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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 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
Sculpt Nature's Beauty in Glass
A Bloom That Lasts Forever
Step into the enchanting world of glassmaking with our Glass Flower Workshop. Guided by expert artisans, you'll learn the art of sculpting molten glass into delicate blooms. Each flower…
Bovey Tracey
Award-winning documentary photographer Paul Glendell, presents images of the UK’s oldest surviving oak bark tannery, found in Devon. Bakers of Colyton have been traditionally processing top quality leather for centuries to supply distinguished…
Bovey Tracey
This children's workshop will give you everything you need to make a gorgeous summertime bee and flower garland, made from pom-poms!
Designed specifically for primary-school aged children to make with a parent, this workshop is designed for all…
Bovey Tracey
House of Marbles are delighted to bring this mysterious evening to The Pottery By Night Restaurant (for the first time ever!). This 1920's themed evening (costumes optional) will begin at 6.30pm, with guests welcomed on arrival with a themed…
Bovey Tracey
Get ready for an evening where dining out meets thrilling mystery! The menu is to die for (or maybe to dine for) at this night of intrigue with entertainment for the evening provided by the Moonstone Theatre Company.
Our popular Murder Mystery…
Bovey Tracey
Addressing flora, green spaces and all issues environmental, this exhibition includes the beautiful and varied world of plants, flowers, grasses and trees that make our world so lush and wonderful to live in. We have a great selection of top…
Lustleigh, Newton Abbot
Nestled in a hidden valley in the heart of Dartmoor National Park, Wray Valley offers the perfect escape for nature lovers, adventurers, and those seeking a peaceful retreat. Whether you're looking for a Dartmoor camping experience under the stars…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Join us at House of Marbles for thumping good fun on Saturday 15th April when we will be hosting an Easter themed quiz (with prizes!) for Adults and Children. Free to take part.
Hound Tor is certainly worth a visit. It is reputed to be the inspiration for the Hound of the Baskervilles story and has often been used for location filming; a version of "Hound of the Baskervilles" was one of these.
Newton Abbot
Zero waste shopping for every day living
NEWTON ABBOT
An independent distillery nestled in the heart of Devon, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park.
Visit the distillery for one of our Whisky Tasting Experiences.
Launched in 2017 and guided by our Master Distiller, we take inspiration from the wild,…
Bovey Tracey
Cheese shop specialising in Westcountry artisan cheese. Courtyard cafe (12-2).
Bovey Tracey
Discover Pom Stitch Tassel, a charming children's shop and craft hub located in the heart of South Devon. Situated on Bovey Tracey's high street at 53 Fore Street, this shop is a treasure trove of creative gifts, DIY craft kits, and fun activities…
Bovey Tracey
Set in a spectacular ancient valley on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, Becky Falls has been delighting visitors since 1903. Explore over 50 acres of woodland, streams, and waterfalls within a rare temperate rainforest, recognised as a Site of…
NEWTON ABBOT
An independent distillery nestled in the heart of Devon, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park.
Visit the distillery for one of our Whisky Tasting Experiences.
Launched in 2017 and guided by our Master Distiller, we take inspiration from the wild,…
Bovey Tracey
MAKE Southwest is an acclaimed exhibition space for contemporary craft and design as well as a leading charity for craft education.
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