Salcombe, Devon

Details

Accessibility

Please contact the information centre at the number below. 

Brief description

https://salcombeinformation.co.uk/

2025:

"The jewel in the crown on the South Devon coast.

The town extends a warm welcome to all, ensuring that its unique blend of natural beauty, maritime history and strong community spirit continues to make it one of Devon’s most treasured coastal destinations.

Nestled on the stunning South Devon coast, Salcombe is a picturesque seaside town renowned for its golden beaches, scenic estuary and rich maritime heritage. A popular destination for sailing, coastal exploration and relaxation, Salcombe has a unique charm that keeps visitors returning year after year."

Address

Salcombe Information Centre
Market Street
Salcombe
Devon
TQ8 8DE

Email

info@salcombeinformation.co.uk

Phone

01548 843927

Website

https://salcombeinformation.co.uk/

Directions

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

https://salcombeinformation.co.uk/

2025:

"BUS SERVICES

First National Buses Tel 01752 967800;

National Express Coaches Tel 08717 818178;

Tally Ho! Kingsbridge. Tel 01548 853081;

Traveline Public Transport Information. Tel 0871 200 2233 www.journeydevon.info

TRAIN SERVICES

Nearest stations: Totnes (20miles) and Plymouth (25 miles).

Rail enquiries: 0345 748 4950."

Amenities

https://salcombeinformation.co.uk/

2025:

"CAR PARKS

Creek Car Park Gould Road (closed from 1 November to 31st March only–); North Sands Long stay;

CASH MACHINES

Cash Zone 24hr cash machine Fore St opp Victoria Inn.

The Fortescue Inn – free cash machine inside the pub.

CHEMIST / PHARMACY

Boots 25–26 Fore Street, Salcombe. 01548 842146. Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm (summer only)

CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICES

Church of England Holy Trinity Church, Salcombe. Tel 01548 842626. Services: 8.00am, 10.00am, 6.00pm. www.salcombechurch.co.uk

Roman Catholic Our Lady Star of the Sea, Devon Road, Salcombe. Tel 01548 852670. Mass Sat at 5.00pm.

COACH PARKING

Gould Road, opposite the Dinghy Park.

DENTIST

Salcombe Dental Practice Hannafords Landing, Island Street, Salcombe. Tel 01548 844844

DOCTOR

Redfern Health Centre Shadycombe Road, Salcombe. Tel 01548 842284. 8.30am–6.30pm. Out of hours call 111. Emergency call 999.

EARLY CLOSING

Dartmouth Wed; Totnes Thurs; Kingsbridge Thurs (Winter only)

ELECTRICITY

24 hour emergency Tel 0800 365 900

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Police, Fire, Ambulance or Coastguard emergency ring 999

Police Direct Line 101

WPC 10901 Jo Pengilly, Salcombe Neighbourhood Beat Manager 07921 061657

Coastguard Direct Line Tel 01803 882704

FERRIES (PASSENGER ONLY)

Salcombe–Kingsbridge ‘Lady Mary’ . Timetables from Salcombe Information Centre (tel 01548 843927) and at Ferry Pier.

Salcombe–East Portlemouth All year (from Ferry Pier March–October and Whitestrand 1 November–1 March). Tel 01548 842061/07769 319375.

Salcombe–South Sands 19 March–October from Whitestrand. Timetables at Whitestrand. Tel 01548 561035.

GAS

24 hour emergency Tel 0800 111999

HARBOUR MASTER AND WATER TAXI

Harbour Office Whitestrand. Tel 01548 843791

Water Taxi 07807 643879

Boat Park 01548 844010

HOSPITALS

Derriford Hospital Derriford Road, Plymouth. Tel 0845 155 8155

South Hams Hospital Plymouth Road, Kingsbridge. Tel 01548 852349.

Torbay Hospital Cadewell Lane, Torquay. Tel 01803 614567.

INFORMATION

Salcombe Information Centre Market Street, Salcombe TQ8 8DE. Tel 01548 843927.

Internet Services

Available at Salcombe and Kingsbridge libraries during opening hours. Wi-fi available at Salcombe Coffee Company, Victoria Inn and Island Street Bar & Grill.

LIBRARY

Salcombe Cliff House, Salcombe. Tel 01548 843423. Open Tues 2.00–5.30pm, Wed 9.30am–1.00pm, Thurs 11.00am–5.30pm.

Kingsbridge Ilbert Road, Kingsbridge. Tel 01548 852315 Open: Mon & Fri 9.00–6.00, Tues & Wed 9.00–5.00, Sat 9.00–1.00. Closed Thurs.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES

Salcombe Town Council Cliff House, Cliff Road, Salcombe. Tel 01548 842282.(http://www.salcombetowncouncil.gov.uk

South Hams District Council Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5NE. Tel 01803 861234

LOCAL NEWSPAPER

South Hams Gazette published on Fridays. Tel 01548 853101 Fax 01548 856499.

LOST PROPERTY

Salcombe Tourist information Centre acts as a local Lost Property Office so please bring us anything you find and call in if you have lost anything. We will hope to help you.

MARKET DAYS

Kingsbridge: General Market Tuesday on Quay (Mon,Tues and Thurs in summer). Farmers Market 9am–1pm on first and third Sat of every month

on Quay.

WI Country Market every Wed morning in Town Hall Foyer.

Art exhibitions, craft markets etc during summer in Town Hall Foyer and Market Hall.

OPTICIANS

Salcombe Eye Care 84 Fore Street Salcombe Tel: 01548 843207. Also Kingsbridge Eye Care, 1 The Promenade, Kingsbridge Tel: 01548 856854.

POST OFFICE

Spar shop, Loring Road, TQ8 8BL. Tel 01548 842836.

PRIMARY SCHOOL

Salcombe C of E Primary School, Onslow Road. Tel 01548 842842.

PUBLIC CONVENIENCES

Gould Road; Whitestrand car park; Cliff House Gardens; North Sands;South Sands; East Portlemouth (Ferry Steps);Mill Bay.

PUBLIC TELEPHONES

Whitestrand Car Park; Onslow Road; North Sands; South Sands.

RUBBISH AND RECYCLING

For details of rubbish collection days call SHDC, tel 01803 861234.

Recycling Point for glass, paper – Gould Road opposite the Dinghy Park.

RUGBY CLUB

Twomeads, Camperdown Road, Salcombe, Devon. TQ8 8AX

Clubhouse 01548 842639

VETS

South Moor Vets Derby Road, Kingsbridge Tel 01548 852766/856688

Selworthy Veterinary Group Selworthy House, Warren Road, Kingsbridge Tel 01548 853322

WATER 24 hour emergency Tel 0344 346 2020

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Meeting third Tuesday of the month at the Rugby Club. Contact May Crimp on 01548 842361. Visitors welcome.

YACHT CLUB

Salcombe Yacht Club Cliff House, Cliff Road. Tel 01548 842593.

Shadycombe Road 3 hours only in summer (long stay 1 November–25th March); Whitestrand 1 hour only high season, 3 hours low season.

Our car parks are now ‘PAY BY PHONE’ and NOT Ringo (please download the App on your phone for easier parking)

Park and Ride Car Park Seasonal – Please visit this page for Salcombe Park & Ride service information and bus timetables."