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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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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.
83 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
"RICHARD THORN SWAc".
The gallery at Paradiso is excited to announce that we have one of our most popular artists, Richard Thorn SWAc, in our lovely space for a two-week, one-man show. A fantastic selection of his amazing watercolours will be on…
Bovey Tracey
Join us at MAKE Southwest for another Green Maker takeover! We'll be hijacking the Jubilee Gallery between the takedown of one exhibition and the set up of another for a Green Maker Initiative Sustainable Craft Fair
️ Saturday 11 July
⏰ 10am-4pm
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Nr Bovey Tracey
Our legendary, sell out family-friendly Barn Dance (in a real cattle barn) returns, thanks to Hillary and Keith Harvey on Sat 4th Oct at Beechleigh Farm, Hennock, near Bovey Tracey at 6pm.
Renowned ceilidh band, Spinach for Norman will be…
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
An Egg-citing Experience!
Create your own beautiful glass Easter egg in this fun, hands-on workshop. Guided one-to-one by our expert glassmakers, you'll work with molten glass to shape and decorate a vibrant, seasonal keepsake. Perfect for beginners…
Newton Abbot
Join us on the Bank Holiday with a delicious BBQ with accompanying live music on the Smith's Brasserie Terrace!
Bovey Tracey
The Summer Show is the longest running Devon Guild exhibition, launched in 1955 to celebrate the skills and original work of long-standing Guild Members through to the newest faces.
The exhibition is selected by the Guild's Members' Selection…
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
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…
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
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…
Manaton
"The ancient tracks serve Dartmoor as do the blood-vessles the body - arteries conducting the life-blood of its topographical history." 'Walking Dartmoor's Ancient Tracks' by Eric Hemery.
Join us for a day walk along part of the Mariners' Way - a…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Create a Beautiful Autumnal Wreath!
During this hands-on workshop, you will be guided step by step in creating your very own autumnal wreath made entirely from beautiful dried flowers and foliage. Carefully chosen to capture the rich, warm tones of…
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…
Fore St., Bovey Tracey
Our annual Christmas selling exhibition of handmade contemporary crafts by the finest designer-makers across the UK. The variety of materials and range of prices mean the Guild's ideal for Christmas shopping when seeking thoughtful gifts for someone…
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
Join us for a captivating workshop where you'll learn how to create a beautiful Christmas wreath from wire. Using wire pliers and cutters, you will learn the technique of hand-weaving wire to make a wreath to take home at the end of the session.…
Bovey Tracey
Bovey Tracey Tourist Information Centre staff will be delighted to help you make the most of your time in our area providing helpful friendly and professional advice.
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
This Summer at House of Marbles, we have an array of exciting events and ways to get involved, with a wide range of reasons to visit us, including craft workshops, new glass workshops in Teign Valley Glass Studio and the popular Design-a-Marble…
Bovey Tracey
Join us for our third and final craft workshop of the summer holidays on Friday 27th August 10am - 12pm.
Create your own Pom Pom Tropics banner, the perfect summer vibe workshop!
This workshop is aimed at children age 5 - 17. Unfortunately we…
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