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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
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
Discover Bovey Tracey's best bites & beautiful crafts
Come and sample the very best food, drink and craft from the South West.
Whether you want to try a new gin or cocktail or are in the mood for delicious brownies, preserves, chocolate and cheeses…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Glass Terrarium Making with Prosecco
Create Your Own Miniature Garden with a Sparkling Touch!
Dive into the enchanting world of terrarium-making with our exclusive workshop that promises to raise your green-crafting skills! Don't miss this…
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…
Ilsington
Family Ceilidh with Blue Jewel Ceilidh Band!
7.30pm - 10.30pm - Doors open at 7pm
Put on your dancing shoes & join us for a fun evening!
Licenced bar, snacks & hot food.
Tickets available at Ilsington Village Shop (https://www…
Bovey Tracey, Nr Newton Abbot
Hop along this Easter and help us investigate the Case Of The Missing Bunny...
On Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday, join us at House of Marbles for a Detective Case like no other!
It is an egg-stremely sticky situation… it's no…
Manaton, Newton Abbot
The Tedburn Community Choir has performed at many venues throughout the South West including Exeter Cathedral. The choir generously supports fund-raising by local villages by performing at no charge. They sing a very wide variety of music, from…
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…
Lustleigh
This course is a simple foraging walk where we will identify a number of edible and poisonous wild mushrooms, fruits and plants.
Dartmoor is one of the most beautiful places in the UK with not many roads but plenty of wild food, and clean growing…
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…
Bovey Tracey
Ready to trade in your predictable pumpkin carving kit for something a tad more, let's say, elegant this Halloween? Oh yes, we're talking about making your very own glass pumpkin. Yes, you heard right. Glass. As in, Cinderella's slipper but make it…
Pottery Road, 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…
Hennock, Bovey Tracey
Our family-friendly Barn Dance (in a real cattle barn) returns to a new venue on Sat 7th Oct at Beechleigh Farm, Hennock, near Bovey Tracey at 6 pm.
Ceilidh band, Amber Fire will be delighting the crowd, both young and old with traditional songs…
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
Join us in the Jubilee Gallery for another Green Maker takeover! It's another Green Maker Initiative Sustainable Craft Sale
Top quality craft by makers using sustainable methods, materials or techniques.
You'll find a range of beautiful…
Scotland, Dartmoor
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. These courses will be held in Lustleigh, a beautiful little village…
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
Annual exhibition showing the best new craft work from the Devon Guild of Craftsmen Membership. A tradition every summer for over 60 years, selected Members exhibit as a collective showcasing the best contemporary craft from across the South West.…
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
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,…
Bovey Tracey
Craft a Vessel That's Uniquely You
Your Glass, Your Way
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 expert…
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