Dartmouth and Kingswear Society



BRNC from Kingswear Banjo
Royal Avenue Gardens in Spring

Aims of the Society

The Dartmouth and Kingswear Society is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the historic town of Dartmouth and the villages of Kingswear, Blackawton, Dittisham, Stoke Fleming and Strete, the River Dart and the neighbouring coastline and countryside of the county of Devon, UK.

The concerns of the Society include the conservation of both the architecture and form of the built environment and the natural beauty of the district together with the maintenance of a viable local economy in keeping with the character and history of the area.

Non-members are welcome to attend The Flavel talks for a ‘donation’ of £5 or pay £7 to become a member. Use Contact Us to send a committee member a message. Choose a recipient.

Classic Gaffer near Dittisham
Kingswear from Dartmouth
The Kingswear Daymark

Death of Eric Preston.

Eric Preston, D&K Chairman 2000-2003 Eric’s son has been in touch to say that Eric died peacefully in hospital on 7th December 2024. Eric served on the D&K Committee for many years before moving away to Bath to be near family.

Winter Warmer Lunch18th February 2025

All members will have received details and a booking form for our Winter Warmer Lunch at Stoke Lodge Hotel on Tuesday 18th February. Additional copies of the booking form can be obtained here.

Summer Party at Blackpool Sands on 25th June