 Teignmouth
is a historic East Devon town & port which has been visited by
generations of people for over 200 years. It is situated as the name
suggests at the mouth of the River Teign which runs to the south of
the town. The name Teign is pronounced 'Teen' and Teignmouth is
pronounced 'Tinmouth'. Teignmouth still has a working harbour to
which vessels bring grain, timber & animal feed, it also exports
Clay which is quarried nearby close to Kingsteignton. There is also
a working fish quay to which local boats unload their catch.
The town has undergone significant
improvements over recent years which have included the
pedestrianisation of the central area, making strolling around the
shops more pleasant without the bustle of traffic. There is a wide
variety of shops in Teignmouth and the area is well served by
several local pubs in the town which provide a warm welcome.
 One
of the main attractions of Teignmouth is its sandy beach and pier
which is popular with both children and adults alike. The pier was
originally built in the 1860's and was much longer than the existing
structure, costing £8,000 to build. The seaward end of the pier was
finally removed in the 1960's as it was found to be unsafe.
In 1977 a large bronze cannon was
found just 50 yards off-shore to the north of the town which lead to
the discovery of a historic wreck site which is though to be of
Venetian origin dating back to the 16th centaury. This area is
protected by the Protection of Wrecks Order made in August 1977 and
must not be disturbed or dived. There is a scuba diving school in
the town which sells diving gear and air fills.
'The Den' which runs along the sea
front behind the pier to the west was once a sandy area used by the
local fishermen to dry their nets in days gone by. It was given to
the town in 1869 by the Earl of Devon, after which it was laid to
lawns and pathways. As well as Teignmouth Tourist Information
Office, the Carlton theatre is situated on the Den and is home of
the local amateur dramatic group the Teignmouth Players who put on a
variety of shows during the year.
There is a ferry which operates from
the River Beach carrying passengers to Shaldon which is just across
the river. It is worth taking the ferry across to Shaldon village
especially on 1785 day which is usually held every Wednesday from
May to September. On 1785 day the locals dress in period costume and
there is a variety of stalls, crafts and entertainment. From Shaldon
there is a coastal path to Torquay.
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