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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
This workshop will give you everything you need to make a Glass Terrarium at House of Marbles this May, building on the success of our popular 'make-your-own' sessions.
As a brand new addition for 2024, this session is now available to book for…
Bovey Tracey
Nourish Festival, the popular food, craft, and music event, returns to the streets of Bovey Tracey on Saturday 9th September to celebrates its 10th anniversary with a totally free entry community event.
Including 45 fine artisan food producers, 18…
Newton Abbot
Join us on the Bank Holiday with a delicious BBQ with accompanying live music on the Smith's Brasserie Terrace!
North Bovey
Impress your loved one this Valentine's. Arrive for a Champagne cocktail before enjoying a romantic four course candle-lit dinner.
Bovey Tracey
Christmas in Devon!
Join us for the return of our fabulous one day event in the lovely town of Bovey Tracey on the edge of Dartmoor national Park, Devon. The Christmas Street Fayre is held along the entire length of Fore Street with approximately 40…
Manaton, Newton Abbot
Made in Manaton Christmas Fair
Artists and Artisans from Manaton village on Dartmoor will be displaying their work in Manaton village hall on the 17th and 18th of November from 10.30am until 4.30pm.
Buy your Christmas gifts from makers who have…
North Bovey
It's one of the biggest craze's of the year, so many children love it that we thought we would bring it to life by having a "My Little Pony" themed day at the centre! Meet and greet your favourite characters as they trot around the centre all day.…
Bovey Tracey
This children's workshop will give you everything you need to make an indoor Fairy Terrarium in a lantern at House of Marbles this May, building on the success of our popular 'make-your-own' sessions.
As a brand new addition for 2024, this session…
Bovey Tracey
May is a month already bustling with weird and wonderful traditional customs celebrating Spring, so is there room in the calendar for one more?
Give Dartmoor's birds a warm welcome home this Sunday 19 May with a colourful parade around Yarner Wood…
Newton Abbot
The world-famous Brodsky Quartet has a special relationship with Bovey Tracey having appeared at the first Nourish Festival in 2014 and on two more occasions since. This year they return for a special one-off appearance at St Peter, St Paul & St…
North Bovey
Come and join in the fun at the Miniature Pony Centre on Dartmoor in the heart of Devon. Lots of great activities taking place during the day themed around Unicorn and Dragons. We will have something for everyone plus our very own Unicorn will be…
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
This children's workshop will give you everything you need to make a gorgeous fruit garland, made from pom-poms!
Designed specifically for primary-school aged children to make with a parent, this workshop is designed for all skill levels, promising…
Bovey Tracey, Nr Newton Abbot
On Saturday, 15th July 2023, The Pottery By Night Restaurant will be cooking up a unique feast of flavours on their smoker, situated outside in their atmospheric Courtyard area. Join them for an extraordinary discovery of smoked foods, which…
Bovey Tracey
Nourish Festival, now in its 6th year, has become a highly anticipated event with fine food, craft and music of the highest quality presented in the heart of Bovey Tracey designed to feed the body, the mind and the senses.
This Free Festival…
Newton Abbot
Join us for the royal celebrations with an Champagne Afternoon tea with a royal twist!
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 Felt Initial Stitch Banner, with pompom decoration.
Bovey Tracey
This children's workshop will give you everything you need to make a gorgeous 'Bee Happy' Stitch Banner, with Bee pompom decoration.
Designed specifically for primary-school aged children to make with a parent, this workshop is designed for all…
Bovey Tracey
"Mi casa es tu casa" – because our "House" is your "House" on this evening of Spanish dining.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this evening, which will be a lively celebration of Spanish culture, from its tantalising starters and tapas…
Manaton, Newton Abbot
MANATON PARISH HALL MONTHLY MARKET
15 January 19
10-30 – 12-00
The true taste of Dartmoor - Home and Fresh Local Produce:
Pies, Pasties, Jam, Chutney
Organic Fruit and Veg
Fairtrade produce
Speciality bread and cakes
Manaton Lamb, Pork, Beef,…
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