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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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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…
Newton Abbot
Join Great British Sewing Bee finalist Tony R at Ilsington Village Hall, Tuesday 21st May!
Tony will be talking about his love of sewing & sharing memories of his time on the iconic TV show.
He'll also be showing some of his amazing garments.
We'll…
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…
Bovey Tracey
Join us for a fun-filled and creative Easter packed with hands-on activities for children of all ages!
Little makers (5+) can enjoy our Craft Club, where they'll explore three exciting crafts and take home their handmade creations. Budding…
Bovey Tracey
Nourish Festival, now in its 6th year, has become a highly anticipated event with fine food, craft and music of the highest quality presented in the heart of Bovey Tracey designed to feed the body, the mind and the senses.
This Free Festival…
Devon
Our women's wellness retreats are designed for women only and must be 35 plus years old, concentrating on every aspect of a women's health including sexual health and menopause
Bovey Tracey
This children's workshop will give you everything you need to make a gorgeous Felt Initial Stitch Banner, with pompom decoration.
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Craft your own Christmas Decoration!
Embark on a journey into the ancient art of willow weaving with our enchanting workshop. This unique event invites you to explore the timeless craft of creating stunning willow reindeer, perfect for adorning your…
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
Here at House of Marbles we have been planning some FREE events over the summer to amaze and amuse your children!
And we are so excited to be able to reveal our summer event schedule!
Every Monday from the 29 July to the 19 August we will be holding…
Newton Abbot
Audiences are invited to join Mama G on a brand new panto adventure for the whole family!
It all starts when the evil Book Worm decides that reading gives people too much knowledge, and makes all the books from Mama G's library disappear. Before…
Bovey Tracey
Join us for a FREE Easter Egg Hunt in Bovey Tracey on Easter Saturday, Saturday 4th April 2-3pm.
Find 12 golden eggs dotted around Bovey Tracey town centre!
Once you've found a golden egg, mark it on your trail sheet.
If you find a golden egg…
Bovey Tracey
Shape a Heart That Speaks to You
A Heartfelt Masterpiece
Let your creativity flow and sculpt a symbol of love in our Glass Heart Workshop. This hands-on experience invites you to craft a stunning glass heart using swirling colours and unique…
Bovey Tracey
We are delighted to be making the Bovey Love Local Market a regular feature in the event calendar in 2026! It will run on 3rd Oct from 10am–3pm on Bovey Tracey Fore Street! This Market celebrates the best of local talent, featuring over 50…
BOVEY TRACEY
Enjoy a creative morning of block printing and discover the joys of hand printing your very own designs.
Grace Coombes from Linnet Workshops will then guide you through each step of the process from designing, carving and printing your lino blocks…
Bovey Tracey
Dive into the festive spirit with our exclusive Christmas Wreath Making Workshop, paired with the delightful bubbles of Prosecco.
Set in the comfortable upstairs area of The Emporium, you'll find an inspired space, designed to sprinkle a little…
near Bovey Tracey
A fun day for all the family. Help to pick the apples in the orchard and see how they're pressed. Children can play apple games and complete a trail in the orchard.
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Create Your Own Creature!
A Hands-On & Imaginative Workshop
Get stuck into a fun and creative crafting session as you shape and sculpt your very own air-dry clay character!
Whether you create a quirky creature, a cute animal or an imaginative…
Bovey Tracey
Join us this May half term for an array of craft workshops at Pom Stitch Tassel HQ.
Choose from:
• Create a Pom Pom fillable letter - Tues 30th May, 10:30am - 12:30pm
• Beginners sewing workshop - create an envelope cushion cover - Wed 31st May,…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Craft Your Own Vibrant Glass Bird
In just 30 minutes, you'll transform molten glass into a beautiful, hand-sculpted bird during this hands-on workshop. Choose from three delightful designs – a Robin, Wren or Blue Tit – and enjoy a one-to-one…
Bovey Tracey
Christmas in Devon!
Join us for the return of our fabulous one day event in the lovely town of Bovey Tracey on the edge of Dartmoor national Park, Devon. The Christmas Street Fayre is held along the entire length of Fore Street with approximately 40…
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