What are the best things to do in Totnes?
Top picks in Totnes include Totnes Castle, Berry Pomeroy Castle. See the full list and itinerary on this Totnes travel guide.
Photo: Caromiajardine · CC BY-SA 4.0
Why visit Totnes
Travel guide for Totnes, United Kingdom — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Totnes is a stop in United Kingdom, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. If time is short, prioritise Totnes Castle, Berry Pomeroy Castle instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 120–260 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Totnes
1
Totnes Castle
2
Berry Pomeroy Castle
Budget
Totnes trip cost
Budget
USD 55–90
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 120–260
per person / day
Luxury
USD 300–495+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Totnes, United Kingdom. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Totnes
Estimated total (USD)
$3,265
≈ $1,633 per person · $466 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $195/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Totnes mid-range ground costs (budget 55–90 · mid 120–260 · luxury 300–495+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Barrell House
The Cott Inn
Roundhouse Cafe
The Curator Cafe
The Hairy Barista
Albatross Pizza Shop
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Steam Packet Inn
The Bull Inn
Royal Seven Stars Hotel
The Old Forge
Shopping
- Dartington Crystal
- Cider Press Centre
Museums & culture
- Totnes Castle
- Berry Pomeroy Castle
In pictures
Totnes gallery
Photos: Caromiajardine, myself, No machine-readable author provided. Totnesmartin assumed (based on copyright claims)., Francis Grant, User:Wigulf, Dolphin51 — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Totnes travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Totnes?
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
How many days do I need in Totnes?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Totnes, depending on how many day trips you want in United Kingdom.
Where should I stay in Totnes?
Popular stays in Totnes include Steam Packet Inn, The Bull Inn, Royal Seven Stars Hotel. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Totnes cost?
On the ground in Totnes (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 55–90 per person per day, mid-range about 120–260, and luxury about 300–495+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Totnes, United Kingdom. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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