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  1. 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.

  2. 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…

  3. 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.

  4. 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…

  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 Powderham to your Itinerary

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    Powderham

    Address

    Powderham, Kenton, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8JQ

    Telephone

    01626 890243

    Exeter

    A visit to Powderham Castle is an enchanting day out for all its visitors. Fascinating guided tours of this magnificent 600year old Castle.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  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 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…

  12. 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…

  13. Add Dartington Trust to your Itinerary

    Dartington Trust

    Address

    Dartington Estate, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EL

    Telephone

    +441803847000

    Dartington, Totnes

    Welcome to Dartington Estate, a beautiful and historic destination offering a wide range of activities, events, and experiences.

  14. Add The Daymark to your Itinerary

    The Daymark

    Address

    Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0EH

    Dartmouth

    Built in 1864, the Daymark is a grade II listed tower, which reaches 80ft high and visible from Dartmouth. It can be seen for many miles if you’re out at sea. This stunning octagonal tower is situated in a picturesque field overlooking the sea, and…

  15. Add National Trust A La Ronde to your Itinerary

    National Trust A La Ronde

    Address

    Summer Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BD

    Telephone

    01548 842893

    Exmouth

    As seen on BBC's Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, a characterful 16-sided house and grounds with views of the Exe estuary, built in 1796 by cousins Jane & Mary Parminter. Filled with curious mementoes of their Grand Tour travels, and…

  16. Add Branscombe Village to your Itinerary

    Branscombe Village

    Address

    Branscombe

    Branscombe

    The village of Branscombe on East Devon’s Jurassic Coast, sits in a valley that reaches down to the sea. It is surrounded by picturesque countryside with miles of walks through woodland, farmland, and beach. Thatched houses, a working forge and…

  17. 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.

  18. 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…

  19. Add World of Country Life to your Itinerary

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    World of Country Life

    Address

    Sandy Bay, Westdown Lane, Littleham, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BY

    Telephone

    01395 274533

    Exmouth

    World of Country Life is over 30 acres of fun for the whole family whatever the weather

  20. Add Dartmouth Mayflower Heritage Trail to your Itinerary

    Dartmouth Mayflower Heritage Trail

    Address

    Dartmouth, Devon

    Dartmouth

    Created to mark the 400 year anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower, Dartmouth’s Mayflower Heritage Trail tells the story of the town and its relationship with the voyage undertaken by the Pilgrims.

    The trail paints a picture of Dartmouth…

  21. 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…

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Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Haytor

Haytor

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Cake & Coffee
Welcome Family Holiday Park
Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Teignmouth
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

kite flying
Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Start Point

Start Point

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Berry Head

Berry Head

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Walking in the woods
Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Dittisham

Dittisham

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Barley field

Barley field

Autum Leaves
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Tiverton Countryside
Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Free Events
Devonshire Cream Tea
The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Salcombe

Salcombe

Shaldon

Shaldon

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
BBQ
Frosty mornings
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Seaton Wetlands
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Cullompton

Cullompton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Modbury

Modbury

Paintbrushes
Caravan Parks in South Devon
Bovey Tracey High Street
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Horseracing
Easter in South Devon
Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Topsham

Topsham

Ashburton

Ashburton

Sandridge Barton
Umbrellas
Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Devonshire Cream Tea
Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Bovey Tracey High Street
Fireworks
Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Blog in Flowers
Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Cake
Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Food Festival
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Tickets
Pebbles
Bluebells Honiton
Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Tiverton

Tiverton

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe

Roses
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Ashburton High Street
Shaldon
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Tiverton

Tiverton

Honiton

Honiton

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Rabbit
Honiton

Honiton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Cullompton

Cullompton

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Crabs
The River Dart

The River Dart

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
camping overlooking the sea
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Swimming Pool
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Vineyard
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Salcombe

Salcombe

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Exmouth

Exmouth

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Start Point

Start Point

Cockington

Cockington

The River Dart

The River Dart

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
People eating Cream Tea
Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Family on beach
Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Burger & Chips
Dawlish

Dawlish

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Salcombe
Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Shaldon

Shaldon

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Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Shaldon

Shaldon

EV Charging in South Devon
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Ashburton

Ashburton

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Paintbrushes
Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Pumpkins, Halloween
Seaton

Seaton

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Honiton

Honiton

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Salcombe

Salcombe

Ashburton

Ashburton

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Country Lane
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Colouring Pencils
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Ice Creams
Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Topsham

Topsham

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Dartmoor
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Pride in South Devon
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Dog at Stover Country Park
Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Dawlish Beach
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Kingswear

Kingswear

Salcombe

Salcombe

Keyboard
Dog on South Devon Beach
Concert
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Topsham

Topsham

Golf
Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Father's Day Events
Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Torcross

Torcross

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Calendar
Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Crediton

Crediton

Crediton

Crediton

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Sharpham

Sharpham

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