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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
Join us over February half term for some lovely pre-bookable craft workshops, pom pom making, to stitching to macrame, there is lot's to see and do. Suitable for age 5+ and a lovely activity to do over half term for families.
Flowing from Dartmoor through the town of Bovey Tracey before meeting the River Teign is the River Bovey.
The River Bovey starts its life on the eastern side of Dartmoor National Park, not far from the River Teign which it later flows into. It…
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…
Dartmoor
Want a confidence boost to explore new places? Memories of how to use a map and compass faded? Join us to visit a Dartmoor that's off the beaten track that will help you to regain your confidence to visit places you've never been to before.…
Bovey Tracey
Join us for our first craft workshop of the summer holidays on Monday 26th July 2021 2pm - 4pm.
Create your own Pom Pom Weather Mobile, perfect to hang in your window to catch the light.
This workshop is aimed at children age 5 - 17.…
Bovey Tracey
Visit the Farmers Market at Bovey Tracey and experience the full flavour of local produce.
Held on alternate Saturdays, the farmers' market sells local produce and delicacies.
Bovey Tracey
Immerse yourself in the timeless craft of willow weaving with our exclusive Willow Heart Weaving Workshop! Located in a serene and inspiring setting of upstairs at The Emporium, this workshop invites you to handcraft a symbol of love and nature that…
Bovey Tracey
Celebrate Valentine's in style with an evening about love and indulgence. Our romantic setup with a heart-warming menu will set the stage for an unforgettable night. It's the perfect opportunity to treat your loved one to a dining experience filled…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Halloween Glass Pumpkin
Crafting Your Way To A Pumpkin That's More Treat Than Trick
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…
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…
Bovey Tracey
Get a taste of the 'good life' this September at The Nourish Festival! Now in its 5th year, The Nourish Festival set in the heart of Bovey Tracey, is an event designed to feed the body, the mind and the senses, filling the town with some of the best…
Manaton, Newton Abbot
The Manaton Art Group hold monthly classes in the Hall and this is their annual exhibition. The artists are an established and well respected group with a wide range of painted art that would be an interest to everyone. We take a great pride in the…
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
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
Sparkle & Spruce Up Your Christmas!
Join in the festive spirit with our exclusive Christmas Wreath Making Workshop, accompanied by the delightful bubbles of Prosecco. Set in the comfortable upstairs area of The Emporium, this inspired space is…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
A festive evening of Christmas wreath making and dining at House of Marbles!
Join us at House of Marbles every Thursday in December for our brand new festive Craft & Dine Workshops.
On Thursday 1st December, Christmas wreath making expert Cara…
Lustleigh, Devon
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
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…
Bovey Tracey
This is one of the most relaxed ways to shop for your Christmas Gifts in Devon this festive season!
House of Marbles will be opening for some special late night shopping evenings, every Thursday from 5pm – late from 30th November until Christmas.…
Newton abbot
A festive workshop on December 17th, when talented florist Sarah Hill, will demonstrate how to make a 'wild and wonderful Christmas wreath', with seasonal plants gathered from the garden. Using a woven willow base, you will learn how to use 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…
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