Location: Totnes
Top Things to do in Totnes
Top 7 Historic Sites in Totnes, England
Totnes (/ˈtɒtnɪs/ or /tɒtˈnɛs/) is a market town and civil parish at the head of the estuary of the River Dart in Devon, England within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is about 22 miles (35 km) south-west of Exeter and is the administrative centre of the South Hams District Council.
Restaurants in Totnes
1. Totnes Guildhall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By 695lynnp - Cincinnati, United States
Stumbled across this place behind St. Mary's church. A gentlemen who appeared to be "on duty" was eager to share with us the history of the town guild hall, which contains a listing of all the mayors, including the current mayor dressed in formal mayoral garb. Also a mantrap (!) and cell in which criminals were held. The hall itself is small. Worth a quick stop to see and hear a bit of English history before returning to walking the steep HIgh Street of Totnes with its charming shops.
2. The Waterman's Arms
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 91 reviews
Under New Management since November 2013! A quintessential 17th Century Inn, located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, at the bottom of a steep valley next to Bow Creek and bridge. The Inn has been used as a smithy, a brew house, petrol station, a prison and a haunt for the feared press gangs. The area was recorded in the doomsday book. Built in the 17th-century, Waterman's Arms overlooks tinkling Bow Creek, near Tuckenhay. We have fifteen beautiful, well appointed en-suite rooms with large bathrooms and powerful showers in the Annexe and spacious powerful shower rooms in the Inn. Direct dial telephones and free Wi-Fi equipped throughout. With riverside sitting across from the Inn, The Waterman's is the ideal place for a relaxing drink or a delicious meal by the river. We also have newly refurbished sitting to the side of the Inn on the patio. We have two separate dining rooms, on three different levels, seating no more than 35 people in each, they have been recently updated and are now bright, airy and as modern as a 17th century inn can be!
Reviewed By Wanderer781870 - London, United Kingdom
We had the most delicious meal here on our walk and would highly recommend! Home made grub and the loveliest landlord this side of Dublin!
3. Totnes Town Mill
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3.5 based on 5 reviews
4. Totnes Castle
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 258 reviews
Classic Norman motte and bailey castle, founded soon after the Conquest to overawe the Saxon town. A later shell-keep crowns its steep mound offering sweeping views across the rooftops to River Dart. Take a picnic under the shade of the ancient trees. Child friendly and dog friendly.
Reviewed By danielgraham1989 - Chandler’s Ford, United Kingdom
Lucky to be the only people inside this afternoon and enjoyed looking around this castle with spectacular views all around. Well managed with new Covid restrictions and the member of staff who greeted us at 15:30 today was very polite, informative and helpful in talking us through the history. A very enjoyable hour spent wondering around this interesting castle.
5. Totnes Bridge
6. The Brutus Stone
7. The Butterwalk
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
