English Heritage sites near Stokenham Parish
DARTMOUTH CASTLE
8 miles from Stokenham Parish
Beautifully located fortresses on the edge of the river. For over 600 years Dartmouth Castle has guarded the Dart Estuary and the busy, vibrant port of Dartmouth.
BAYARD'S COVE FORT
8 miles from Stokenham Parish
Picturesquely sited on the quayside at Darmouth, this Tudor artillery fort once contained heavy guns to protect the prosperous harbour town from attack.
TOTNES CASTLE
13 miles from Stokenham Parish
A classic Norman motte and bailey castle, founded soon after the Conquest to overawe the Saxon town. A later stone shell-keep crowns its steep mound, giving views across the town to the River Dart.
KIRKHAM HOUSE, PAIGNTON
14 miles from Stokenham Parish
This late medieval stone house, afterwards split into three cottages was restored in the 1960s.
BERRY POMEROY CASTLE
14 miles from Stokenham Parish
Tucked away in a steep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin.
ROYAL CITADEL, PLYMOUTH
22 miles from Stokenham Parish
A dramatic 17th-century fortress built to defend the coastline from the Dutch, and keep watch on a recently rebellious town. Still in use by the military today.
Churches in Stokenham Parish
St Andrew
Beesands
Kingsbridge
01548 721306
https://ssbparish.co.uk/
St Andrews, Beesands holds a service on the second Sunday of each month at 4pm [winter months] / 6pm [summer months]. For more information, please telephone Father Michael Berrett, 01548 580908, or Sue McKenzie 580878 / Lynda Trout 580489
St Michael and All Angels
Stokenham
Kingsbridge
01548 721306
https://ssbparish.co.uk/
For more information, please telephone Reverend Mark Neave 01548 721306 or the Church Warden Ms Sue McKenzie 01548 580878
Pubs in Stokenham Parish
Bear & Blacksmith
Chillington, TQ7 2LD
(01548) 581171
thebearandblacksmith.com
Church House Inn
Stokenham, TQ7 2SZ
(01548) 580253
churchhouseinnstokenham.co.uk
Cricket Inn
On the South West Coast Path, this small fishing village of Beesands is in Start Bay on the opposite side of the road to the beach. Beesands is locally renowned for its crabbing industry. The Cricket first opened it doors in 1867 and is a...
South Hams Brewery Taphouse
Stokeley Barton, Stokenham, TQ7 2SE
(01548) 581321
southhamsbrewery.co.uk
Start Bay Inn
The inn dates back to the 14th century, when it was known as the Fisherman's Arms. Family run for 40 years, it is in a fantastic setting between Slapton Ley and the beach and renowned for its extensive fresh fish menu. Outside seating area...
Tradesmans Arms
Tucked away just off the the main coastal road and by the village green, this traditional, turn of the 14th-century, friendly pub is very welcoming. Black beams, bar stools, and small tables and chairs resting in alcoves greet you. A wood-b...