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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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Fore St, Bovey Tracey
A look behind the workshop doors to see how the commissioning process works. Guild Members reveal their making journeys with clients, ranging from personal tokens to large scale public work - low to high budget. Craft objects, drawings,…
Ilsington, Bovey Tracey
Country House HotelFamily owned country house hotel set in a stunning rural setting within the Dartmoor National Park. Magnificent views. Four miles off A38 (Bovey Tracey) exit. Very short drive to Devon's south east coast. Gym, indoor pool.
Ilsington, Bovey Tracey
With beautifully tiled floors, well appointed changing rooms and the latest facilities, the Spa at Ilsington offers an exclusive corner of peace and tranquillity with a hint of Tibetan Influence. Located within the award winning hotel, you can enjoy…
Newton Abbot ,
Join us for our hotel open day with wedding showcase! Try your hand at archery and air rifle shooting, meet our award-winning wedding and events team, tour the hotel, and explore the grounds. There will be plenty going on, including ferret racing,…
Ilsington Village, Bovey Tracey
Contemporary dining in elegant and breathtaking surroundings, with dramatic views over Dartmoor and up to Haytor rocks.
Bovey Tracey
With a number of unique visitor attractions and mixture of shops, Bovey Tracey is a pretty cob and Dartmoor-granite built town.
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Our CHRISTMAS GROTTO is back again this year with a great new theme.
Just £6.99 per child* including a balloon, badge,gift & a chance to meet Santa himself!
From 10 am - 3 pm
Saturday 17th November - Sunday 23rd December
PLUS Thursday 20th &…
Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot
Come and join us for a world rhythms drumming workshop at the beautiful Dartmoor Reach Alpaca Farm.
Come and play some authentic, energising West African djembe rhythms in a beautiful, natural setting. This workshop is open to all, no experience…
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
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
Taking place on Saturday 17 January 2026, between the take down week of one exhibition and the set-up week of another, we have hijacked our Jubilee Gallery as well as our first floor Workshop Space to host our ever popular, annual GMI Seconds and…
Newton Abbot
Devon's Strongest Man & Woman 2024
Devon's Strongest is back for 2024 and being hosted at Trago Mills Newton Abbot. Based on World's Strongest Man whose previous winners include Geoff Capes and Eddie Hall Devon's Strongest Man & Woman aims to find…
Bovey Tracey
Come celebrate the launch of How to Get Murdered in Devon, the latest mystery by Devon-based author Stephanie Austin. Juno Browne is back on the case after things once again get messy in Ashburton.
We love Stephanie's mysteries. And we're…
Flowing from Dartmoor through the town of Bovey Tracey before meeting the River Teign is the River Bovey.
The River Bovey starts its life on the eastern side of Dartmoor National Park, not far from the River Teign which it later flows into. It…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Craft a Blackbird Wire Sculpture
Create a beautiful creature to adorn your home.
Join us for a captivating workshop where you'll learn how to craft a beautiful blackbird out of wire. Using wire pliers and cutters, you will be taught the technique of…
Bovey Tracey, Nr Newton Abbot
On Saturday, 15th July 2023, The Pottery By Night Restaurant will be cooking up a unique feast of flavours on their smoker, situated outside in their atmospheric Courtyard area. Join them for an extraordinary discovery of smoked foods, which…
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
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
MAKE Southwest (formerly Devon Guild of Craftsmen) is an acclaimed exhibition space for contemporary craft and design as well as a leading charity for craft education.
Located in Bovey Tracey on the edge of Dartmoor, our large galleries offer a…
Bovey Tracey
This children's workshop will give you everything you need to make a gorgeous summertime bee and flower garland, made from pom-poms!
Designed specifically for primary-school aged children to make with a parent, this workshop is designed for all…
Bovey Tracey
Join us for a spooktacular half term of craft & sewing workshops PLUS our very own Halloween party!
From pom pom pumpkin garlands to macrame ghosts to sewing bat cushions & hedgehog doorstops, there is something for every child to enjoy this half…
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