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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
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
Step into the magical realm of Santa's Grotto, where treasured Christmas memories are made. Awaiting you are Santa and his Elves, ready to give each ticket holder the unique chance to meet Father Christmas in person. Share your heartfelt Christmas…
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…
North Bovey
A very pretty Dartmoor village about 2 miles southwest of Moretonhampstead. White thatched cottages encircle a large village green.
Bovey Tracey
Dartmoor Whisky Distillery invites you to come and visit Devon's only whisky distillery and learn how single malt whisky is made, from barley field to nosing glass in our Whisky Tasting Experience. This tasting experience is the perfect afternoon…
Bovey Tracey
This children's workshop will give you everything you need to make an outdoor Fairy Rock Garden at House of Marbles this August, building on the success of our popular 'make-your-own' sessions.
Designed specifically for primary-school aged children…
Fore St., Bovey Tracey
Summer Craft Club - Free weekly making mornings for kids and families.
Free drop-in craft activities every Wednesday morning (24 July - 28 August) during the summer holidays. All sessions are 10am – 12.30 pm and there is no need to book; just pop…
83 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
The Gallery at Paradiso is excited to announce our next exhibition; SATURATION POINT.
Opening times: 10.30 to 4pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Highlighting the way artists use colour in their work, from subtle pastel shades to full saturation,…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Create lasting memories this Christmas for your cherished pets! Bring your little pup along to join in the festive fun, where they'll be treated just like one of the family. Every furry friend will receive their very own goody bag filled with…
Bovey Tracey
Get a taste of the 'good life' this September at The Nourish Festival! Now in its 5th year, The Nourish Festival set in the heart of Bovey Tracey, is an event designed to feed the body, the mind and the senses, filling the town with some of the best…
Bovey Tracey
Exercise body and mind this Summer (and on into Autumn)! Starting at Bovey Tracey, the Dartmoor 'Eastern Fringes' Treasure Hunt & History Trail incorporates a prize Treasure Hunt within a trip around some beautiful countryside and lovely villages,…
Bovey Tracey
The Women's Adventure Film Tour features some of the world's most inspiring women in adventure. This festival is a celebration of the fantastic women around us who are doing extraordinary things.
The event aims to promote diversity and inclusion in…
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
Enjoy a creative morning of block printing and discover the joys of hand printing your very own designs.
Grace Coombes from Linnet Workshops will then guide you through each step of the process from designing, carving and printing your lino blocks…
Bovey Tracey
Our Glassmaking workshops provides an excellent opportunity to experience a variety of glass crafting techniques with a choice of what you can make and take home as a keepsake.
Perfect for newcomers and those who have tried glassmaking before, you…
Bovey Tracey
Join Pom Stitch Tassel this October half term for a fun-packed week of crafting & sewing.
Workshops include:
Tuesday 24th October 10:30am - 12:30pm Tassel Witches & Wizards age 4+
Wednesday 25th October 10:30am - 12:30pm Beginners Sewing:…
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 a Vessel That's Uniquely You
Your Glass, Your Way
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…
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…
Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot
Come and join us for a world rhythms drumming workshop at the beautiful Dartmoor Reach Alpaca Farm.
Come and play some authentic, energising West African djembe rhythms in a beautiful, natural setting. This workshop is open to all, no experience…
Bovey Tracey
Ullacombe Farm’s Christmas market has Santa’s grotto & his reindeer. Buzzlewicks Elf Emporium & Santa’s Post Office. Lots of festive food & drink stalls, gifts & craft stalls, Carol singing & lots of fun childrens crafts.
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