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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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Come along and enjoy a relaxing collage workshop with a focus on creative play and pressure free making.
Grace Coombes from Linnet Workshops will gently guide you through the process of creating your own collage material using block printing and…
Bovey Tracey
Take a magical trip through our festive winter wonderland where Santa and his Elves await your arrival in our cosy Grotto. Share with him all your Christmas wishes and receive a lovely gift and goody bag, filled with seasonal treats to enjoy.
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Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
One main, one homemade dessert, one rather tempting price.
Join us at The Old Pottery Restaurant for a two-course meal consisting of a delicious main meal and a homemade dessert for just £16.95.
Choose one of three hand-selected specials for your…
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
Devon Guild's annual Christmas selling exhibition. Filled to the brim with charming craft and design by the UK's most exciting makers. With a huge variety of mediums and prices, it's a great opportunity to find a unique handmade gift for someone…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Halloween Glass Pumpkin
Crafting Your Way To A Pumpkin That's More Treat Than Trick
Ready to trade in your predictable pumpkin carving kit for something a tad more, let's say, elegant this Halloween? Oh yes, we're talking about making your very own…
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
Join us this Easter holidays for an abundance of craft workshops.
Situated in Bovey Tracey, Devon's capital of craft PST HQ hosts a fun and friendly environment for children to learn new skills and experiment with different crafts. Pom Stitch…
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
Audiences are invited to join Mama G on a brand new panto adventure for the whole family!
It all starts when the evil Book Worm decides that reading gives people too much knowledge, and makes all the books from Mama G's library disappear. Before…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Craft a beautiful bouquet!
Join us for an immersive workshop where you'll learn and craft paper wire seedheads. Using wire pliers and cutters, you will be taught the technique of hand-weaving wire to create a beautiful flower centrepiece to take…
Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
The Gallery at Paradiso is excited to present our latest art show, called "OUR NATURAL WORLD".
Fifteen talented artists, working in a variety of styles and medium, will fill our lovely gallery with wonderful artworks that celebrate the depth and…
Bovey Tracey, Nr Newton Abbot
Hop along this Easter and help us investigate the Case Of The Missing Bunny...
On Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday, join us at House of Marbles for a Detective Case like no other!
It is an egg-stremely sticky situation… it's no…
Bovey Tracey
Immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of Christmas cocktails with our brand new December workshop, an integral part of our Christmas Late Night Shopping festivities. This workshop promises to enhance your festive celebrations.
Set off on a…
83 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
"LIGHT MEETS FORM".
Jon Arnold and John Elliot.
A dual show, featuring the photographic imagery of Jon Arnold and the multidisciplinary artworks of sculptor/artist, John Elliot.
The gallery will be open Thursday to Saturday each week, 17th -…
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…
Bovey Tracey
Santa and his jolly band of Elves will be eagerly awaiting your visit at House of Marbles this Christmas!
WHAT'S INCLUDED: Every ticket holder is granted an exclusive invitation to meet none other than Father Christmas himself, in a moment that…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Join us for a series of special evening events at The Old Pottery Restaurant, where we bring bold flavours and unique dining experiences to the table after hours.
Across 2026, we're hosting four themed evenings, each celebrating a different style…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
From July to December, House of Marbles is proud to host a stunning mosaic art exhibition in collaboration with the South West Mosaic Artists. This special six-month exhibition celebrates the creativity, craftsmanship and individuality behind…
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…
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…
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