- Family friendly with a sandy beach
- Lido and new children’s park on the green
- Catch the foot ferry to Shaldon on the opposite bank of the river
Teignmouth sits on the mouth of the River Teign around 5 miles east of Torquay. It is a traditional British seaside town complete with pier, sandy beach, children’s play park and theatre on the seafront green. The town centre, just behind the green, has smallish range of shops though there are a few unusual and independent shops to catch the eye.
There is plenty to do in the area, with Torquay, horse racing at Newton Abbot and the thriving city of Exeter within a short drive. There is a train station at Teignmouth on the main south west line, so is well connected to exeter, Bristol and further afield.
But the main draw is the sandy beaches along this piece of coastline, from Teignmouth itself to Dawlish and Dawlish Warren, and the coves which more intrepid explorers can discover, flanked by the red sandstone cliffs which characterise South Devon.
Articles about Teignmouth
- Ness Beach, Shaldon
Some of the beaches in South Devon have great access. Open car parks almost on the sand, flat paths onto the beach, a choice of cafe’s and watersports hire, and lifeguards and toilets. Others don’t. Negotiate nettle-lined winding paths, numerou...
- Teignmouth Restaurants and Food & Drink
Given the size of Teignmouth, it’s no surprise to learn the town has a restaurant to suit most palates, from seafood to Italian, Indian and pub food, it’s all there in the centre. There are cafe’s and take-aways dotted around the town so you are...
- Shops in Teignmouth
The one thing that strikes you about the shops in Teignmouth is the lack of the high street brands which dominate town centres today. They are there – WH Smith, Boots, Lloyds Pharmacy, New Look – but the main stock seems to be independent, with a ...
- Travelling to Teignmouth
Located towards the eastern side of Devon, Teignmouth is one of the easier destinations in Devon to reach by car. The Motorway network extends down through Somerset to Exeter, some 15 - 20 miles from Teignmouth. From here, dual carriageway takes you ...
- Family Attractions in Teignmouth
In Teignmouth the centre around the seafront, known as the Den, is the location for a new children's play park, mini-golf course and grassed area. There are cafes, restaurants and takeaways to suit every budget and preference too. The pier is home ...
