Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Dartmouth

Name: Dartmouth Higher Ferry
Address: Dartmouth, United Kingdom

#14 among attractions in Dartmouth

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Facts and practical information

The Dartmouth Higher Ferry, also known as the Dartmouth–Kingswear Floating Bridge, is a vehicular cable ferry which crosses the River Dart in the English county of Devon. It is one of three ferries that cross the tidal river from Dartmouth to Kingswear, the others being the Lower Ferry and the Passenger Ferry. ()

Coordinates: 50°21'29"N, 3°34'30"W

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Dartmouth United Kingdom

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Dartmouth Higher Ferry – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dartmouth Museum, Bayard's Cove Fort, Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas Newcomen Engine.

0.5 miS
Specialty museum, Museum, Historical place
Dartmouth Museum, Dartmouth
12 min walk • Dartmouth Museum is a local museum in Dartmouth, Devon, which displays and chronicles the history of the port of Dartmouth. It moved to its current location in the 1950s and is housed in a merchant's house which, in 1671, entertained Charles II and where he held court during a storm which forced him to stay in the port.
0.7 miS
Historical place, Forts and castles
Bayard's Cove Fort, Dartmouth
19 min walk • Bayard's Cove Fort, also known historically as Berescove or Bearscore Castle, is an English 16th-century artillery blockhouse, built to defend the harbour entrance at Dartmouth in Devon.
0.7 miS
Church
Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Dartmouth
18 min walk • The Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is situated in the village of Kingswear in the English county of Devon, it stands in a slightly elevated position at the junction of Higher Street and Church Hill close to the railway station and the Dartmouth Lower Ferry and overlooks the River Dart.
0.4 miS
Specialty museum, Museum, Science museum
Thomas Newcomen Engine, Dartmouth
11 min walk • The Newcomen Memorial Engine is a preserved beam engine in Dartmouth, Devon. It was preserved as a memorial to Thomas Newcomen, inventor of the beam engine, who was born in Dartmouth.
0.5 miS
Harbor
Dartmouth Harbour, Dartmouth
12 min walk • Dartmouth Harbour is a natural port located in Dartmouth, Devon, England. It is situated at the mouth of the River Dart on the English Channel. Bayard's Cove Fort is a small fort, which was built to defend the harbour's entrance.
0.6 miSE
50°21'4"N • 3°34'5"W
Darthaven Marina, Dartmouth
15 min walk • Sailing, Park, Marina
1.2 miS
14th-century fortress with estuary views
Dartmouth Castle, Dartmouth
31 min walk • Dartmouth Castle is an artillery fort, built to protect Dartmouth harbour in Devon, England. The earliest parts of the castle date from the 1380s, when, in response to the threat of a French attack, the civic authorities created a small enclosure castle overlooking the mouth of the Dart estuary.
1.1 miS
Forts and castles
Dartmouth Castle
30 min walk • Dartmouth Castle is an artillery fort, built to protect Dartmouth harbour in Devon, England. The earliest parts of the castle date from the 1380s, when, in response to the threat of a French attack, the civic authorities created a small enclosure castle overlooking the mouth of the Dart estuary.
0.5 miS
50°21'4"N • 3°34'44"W
St Saviour's Church, Dartmouth
13 min walk • Church
0.6 miS
Archaeological site
Dartmouth Lower Ferry, Dartmouth
17 min walk • The Dartmouth Lower Ferry is a vehicular and passenger ferry which crosses the River Dart in the English county of Devon. It is one of three ferries that cross the tidal river from Dartmouth to Kingswear, the others being the Higher Ferry and the Passenger Ferry.
1.3 miSE
Forts and castles
Kingswear Castle, Torcross
33 min walk • Kingswear Castle is an artillery fort, built to protect Dartmouth harbour in Devon, England. It was constructed between 1491 and 1502 in response to the threat of French attack and was one of the first purpose-built artillery forts in Britain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dartmouth Higher Ferry?

Nearby attractions include Royal Avenue Gardens, Dartmouth (11 min walk), Thomas Newcomen Engine, Dartmouth (11 min walk), War Memorial, Dartmouth (11 min walk), Foss Street, Dartmouth (12 min walk).

How to get to Dartmouth Higher Ferry by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dartmouth Higher Ferry:

Train

Kingswear (17 min walk)