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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
Create Your Own Bauble
Embrace A Time-Honoured Tradition
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…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
A festive evening learning Christmas wrapping skills, making beautiful paper decorations and dining at House of Marbles!
Join us at House of Marbles every Thursday in December for our brand new festive Craft & Dine Workshops.
On Thursday 8th…
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…
Newton Abbot
Summer Cream Teas at the Manaton Parish Hall.
The scones and cakes are made using only the finest local products and baked by our very own artisan baker Sue Lewis.
Manaton has much to offer with outstanding views and is one of Dartmoor's best kept…
North Bovey
Come and join in the fun at the Miniature Pony Centre on Dartmoor in the heart of Devon. Lots of great activities taking place during the day themed around Unicorn and Dragons. We will have something for everyone plus our very own Unicorn will be…
Bovey Tracey
Discover the extraordinary 'Glass & Dine' events at House of Marbles as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations. This new glassmaking-dining package is available for a limited run in October 2023, after the sell-out success of the same event…
Newton Abbot
Puppet Making Workshop and Storytelling for 4-8 year olds. Following a young boy called Toby who goes on a journey exploring the little creatures some of us love to hate through to the discovery of the wondrous things different bugs do, the benefits…
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
Join us for the launch of the Bovey Tracey Love Local Makers Market on Saturday 27th September from 10am–3pm on Bovey Tracey High Street!
This brand-new event celebrates the best of local talent, featuring over 35 incredible makers, artisans, and…
(Near Village Green), Manaton
TUESDAY 21 JUNE 22
10-30 – 12-00
Home and Fresh Local Produce:
Pies, Pasties, Jam, Chutney
Fairtrade produce
Ceramics, Felt work,
Speciality bread and cakes
Manaton Lamb, Pork, Beef,
Cards & Gifts, Clothing,
Jewellery,
Neal's Yard…
Manaton, Newton Abbot
Experience this beautiful Dartmoor garden for yourself. Stroll over undulating lawns through informal planting, passing ponds and mature rhododendron to a walled rose garden and a woodland carpeted with ferns and bluebells. Marvel at the massive…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Create Your Own Quilling Picture!
A Colourful & Creative Workshop
This fun and interactive workshop allows you to create a beautiful piece of quilling art. It's the perfect way for craft lovers to explore and experiment with different techniques and…
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 us for our May Half Term Workshop at the Bovey Paradiso on Wednesday 1st June 2022 11am - 1pm.
Our workshop will be Jubilee themed and you will create your own Pom Pom Crown.
This craft workshop is for age 5+.
All materials and…
Dartmoor National Park
Celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Bovey Castle with family and friends with a delicious afternoon tea. Raise a toast, and include a glass of Veuve Cliquot Champagne!
Platinum Jubilee Weekend Afternoon Tea
Cakes & Fancies
Union…
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…
Bovey Tracey
This children's workshop will give you everything you need to make a gorgeous Felt Initial Stitch Banner, with pompom decoration.
Bovey Tracey
Join us for our second craft workshop of the summer holidays on Monday 9th August 2021 10am - 12pm.
Create your own Pom Pom Buzzy Bee & Daisy Garland, the perfect cute summer addition to any bedroom.
This workshop is aimed at children age 5 - 17…
Bovey Tracey
Craft Festival Bovey Tracey celebrates its 20th Anniversary this June 7 to 9 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…
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
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…
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