Converted from a horse-drinking trough, this roadside wishing well apparently has a good track record of making wishes come true. It was converted to a wishing well by a local resident, the late Colonel Toms.

Among the wishes that have been said to have come true have been wishes for the successful single-handed, non-stop circumnavigation of the world in a sailing boat. 

Kingswear is a charming village that has some beautiful views across the river. It’s set opposite the town of Dartmouth and located on the east side of the River Dart.

The fountain is located in the roadside retaining wall opposite the railway station where the Brunel designed, Paignton, and Dartmouth Steam Railway terminates. It’s also a short distance from the dock for the passenger ferry across the River Dart to Dartmouth.

Money raised from the wishing well is distributed by the Kingswear Parrish Council to local and other charities.