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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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Ilsington
A pretty village next to Haytor, the most famous tor on Dartmoor, and the Granite railway - built to ship stone to Teignmouth docks. Mining history surrounds the village.
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Sparkle & Spruce Up Your Christmas!
Join in the festive spirit with our exclusive Christmas Wreath Making Workshop, accompanied by Prosecco. Our hands-on workshop is meticulously crafted to provide expertise, guidance, and the high-quality materials…
Hennock
High above the Teign Valley at 800 feet stands Hennock. Quiet and peaceful, this small village clusters around its shop, church and pub and lies close to the beauty spots of the Kennick and Tottiford reservoirs.
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Join us on Saturday, 18th July, for A Night From The Smoker, a flavour-packed summer BBQ evening at The Pottery By Night. This special dining event celebrates the irresistible taste of slow-smoked meats, bold BBQ flavours, and the relaxed summer…
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…
Pottery Road, 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…
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…
North Bovey
You are invited to join us for our 'Celebration of Culture' cooked by our special guest, Abhijit Dasalkar, Head Chef at The Greenway Hotel. Discover his delicious dishes and colourful cooking.
You will be welcomed with Indian street food and…
Bovey Tracey
TASTER SESSION -INTERIOR DESIGN WORKSHOP (COMING IN MARCH)
Join me for an afternoon decorating workshop at flock, Learn about different Interior Design Styles, an Introduction to Colour and how to make up your own Interior Mood Board (you will…
Bovey Tracey
The Women's Adventure Film Tour features some of the world's most inspiring women in adventure. This festival is a celebration of the fantastic women around us who are doing extraordinary things.
The event aims to promote diversity and inclusion in…
Bovey Tracey
Join us for an exciting week of October half term workshops, from crafting to sewing machine there's lot's for your creative child to choose from.
Bovey Tracey
Jubilee Gallery, open daily 10am-5.30pm. Free entry.
Through a series of large and small-scale knotted tapestries, artist Anne Jackson explores the ideas of witchcraft and historic witch-persecution across Europe, both as commemoration and as a…
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…
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 expert artisans, you'll shape molten…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
A festive evening of dining and learning how to make a beautiful Christmas table centrepiece!
Join us at House of Marbles every Thursday in December for our brand new festive Craft & Dine Workshops.
On Thursday 15th December, Christmas wreath…
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…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Craft Your Own Willow Swift!
Embark on the ancient art of willow weaving with our creative workshop. This unique event invites you to explore the timeless craft of creating a stunning swift, perfect for adorning your garden or home this Autumn. This…
Dartmoor National Park
Celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Bovey Castle with family and friends with a delicious afternoon tea. Raise a toast, and include a glass of Veuve Cliquot Champagne!
Platinum Afternoon Tea
Selection of Finger Sandwiches and…
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
Join Pom Stitch Tassel for a Summer holidays full of craft workshops, perfect for keeping little hands busy!
Whether you are local to the area or visiting on holiday, all creatives are welcome at PST.
We welcome children age 4+, adults and…
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…
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