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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 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.

  4. 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,…

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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…

  8. 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.

  9. 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…

  10. 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.

  11. 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…

  12. 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.

  13. 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…

  14. Add South Devon Railway to your Itinerary

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    South Devon Railway

    Address

    The Station, Dartbridge Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DZ

    Telephone

    01364 644370

    Buckfastleigh

    The South Devon Railway features a wonderful 14 mile round trip along a branch line of the former Great Western Railway. Gleaming, historic GWR steam engines haul trains full of enthralled passengers of all ages between Buckfastleigh and Totnes…

  15. Add Dartmouth Guided History Tours to your Itinerary

    Dartmouth Guided History Tours

    Address

    Dartmouth, Devon

    Telephone

    01803 845501

    Dartmouth

    Dartmouth is steeped in maritime history and has been an important and strategic deep water port since the twelfth century.

    We offer a 1 to 1 ½ hour walking tour of Dartmouth pointing out the most important buildings and places all within a…

  16. Add Ashburton Antiques Trail to your Itinerary

    Ashburton Antiques Trail

    Address

    Ashburton, Devon

    Ashburton has built a reputation over many years as a top destination for antiques and no visit to the town is complete without a browse around its antique shops.

    Ashburton offers more than 10 individual antique shops combining some of the…

  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 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.…

  19. 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.

  20. Add Coleton Fishacre House & Garden to your Itinerary

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    Coleton Fishacre House & Garden

    Address

    Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0EQ

    Telephone

    01803 842382

    Dartmouth

    At the country home of the D'Oyly Carte family you can travel back in time to the Jazz Age. This most evocative of country homes was built in the Arts & Crafts style in the late 1920’s and is imbued with Art Deco elegance.

  21. Add Dartmouth Castle to your Itinerary

    Dartmouth Castle

    Address

    Castle Road, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0JN

    Telephone

    01803 834445

    Dartmouth

    Surrounded by sparkling waters, Dartmouth is one of the most beautifully located fortresses in England. For over 600 years, the castle has guarded the narrow entrance to the Dart Estuary and the busy, vibrant port of Dartmouth.

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Crediton

Crediton

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Burger & Chips
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Bluebells Honiton
Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

The River Dart

The River Dart

Tickets
Free Events
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Dog on South Devon Beach
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Exmouth

Exmouth

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

kite flying
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Shaldon

Shaldon

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Devonshire Cream Tea
Bovey Tracey High Street
Frosty mornings
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Country Lane
Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Love and Explore South Devon
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Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Torcross

Torcross

Sharpham

Sharpham

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Cake & Coffee
Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Blog in Flowers
Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Topsham

Topsham

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Topsham

Topsham

Food Festival
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Tiverton

Tiverton

Salcombe
Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Walking in the woods
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Pen & Paper
Shaldon

Shaldon

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Pride in South Devon
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Cake
Salcombe

Salcombe

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Salcombe

Salcombe

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Seaton

Seaton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Salcombe

Salcombe

Honiton

Honiton

Ashburton

Ashburton

Dawlish Beach
Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Caravan Parks in South Devon
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Golf
Start Point

Start Point

Ashburton High Street
Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Berry Head

Berry Head

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Bovey Tracey High Street
Ashburton

Ashburton

Haytor

Haytor

Dawlish

Dawlish

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Fireworks
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Start Point

Start Point

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Shaldon

Shaldon

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Father's Day Events
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Seaton Wetlands
Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
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The River Dart

The River Dart

Barley field

Barley field

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Tiverton Countryside
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Devonshire Cream Tea
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

camping overlooking the sea
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Sandridge Barton
Crabs
Paintbrushes
Travel Blog, South Devon
Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

People eating Cream Tea
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Modbury

Modbury

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Salcombe

Salcombe

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Shaldon

Shaldon

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Ice Creams
Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Honiton

Honiton

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Welcome Family Holiday Park
Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Roses
Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kingswear

Kingswear

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Vineyard
Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Concert
Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Horseracing
Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

EV Charging in South Devon
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Teignmouth
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Rabbit
Family on beach
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Colouring Pencils
Calendar
Topsham

Topsham

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Crediton

Crediton

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Swimming Pool
Autum Leaves
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Tiverton

Tiverton

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Dartmoor
Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Keyboard
Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Cullompton

Cullompton

Easter in South Devon
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Paintbrushes
Cockington

Cockington

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Umbrellas
Pumpkins, Halloween
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Topsham

Topsham

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dog at Stover Country Park
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

High Ropes
Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Ashburton

Ashburton

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Shaldon
Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Salcombe

Salcombe

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Pebbles
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Dittisham

Dittisham

BBQ
Topsham

Topsham

Cullompton

Cullompton

Honiton

Honiton

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