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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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Manaton Parish Hall Christmas Market
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
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.…
North Bovey
A very pretty Dartmoor village about 2 miles southwest of Moretonhampstead. White thatched cottages encircle a large village green.
Bovey Tracey
NEW FOR 2024
CHRISTMAS THEMED ESCAPE ROOM
60 minutes to solve the puzzles & crack the codes!
Santa Escape - Santa's Christmas Star
Santa's Christmas tree won't light up! It is rumoured that the reason why is because some of the elves…
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:…
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
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 for the royal celebrations with an Champagne Afternoon tea with a royal twist!
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…
83 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
OPEN SHOW
The Gallery @ Bovey Paradiso is excited to host our Open Show featuring the work of over 20 talented local artists. The show will include paintings, printmaking, drawings and sculptures, in many artistic styles, by some of the best…
Bovey Tracey
Our Glassmaking workshops provides an excellent opportunity to experience a variety of glass crafting techniques with a choice of what you can make and take home as a keepsake.
Perfect for newcomers and those who have tried glassmaking before, you…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
The Home Of Christmas at House of Marbles!
Experience the magic of Christmas at House of Marbles!
Bring the whole family (pets included!) to meet Father Christmas in his charming grotto. At The Old Pottery Restaurant, our talented chefs are…
Bovey Tracey
This Christmas, Pom Stitch Tassel have some crafty fun for the adults as well as the children (wahoo). Come and join us on two dates to make a Pom Pom Wreath.
This workshop will run on Friday 25th November & Friday 2nd December, both in the…
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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Bovey Tracey
This children's workshop will give you everything you need to make a gorgeous Felt Initial Stitch Banner, with pompom decoration.
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Liven up your lunch break! Bring a picnic, enjoy a short, free open-air performance in the park. Different shows 12.30pm & 1.30pm.
What will Artemis have in store for you?
No booking required, open to all, just drop by and look for the…
Fore Street,, Bovey Tracey
Our annual Christmas selling exhibition, showcases some of the best contemporary craft from UK based designer-makers. With a wide selection of disciplines to choose from, and a range of prices to suit all, it's an ideal opportunity to buy an…
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…
Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey
Santa's Grotto is returning to House of Marbles for 2017 with a fun new surprise theme, and we can promise that it will be out of this world! Entry per child includes a balloon, badge and gift as well as a meeting with Santa, plus a discount for the…
Newton Abbot
Audiences are invited to join Mama G on a brand new panto adventure for the whole family!
It all starts when the evil Book Worm decides that reading gives people too much knowledge, and makes all the books from Mama G's library disappear. Before…
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