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You’ll find Bovey Tracey perched on the edge of dramatic Dartmoor National Park, and an ideal base if you want to explore the outstanding natural landscape of South Devon and the moorlands. Known as the gateway to Dartmoor, Bovey Tracey is a charming and historic place to stay, with a strong rural heritage.
Bovey Tracey is a beautiful and welcoming town where the winding streets and picturesque parks provide the perfect environment to relax in. Home to many restaurants, bars, coffee shops and attractions, Bovey Tracey is the ideal place to unwind.
For retail, Bovey Tracey is typical of the strong tradition of towns in Devon offering a range of quality independent retailers, with delicatessens, high-class butchers, farm produce, and fair-trade shops.
History of Bovey Tracey
Taking its name from the river Bovey, the town is an established Saxon settlement, with its second name coming from the de Tracey family who ruled the area after the Norman Conquest. Bovey Tracey was the scene of a major battle during the English Civil War, which ended in victory for Cromwell’s troops. Their names live on today with the Cromwell Arms pub and a ruined priory arch also named after Cromwell.
Things to do in Bovey Tracey
With the wild and imposing Haytor as a backdrop, Bovey Tracey is ideal for exploring the Tors of Dartmoor. There’s a range of outdoor sports for adrenaline junkies, including climbing, canoeing and walking. Dartmoor is one of the UK’s National Parks and covers 358 square miles. A place of myth, history and natural beauty, with many antiquities and natural wonders, you can easily access everything that Dartmoor has to offer from Bovey Tracey.
Something a little different
MAKE Southwest is an acclaimed exhibition space for contemporary craft and design as well as a leading charity for craft education. In the historic Riverside Mill in the heart of the town, MAKE Southwest is home to 3 exhibition galleries, a large retail gallery and an event space which hosts a range of workshops and courses. You can even bring your pooch to enjoy the art as MAKE Southwest galleries are dog friendly! The House of Marbles in Bovey Tracey is a great family attraction where you can visit the glass, games, marble and pottery museums.
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Bovey Tracey
Join Pom Stitch Tassel for a Spook-tacular half term of crafty fun! We are running 5 unique craft and sewing workshops for children age 4 and above. From beginners sewing to embroidery to tassel making, there's lot's of fun to be had! We hope you…
Bovey Tracey
Get ready for an evening where dining out meets thrilling mystery! The menu is to die for (or maybe to dine for) at this night of intrigue with entertainment for the evening provided by the Moonstone Theatre Company.
Our popular Murder Mystery…
Newton Abbot
Join us on the Bank Holiday with a delicious BBQ with accompanying live music on the Smith's Brasserie Terrace!
Fore St., Bovey Tracey
Launched in 2010, Jerwood Makers Open is a biennial opportunity focusing on UK makers who propose to make ambitious, radical work in their first years of practice. Five artists, Sam Bakewell, Juli Bolaños-Durman, Jessica Harrison, Marcin Rusak and…
Bovey Tracey
Ready to trade in your predictable pumpkin carving kit for something a tad more, let's say, elegant this Halloween? Oh yes, we're talking about making your very own glass pumpkin. Yes, you heard right. Glass. As in, Cinderella's slipper but make it…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Halloween Glass Pumpkin
Crafting Your Way To A Pumpkin That's More Treat Than Trick
Ready to trade in your predictable pumpkin carving kit for something a tad more, let's say, elegant this Halloween? Oh yes, we're talking about making your very own…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Glass Terrarium Making with Prosecco
Create Your Own Miniature Garden with a Sparkling Touch!
Dive into the enchanting world of terrarium-making with our exclusive workshop that promises to raise your green-crafting skills! Don't miss this…
83 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
"RICHARD THORN SWAc".
The gallery at Paradiso is excited to announce that we have one of our most popular artists, Richard Thorn SWAc, in our lovely space for a two-week, one-man show. A fantastic selection of his amazing watercolours will be on…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Create Your Own Bauble
Embrace A Time-Honoured Tradition
Indulge in the annual tradition of glassmaking at Teign Valley Glass Studio, and infuse your festive season with a touch of magic by crafting your very own handmade bauble. This special…
Bovey Tracey
Curated by Nick Hand and The Letterpress Collective, this exhibition brings together photography, film, letterpress prints, and the words of makers who dedicate their life to an unusual or rare craft or passion.
Nick gathered these stories on epic…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Craft a Vessel That's Uniquely You
Your Glass, Your Way
Dive into the captivating art of glassmaking with our Glass Vessel Workshop – a favourite for those seeking to craft something both beautiful and functional. Under the guidance of expert…
Bovey Tracey
Devon Guild of Craftsmen and Libraries Unlimited have commissioned five UK-based professional artists, born before 1948, to make contemporary craft responding to a theme of age and change. They were asked to consider either personal change within…
Newton Abbot
The world-famous Brodsky Quartet has a special relationship with Bovey Tracey having appeared at the first Nourish Festival in 2014 and on two more occasions since. This year they return for a special one-off appearance at St Peter, St Paul & St…
Bovey Tracey
House of Marbles is bringing a fun new Brass Rubbing Trail to its site in Bovey Tracey this year. Launching this Good Friday with a special Easter treat over the Bank Holiday weekend, it will be a permanent fixture from 30th March 2018 onwards…
Bovey Tracey
Bovey Tracey Tourist Information Centre staff will be delighted to help you make the most of your time in our area providing helpful friendly and professional advice.
Manaton, Newton Abbot
A traditional christmas craft fayre for all to enjoy. Seasonal gifts produced by some of Dartmoors best crafts people that will be treasurered.
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Sparkle & Spruce Up Your Christmas!
Join in the festive spirit with our exclusive Christmas Wreath Making Workshop, accompanied by the delightful bubbles of Prosecco. Set in the comfortable upstairs area of The Emporium, this inspired space is…
Newton Abbot
Manaton Parish Hall Christmas Market
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Create Your Own Mosaic Art!
A Fun & Hands-on Workshop
Throughout this fun Mosaic workshop, children will learn the basics of mosaic art, from selecting colourful tiles to arranging and assembling their designs. It's an excellent opportunity for…
Manaton, Newton Abbot
MANATON PARISH HALL CHRISTMAS MARKET
TUESDAY 11 DECEMBER 2018
10.30 – 12.00
Outstanding Fresh Produce for Christmas from local farmers and suppliers:
Pies, Pasties, Jam, Chutney
Speciality bread and cakes
Manaton Lamb, Pork, Beef,
English &…
North Bovey
Come and join in the fun at the Miniature Pony Centre on Dartmoor in the heart of Devon. Lots of great activities taking place during the day themed around Unicorn and Dragons. We will have something for everyone plus our very own Unicorn will be…
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