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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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Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
This Summer at House of Marbles, we have an array of exciting events and ways to get involved, with a wide range of reasons to visit us, including craft workshops, new glass workshops in Teign Valley Glass Studio and the popular Design-a-Marble…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Create Your Own Sand Art!
This fun and interactive session allows children to create a beautiful piece of art using vibrant sands. It's the perfect way for young crafters to explore their imagination, experiment with colours, and develop their…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Create Spooky Characters!
Join our fun and interactive clay character workshop, where you can shape, mould and bring to life your very own scary or cute clay creatures.
Who is it for? ✨
This workshop is designed to welcome primary school-aged…
Ilsington
Family Ceilidh with Blue Jewel Ceilidh Band!
7.30pm - 10.30pm - Doors open at 7pm
Put on your dancing shoes & join us for a fun evening!
Licenced bar, snacks & hot food.
Tickets available at Ilsington Village Shop (https://www…
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…
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…
83 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
The Gallery at Paradiso is excited to announce our next exhibition; SATURATION POINT.
Opening times: 10.30 to 4pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Highlighting the way artists use colour in their work, from subtle pastel shades to full saturation,…
Bovey Tracey
Jubilee Gallery, open daily 10am-5.30pm. Free entry.
Through a series of large and small-scale knotted tapestries, artist Anne Jackson explores the ideas of witchcraft and historic witch-persecution across Europe, both as commemoration and as a…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Create Three Stunning Glass Pieces
Join our Glass Trio Workshop and create unique glass pieces: a Glass Bird, Vessel and Bauble. In the session, you'll have the opportunity to customise each item with your choice of colours and designs. Whether…
Bovey Tracey
Join us for our third and final craft workshop of the summer holidays on Friday 27th August 10am - 12pm.
Create your own Pom Pom Tropics banner, the perfect summer vibe workshop!
This workshop is aimed at children age 5 - 17. Unfortunately we…
Bovey Tracey
Cook & Food Writer Georgie Mullen (of Georgie Eats) is whipping up something delightful for us to try together in Bovey Tracey. Join us for a delicious evening of seasonal food, good company and a glimpse into the wonderful world of cookbook…
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…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Craft Your Own Willow Swift!
Embark on the ancient art of willow weaving with our creative workshop. This unique event invites you to explore the timeless craft of creating a stunning swift, perfect for adorning your garden or home this Autumn. This…
BOVEY TRACEY
Enjoy a creative morning of block printing and discover the joys of hand printing your very own designs.
Grace Coombes from Linnet Workshops will then guide you through each step of the process from designing, carving and printing your lino blocks…
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…
Bovey Tracey
Dive into the festive spirit with our exclusive Christmas Wreath Making Workshop, paired with the delightful bubbles of Prosecco.
Set in the comfortable upstairs area of The Emporium, you'll find an inspired space, designed to sprinkle a little…
Manaton, Newton Abbot
Village monthly produce market . Local produce for sale and locally made hand made gifts. Tea and coffee available.
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…
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…
Bovey Tracey
Join us for a FREE Easter Egg Hunt in Bovey Tracey on Easter Saturday, Saturday 4th April 2-3pm.
Find 12 golden eggs dotted around Bovey Tracey town centre!
Once you've found a golden egg, mark it on your trail sheet.
If you find a golden egg…
Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
The Gallery at Paradiso is excited to present our latest art show, called "OUR NATURAL WORLD".
Fifteen talented artists, working in a variety of styles and medium, will fill our lovely gallery with wonderful artworks that celebrate the depth and…
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