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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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Dartmoor National Park
The 3 AA Rosette Great Western Restaurant is the fine dining restaurant at Bovey Castle, named after the hotels previous owners the Great Western Railways, who opened Bovey Castle as a hotel in the 1930’s. The restaurant is overseen by Executive…
Newton Abbot
This luxury three-bedroom lodge offers a spacious living area, a private outdoor hot tub and a large, fully enclosed patio with garden furniture. It is conveniently located within a 2-minute walk of the swimming pool, restaurant, spa and other…
Moretonhampstead
Gold Star Award Inspector's ChoiceHistory, glamour, excitement and adventure - The five red star Bovey Castle is truly a luxurious award winning hotel set in beautiful countryside surroundings. A place where you can live out your dreams then put your feet up.
In the heart of…
Newton Abbot
Conferences
Morning coffee on a sunny terrace overlooking England’s last true wilderness; a falconry display from the castle’s resident owls and falcons, or a round of golf or session of archery, before a focused meeting about the company's year…
Newton Abbot
Escape to the contemporary charm of Belvedere Edge Lodge. With three bedrooms, a sleek living area, a private hot tub, and a spacious enclosed patio boasting stunning resort views, this stylish retreat offers the perfect getaway. Situated just a…
Bovey Tracey
With a number of unique visitor attractions and mixture of shops, Bovey Tracey is a pretty cob and Dartmoor-granite built town.
Ilsington, Bovey Tracey
Country House HotelFamily owned country house hotel set in a stunning rural setting within the Dartmoor National Park. Magnificent views. Four miles off A38 (Bovey Tracey) exit. Very short drive to Devon's south east coast. Gym, indoor pool.
Bovey Tracey
Nourish is a celebration of fine food, craft and classical music in Bovey Tracey - now in its fifth year.
Over 50 of the region's finest Food producers and street food vendors fill Fore Street and will battle it out for the Devon Street Food…
Ilsington Village, Bovey Tracey
Contemporary dining in elegant and breathtaking surroundings, with dramatic views over Dartmoor and up to Haytor rocks.
Teigngrace
The Ted Hughes Poetry Trail was officially opened on the 4th May 2006 by Councillor Des Shadrick, Chairman of Devon County Council in the presence of Carol Hughes.
Ilsington, Bovey Tracey
With beautifully tiled floors, well appointed changing rooms and the latest facilities, the Spa at Ilsington offers an exclusive corner of peace and tranquillity with a hint of Tibetan Influence. Located within the award winning hotel, you can enjoy…
Newton Abbot ,
Join us for our hotel open day with wedding showcase! Try your hand at archery and air rifle shooting, meet our award-winning wedding and events team, tour the hotel, and explore the grounds. There will be plenty going on, including ferret racing,…
Fore St, Bovey Tracey
A look behind the workshop doors to see how the commissioning process works. Guild Members reveal their making journeys with clients, ranging from personal tokens to large scale public work - low to high budget. Craft objects, drawings,…
Bovey Tracey
We are running a workshop on Saturday 27th October at Ullacombe Farm, Bovey Tracey for children to create their own Day of the Dead Halloween Costume. The workshop involves them creating a day of the dead mask and matching tutu, all sticking and…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Take your child on a magical trip through our festive winter wonderland where Santa and his Elves will be waiting to welcome you into our cosy Grotto. Share your Christmas wishes and receive a lovely gift and goody bag, filled with seasonal treats…
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…
Lustleigh
Situated within the captivating landscapes of Dartmoor National Park, Lustleigh is a picturesque village that exudes timeless charm and natural beauty.
Manaton, Newton Abbot
Manaton Produce Market is held on the third Tuesday of each month (Except Christmas - 2nd Tuesday)
NEWTON ABBOT
Liven up your lunch break! Bring a picnic, enjoy a short, free open-air performance in the park. Different shows 12.30pm & 1.30pm.
What will Artemis have in store for you?
No booking required, open to all, just drop by and look for the…
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
Christmas is the perfect time of year for crafting!
Join Pom Stitch Tassel and friends for three festive workshop weekends with a different craft activity each time...
Saturday 18th November, 10am - 12pm - Create a Pom Pom Star Wreath. Suitable…
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