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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
Craft Your Own Vibrant Glass Bird
In just 30 minutes, you'll transform molten glass into a beautiful, hand-sculpted bird during this hands-on workshop. Choose from three delightful designs – a Robin, Wren or Blue Tit – and enjoy a one-to-one…
Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
This Christmas, makers take centre stage at MAKE Southwest in Devon with a Find a Maker Showcase and Big Weekend.
The Find a Maker Showcase, runs from 7 November 2026 - 16 January 2027 and features 20 independent makers from across the UK. On 13 &…
Manaton, Newton Abbot
Christmas Fair at Manaton Parish Hall on Saturday 29th November 2025 from 11am to 3pm. Free entry. Cakes, cards, ceramics, Christmas hand made gifts, home made soup, collectables and much more!
Bovey Tracey
Join us this May half term for creative craft and sewing workshops designed to keep your little ones busy, entertained and inspired during the school holidays.
Our half term sessions offer a mix of hands-on creative activities, perfect for children…
Bovey Tracey
TASTER SESSION -INTERIOR DESIGN WORKSHOP (COMING IN MARCH)
Join me for an afternoon decorating workshop at flock, Learn about different Interior Design Styles, an Introduction to Colour and how to make up your own Interior Mood Board (you will…
Bovey Tracey
House of Marbles are delighted to bring this mysterious evening to The Pottery By Night Restaurant (for the first time ever!). This 1920's themed evening (costumes optional) will begin at 6.30pm, with guests welcomed on arrival with a themed…
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…
Bovey Tracey
In partnership with Bovey for Business , Craft Festival invites visitors to step into Bovey Tracey this June and discover a celebration of craft, creativity, and local history.
From 1 - 29 June, visitors to Bovey Tracey can follow the Town Trail…
Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
Become a crafty cook at our free half-term making days with activities for all ages, based on the current exhibition, 'Plate Up'. Have fun modelling faux food for a spooky banquet… it may look good enough to eat - but don't dare try it!
Materials…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Our Permanent Brass Rubbing Trail
If you're looking for something different to do in Devon, you might be interested to hear that we have a permanent Brass Rubbing Trail that's great for all weather!
The trail is just £2, including a booklet &…
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…
Hennock
High above the Teign Valley at 800 feet stands Hennock. Quiet and peaceful, this small village clusters around its shop, church and pub and lies close to the beauty spots of the Kennick and Tottiford reservoirs.
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…
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
Ready to trade in your predictable pumpkin carving kit for something a tad more, let's say, elegant this Halloween? Oh yes, we're talking about making your very own glass pumpkin. Yes, you heard right. Glass. As in, Cinderella's slipper but make it…
Lustleigh, Devon
Dartmoor is one of the most beautiful places in the UK with not many roads but plenty of wild food and clean growing environments for the freshest tasting plants we find anywhere. These courses will be held in Lustleigh, a beautiful little village…
83 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
"RICHARD THORN SWAc".
The gallery at Paradiso is excited to announce that we have one of our most popular artists, Richard Thorn SWAc, in our lovely space for a two-week, one-man show. A fantastic selection of his amazing watercolours will be on…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Mother's Day at House of Marbles
This Mother's Day, show Mum just how much she means to you with a delicious meal at The Old Pottery Restaurant.
Whether it's a leisurely breakfast, a delightful lunch or a classic afternoon cream tea with freshly…
Bovey Tracey, Nr Newton Abbot
Inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, the resident chefs at The Pottery By Night Restaurant have created a tasty three-course menu with all the flavours of an overseas trip.
The menu incorporates many specialities from various cultures and countries,…
Bovey Tracey
Bovey Tracey Tourist Information Centre staff will be delighted to help you make the most of your time in our area providing helpful friendly and professional advice.
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…
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