Teignmouth is a coastal town in South Devon. It is situated on the north bank of the estuary mouth of the River Teign in an area of the South Devon coast that is famed for its red sandstone cliffs. It has a population of approx 14,000.
In 1690, it was the last place in England to be invaded by a foreign power, when a contingent of the French fleet anchored of Torbay attacked the town. The town grew from a fishing port associated with the Newfoundland cod industry to a fashionable resort of some note in Georgian times, with further expansion after the opening of the South Devon Railway in 1846.
Today, its port still operates and the town remains a popular seaside holiday location.
The beach and promenade stretch the entire length of the town and there is a Victorian pier and promenade.
There is a children's play area and mini golf on the grass area by the beach front called 'The Den'.
- Teignmouth & Shaldon Museum, 29 French St, TQ14 8ST, +44 1626 777041. Small museum showing history of Teignmouth and Shaldon.
- Teignmouth Arts Action Group Centre, 4/5 Northumberland Place, TQ14 8DD, +44 1626 779251. Daily 10AM-5PM. Community Arts Centre with gallery showing local artists. Also workshops and courses available (booking required, fees variable). Free.
Teignmouth & Shaldon Museum, 29 French St, TQ14 8ST, +44 1626 777041. Small museum showing history of Teignmouth and Shaldon.
Teignmouth Arts Action Group Centre, 4/5 Northumberland Place, TQ14 8DD, +44 1626 779251. Daily 10AM-5PM. Community Arts Centre with gallery showing local artists. Also workshops and courses available (booking required, fees variable). Free.
The South West Coast Path, which passes through the town, is a great way to see the coast in this part of Devon.
- Pavilions Theatre, Den Crescent, TQ14 8BG, +44 1626 249049. Small local theatre.
- Teignmouth Lido, Eastcliff Walk, TQ14 8TA, +44 1626 779063. Outside heated swimming pool. Located at the seafront. Qualified lifeguards on duty at all times. Children under 4 go free. Reduced rates after 2PM. Adult £4.00, Children £2.50.
- Teignmouth Golf Club, Haldon Moor, TQ14 9NY, +44 1626 777070.
- Fishing - There is some excellent sea fishing to be had from Teignmouth, indeed it is famed for its flounder fishing. There is also a chance of bass, mackerel and there is some good game fishing to be had with both salmon and seatrout running up the river Teign.
- Teign Diving Centre, Quay Rd, TQ14 8ER, +44 1626 773965. M-Sa 9AM-5:30PM, Su 10AM-4PM.
Every summer Teignmouth hosts a folk festival, jazz festival and carnival.
- Teignmouth Folk Festival.
- Teignmouth Jazz and Blues Festival.
- Teignmouth Carnival.
Teignmouth Folk Festival.
Teignmouth Jazz and Blues Festival.
Teignmouth Carnival.
Pavilions Theatre, Den Crescent, TQ14 8BG, +44 1626 249049. Small local theatre.
Teignmouth Lido, Eastcliff Walk, TQ14 8TA, +44 1626 779063. Outside heated swimming pool. Located at the seafront. Qualified lifeguards on duty at all times. Children under 4 go free. Reduced rates after 2PM. Adult £4.00, Children £2.50.
Teignmouth Golf Club, Haldon Moor, TQ14 9NY, +44 1626 777070.
Fishing - There is some excellent sea fishing to be had from Teignmouth, indeed it is famed for its flounder fishing. There is also a chance of bass, mackerel and there is some good game fishing to be had with both salmon and seatrout running up the river Teign.
Teign Diving Centre, Quay Rd, TQ14 8ER, +44 1626 773965. M-Sa 9AM-5:30PM, Su 10AM-4PM.
- The Colosseum, 15 Regent Street, TQ14 8SJ, +44 1626 870000. M-Sa 6:30PM-9:30PM; Lunch bookings only Sunday: Pre-bookings minimum 8 people. Cosy/elegant family-run Italian Restaurant.
- The Owl and Pussycat, 3 Teign Street, TQ14 8EA, +44 1626 775321. M-F: Lunch 10AM-2:30PM, Dinner 6PM-9:30PM; Sa: Lunch 10AM-2:30PM, Dinner 6PM-10PM; Su: (bookings essential) Lunch noon-3PM Dinner 6PM-9:30PM. Courtyard garden.
- Naz Indian Cuisine, 9 Somerset Place, TQ14 8EN, +44 1626 774786. Excellent Indian restaurant.
- Twenty Six Cafe, 26 Regent Street, TQ14 8SJ, +44 1626 879000. Daily 9AM-5:30PM plus F and Sa evenings. Award-winning cafe and bistro serving French and international cuisine.
- The Jolly Good Fish Cafe, 6 Teign St, TQ14 8EA, +44 1626 870490. 11:00AM-10PM. Good fish and chips cafe.
- Teign Indian Cuisine, 47 Teign Street, TQ14 8E, +44 1626 776559. 6PM-11PM, F and Sa booking is advisable. Indian dishes. Vegitarian meals are available.
- Seaview Diner, 32 Regent St, TQ14 8SJ, +44 1626 777888. 8AM-PM. Cosy cafe with low prices
The Jolly Good Fish Cafe, 6 Teign St, TQ14 8EA, +44 1626 870490. 11:00AM-10PM. Good fish and chips cafe.
Teign Indian Cuisine, 47 Teign Street, TQ14 8E, +44 1626 776559. 6PM-11PM, F and Sa booking is advisable. Indian dishes. Vegitarian meals are available.
Seaview Diner, 32 Regent St, TQ14 8SJ, +44 1626 777888. 8AM-PM. Cosy cafe with low prices
- Finley Brown's Cafe, Charlton Court 24 Bank Street, TQ14 8FN, +44 1626 776767. 8:30AM-4PM. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meals are available.
- Trade Winds, 12 Station Road, TQ14 8PE, +44 1626 773181. 10AM-midnight. Mediterranean, greek cuisines, also serves vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meals.
Finley Brown's Cafe, Charlton Court 24 Bank Street, TQ14 8FN, +44 1626 776767. 8:30AM-4PM. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meals are available.
Trade Winds, 12 Station Road, TQ14 8PE, +44 1626 773181. 10AM-midnight. Mediterranean, greek cuisines, also serves vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meals.
The Colosseum, 15 Regent Street, TQ14 8SJ, +44 1626 870000. M-Sa 6:30PM-9:30PM; Lunch bookings only Sunday: Pre-bookings minimum 8 people. Cosy/elegant family-run Italian Restaurant.
The Owl and Pussycat, 3 Teign Street, TQ14 8EA, +44 1626 775321. M-F: Lunch 10AM-2:30PM, Dinner 6PM-9:30PM; Sa: Lunch 10AM-2:30PM, Dinner 6PM-10PM; Su: (bookings essential) Lunch noon-3PM Dinner 6PM-9:30PM. Courtyard garden.
Naz Indian Cuisine, 9 Somerset Place, TQ14 8EN, +44 1626 774786. Excellent Indian restaurant.
Twenty Six Cafe, 26 Regent Street, TQ14 8SJ, +44 1626 879000. Daily 9AM-5:30PM plus F and Sa evenings. Award-winning cafe and bistro serving French and international cuisine.
- Ship Inn, Queen St, Back Beach, TQ14 8BY, +44 1626 772674. M-Th: 11AM-11PM, F-Sa: 11AM-midnight, Su: noon-11PM. Good pub looking over the back beach. Outside seating. Great to see the sunset. Serves food.
- Brass Monkey, Hollands Rd, TQ14 8SR, +44 1626 773961. 11AM-midnight.
Ship Inn, Queen St, Back Beach, TQ14 8BY, +44 1626 772674. M-Th: 11AM-11PM, F-Sa: 11AM-midnight, Su: noon-11PM. Good pub looking over the back beach. Outside seating. Great to see the sunset. Serves food.
Brass Monkey, Hollands Rd, TQ14 8SR, +44 1626 773961. 11AM-midnight.
- Dawlish is a town to the east of Teignmouth.