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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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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…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Craft a Vessel, Made By You
Dive into the captivating art of glassmaking with our Glass Vessel Workshop – a favourite for those seeking to craft something both beautiful and functional. Under the guidance of an expert glassmaker, you'll shape molten…
Fore St., Bovey Tracey
Launched in 2010, Jerwood Makers Open is a biennial opportunity focusing on UK makers who propose to make ambitious, radical work in their first years of practice. Five artists, Sam Bakewell, Juli Bolaños-Durman, Jessica Harrison, Marcin Rusak and…
Bovey Tracey
Meet Frank McHardy and enjoy a G&T before the Tasting Experience starts, Frank will do a talk and will be distilling during the Tasting Experience, you will also be able to ask him any questions you might have about his 50+ years in whisky.…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Create Your Own Mosaic Art!
A Fun & Hands-on Workshop
Throughout this fun Mosaic workshop, children will learn the basics of mosaic art, from selecting colourful tiles to arranging and assembling their designs. It's an excellent opportunity for…
Newton Abbot
oin us on Wednesday 8th August for a fun filled day of all things "Unicorn". Come and meet our very own Unicorn White Lightning in his Rainbow Lodge. Meet the Unibright Stars and join in the art and crafts sessions with them – take home your very…
Bovey Tracey
We are delighted to be making the Bovey Love Local Market a regular feature in the event calendar in 2026!
They will run on Saturday 9th May, 11th July and 10th Oct from 10am–3pm on Bovey Tracey Fore Street!
This Market celebrates the best of local…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Create Three Stunning Glass Pieces
Join our Glass Trio Workshop and create unique glass pieces: a Glass Bird, Vessel and Bauble. In the session, you'll have the opportunity to customise each item with your choice of colours and designs. Whether…
Bovey Tracey
Join us for the launch of the Bovey Tracey Love Local Makers Market on Saturday 27th September from 10am–3pm on Bovey Tracey High Street!
This brand-new event celebrates the best of local talent, featuring over 35 incredible makers, artisans, and…
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…
Newton Abbot
Join us on the Bank Holiday with a delicious BBQ with accompanying live music on the Smith's Brasserie Terrace!
Manaton, Newton Abbot
Outstanding Fresh Produce for Christmas from local farmers and suppliers:
Pies, Pasties, Jam, Chutney
Speciality bread and cakes
Manaton Lamb, Pork, Beef,
English & Continental Cheese,
Ceramics, Pottery & Clothing,
Woodturning and…
Bovey Tracey
Taking place on Saturday 17 January 2026, between the take down week of one exhibition and the set-up week of another, we have hijacked our Jubilee Gallery as well as our first floor Workshop Space to host our ever popular, annual GMI Seconds and…
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…
Manaton, Newton Abbot
Manaton Produce Market is held on the third Tuesday of each month (Except Christmas - 2nd Tuesday)
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
This Easter at House of Marbles, a Pirate-themed adventure awaits!
Each gallant little pirate will be grandly rewarded for their daring exploits with a scrumptious chocolate egg, at the end of the treasure hunt for the Gold Eggs.
There is also a…
Lustleigh
Dartmoor is one of the most beautiful places in the UK with not many roads but plenty of wild food and clean growing environments for the freshest tasting plants we find anywhere.
We will meet at The Cleave Inn in Lustleigh at 12pm. The course…
Bovey Tracey
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.
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Craft Your Own Vibrant Glass Bird
Create a Treasured Keepsake
Step into the captivating world of glassmaking with our Glass Bird Workshop. In just 30 minutes, you'll transform molten glass into a beautiful, hand-sculpted bird. Choose from delightful…
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…
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