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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 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…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Create Six Incredible Glass Marbles
Exceptional Value, Rare Opportunity
Step into the fascinating world of traditional furnace glasswork in our Marble Madness Workshop – a rare opportunity to work one-to-one with master glassmaker Paul Harris, the…
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…
Manaton, Newton Abbot
MANATON PARISH HALL MARKET
TUESDAY 20 NOVEMBER
10.30 – 12.00
Outstanding Fresh Produce From local farmers and suppliers:
Pies, Pasties, Jam, Chutney
Fairtrade produce
Speciality bread and cakes
Manaton Lamb, Pork, Beef,
English & Continental…
Bovey Tracey
House of Marbles is bringing a fun new Brass Rubbing Trail to its site in Bovey Tracey this year. Launching this Good Friday with a special Easter treat over the Bank Holiday weekend, it will be a permanent fixture from 30th March 2018 onwards…
Lustleigh
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.
We will meet at The Cleave Inn in Lustleigh at 12pm. The course…
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…
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…
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
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
Create Your Own Sand Art!
A Vibrant & Exciting Workshop
This fun and interactive session allows children to create a beautiful piece of art using vibrant sands. It's the perfect way for young crafters to explore their imagination, experiment with…
North Bovey
Lights down. Cameras rolling.
The stage is set for an unforgettable weekend at Bovey Castle, where the sixth season of the Battle of Eden unfolds against Dartmoor National Park's untamed beauty. With its grand staircases, fairytale turrets and…
Bovey Tracey
This children's workshop will give you everything you need to make a gorgeous Felt Initial Stitch Banner, with pompom decoration.
Newton Abbot
Manaton Parish Hall Christmas Market
Bovey Tracey
Craft Glass Tumblers with Prosecco-Paired Dining
Experience the joy of glassmaking, relish in delicious restaurant food, and raise a glass of complimentary prosecco. Don't miss out!
DURATION: 1.5 hours Glassmaking + Evening Dining Experience
COST:…
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…
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…
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.…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Create Your Own Mosaic Art!
A Fun & Hands-on Workshop
Throughout this fun Mosaic workshop, children will learn the basics of mosaic art, from selecting colourful tiles to arranging and assembling their designs. It's an excellent opportunity for…
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…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
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 workshop offers the perfect…
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