Out and about Local attractions • Dartmouth Castle Welcome to One of the most picturesquely sited • Cookworthy Museum fortresses in England. For over six hundred of Rural Life years Dartmouth Castle has guarded the Discover the story of Kingsbridge and the narrow entrance to the Dart Estuary and the South Hams in our 17th Century school busy, vibrant port of Dartmouth. Start Bay room, Victorian kitchen, and large farm 01803 833588 gallery in a walled garden. www.english-heritage.org.uk 01548 853235 China Blue Caravan Club Site www.devonmuseums.net • The all weather attraction the whole family • River Dart Boat Trips will enjoy! Feeling adventurous? Why not Dartmouth River Boat Company operates try your hand at throwing your very own cruises between Totnes and Dartmouth. pot on the wheel? The Round Robin Tour combines steam 01803 860908 train, River cruise and open top bus. www.china-blue.co.uk 01803 555872 Dartmoor National Park www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk • Dartmoor isn’t just wild, it’s special too and • Woodlands Theme Park, is a wonderful place to visit all year round. Dartmouth With nature reserves, Sites of Special A unique combination of indoor and Scientific Interest, endangered birds, rare outdoor attractions, 90 acres of non-stop plants and thousands of archaeological fun with 16 family rides, 100,000 sq.ft. sites, including burial chambers, stone undercover and 10 playzones designed circles and menhirs, there is something of for all ages. interest for everyone. 01803 712598 01822 890414 www.woodlandspark.com www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk • Paignton Zoo One of England’s largest zoos with over Activities 1,200 animals in the beautiful setting of 75 acres of botanical gardens. The zoo is one • Cycling of Devon’s most popular family days out. The nearest National Cycle Network route Get to know your site 01803 697500 to this site is Okehampton to www.paigntonzoo.org.uk Plymouth, Route 2,OS ref SX82220. This is a long, meadow site screened with this lovely coast. The sea fishing is excellent well-kept shrubs and trees, with the sea from the beach too, so you need your • Walking only three quarters of a mile away. It’s tackle. Kingsbridge is an interesting old Good walking routes are the coastal path ideal for an open-air holiday. town renowned for its excellent food, with and bridleway about three quarters of a attractive buildings and an old-worlde charm. mile from the site. You’re close to the bird sanctuary at Slapton Ley and if you sail, you can Bathing off the coast can be dangerous moor at East Portlemouth and explore and particular note must be taken of any the marvellous harbours and creeks of local notices. Start Bay Aug 2014.indd 1-2 20/10/2014 10:55 General site information Reception Services TV(IDTV) or a digital receiver, and you Vehicles and cycles Swimming pool may also need an aerial or satellite dish. For Parents are reminded that children Quayside Leisure Centre in Kingsbridge, about Mail and messages more information visit www.digitaluk.co.uk. remain their responsibility and therefore 6 miles from the site. Mail and messages are put on the board Booster system in all bollards. they should be supervised at all times, Tel: 01548 857100. at the office. Electric Hook-up and to ensure that all members of their party follow the principles of road safety. Tourist Information Centre Site shop The costs of electricity are included in your In Kingsbridge. Open at the same times as Reception. pitch fee, but please help us minimise our Motor vehicles and bicycles on site should, Public Transport The shop sells Gas, Aqua Kem and Rinse, effect on the environment by considering at all times, be used with due regard to There is a bus service a shortwalk from the site, postcards, local maps, guide books, TV your electricity use while on site. Also any the safety and convenience of others and cables, milk, bread, eggs, ice cream, drinks saving could help to reduce pitch fees or their speed should not exceed walking to Plymouth, Dartmouth and Kingsbridge. and newspapers. help towards investments in new sites or pace (5mph). No cycling is permitted on Places of Worship Information Room redevelopments. site between the hours of dusk and dawn, There is a C of E church in Stokenham, Catholic Leaflets are available about the many as determined by the Wardens. Any one- and Methodist churches are in Kingsbridge. Site Facilities way system signs should be observed by all attractions and places of interest that you Ferry services can visit during your stay. vehicles and cycles. Foot pedalled cycles, Toilets and showers scooters and skateboards can be used, but From Dartmouth to Brixham (Higher ferry) or to Mobile phones Kingswear (Lower ferry) Foot ferry to Salcombe The toilet blocks are closed for cleaning from are not allowed on the paved area around Some mobile phones do not work in toilet blocks and communal areas and must from East Portlemouth. the area. 10.30am to 12 noon. The disabled toilet and shower facilities are not be ridden on footpaths. Please note that Useful numbers Pitches located at the left side of the toilet block. motorised mobility scooters are allowed on Doctor: Chillington Health Centre 01548 580214 There is also a baby and toddler bathroom site, but children’s motorised scooters or Vet: Selworthy Group 01548 853322 Site Terrain for children under 4 years old. Please ensure skateboards are not. Emergency Dentist: N J Thompson 01548 856161 Gently Sloping. that children are supervised by an adult at Visitors Pitch care all times. Please ask your visitors to make themselves Levelling blocks are required on some parts Laundry known at Reception when arriving at the site. If you are expecting visitors after hours, of the site. Please lift awning ground sheets Prices for the use of the laundry facilities are: please meet them at Reception. daily on grass pitches. Washing machine £4.00, Tumble drier Motorhomes £1.00, Rinse & Spin £1.00 per 15min cycle. Power cables If your pitch is left unoccupied, please leave Washing sinks are also available. Please do not fly kites and Frisbees on site, due to overhead cables. your motorhome sign on display. Please do not hang washing lines between Vacating your pitch trees or on the fences. If you wish to stay after 12 noon on your Close by day of departure, it is normally not a Supermarkets problem unless the site is fully booked. Safety on Site The closest are Morrisons and Tesco in Please see the notice at reception or check Kingsbridge, about 6 miles from the site. with the warden. Pets Please keep your dog on a lead at all times Lidl’s and Sainsburys in Dartmouth are Tell us what you think… Barbecues on site and cleanup after them. Dogs can be 7 miles away. If you have any comments or suggestions These are allowed on site but open fires are walked on the top east corner of the site. Petrol Stations that could help us to improve this Site, not. Please keep barbecues off the grass. Please do not let your dog into the fields The nearest garage is Ashleys 3 miles away in please put them in our Visitors’ Comments Bricks can be supplied by the warden. behind the site as there are cattle grazing. East Charleton or Morrisons which usually has Book. And if you discover a local pub or TV reception Fire point the cheapest is 17 miles away in Totnes. restaurant or an interesting place to go, tell us about that too! As part of the Digital Switchover, this region (to activate alarm/warning) Located at each Cinema Site address: Stokenham, Kingsbridge, has now had its analogue television signal service point. The fire assembly point is by The Reel Cinema in Kingsbridge, about Devon, TQ7 2SE switched off. In order to watch television the service point at the exit from the site. 6 miles from the site. Telephone: 01548 580430 on site you will need an Integrated Digital Tel: 01548 856636. Start Bay Aug 2014.indd 3-4 20/10/2014 10:55.