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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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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…
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
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…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Craft Your Own Willow Christmas Star!
Get into the festive spirit and learn the traditional art of willow weaving in this creative Christmas workshop. You'll be guided step by step through the process of shaping and weaving natural willow to create…
Wingstone Manor Farm, Manaton, Manaton
Annual Plant Sale, Cream Teas and Bric a Brac. masses of plants, delicious home made cakes and scones and a large selection of vintage and unusual Bric a Brac. Free Parking . Indoor / under cover event if weather's not good.
Bovey Tracey
This children's workshop will give you everything you need to make a gorgeous 'Bee Happy' Stitch Banner, with Bee pompom decoration.
Designed specifically for primary-school aged children to make with a parent, this workshop is designed for all…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Bring your pet to meet Santa and his Elves at House of Marbles this Christmas!
Take your furry friend on a magical trip through our festive winter wonderland where Santa and his Elves will be waiting to welcome you into our cosy grotto. Take a…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Design Your Own Beaded Bracelet!
A Colourful & Creative Workshop
Get creative as you design and make your very own beaded bracelet! Choose from a colourful selection of beads and create a unique piece of jewellery to wear or gift to someone special.…
Newton Abbot
Ceilidh in Lustleigh!
Friday 22nd November | Lustleigh Village Hall
£12.50 in advance
Get ready to dance the night away with the stupendous Re-Jig – back by popular demand!
This high-energy ceilidh band has become a firm favourite, and now…
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…
Fore Street,, Bovey Tracey
Our annual Christmas selling exhibition, showcases some of the best contemporary craft from UK based designer-makers. With a wide selection of disciplines to choose from, and a range of prices to suit all, it's an ideal opportunity to buy an…
Newton Abbot
Come and sample the very best food and drink from the South West.
Bovey Festival 2024 continues the great success of the Nourish Festival and celebrates the finest food, drink and craft, all in beautiful Bovey Tracey.
Whether you want to try a new…
(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). …
Bovey Tracey
Families or children will be invited to join forces in pairs or teams to find natural and man-made features in the landscape using grid references and the four cardinal directions. There may even be a letterbox or two to find along the way! A photo…
Fore St.,, Bovey Tracey
This September, the Devon Guild's Riverside Gallery is a venue for Open Studios '19 showcasing craftwork by 6 of its Members. Transformed to a workshop space visitors can meet and watch makers in action, learn about materials, techniques and tools -…
Bovey Tracey
Join us for our first Christmas craft workshop on Monday 20th December 10am - 12pm in our Devon studio.
Create a Pom Pom Christmas pudding wreath.
This Christmas craft workshop is for children age 5+.
All materials and equipment supplied for…
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…
Manaton, Newton Abbot
MANATON PARISH HALL PRODUCE MARKET
19 FEBRUARY 2019
10-30 TO 12-00
LOCAL FOODS AND ARTISAN PRODUCTS
THE TRUE TASTE OF DARTMOOR
REFRESHMENTS
NEWTON ABBOT, NEWTON ABBOT
A festive treat at an amazing location on Dartmoor. With over 30 exhibitors offering so many unique Christmas gifts, live music both days, log fires, mulled wine, mince pies - so come in from the cold and feel all the festive!
Bovey Tracey
Join us for our second craft workshop of the summer holidays on Monday 9th August 2021 10am - 12pm.
Create your own Pom Pom Buzzy Bee & Daisy Garland, the perfect cute summer addition to any bedroom.
This workshop is aimed at children age 5 - 17…
Newton Abbot
THE NEXT MANATON PARISH HALL MARKET
WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY 21 AUGUST 18
10.30 – 12.30
The market provides Home and Fresh Local Produce:
Pies, Pasties, Jam, Chutney
Organic Fruit and Veg
Fairtrade produce
Speciality bread and cakes
Manaton Lamb,…
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