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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 an indoor Fairy Terrarium in a lantern at House of Marbles this May, building on the success of our popular 'make-your-own' sessions.
As a brand new addition for 2024, this session…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Create Your Own Scratch Art Designs!
A Fun-Filled Workshop
This Scratch Art Workshop is perfect for all young artists who love to create dazzling designs! This session will teach children how to transform simple black surfaces into vivid, colourful…
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…
Bovey Tracey
Join us for a most festive Late Night Shopping experience.
On Thursday 21st November we will be keeping House of Marbles open 'til 9pm to celebrate the start of Christmas.
There will be a complimentary glass of Prosecco, free gift wrapping and…
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…
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
Addressing flora, green spaces and all issues environmental, this exhibition includes the beautiful and varied world of plants, flowers, grasses and trees that make our world so lush and wonderful to live in. We have a great selection of top…
Manaton, Newton Abbot
The Tedburn Community Choir has performed at many venues throughout the South West including Exeter Cathedral. The choir generously supports fund-raising by local villages by performing at no charge. They sing a very wide variety of music, from…
North Bovey
It's one of the biggest craze's of the year, so many children love it that we thought we would bring it to life by having a "My Little Pony" themed day at the centre! Meet and greet your favourite characters as they trot around the centre all day.…
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
Shape a Heart That Speaks to You
A Heartfelt Masterpiece
Let your creativity flow and sculpt a symbol of love in our Glass Heart Workshop. This hands-on experience invites you to craft a stunning glass heart using swirling colours and unique…
Newton Abbot
Take part in a 90-minute Bovey Beekeeping Experience and a bee- themed afternoon tea. Enjoy a fascinating and unique activity here at Bovey Castle, followed by some delicious dining in a sumptuous setting.
£95pp
Limited availability, advanced…
Bovey Tracey
Jubilee Gallery, open daily 10am-5.30pm. Free entry
Get Fresh is a very exciting part of our exhibitions programme enabling us to showcase a range of fresh and innovative work from emerging makers across the South West of England.
This biennial…
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
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…
Newton Abbot
Join Great British Sewing Bee finalist Tony R at Ilsington Village Hall, Tuesday 21st May!
Tony will be talking about his love of sewing & sharing memories of his time on the iconic TV show.
He'll also be showing some of his amazing garments.
We'll…
Newton Abbot
Join us for the royal celebrations with an Champagne Afternoon tea with a royal twist!
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
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
May is a month already bustling with weird and wonderful traditional customs celebrating Spring, so is there room in the calendar for one more?
Give Dartmoor's birds a warm welcome home this Sunday 19 May with a colourful parade around Yarner Wood…
Bovey Tracey
Celebrate Valentine's in style with an evening about love and indulgence. Our romantic setup with a heart-warming menu will set the stage for an unforgettable night. It's the perfect opportunity to treat your loved one to a dining experience filled…
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