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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
Dare to solve another enigmatic puzzle at our October Murder Mystery dinner. This immersive dining experience combines a suspense-filled storyline with a just as mysterious and enticing menu.
Engage in the thrill of the whodunit while savouring…
83 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
"RICHARD THORN SWAc".
The gallery at Paradiso is excited to announce that we have one of our most popular artists, Richard Thorn SWAc, in our lovely space for a two-week, one-man show. A fantastic selection of his amazing watercolours will be on…
Bovey Tracey
Ullacombe Farm’s Christmas market has Santa’s grotto & his reindeer. Buzzlewicks Elf Emporium & Santa’s Post Office. Lots of festive food & drink stalls, gifts & craft stalls, Carol singing & lots of fun childrens crafts.
Manaton, Newton Abbot
Manaton Produce Market is held on the third Tuesday of each month (Except Christmas - 2nd Tuesday)
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…
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…
Hennock, Bovey Tracey
Our family-friendly Barn Dance (in a real cattle barn) returns to a new venue on Sat 7th Oct at Beechleigh Farm, Hennock, near Bovey Tracey at 6 pm.
Ceilidh band, Amber Fire will be delighting the crowd, both young and old with traditional songs…
Bovey Tracey
Immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of Christmas cocktails with our brand new December workshop, an integral part of our Christmas Late Night Shopping festivities. This workshop promises to enhance your festive celebrations.
Set off on a…
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…
Bovey Tracey
Sculpt Nature's Beauty in Glass
A Bloom That Lasts Forever
Step into the enchanting world of glassmaking with our Glass Flower Workshop. Guided by expert artisans, you'll learn the art of sculpting molten glass into delicate blooms. Each flower…
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
Craft a Vessel That's Uniquely You
Your Glass, Your Way
Dive into the captivating art of glassmaking with our Glass Vessel Workshop – a favourite for those seeking to craft something both beautiful and functional. Under the guidance of expert…
Bovey Tracey
Join us for our first Christmas craft workshop on Monday 20th December 10am - 12pm in our Devon studio.
Create a Pom Pom Christmas pudding wreath.
This Christmas craft workshop is for children age 5+.
All materials and equipment supplied for…
Bovey Tracey
Devon Guild's annual Christmas selling exhibition. Filled to the brim with charming craft and design by the UK's most exciting makers. With a huge variety of mediums and prices, it's a great opportunity to find a unique handmade gift for someone…
Fore St.,, Bovey Tracey
This September, the Devon Guild's Riverside Gallery is a venue for Open Studios '19 showcasing craftwork by 6 of its Members. Transformed to a workshop space visitors can meet and watch makers in action, learn about materials, techniques and tools -…
Bovey Tracey
This children's workshop will give you everything you need to make an indoor Fairy Terrarium in a lantern at House of Marbles this Summer, building on the success of our popular 'make-your-own' sessions.
Designed specifically for primary-school aged…
Bovey Tracey
Join us this Easter holidays for an abundance of craft workshops.
Situated in Bovey Tracey, Devon's capital of craft PST HQ hosts a fun and friendly environment for children to learn new skills and experiment with different crafts. Pom Stitch…
Newton Abbot
Join us for the royal celebrations with an Champagne Afternoon tea with a royal twist!
Bovey Tracey
The Women's Adventure Film Tour features some of the world's most inspiring women in adventure. This festival is a celebration of the fantastic women around us who are doing extraordinary things.
The event aims to promote diversity and inclusion in…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Craft a Vessel That's Uniquely You
Your Glass, Your Way
Dive into the captivating art of glassmaking with our Glass Vessel Workshop – a favourite for those seeking to craft something both beautiful and functional. Under the guidance of expert…
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…
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