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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
This children's workshop will give you everything you need to make a gorgeous summertime bee and flower garland, made from pom-poms!
Designed specifically for primary-school aged children to make with a parent, this workshop is designed for all…
Newton Abbot
Easter Sunday is the perfect opportunity to catch up with family and friends whilst enjoying Bovey Castle's impressive traditional Sunday Lunch in Smith's Brasserie, with a live pianist, & an Easter trail. (With a prize waiting at reception!)
(at the Bovey Paradiso), Bovey Tracey
Join us over the summer holidays for 5 varying craft workshops for children.
Held across a variety of days, dates and times to suit all we will be running pom pom making, hand stitching and crochet workshops for children age 5+ (8+ for crochet). …
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
Join us for a captivating workshop where you'll learn how to create a beautiful Christmas wreath from wire. Using wire pliers and cutters, you will learn the technique of hand-weaving wire to make a wreath to take home at the end of the session.…
Bovey Tracey
This Valentine's Day at the Pottery By Night Restaurant will be a celebration of love, food and lobster!
On Saturday 11th February for just £80 per couple, you'll receive a delectable 3-course meal with pink prosecco, canapes and boozy truffles…
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
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
Many different events throughout the week
Bovey Tracey
Curated by Nick Hand and The Letterpress Collective, this exhibition brings together photography, film, letterpress prints, and the words of makers who dedicate their life to an unusual or rare craft or passion.
Nick gathered these stories on epic…
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…
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…
Bovey Tracey
We are running a workshop on Saturday 27th October at Ullacombe Farm, Bovey Tracey for children to create their own Day of the Dead Halloween Costume. The workshop involves them creating a day of the dead mask and matching tutu, all sticking and…
Lustleigh
Situated within the captivating landscapes of Dartmoor National Park, Lustleigh is a picturesque village that exudes timeless charm and natural beauty.
Manaton, Newton Abbot
MANATON PARISH HALL CHRISTMAS MARKET
TUESDAY 11 DECEMBER 2018
10.30 – 12.00
Outstanding Fresh Produce for Christmas from local farmers and suppliers:
Pies, Pasties, Jam, Chutney
Speciality bread and cakes
Manaton Lamb, Pork, Beef,
English &…
Bovey Tracey
Christmas in Devon!
Join us for the return of our fabulous one day event in the lovely town of Bovey Tracey on the edge of Dartmoor national Park, Devon. The Christmas Street Fayre is held along the entire length of Fore Street with approximately 40…
Bovey Tracey
Our Christmas themed escape room, Santa Escape, is open every year between November and January.
Each year is different, and offers a new mission!
NEW FOR 2025!
Santa Escape – The Runaway Sleigh
'All the presents are ready to be delivered, but…
Bovey Tracey, Nr Newton Abbot
On Saturday, 15th July 2023, The Pottery By Night Restaurant will be cooking up a unique feast of flavours on their smoker, situated outside in their atmospheric Courtyard area. Join them for an extraordinary discovery of smoked foods, which…
Pottery Road, 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
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…
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…
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