food Guide.
Cafe Alf Resco
Lower StreetDelicious fresh food and drink along with a vibrant atmosphere.
A 12th century Manor House with large open inglenook log fires, offering a warm welcome and a varied menu to all visitors.
14 locals recommend
Churston Manor
Church RoadA 12th century Manor House with large open inglenook log fires, offering a warm welcome and a varied menu to all visitors.
The latest addition to top chef “Mitch Tonks” Seafood Restaurant chain.
47 locals recommend
Rockfish - Brixham
The latest addition to top chef “Mitch Tonks” Seafood Restaurant chain.
As well the seafood, Beamers's is renowned locally for their sumptuous Westcountry steaks, local meats, home made vegetarain dishes and delicious home made desserts.
9 locals recommend
Beamers
19-20 The QuayAs well the seafood, Beamers's is renowned locally for their sumptuous Westcountry steaks, local meats, home made vegetarain dishes and delicious home made desserts.
Drinks & Nightlife
A classic traditional country pub, with a range of food and drink.
18 locals recommend
The Castle Inn Stoke Gabriel
The BarnhayA classic traditional country pub, with a range of food and drink.
A traditional quay side pub, where a selection of drinks are always on offer, including a wide choice of lagers, wines and cider -including our scrumpy.
The Crown and Anchor
23 The QuayA traditional quay side pub, where a selection of drinks are always on offer, including a wide choice of lagers, wines and cider -including our scrumpy.
Spinning Wheel Inn
19 Esplanade RdIs thought to be the No. 1 for live music in Torbay.
At the heart of Galmpton life since 1869 and the only Independent Village Pub in Torbay.
11 locals recommend
Manor Inn
2 Stoke Gabriel RdAt the heart of Galmpton life since 1869 and the only Independent Village Pub in Torbay.
Sightseeing
Walk parts of the South West Coast Path and enjoy spectacular views across the coastline.
53 locals recommend
South West Coast Path
Walk parts of the South West Coast Path and enjoy spectacular views across the coastline.
One of the most beautifully located fortresses in England. For over 600 years Dartmouth Castle has guarded the narrow entrance to the Dart Estuary.
117 locals recommend
Dartmouth Castle
Castle RoadOne of the most beautifully located fortresses in England. For over 600 years Dartmouth Castle has guarded the narrow entrance to the Dart Estuary.
Parks & Nature
Great walking and views. Berry Head offers stunning views across Torbay. This limestone headland jutting out into the sea is home to rare wildlife including a Guillemot colony and Greater Horseshoe Bats.
73 locals recommend
Berry Head National Nature Reserve
Gillard RoadGreat walking and views. Berry Head offers stunning views across Torbay. This limestone headland jutting out into the sea is home to rare wildlife including a Guillemot colony and Greater Horseshoe Bats.
A traditional public park with beautiful gardens and plenty of seating.
7 locals recommend
Royal Avenue Gardens
A traditional public park with beautiful gardens and plenty of seating.
Arts & Culture
The Princess Theatre in Torquay, first opened its doors on Wednesday 7 June 1961. It now provides a fantastic variety of local and touring shows throughout the year!
94 locals recommend
Princess Theatre
Torbay RoadThe Princess Theatre in Torquay, first opened its doors on Wednesday 7 June 1961. It now provides a fantastic variety of local and touring shows throughout the year!
Bygones is an independent, family friendly attraction.
Immerse yourself in a genuine experience of the past. From the cobbled floor to the original signs and shops brimming with products, there's so much to see. Victorian Street, The Railways, Wartime Britain, Vintage Amusements and the Fabulous Fifties!
18 locals recommend
Bygones Victorian Museum
Fore StreetBygones is an independent, family friendly attraction.
Immerse yourself in a genuine experience of the past. From the cobbled floor to the original signs and shops brimming with products, there's so much to see. Victorian Street, The Railways, Wartime Britain, Vintage Amusements and the Fabulous Fifties!
A choice of activities that are suitable for a variety of ages. It holds many 'Special days' both within and outside of our museum.
20 locals recommend
Brixham Heritage Museum
A choice of activities that are suitable for a variety of ages. It holds many 'Special days' both within and outside of our museum.
The full sized replica of one of the most iconic ships from the age of exploration. The ship is open come rain or shine, making it a perfect all weather attraction.
34 locals recommend
Golden Hind Museum Ship
The QuayThe full sized replica of one of the most iconic ships from the age of exploration. The ship is open come rain or shine, making it a perfect all weather attraction.
A selection of local pictures to view and buy. Sometimes you may be lucky enough to catch an artist at work.
16 locals recommend
Strand Art Gallery
2 The StrandA selection of local pictures to view and buy. Sometimes you may be lucky enough to catch an artist at work.
An estate on the River Dart near Galmpton was once the home of famous author Agatha Christie.
75 locals recommend
National Trust Greenway Boathouse
Greenway RoadAn estate on the River Dart near Galmpton was once the home of famous author Agatha Christie.
Blackpool Sands is a crescent-shaped golden-sandy beach, backed by pine trees and rolling countryside. Plenty of facilities including showers, toilets and a cafe serving local organic food.
24 locals recommend
Blackpool Sands station
Blackpool Sands is a crescent-shaped golden-sandy beach, backed by pine trees and rolling countryside. Plenty of facilities including showers, toilets and a cafe serving local organic food.
Located at: TQ4 6HL.
Broadsands is a beautiful long sandy beach in an idyllic rural setting. It's gently sloping gradient makes it a popular choice for families with children or those wishing to distance themselves from amusement arcades. At low tide interesting rock pools are exposed at the southern end of the beach and there is a large area of parkland directly behind the beach, the perfect spot for a game of football or cricket.
45 locals recommend
Broadsands Beach
Broadsands RoadLocated at: TQ4 6HL.
Broadsands is a beautiful long sandy beach in an idyllic rural setting. It's gently sloping gradient makes it a popular choice for families with children or those wishing to distance themselves from amusement arcades. At low tide interesting rock pools are exposed at the southern end of the beach and there is a large area of parkland directly behind the beach, the perfect spot for a game of football or cricket.
A pebble beach with a small cafe and carpark. It has stunning views across the bay, with a fantastic walk along the breakwater wall.
22 locals recommend
Breakwater Beach
A pebble beach with a small cafe and carpark. It has stunning views across the bay, with a fantastic walk along the breakwater wall.
A 1920s country retreat complete with luxuriant garden by the sea
At the country home of the D'Oyly Carte family you can travel back in time to the Jazz Age.
This most evocative of country homes was built in the Arts & Crafts style, and is imbued with Art Deco elegance. A light, joyful atmosphere fills the rooms, and music plays, echoing the family's Gilbert and Sullivan connections. You can get an insight into 1920s life 'upstairs and downstairs' from the glamorous Saloon and the airy servants' rooms.
114 locals recommend
National Trust - Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens
Brownstone RoadA 1920s country retreat complete with luxuriant garden by the sea
At the country home of the D'Oyly Carte family you can travel back in time to the Jazz Age.
This most evocative of country homes was built in the Arts & Crafts style, and is imbued with Art Deco elegance. A light, joyful atmosphere fills the rooms, and music plays, echoing the family's Gilbert and Sullivan connections. You can get an insight into 1920s life 'upstairs and downstairs' from the glamorous Saloon and the airy servants' rooms.
Essentials
The store offers a full range of convenient goods and services. Fresh bread, fruit and vegetables are delivered daily while savouries are cooked on the premises.
7 locals recommend
Galleon Stores and Galmpton Post Office
51 Stoke Gabriel RdThe store offers a full range of convenient goods and services. Fresh bread, fruit and vegetables are delivered daily while savouries are cooked on the premises.
Getting Around
The steam railway travels 7 miles along the most spectacular South Devon coast down to the Dart Valley and to the village of Kingswear.
110 locals recommend
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company
Queen's Park RoadThe steam railway travels 7 miles along the most spectacular South Devon coast down to the Dart Valley and to the village of Kingswear.