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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
Jubilee Gallery, open daily 10am-5.30pm. Free entry.
Through a series of large and small-scale knotted tapestries, artist Anne Jackson explores the ideas of witchcraft and historic witch-persecution across Europe, both as commemoration and as a…
Lustleigh
Dartmoor is one of the most beautiful places in the UK with not many roads but plenty of wild food and clean growing environments for the freshest tasting plants we find anywhere.
We will meet at The Cleave Inn in Lustleigh at 12pm. The course…
Bovey Tracey
Join us this February half term for a fun-filled programme of creative craft workshops at Pom Stitch Tassel.
We have a whole array of hands-on workshops for your little ones to enjoy, with engaging craft activities designed to spark creativity and…
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…
Manaton
Join us at Becky Falls this Easter holiday for a fun woodland adventure the whole family will enjoy.
Our Great Becky Falls Easter Egg Hunt invites young explorers to follow clues around the park to discover hidden eggs. The eggs are hidden in the…
Bovey Tracey
We are delighted to be making the Bovey Love Local Market a regular feature in the event calendar in 2026!
They will run on Saturday 9th May, 11th July and 10th Oct from 10am–3pm on Bovey Tracey Fore Street!
This Market celebrates the best of local…
Bovey Tracey
Jubilee Gallery, open daily 10am-5.30pm. Free entry
Get Fresh is a very exciting part of our exhibitions programme enabling us to showcase a range of fresh and innovative work from emerging makers across the South West of England.
This biennial…
Newton Abbot
Take part in a 90-minute Bovey Beekeeping Experience and a bee- themed afternoon tea. Enjoy a fascinating and unique activity here at Bovey Castle, followed by some delicious dining in a sumptuous setting.
£95pp
Limited availability, advanced…
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
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.
Fore St., Bovey Tracey
Summer Craft Club - Free weekly making mornings for kids and families.
Free drop-in craft activities every Wednesday morning (24 July - 28 August) during the summer holidays. All sessions are 10am – 12.30 pm and there is no need to book; just pop…
Bovey Tracey
Celebrate Valentine's in style with an evening about love and indulgence. Our romantic setup with a heart-warming menu will set the stage for an unforgettable night. It's the perfect opportunity to treat your loved one to a dining experience filled…
Bovey Tracey
Join us on Saturday 6th May, in the afternoon, 2-4pm to create a pom pom garland worthy for a King or Queen!
You will be shown how to use our brand new wooden pom pom makers to create a pom pom. You will then learn different techniques to create…
Bovey Tracey
Join Pom Stitch Tassel for a Summer holidays full of craft workshops, perfect for keeping little hands busy!
Whether you are local to the area or visiting on holiday, all creatives are welcome at PST.
We welcome children age 4+, adults and…
North Bovey
Lights down. Cameras rolling.
The stage is set for an unforgettable weekend at Bovey Castle, where the sixth season of the Battle of Eden unfolds against Dartmoor National Park's untamed beauty. With its grand staircases, fairytale turrets and…
Bovey Tracey
To celebrate the 800th year since Bovey Tracey was first granted its charter for a market, we will be holding a special market held in 3 different locations thoughout the town. This is being organised on behlaf of the recently formed Business For…
Bovey Tracey
We invite you to join us on a voyage of discovery across the continents with the flavours of the Eastern Orient and Indian cuisine. Embark on a flavour-packed journey with our Taste of Asia night.
This event brings Asia's diverse and rich culinary…
Manaton, Newton Abbot
The Manaton Art Group hold monthly classes in the Hall and this is their annual exhibition. The artists are an established and well respected group with a wide range of painted art that would be an interest to everyone. We take a great pride in the…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Join us for a captivating workshop where you'll learn how to create a beautiful Christmas wreath from wire. Using wire pliers and cutters, you will learn the technique of hand-weaving wire to make a wreath to take home at the end of the session.…
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…
Manaton, Newton Abbot
Made in Manaton Christmas Fair
Artists and Artisans from Manaton village on Dartmoor will be displaying their work in Manaton village hall on the 17th and 18th of November from 10.30am until 4.30pm.
Buy your Christmas gifts from makers who have…
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