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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…
Newton Abbot
Join us for an intimate Champagne gourmet evening. Enjoy a superb six course tasting menu, served dinner party style, in association with Veuve Clicquot.
£155 per person
Limited availability so early booking is essential to avoid disappointment.
Devon
Our women's wellness retreats are designed for women only and must be 35 plus years old, concentrating on every aspect of a women's health including sexual health and menopause
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 in the Jubilee Gallery for another Green Maker takeover! It's another Green Maker Initiative Sustainable Craft Sale
Top quality craft by makers using sustainable methods, materials or techniques.
You'll find a range of beautiful…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
This Summer at House of Marbles, we have an array of exciting events and ways to get involved, with a wide range of reasons to visit us, including craft workshops, new glass workshops in Teign Valley Glass Studio and the popular Design-a-Marble…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Game Night: A Taste of Wild
On 17th October, step into the wild and experience a unique culinary event dedicated to game meat. From venison to pigeon, this night is all about bold, earthy flavours that capture the spirit of the great outdoors…
(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). …
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…
Manaton
"The ancient tracks serve Dartmoor as do the blood-vessles the body - arteries conducting the life-blood of its topographical history." 'Walking Dartmoor's Ancient Tracks' by Eric Hemery.
Join us for a day walk along part of the Mariners' Way - a…
Newton Abbot
Sarah is a Madrid-born, Chicago-raised, Cornwall-based singer/songwriter who has expanded her battery of instruments to include piano, electric guitar and drum. Sarah was recently honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Ards International…
Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot
Hennock Country Fayre Sun 12th Aug 2018
West Hele Hennock (Nr Bovey Tracey) TQ13 9PP
Opens 10am. Adults £3, accompanied children free
Family day showing the best of our countryside, rural skills, horticultural classes, trade stands, bbq, bar,…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
The Home Of Christmas at House of Marbles!
Experience the magic of Christmas at House of Marbles!
Bring the whole family (pets included!) to meet Father Christmas in his charming grotto. At The Old Pottery Restaurant, our talented chefs are…
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…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Craft a Personalised Tankard
A Gift Like No Other
Experience a brand-new workshop, a unique opportunity perfect for beginners looking to craft something truly special. With a two-instructor-to-one ratio, you'll receive expert guidance as you create…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Create Spooky Characters!
Join our fun and interactive clay character workshop, where you can shape, mould and bring to life your very own scary or cute clay creatures.
Who is it for? ✨
This workshop is designed to welcome primary school-aged…
Ilsington
Family Ceilidh with Blue Jewel Ceilidh Band!
7.30pm - 10.30pm - Doors open at 7pm
Put on your dancing shoes & join us for a fun evening!
Licenced bar, snacks & hot food.
Tickets available at Ilsington Village Shop (https://www…
Bovey Tracey
An Fun Easter Experience Awaits
Gear up for an unforgettable Easter adventure at House of Marbles! Our annual Easter Egg Hunt is a calendar event you simply cannot miss. Packed with family fun, engaging activities, and unbeatable value, this indoor…
83 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
Join us for our February half term craft workshop on Friday 25th February 2022 10am - 12pm in our Bovey studio.
Create a Pom Pom Heart Wall hanger.
This craft workshop is for children age 5-17.
All materials and equipment supplied for the…
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.…
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