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  1. Add Berry Head Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Berry Head Nature Reserve

    Address

    Gillard Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AP

    Telephone

    01803 882619

    Brixham

    Berry Head Nature Reserve is an important wildlife and historical site in Brixham, South Devon. 

    The area is an internationally acclaimed heritage site and National Nature Reserve, home to a variety of coastal wildlife, history, geological…

  2. Add Buckfast Abbey to your Itinerary

    Buckfast Abbey

    Address

    Buckfast, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EE

    Telephone

    01364 645500

    Buckfastleigh

    Located in a picturesque valley on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, Buckfast Abbey is home to a community of Roman Catholic Benedictine Monks, who live their lives of prayer, work and study according to the ancient rule of St Benedict.

  3. Add Tavistock Guildhall and Information Centre to your Itinerary

    Tavistock Guildhall and Information Centre

    Address

    Guildhall Square, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0AE

    Tavistock

    A ‘gateway’ centre for information about the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site (WHS), the Guildhall also tells the story of Tavistock’s mining past and of the building itself as one of England’s first purpose-built…

  4. Add Torre Abbey to your Itinerary

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    Torre Abbey

    Address

    The King's Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

    Telephone

    01803 293593

    Torquay

    Come and enjoy a visit exploring our stunning buildings, garden and impressive displays, world-class collections and exhibitions, complemented by modern amenities and special accessibility features.

  5. Add Dartington Hall to your Itinerary

    Dartington Hall

    Address

    Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EL

    Telephone

    01803 847000

    Totnes

    Come and enjoy a fabulous day out at Dartington, where you can experience a range of visitor attractions set in stunning, Grade 2* listed gardens. Visit our cinema, browse in a wide range of shops, or relax in our restaurant and B&B.

  6. Add Devon’s Top Attractions to your Itinerary

    Devon’s Top Attractions

    Address

    Devon Wide

    Telephone

    01392 201227

    Come rain or shine, whether you’re looking for a relaxing time or a full-on action packed day, it is all here with Devon’s Top Attractions.  Find the best days out in Devon and plenty of choice too www.devonstopattractions.co.uk

    What to know…

  7. Add Bridging the Tamar Visitor and Learning Centre to your Itinerary

    Bridging the Tamar Visitor and Learning Centre

    Address

    Tamar Bridge, Pemros Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL51LP

    Telephone

    01752 361577

    Plymouth

    Bridging the Tamar Visitor and Learning Centre celebrates the world class heritage and engineering significance of both the Tamar Bridge and Royal Albert Bridge. Free to enter attraction overlooking the River Tamar.

  8. Add Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves to your Itinerary

    Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves

    Address

    89-91 Ilsham Road, Wellswood, Torquay, Devon, TQ12JF

    Telephone

    01803215136

    Torquay

    Kents Cavern is one of Europe's top Stone Age caves, with an extensive labyrinth of spectacular and easily accessible caverns open daily all year. Our entertaining guides will take you on an underground adventure in this award winning attraction,…

  9. Add Babbacombe Model Village to your Itinerary

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    Babbacombe Model Village

    Address

    Hampton Avenue, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LA

    Telephone

    01803 315 315

    Torquay

    BABBACOMBE MODEL VILLAGE

    Step into a world of miniature marvels!

    Bring back those magical childhood memories as you explore a quaint and quirky representation of England through five decades at Babbacombe Model Village. Meander your way through…

  10. Add Meldon Reservoir to your Itinerary

    Meldon Reservoir

    Address

    Meldon, Okehampton, Devon

    Telephone

    01566 771930

    Okehampton

    Nestled amidst the open moorland and dramatic tors of Dartmoor National Park lies the captivating destination of Meldon Reservoir, where nature and history intertwine to offer a unique day out.

  11. Add The Donkey Sanctuary to your Itinerary

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    The Donkey Sanctuary

    Address

    Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NU

    Telephone

    01395 578222

    Sidmouth

    Bring out the best in your herd and make memories that last a lifetime at The Donkey Sanctuary. Meet hundreds of adorable rescue donkeys for FREE and discover so much more besides.

  12. Add Stuart Line Cruises to your Itinerary

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    Stuart Line Cruises

    Address

    Unit 3 The Point, Pier Head, Exmouth Marina, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1FE

    Telephone

    01395 222144

    Exmouth Marina, Exmouth

    Stuart Line Cruises is based in Exmouth, Devon and we are easy to find. We do have some alternative departure points in Exeter, Sidmouth and Topsham so please therefore check carefully as to where your boat trip is departing from, before making your…

  13. Add Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site Devon to your Itinerary

    Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site Devon

    Address

    SEATON, Devon, EX12 2LD

    Telephone

    01305 225091

    SEATON

    Enjoy the beauty of the Jurassic Coast in Devon, miles of breathtaking coastal paths, stunning views and historic landmarks.

  14. Add The Newcomen Engine to your Itinerary

    The Newcomen Engine

    Address

    The Engine House, Mayors Avenue, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9YY

    Telephone

    01803 834224

    Dartmouth

    The Newcomen Engine House, attached to Dartmouth Visitor Centre , houses one of the few surviving 'Atmospheric Engines'. Built in 1720 to Thomas Newcomen's original design, this is the oldest preserved steam engine in the …

  15. Add The East Devon Way to your Itinerary

    The East Devon Way

    Address

    East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, East Devon, Devon

    East Devon

    The East Devon Way links together footpaths & quiet country lanes to create routes through undulating country to link Exmouth & Lyme Regis.

  16. Add Teignbridge War Memorial Heritage Trail to your Itinerary

    Teignbridge War Memorial Heritage Trail

    Address

    Across Teignbridge, Devon

    Historic England commenced a thematic listing of World War 1 memorials to commemorate the human loss and 100 year anniversary of the First World War.  The memorials also often included inscriptions from World War II and other battles, and is…

  17. Add Bayards Cove Fort to your Itinerary

    Bayards Cove Fort

    Address

    Bayards Cove, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9AX

    Telephone

    0870 333 1181

    Dartmouth

    A single storey Tudor artillery fort built before 1534 to protect the harbour from any hostile ships that might have made it past the defences of Kingswear and Dartmouth castles.

  18. Add Totnes Castle to your Itinerary

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    Totnes Castle

    Address

    Castle Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NU

    Telephone

    01803 864406

    Totnes

    The English Heritage castle is the focal point of the town, standing as a legacy to the once powerful Normans. It's one of the best surviving early motte and bailey castles, the moat is now filled with cottages and gardens in the town.

  19. Add Berry Pomeroy Castle to your Itinerary

    Berry Pomeroy Castle

    Address

    Berry Pomeroy, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6LJ

    Telephone

    01803 866618

    Totnes

    Tucked away in a deep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin.

  20. Add Treasure Trails in South Devon to your Itinerary

    Treasure Trails in South Devon

    Address

    Various locations throughout South Devon

    Telephone

    01872 263692

    Turn a regular day out into a full-blown adventure!

    For young detectives and adults who never grew up. Treasure Trails are a captivating challenge that combines mind-twisting clues and fascinating stories for anyone with a sense of adventure.…

  21. Add Orcombe Point to your Itinerary

    Orcombe Point

    Address

    Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2DH

    Exmouth

    Orcombe Point is the most westerly point of the Jurassic Coast, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Discover the Geoneedle, a landmark representing 180 million years of the Earth's history with Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous rock and take in the…

Salcombe
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Topsham

Topsham

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Kingswear

Kingswear

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Keyboard
Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

kite flying
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Concert
Bovey Tracey High Street
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Father's Day Events
Salcombe

Salcombe

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Tiverton

Tiverton

camping overlooking the sea
Tiverton

Tiverton

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Topsham

Topsham

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Vineyard
Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Topsham

Topsham

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Umbrellas
Food Festival
Pride in South Devon
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Country Lane
Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Roses
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Cullompton

Cullompton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Horseracing
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Ashburton

Ashburton

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Shaldon

Shaldon

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Crediton

Crediton

Honiton

Honiton

Crabs
Pebbles
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Travel Blog, South Devon
Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

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Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Teignmouth
Golf
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

BBQ
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

The River Dart

The River Dart

Dog at Stover Country Park
Salcombe

Salcombe

Free Events
Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Shaldon

Shaldon

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Shaldon
Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Start Point

Start Point

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Shaldon

Shaldon

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Cake & Coffee
Dartmoor
Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Tiverton Countryside
Walking in the woods
Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Dog on South Devon Beach
Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Topsham

Topsham

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Torcross

Torcross

Honiton

Honiton

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Paintbrushes
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Seaton

Seaton

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

High Ropes
Sharpham

Sharpham

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Devonshire Cream Tea
Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Salcombe

Salcombe

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Paintbrushes
Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Dawlish Beach
Bluebells Honiton
EV Charging in South Devon
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Berry Head

Berry Head

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

The River Dart

The River Dart

Honiton

Honiton

Pen & Paper
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Modbury

Modbury

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Cockington

Cockington

Rabbit
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Colouring Pencils
Ice Creams
Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Blog in Flowers
Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Cullompton

Cullompton

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
People eating Cream Tea
The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Calendar
Dittisham

Dittisham

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Fireworks
Exmouth

Exmouth

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Ashburton

Ashburton

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Pumpkins, Halloween
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Autum Leaves
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Start Point

Start Point

Love and Explore South Devon
#LoveSouthDevon #ExploreSouthDevon
Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Seaton Wetlands
Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Cake
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Easter in South Devon
Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Swimming Pool
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Topsham

Topsham

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Barley field

Barley field

Crediton

Crediton

Sandridge Barton
Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Family on beach
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Haytor

Haytor

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Devonshire Cream Tea
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Shaldon

Shaldon

Burger & Chips
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Salcombe

Salcombe

Tickets
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Bovey Tracey High Street
Ashburton High Street
Frosty mornings
Dawlish

Dawlish

Ashburton

Ashburton

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

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