Darthaven Marina, Kingswear, Devon, United Kingdom

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General - Darthaven Marina lies on the River Dart on the SW coast of the United Kingdom. The facility offers berths and workshops.

Open - All year round

Hours - 08.00 - 17.30.

Arrival out of hours - Possible.

Formalities - Not known.

Contact ;
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VHF Ch - 80
Call sign - Darthaven

Position - 50º 21' N 003º 34' W

Charts, Pilots & Cruising Guides - See the following link for Devon Charts

Tides -
Reference port - Plymouth - Devonport
Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
Heights in metres -

	MHWS	MHWN	MLWN	MLWS
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Depths at MLW - 4m.

Protection/Shelter - Excellent.

Approach and Entrance - The marina can be entered in all states of tide.

Berths & Moorings - 270 berths . Reservations cannot be made.

Maximum length - 20m

Water - On the pontoons.

Electric - On the pontoons.

Fuel - No.

Weather forecast - At the marina office.

Security - 24 hours. Patrols

Internet Access - Wi-Fi coverage.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies -
Yacht Brokerage. Toilets. Showers.

Boatyard Facilities & Services - Hoist or Crane. Boat Cleaning & Polishing. Engine Supply and Repair. Electronics. Electrics. Painting. Rigging Services. Canvas Work. Sign Writing. Stainless Steel Repairs. Upholstery. Sailmakers. Upholstery

Shopping and Provisions - Some provisions can be obtained in Kingswear.

Bank or ATM - In the town of Dartmouth.

Chandlers or Ships' Store - On site.
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Marine Electronics - The Top Deals are on the Web!

Butane/Camping Gaz//Propane - On site.

Ice - No.

Eating Out - There are some plenty of restaurants, cafes and pubs offering food in Kingswear and many more across the river in Dartmouth.

Transport -
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Local Bus Service -
Intercity Bus Service -
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Car Rental -
Train Service - Dartmouth Steam Railway to Torquay.
Water Taxi -
Ferry Service - Several running the short distance across the river between Dartmouth and Kingswear.
Airport(s) -

Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities -

Sightseeing - Dartmouth, across the river from Kingswear, has many half timbered houses dating from Elizabethan times. The Cherub, an inn, dates from the 14th century. The Butterwalk was built in 1635-40 with intricate wooden carvings and a frontage supported on granite columns. Dartmouth Castle is a mile from the town centre towards the mouth of the River Dart. It was built largely in the 15th century. There are views from the battlements across the river. The Greenway Estate is a mile upriver from Kingswear. The gardens, farm and woodland and river frontage are owned by the National Trust. There are walled gardens, arboretum a fernery, and woodland walks overlooking the Dart. Species include azaleas, camellias, magnolias, rhododendrons and a profusion of wild flowers in spring, particularly bluebells. Dartmouth Steam Railway. The gardens at Coleton Fishacre

Museums and Cultural Attractions - The towns' Museum is housed in a merchants house dating from 1640. It has a comprehensive collection of material covering the maritime history for the town. Britannia Royal Naval College.

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Conservation Projects -

Special Events - The Royal Regatta in late August/early September. Everything from aerobatics, rowing events, yacht and dinghy races and fireworks displays.

Children's Stuff - Paignton Zoo.

Other -

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