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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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Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Craft your own Christmas Decoration!
Embark on a journey into the ancient art of willow weaving with our enchanting workshop. This unique event invites you to explore the timeless craft of creating stunning willow reindeer, perfect for adorning your…
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
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, 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
Join us for our first Christmas craft workshop on Monday 20th December 10am - 12pm in our Devon studio.
Create a Pom Pom Christmas pudding wreath.
This Christmas craft workshop is for children age 5+.
All materials and equipment supplied for…
83 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
The next Paradiso Gallery show will be "A Sense of Place" and will feature the amazing "imagined" urban spaces created by Sue Williamson along with ten other talented artists who's work will explore this theme. This will be a powerful show, so…
Bovey Tracey
This Valentine's Day at the Pottery By Night Restaurant will be a celebration of love, food and lobster!
On Saturday 11th February for just £80 per couple, you'll receive a delectable 3-course meal with pink prosecco, canapes and boozy truffles…
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…
Newton Abbot
Come and sample the very best food and drink from the South West.
Bovey Festival 2024 continues the great success of the Nourish Festival and celebrates the finest food, drink and craft, all in beautiful Bovey Tracey.
Whether you want to try a new…
Bovey Tracey
Craft Glass Tumblers with Prosecco-Paired Dining
Experience the joy of glassmaking, relish in delicious restaurant food, and raise a glass of complimentary prosecco. Don't miss out!
DURATION: 1.5 hours Glassmaking + Evening Dining Experience
COST:…
Newton Abbot
Enjoy Champagne and nibbles on arrival to toast the King's Coronation, before taking a 45 minute royal tour with 4×4 off-road experience. Enjoy photo opportunities as well as insights into our local wildlife and conservation.
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
Shape a Heart That Speaks to You
A Heartfelt Masterpiece
Let your creativity flow and sculpt a symbol of love in our Glass Heart Workshop. This hands-on experience invites you to craft a stunning glass heart using swirling colours and unique…
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…
Fore St.,, Bovey Tracey
This September, the Devon Guild's Riverside Gallery is a venue for Open Studios '19 showcasing craftwork by 6 of its Members. Transformed to a workshop space visitors can meet and watch makers in action, learn about materials, techniques and tools -…
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…
Manaton
Manaton Open Gardens. 8 beautiful gardens open on a walking route around the village. Refreshments and Cream Teas in the Parish Hall. Ample parking.
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
This children's workshop will give you everything you need to make an indoor Fairy Terrarium in a lantern at House of Marbles this Summer, building on the success of our popular 'make-your-own' sessions.
Designed specifically for primary-school aged…
Bovey Tracey
Take a magical trip through our festive winter wonderland where Santa and his Elves await your arrival in our cosy Grotto. Share with him all your Christmas wishes and receive a lovely gift and goody bag, filled with seasonal treats to enjoy.
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Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
This Father's Day, treat Dad to a delicious meal he'll truly enjoy at The Old Pottery Restaurant.
Whether he's starting the day with a hearty breakfast, settling in for a satisfying lunch, or enjoying a classic afternoon cream tea with freshly…
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