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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
Join Pom Stitch Tassel this October half term for a fun-packed week of crafting & sewing.
Workshops include:
Tuesday 24th October 10:30am - 12:30pm Tassel Witches & Wizards age 4+
Wednesday 25th October 10:30am - 12:30pm Beginners Sewing:…
83 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
OPEN SHOW
The Gallery @ Bovey Paradiso is excited to host our Open Show featuring the work of over 20 talented local artists. The show will include paintings, printmaking, drawings and sculptures, in many artistic styles, by some of the best…
Fore St., Bovey Tracey
Launched in 2010, Jerwood Makers Open is a biennial opportunity focusing on UK makers who propose to make ambitious, radical work in their first years of practice. Five artists, Sam Bakewell, Juli Bolaños-Durman, Jessica Harrison, Marcin Rusak and…
Bovey Tracey
Experience the wild side of cuisine with our Game Night, celebrating the rich and robust flavours of game meat.
It's a culinary adventure that takes you through a range of hearty and rustic dishes; each prepared to showcase the natural and bold…
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 an exciting week of October half term workshops, from crafting to sewing machine there's lot's for your creative child to choose from.
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
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
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…
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…
Newton Abbot
Manaton Parish Hall Christmas Market
Bovey Tracey
Join us for our first craft workshop of the summer holidays on Monday 26th July 2021 2pm - 4pm.
Create your own Pom Pom Weather Mobile, perfect to hang in your window to catch the light.
This workshop is aimed at children age 5 - 17.…
83 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
Join us for our February half term craft workshop on Friday 25th February 2022 10am - 12pm in our Bovey studio.
Create a Pom Pom Heart Wall hanger.
This craft workshop is for children age 5-17.
All materials and equipment supplied for the…
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
Nourish Festival, the popular food, craft, and music event, returns to the streets of Bovey Tracey on Saturday 9th September to celebrates its 10th anniversary with a totally free entry community event.
Including 45 fine artisan food producers, 18…
Newton Abbot
The South West's Premier air gun centre and ranges - shooting experiences for all skill levels.
Newton Abbot
oin us on Wednesday 8th August for a fun filled day of all things "Unicorn". Come and meet our very own Unicorn White Lightning in his Rainbow Lodge. Meet the Unibright Stars and join in the art and crafts sessions with them – take home your very…
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
Santa Paws is back at House of Marbles, and this time, it's bigger and better than ever!
Your four-legged and pawed companions are invited to join Santa and his merry Elves on a whimsical journey through our enchanting winter wonderland. As the…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
A festive evening of dining and learning how to decorate your Christmas cake with a seasonal design.
Join us at House of Marbles every Thursday in December for our brand new festive Craft & Dine Workshops.
On Thursday 22nd December, celebration…
Newton Abbot
THE NEXT MANATON PARISH HALL MARKET
WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY 21 AUGUST 18
10.30 – 12.30
The market provides Home and Fresh Local Produce:
Pies, Pasties, Jam, Chutney
Organic Fruit and Veg
Fairtrade produce
Speciality bread and cakes
Manaton Lamb,…
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