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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
A 'maximalist' exhibition of mixed media craftwork by Devon Guild Members' showing a riotous mixture of patterns - the more the better! Found everywhere we look, at its simplest a pattern in art may be a geometric or other repeating shape, as in…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
A Festive Flicker of Creativity!
Join in the festive spirit with our exclusive Candle Arrangement, accompanied by Prosecco. Set in the comfortable upstairs area of The Emporium, this inspired space is designed to bring creativity and joy into your…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Create Your Own Scratch Art Designs!
A Fun-Filled Workshop
This Scratch Art Workshop is perfect for all young artists who love to create dazzling designs! This session will teach children how to transform simple black surfaces into vivid, colourful…
Bovey Tracey
Get a taste of the 'good life' this September at The Nourish Festival! Now in its 5th year, The Nourish Festival set in the heart of Bovey Tracey, is an event designed to feed the body, the mind and the senses, filling the town with some of the best…
Bovey Tracey
60 of the finest food and drink producers line Fore Street in a celebration of the very best the South West has on offer.
15 craft stands from makers based in the South West (Gloucestershire, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Devon, Cornwall) celebrate…
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…
Bovey Tracey
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 workshop offers the perfect opportunity to create cherished…
Bovey Tracey
The Pottery By Night will be preparing an exquisite evening of culinary delights, with stunning dishes to showcase their skill and as well as the flavours of the seasonal and locally-sourced produce. The evening will include a selection of paired…
Bovey Tracey
Immerse yourself in the timeless craft of willow weaving with our exclusive Willow Heart Weaving Workshop! Located in a serene and inspiring setting of upstairs at The Emporium, this workshop invites you to handcraft a symbol of love and nature that…
BOVEY TRACEY
Come along and enjoy a relaxing collage workshop with a focus on creative play and pressure free making.
Grace Coombes from Linnet Workshops will gently guide you through the process of creating your own collage material using block printing and…
Newton Abbot
THE NEXT MANATON PARISH HALL MARKET
WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY 21 AUGUST 18
10.30 – 12.30
The market provides Home and Fresh Local Produce:
Pies, Pasties, Jam, Chutney
Organic Fruit and Veg
Fairtrade produce
Speciality bread and cakes
Manaton Lamb,…
Bovey Tracey
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of wire art with our exclusive Wire Swallow Sculpting Workshop! This engaging event combines creativity, craftsmanship, and a touch of luxury with a glass of Prosecco to make your experience truly…
83 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
The Gallery at Paradiso is excited to announce our next exhibition; SATURATION POINT.
Opening times: 10.30 to 4pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Highlighting the way artists use colour in their work, from subtle pastel shades to full saturation,…
Bovey Tracey
Santa Paws is back at House of Marbles, and this time, it's bigger and better than ever!
Your four-legged and pawed companions are invited to join Santa and his merry Elves on a whimsical journey through our enchanting winter wonderland. As the…
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…
Bovey Tracey
Award-winning documentary photographer Paul Glendell, presents images of the UK’s oldest surviving oak bark tannery, found in Devon. Bakers of Colyton have been traditionally processing top quality leather for centuries to supply distinguished…
Manaton, Newton Abbot
MANATON PARISH HALL PRODUCE MARKET
19 FEBRUARY 2019
10-30 TO 12-00
LOCAL FOODS AND ARTISAN PRODUCTS
THE TRUE TASTE OF DARTMOOR
REFRESHMENTS
Bovey Tracey
Dive into the enchanting world of terrarium making with our exclusive workshop at House of Marbles this September!
Following the tremendous success of our celebrated 'make-your-own' series, we're thrilled to introduce the return of this popular 2024…
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…
Dartmoor National Park
Celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Bovey Castle with family and friends with a delicious afternoon tea. Raise a toast, and include a glass of Veuve Cliquot Champagne!
Platinum Afternoon Tea
Selection of Finger Sandwiches and…
Bovey Tracey
Cook & Food Writer Georgie Mullen (of Georgie Eats) is whipping up something delightful for us to try together in Bovey Tracey. Join us for a delicious evening of seasonal food, good company and a glimpse into the wonderful world of cookbook…
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