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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. 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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