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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 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…

  4. 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…

  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 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…

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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,…

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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…

  15. 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.

  16. Add Templer Way to your Itinerary

    Templer Way

    Address

    Stover, Newton Abbot, Devon

    Stover, Newton Abbot

    The Templer Way is an 18 mile walk which traces the historic route of granite being taken from the quarries at Haytor to the docks at Teignmouth.

    The Templer way starts off at Haytor, Dartmoor before passing through Bovey Tracey, Stover Country…

  17. 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…

  18. Add Teignmouth Arts Quarter to your Itinerary

    Teignmouth Arts Quarter

    Address

    Northumberland Place, Somerset Place, George Street, Brunswick Street and Teign Street, Teignmouth, Devon

    Telephone

    01626 772756

    Teignmouth

    Over near Teignmouth’s River Beach is the Arts Quarter.  Here you will find a selection of art galleries, interesting independent shops, bakeries, pubs and cafes.  TAAG (Teignmouth Arts and Action Group) has its home here, as does local artist Laura…

  19. 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.

  20. 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…

  21. 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…

Devonshire Cream Tea
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Paintbrushes
Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Pen & Paper
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Burger & Chips
Kingswear

Kingswear

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Free Events
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Sandridge Barton
BBQ
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Tiverton

Tiverton

Swimming Pool
Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Concert
Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Calendar
Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Umbrellas
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

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Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

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Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Salcombe

Salcombe

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Horseracing
Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Topsham

Topsham

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Tiverton Countryside
Modbury

Modbury

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

High Ropes
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Pride in South Devon
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Dawlish Beach
Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Country Lane
Rabbit
Start Point

Start Point

Cake
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Cockington

Cockington

Colouring Pencils
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Topsham

Topsham

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Ashburton

Ashburton

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Salcombe

Salcombe

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Topsham

Topsham

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish

Dawlish

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Roses
Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Topsham

Topsham

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Seaton Wetlands
Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Bovey Tracey High Street
Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Father's Day Events
Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Food Festival
EV Charging in South Devon
Fireworks
Teignmouth
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Crabs
Cullompton

Cullompton

Honiton

Honiton

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Paintbrushes
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Pumpkins, Halloween
Pebbles
Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Barley field

Barley field

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

camping overlooking the sea
Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Bovey Tracey High Street
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Salcombe

Salcombe

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

People eating Cream Tea
Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Autum Leaves
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Ice Creams
Dartmoor
Tiverton

Tiverton

Honiton

Honiton

Tickets
Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Haytor

Haytor

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Love and Explore South Devon
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Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Crediton

Crediton

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Salcombe

Salcombe

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Vineyard
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Ashburton High Street
Crediton

Crediton

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Torcross

Torcross

The River Dart

The River Dart

Golf
Exmouth

Exmouth

The River Dart

The River Dart

Shaldon

Shaldon

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Berry Head

Berry Head

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Ashburton

Ashburton

Sharpham

Sharpham

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Family on beach
Dog on South Devon Beach
Blog in Flowers
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Salcombe

Salcombe

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Dog at Stover Country Park
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Bluebells Honiton
Ashburton

Ashburton

kite flying
Shaldon

Shaldon

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Frosty mornings
Dittisham

Dittisham

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Honiton

Honiton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Cullompton

Cullompton

Seaton

Seaton

Shaldon
Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Cake & Coffee
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Walking in the woods
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Topsham

Topsham

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Devonshire Cream Tea
Start Point

Start Point

Salcombe
Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Shaldon

Shaldon

Easter in South Devon
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

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