The bustling market town of Kingsbridge lies at the head of the Salcombe Estuary and is the undisputed capital of The South Hams, an old English word meaning "sheltered place", which covers an area of some 340 square miles between the Rivers Dart and Tamar.

Kingsbridge and the surrounding towns and villages are popular holiday destinations, with much of the area lying within an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty attracting visitors from both home and abroad. Sandy beaches, hidden coves, quaint villages with thatched cottages and character filled inns are all within easy reach, as are breathtaking rural and coastal walks.

The town itself is steeped in history, the church has a 13th century tower and parts of the picturesque "Shambles" date from the 16th century. Nowadays, however, Kingsbridge has a distinct role to play with its facilities serving many of the nearby communities. There are monthly farmers' markets held in the town square adjacent to the newly constructed bandstand. Summer music festivals and carnival processions grace the promenade and quay-side areas.

But Kingsbridge is not just for summer; the year culminates with a majestic illuminated carnival procession through the town's narrow streets.For sporting enthusiasts, the town boasts a purpose built sports and leisure complex together with a newly completed indoor swimming pool. There are 18 hole links golf courses at nearby Thurlestone and Bigbury. The sailing Mecca of Salcombe is just six miles to the south where all aspects of water sports are available.

The nearest main line train station is at Totnes some fourteen miles distant and the A38 Devon Expressway which leads to the M5 and motorway network some eleven miles away. The historic city of Plymouth is approx twenty three miles to the west and offers a wide range of facilities including an airport, mainline railway station and ferry links to the continent.