Shaldon

Across the Estuary from Teignmouth, Shaldon village is a real period piece and a truly unforgettable place of narrow streets and alleyways of thatched cottages and Georgian houses. It is also a lively place, especially with boating and beach activity, and it has many attractions including the zoo, a botanical garden, miniature golf course, inns, shops and cafes. Throughout the summer the village holds popular events such as regattas and the annual Water Carnival.

Every Wednesday in summer the local residents celebrate Shaldon's heritage with a '1785' craft fair populated by costumed characters from the period. The enthusiastic volunteers at the Tourist Information Centre will tell you more about the history of their village; that Shaldon Bridge was once the longest in the country, that the passenger ferryboat running across to Teignmouth is reputed to be the oldest in the country, and that even the picturesque local cove has to be accessed by a 'smugglers' tunnel!