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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.

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

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Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

The River Dart

The River Dart

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

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Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Topsham

Topsham

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
The River Dart

The River Dart

Pebbles
Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Ashburton

Ashburton

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Calendar
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Dawlish

Dawlish

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

camping overlooking the sea
High Ropes
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Tiverton

Tiverton

Cullompton

Cullompton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Dawlish Beach
Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Fireworks
Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Travel Blog, South Devon
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Frosty mornings
Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Walking in the woods
Torcross

Torcross

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Ashburton

Ashburton

Bluebells Honiton
Shaldon

Shaldon

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Cake
Crediton

Crediton

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Ashburton High Street
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Concert
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Dog on South Devon Beach
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Honiton

Honiton

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Honiton

Honiton

Dog at Stover Country Park
Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Berry Head

Berry Head

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Ice Creams
Salcombe

Salcombe

Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Pumpkins, Halloween
Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Dittisham

Dittisham

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Love and Explore South Devon
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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Umbrellas
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Start Point

Start Point

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Teignmouth
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Family on beach
Salcombe

Salcombe

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Topsham

Topsham

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dartmoor
Salcombe

Salcombe

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Colouring Pencils
Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Exmouth

Exmouth

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

People eating Cream Tea
South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Shaldon

Shaldon

Free Events
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Seaton

Seaton

Father's Day Events
Burger & Chips
Keyboard
View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Tickets
Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Country Lane
Barley field

Barley field

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Salcombe

Salcombe

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Haytor

Haytor

Cullompton

Cullompton

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Salcombe

Salcombe

Crediton

Crediton

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Salcombe
Devonshire Cream Tea
Easter in South Devon
Pride in South Devon
Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

kite flying
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Shaldon
Tiverton

Tiverton

Topsham

Topsham

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Honiton

Honiton

Bovey Tracey High Street
Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Blog in Flowers
Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Sharpham

Sharpham

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Swimming Pool
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Seaton Wetlands
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Food Festival
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Golf
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Rabbit
Pen & Paper
Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Cockington

Cockington

Paintbrushes
Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Roses
Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Start Point

Start Point

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Sandridge Barton
Salcombe

Salcombe

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Shaldon

Shaldon

Salcombe

Salcombe

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

EV Charging in South Devon
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Tiverton Countryside
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Crabs
Ashburton

Ashburton

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Modbury

Modbury

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Bovey Tracey High Street
Autum Leaves
Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Topsham

Topsham

Kingswear

Kingswear

Devonshire Cream Tea
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Shaldon

Shaldon

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

BBQ
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Vineyard
Horseracing
Paintbrushes
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

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