Modbury is a place like no other. Situated in the rolling hills of the South Hams and surrounded by designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is unique in combining the independent shops and services of a small town with the heart and spirit of a village. 

 It is often said that Modbury’s greatest asset is its people. Modbury has been welcoming visitors since its days as a thriving market town, centred on the wool trade. Much of the wealth that period created can be seen in our legacy of many fine period buildings.  

Today’s visitors will find a great welcome too. Modbury is the perfect gateway to the best of what the South Hams has to offer. Our cottages, B&Bs and Hotels make a good base for visiting nearby unspoiled beaches, enjoying well-signed country and coastal path walks, shopping or stopping by for a coffee, a snack or a meal in our cafe’s and pubs. Dartmoor is within easy reach.  The nearby ocean city of Plymouth is where Sir Francis Drake set off to fight the Spanish armada and where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for America. Modbury’s own history is also fascinating with tales of Roundhead and Cavalier battles. From the town, you can still walk Runaway Lane named after the outcome of one such battle.

Twinning with Lanveoc
The concept of twinning developed in Europe after World War II to promote friendship, co-operation and mutual awareness between the peoples of Europe.
Modbury is twinned with Lanveoc, a town in north west Brittany, with a similar population and roughly the same size as Modbury. The Twinning Association members travel annually to Lanveoc and organise a reciprocal visit to Modbury for their twinning partners usually to coincide with the Modbury Fair week in May.

Whatever your reason for visiting our delightful town you will find a warm and friendly welcome awaits you. You will not feel like a stranger here but a guest. We look forward to greeting you.