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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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Looking for things to do in Devon with the kids? Look no further! Join us for an array of craft and sewing workshops at Pom Stitch Tassel HQ this Easter holiday.
Choose from
- Sew a fabric basket
- Make your own clay animals
- Beginners crochet
-…
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…
Newton Abbot
Ceilidh in Lustleigh!
Friday 22nd November | Lustleigh Village Hall
£12.50 in advance
Get ready to dance the night away with the stupendous Re-Jig – back by popular demand!
This high-energy ceilidh band has become a firm favourite, and now…
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…
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…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Craft a Vessel, Made By You
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 artisans, you'll shape molten…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Step into the magical realm of Santa's Grotto, where treasured Christmas memories are made. Awaiting you are Santa and his Elves, ready to give each ticket holder the unique chance to meet Father Christmas in person. Share your heartfelt Christmas…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Join us on Saturday, 18th July, for A Night From The Smoker, a flavour-packed summer BBQ evening at The Pottery By Night. This special dining event celebrates the irresistible taste of slow-smoked meats, bold BBQ flavours, and the relaxed summer…
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
Here at House of Marbles we have been planning some FREE events over the summer to amaze and amuse your children!
And we are so excited to be able to reveal our summer event schedule!
Every Monday from the 29 July to the 19 August we will be holding…
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…
Newton Abbot
The story of a dominating young maid who runs her master's life and eventually tricks him into marrying her. This short and intimate comic opera or "intermezzo" will be sung by two members of the international opera company "Gli Amici di Fritz" :…
Ilsington
A pretty village next to Haytor, the most famous tor on Dartmoor, and the Granite railway - built to ship stone to Teignmouth docks. Mining history surrounds the village.
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
This children's workshop will give you everything you need to make a gorgeous 'Bee Happy' Stitch Banner, with Bee pompom decoration.
Designed specifically for primary-school aged children to make with a parent, this workshop is designed for all…
Bovey Tracey
Many different events throughout the week
Bovey Tracey
A 'maximalist' exhibition of mixed media craftwork by Devon Guild Members' showing a riotous mixture of patterns - the more the better! Found everywhere we look, at its simplest a pattern in art may be a geometric or other repeating shape, as in…
Bovey Tracey
Join Pom Stitch Tassel for a Summer holidays full of craft workshops, perfect for keeping little hands busy!
Whether you are local to the area or visiting on holiday, all creatives are welcome at PST.
We welcome children age 4+, adults and…
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
Craft Festival Bovey Tracey celebrates its 21st Anniversary this June 6 to 8 at Mill Marsh Park. This multi award-winning event will welcome over 200 professional maker businesses from across the UK to exhibit, each chosen for the quality and…
Manaton
Manaton Open Gardens. 8 beautiful gardens open on a walking route around the village. Refreshments and Cream Teas in the Parish Hall. Ample parking.
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