Kathryn Alexander Tour Guide

Kathryn Alexander Tour Guide Weekly heritage walks of Totnes, April to October. On demand tours and walks of Totnes, Dartmouth, Plymouth, Torquay, Paignton, year-round.
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Dartmoor sightseeing/easy walks. Also available for work in Cornwall. Event hosting/hospitality services too. I have been tour guiding since 2003, starting my career in Plymouth, my home town. I was living between Australia and UK at the time and undertook my formal guide training in Sydney, but finally moved back to Devon permanently in 2005, settling in Totnes. I worked for English Heritage for

four years and also set up my weekly walking tours of Totnes (I also took on a pub, which my husband and I still own). Throughout all, I make guiding, history and heritage my passion and priority; I want everyone to love Devon and Cornwall as much as I do and aim to bring a local perspective to the visitor, whilst helping locals see their home through fresh eyes.

05/09/2024
Want to explore Totnes? Do it the easy way with me! My Totnes Tours are back, join me on Thursday 29th, 1030 in The Ma...
28/08/2024

Want to explore Totnes? Do it the easy way with me! My Totnes Tours are back, join me on Thursday 29th, 1030 in The Market Square. Only £8 and no abseiling, I promise.

THIS SUNDAY I AM LEADING A TOUR OF THE CITADEL . . . BOOKINGS CLOSE SATURDAY MIDDAY:
01/07/2024

THIS SUNDAY I AM LEADING A TOUR OF THE CITADEL . . . BOOKINGS CLOSE SATURDAY MIDDAY:

Take an intriguing tour around the Royal Citadel on Plymouth Hoe, a fortress built in the reign of King Charles 2nd and still a garrison.

POSTPONED ACTUALLY! No tour today because of a Civic Funeral, however I will be doing a guided walk tomorrow instead, 1...
27/06/2024

POSTPONED ACTUALLY! No tour today because of a Civic Funeral, however I will be doing a guided walk tomorrow instead, 1030, Friday 28th June. Start outside St Mary's, Totnes High St, on this occasion.

We'll be remembering Judy Westacott with a Civic Service in Totnes next Thursday. For this occasion, I will be moving m...
21/06/2024

We'll be remembering Judy Westacott with a Civic Service in Totnes next Thursday.
For this occasion, I will be moving my weekly walk to Friday 28th at 1030, starting outside St Mary's.

Sweet William and the Sleeping Mud Maid, all lost in the Garden. . .
18/06/2024

Sweet William and the Sleeping Mud Maid, all lost in the Garden. . .

Spotted today, rebellious Saxons taking the Castle?
10/06/2024

Spotted today, rebellious Saxons taking the Castle?

An ariel shot of Sandridge Park in wartime. Firstly, an evacuee base, then the base for the US 114 Amphibious Assault g...
01/06/2024

An ariel shot of Sandridge Park in wartime. Firstly, an evacuee base, then the base for the US 114 Amphibious Assault group, before becoming a prisoner of war camp, If you'd like to know more, come on my Totnes D-Day Walks, next Thursday, 6th June or Saturday 8th June, starting in the Market Square, Totnes, 1130 hours. Just £5. email: [email protected] to book.

The sun is shining (for the minute), why not come on my Guided Tour of Totnes this morning? Leaves, 1030 from the Marke...
30/05/2024

The sun is shining (for the minute), why not come on my Guided Tour of Totnes this morning? Leaves, 1030 from the Market Square, £8. Learn about this historic town and it's secret spaces.

Warnings and portents on a Dartmoor ramble . . . near Widecombe
23/05/2024

Warnings and portents on a Dartmoor ramble . . . near Widecombe

I am one of the Armada Tours Team that conduct guided walks around Plymouth Citadel; the oldest remaining working histor...
20/05/2024

I am one of the Armada Tours Team that conduct guided walks around Plymouth Citadel; the oldest remaining working historic fort in the country. My next tours are Sunday 26th May, Tuesday 11th June and Sunday 30th June; other dates are available!

Third church in two days, but what a church. Kilkhampton was the seat of the Granville family, Earls of Bath. Amazing ...
12/05/2024

Third church in two days, but what a church. Kilkhampton was the seat of the Granville family, Earls of Bath. Amazing windows, sadly two not easy to see because of the organ. South porch an amazing multi layered Romanesque arch, and the most gnarled and ancient pews I have ever seen.

A lot less driving today, 10 miles or so to this lovely spot.
12/05/2024

A lot less driving today, 10 miles or so to this lovely spot.

120 mile day out, apparently! Didn't feel that far. But where did I go?
11/05/2024

120 mile day out, apparently! Didn't feel that far. But where did I go?

PLACES AVAILABLE TOMORROW. Meet in Market Square for 1030.
01/05/2024

PLACES AVAILABLE TOMORROW. Meet in Market Square for 1030.

80th Anniversary of the Exercise Tiger disaster, in which 600 plus men lost their lives while practising for D Day, when...
28/04/2024

80th Anniversary of the Exercise Tiger disaster, in which 600 plus men lost their lives while practising for D Day, when German E Boats got amongst them in the channel. Plus a new memorial at Stretegate to those who lost their lives by Friendly Fire.

80th Anniversary of the Exercise Tiger disaster, in which 600 plus men lost their lives while practising for D Day, when...
28/04/2024

80th Anniversary of the Exercise Tiger disaster, in which 600 plus men lost their lives while practising for D Day, when German E Boats got amongst them in the channel.

Tickets still available for Tuesday 16th April's tour of Plymouth Royal Citadel. Read details here:https://emea01.safel...
13/04/2024

Tickets still available for Tuesday 16th April's tour of Plymouth Royal Citadel. Read details here:
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Spring High Tide on the Dart this morning. We had to wade to riverside cafe totnes for our breakfast. Guided walk in t...
10/04/2024

Spring High Tide on the Dart this morning. We had to wade to riverside cafe totnes for our breakfast. Guided walk in town tomorrow, let's hope the weather improves, spaces still available.

Spring High Tide on the Dart this morning. We had to wade to riverside cafe totnes for our breakfast. Guided walk in t...
10/04/2024

Spring High Tide on the Dart this morning. We had to wade to riverside cafe totnes for our breakfast. Guided walk in town tomorrow, let's hope the weather improves, spaces still available.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/834430342617?aff=oddtdtcreatorROYAL CITADEL TOURS HAVE STARTED AGAIN IN PLYMOUTH.This is ...
05/04/2024

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/834430342617?aff=oddtdtcreator

ROYAL CITADEL TOURS HAVE STARTED AGAIN IN PLYMOUTH.
This is the link to next Thursday's tour, 11th April. All tours conducted by Armada Tour Guides' Team, of which I am part.
Tuesday 16th (with me) and Thursday 18th also available.

Take an intriguing tour around the Royal Citadel on Plymouth Hoe, a fortress built in the reign of King Charles 2nd and still a garrison.

STOP PRESS: THIS THURSDAY, 2 MAY, IS NOW AVAILABLE!!TOTNES TOUR CALENDAR - THESE ARE THE DATES I HAVE AVAILABLE FOR MY ...
02/04/2024

STOP PRESS: THIS THURSDAY, 2 MAY, IS NOW AVAILABLE!!
TOTNES TOUR CALENDAR - THESE ARE THE DATES I HAVE AVAILABLE FOR MY THURSDAY TOUR THIS YEAR. MESSAGE OR EMAIL ME IF YOU WANT TO BOOK, A BARGAIN AT £8!
My Thursday tour of Totnes is an open tour, casual visitors welcome except for the days marked in red on the calendar. I will amend the calendar through the season according to my bookings.

TOTNES TOUR CALENDAR - THESE ARE THE DATES I HAVE AVAILABLE FOR MY THURSDAY TOUR THIS YEAR. MESSAGE OR EMAIL ME IF YOU ...
02/04/2024

TOTNES TOUR CALENDAR - THESE ARE THE DATES I HAVE AVAILABLE FOR MY THURSDAY TOUR THIS YEAR. MESSAGE OR EMAIL ME IF YOU WANT TO BOOK, A BARGAIN AT £8!
My Thursday tour of Totnes is an open tour, casual visitors welcome except for the days marked in red on the calendar. I will amend the calendar through the season according to my bookings.

SPRING is finally here, and wet or dry my walks start up again this Thursday, 28th March, departing 1030. Sadly Totnes ...
26/03/2024

SPRING is finally here, and wet or dry my walks start up again this Thursday, 28th March, departing 1030. Sadly Totnes TIC won't be open this year, so MEET BY THE MAP in the Market Square.

I am excited to be the speaker for this:THE ROYAL CITADEL PLYMOUTHA Friends of Totnes Museum event, Thursday 26th Octobe...
19/10/2023

I am excited to be the speaker for this:
THE ROYAL CITADEL PLYMOUTH
A Friends of Totnes Museum event, Thursday 26th October, 7pm for 7.30pm start. £7 non-members, £5 members. email me to book, [email protected]

One of the views from the Royal Citadel, where I will be guiding this Tuesday. Book now, go to English Heritage website ...
04/09/2023

One of the views from the Royal Citadel, where I will be guiding this Tuesday. Book now, go to English Heritage website for details, tours every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday through til the end of October.

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I have been tour guiding since 2003, starting for Guide Friday, working on Plymouth city bus tours. I was living between Australia and UK at the time and undertook my formal guide training in Sydney, but finally moved back to Devon permanently in 2005, settling in Totnes. I worked for English Heritage at Totnes Castle (and sometimes Dartmouth and Berry Pomeroy castles) for four years before taking over a pub in Totnes which my husband and I still own. Throughout all, I have made guiding my passion and priority; I want everyone to love Devon and Cornwall as much as I do and aim to bring a local perspective to the visitor, and help locals see their home through fresh eyes.