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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
May is a month already bustling with weird and wonderful traditional customs celebrating Spring, so is there room in the calendar for one more?
Give Dartmoor's birds a warm welcome home this Sunday 19 May with a colourful parade around Yarner Wood…
Newton Abbot
Summer Cream Teas at the Manaton Parish Hall.
The scones and cakes are made using only the finest local products and baked by our very own artisan baker Sue Lewis.
Manaton has much to offer with outstanding views and is one of Dartmoor's best kept…
Manaton, Newton Abbot
For the true taste of Dartmoor visit the
MANATON PARISH HALL MARKET
TUESDAY 16 OCTOBER 10.30 – 12.00
Real Home and Fresh Local Produce:
Pies, Pasties, Jam, Chutney
Organic Fruit and Veg
Fairtrade produce
Speciality bread and cakes
Manaton Lamb,…
NEWTON ABBOT
Liven up your lunch break! Bring a picnic, enjoy a short, free open-air performance in the park. Different shows 12.30pm & 1.30pm.
What will Artemis have in store for you?
No booking required, open to all, just drop by and look for the…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Craft Your Own Vibrant Glass Bird
Create a Treasured Keepsake
Step into the captivating world of glassmaking with our Glass Bird Workshop. In just 30 minutes, you'll transform molten glass into a beautiful, hand-sculpted bird. Choose from delightful…
Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
Michelin-starred executive chef Michael Wignall has his own distinct way of serving dishes, using handmade tableware as part of the presentation. As co-curator of Plate Up he's selected a delicious array of contemporary craftwork (silverware,…
Bovey Tracey
Families or children will be invited to join forces in pairs or teams to find natural and man-made features in the landscape using grid references and the four cardinal directions. There may even be a letterbox or two to find along the way! A photo…
Bovey Tracey, Nr Newton Abbot
This Easter at House of Marbles we have a FREE Easter Egg Hunt WITH PRIZES running on:
Good Friday - 19th April
Easter Saturday - 20th April
& Bank Holiday Monday - 22nd April
Don't forget we also have free parking, free entry and lots to see…
Bovey Tracey
House of Marbles is a unique attraction located in Bovey Tracey, the 'Gateway to the Moors'. Free entry, free parking & dogs are welcome. You will find a large gift shop with a variety of interesting goodies, fully licensed daytime restaurant,…
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…
Fore Street,, Bovey Tracey
Our annual Christmas selling exhibition, showcases some of the best contemporary craft from UK based designer-makers. With a wide selection of disciplines to choose from, and a range of prices to suit all, it's an ideal opportunity to buy an…
Bovey Tracey
Join Pom Stitch Tassel this February half term for children's craft & sewing workshops.
Workshop schedule includes:
- Create a Pom Pom Heart Wreath age 5+ - Tuesday 14th February 10am-12pm
- Cross Stitching with Simply Wishes age 7+ - Wednesday…
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
Many different events throughout the week
Newton Abbot
Puppet Making Workshop and Storytelling for 4-8 year olds. Following a young boy called Toby who goes on a journey exploring the little creatures some of us love to hate through to the discovery of the wondrous things different bugs do, the benefits…
Newton Abbot
Italian-Peruvian soprano Claudia Alvarez Calderon and Exeter based pianist Alex Wilson are back at Lustleigh Village Hall with special guest from Italy, bass Fulvio Bussano, for an early Valentine's day treat: "Is it true love?", a recital of opera…
Bovey Tracey
An Fun Easter Experience Awaits
Gear up for an unforgettable Easter adventure at House of Marbles! Our annual Easter Egg Hunt is a calendar event you simply cannot miss. Packed with family fun, engaging activities, and unbeatable value, this indoor…
83 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
GREEN!
Highlighting many green and environmental issues, the gallery is full of thought provoking artworks that deal with climate emergency, deforestation, recycling, pollution and loss of species. Throughout the exhibition there will be talks on…
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
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
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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