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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
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
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.
Bovey Tracey, Nr Newton Abbot
Inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, the resident chefs at The Pottery By Night Restaurant have created a tasty three-course menu with all the flavours of an overseas trip.
The menu incorporates many specialities from various cultures and countries,…
Bovey Tracey
Many different events throughout the week
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Join us on Saturday, 18th July, for A Night From The Smoker, a flavour-packed summer BBQ evening at The Pottery By Night. This special dining event celebrates the irresistible taste of slow-smoked meats, bold BBQ flavours, and the relaxed summer…
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
Create Three Stunning Glass Pieces
Exceptional Value, Unforgettable Creations
Join our Glass Trio Workshop and create three unique glass pieces: a Glass Bird, Vessel and Bauble. In this session, you'll have the opportunity to customise each item…
Bovey Tracey
Join us this Summer for creative holiday fun! We are running a sewing club for children age 7+ on a Tuesday, craft club for children age 4+ on a Wednesday, craft & cuppa drop-in parent led sessions & workshops on Saturday mornings too! Drop off…
Newton Abbot
Charity Plant Sale & Cream Teas in aid of St Winifred's Church and Manaton Parish Hall.
Sunday 17th May 2.00 - 4.00pm
Lots of lovely vegetable and flower seedlings and plants at bargain prices! Bonus of cream teas and cakes available. Plenty of…
Fore St., Bovey Tracey
Our annual Christmas selling exhibition of handmade contemporary crafts by the finest designer-makers across the UK. The variety of materials and range of prices mean the Guild's ideal for Christmas shopping when seeking thoughtful gifts for someone…
Manaton, Newton Abbot
Outstanding Fresh Produce for Christmas from local farmers and suppliers:
Pies, Pasties, Jam, Chutney
Speciality bread and cakes
Manaton Lamb, Pork, Beef,
English & Continental Cheese,
Ceramics, Pottery & Clothing,
Woodturning and…
Bovey Tracey
Our Christmas themed escape room, Santa Escape, is open every year between November and January.
Each year is different, and offers a new mission!
NEW FOR 2025!
Santa Escape – The Runaway Sleigh
'All the presents are ready to be delivered, but…
83 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
The next Paradiso Gallery show will be "A Sense of Place" and will feature the amazing "imagined" urban spaces created by Sue Williamson along with ten other talented artists who's work will explore this theme. This will be a powerful show, so…
Bovey Tracey
Take a magical trip through our festive winter wonderland where Santa and his Elves await your arrival in our cosy Grotto. Share with him all your Christmas wishes and receive a lovely gift and goody bag, filled with seasonal treats to enjoy.
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Bovey Tracey
This Christmas, Pom Stitch Tassel have some crafty fun for the adults as well as the children (wahoo). Come and join us on two dates to make a Pom Pom Wreath.
This workshop will run on Friday 25th November & Friday 2nd December, both in the…
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
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…
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…
83 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
"LIGHT MEETS FORM".
Jon Arnold and John Elliot.
A dual show, featuring the photographic imagery of Jon Arnold and the multidisciplinary artworks of sculptor/artist, John Elliot.
The gallery will be open Thursday to Saturday each week, 17th -…
NEWTON ABBOT, NEWTON ABBOT
A festive treat at an amazing location on Dartmoor. With over 30 exhibitors offering so many unique Christmas gifts, live music both days, log fires, mulled wine, mince pies - so come in from the cold and feel all the festive!
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Create Three Stunning Glass Pieces
Exceptional Value, Unforgettable Creations
Join our Glass Trio Workshop and create three unique glass pieces: a Glass Bird, Vessel and Bauble. In this session, you'll have the opportunity to customise each item…
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