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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 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.

  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 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…

  6. 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.

  7. 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…

  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 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.

  10. 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…

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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…

  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 Dartmoor National Park to your Itinerary

    Dartmoor National Park

    Address

    High Moorland Visitor Centre, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6QF

    Telephone

    01822 890414

    Yelverton

    Dartmoor National Park is one of the last great wildernesses in the UK with an inspirational landscape of heatherclad moors and rugged tors.

  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 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…

  20. Add A La Ronde to your Itinerary

    A La Ronde

    Address

    Summer Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BD

    Telephone

    01548 842893

    Exmouth

    This unique 16-sided house was described by Lucinda Lambton as having 'a magical strangeness that one might dream of only as a child'.

  21. 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 …

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Kaykaying on The River Teign

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South Devon Railway

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Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

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Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

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Deckchairs at Beer Beach

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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Foss Street Dartmouth

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Honiton

Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

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The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

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Dartmoor

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Stover Country Park

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Steam Train at South Devon Railway

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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Devonshire Cream Tea
Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

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Seaton Beach

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Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

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Newton Abbot Town Quay

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Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Exmouth

Exmouth

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Vineyard
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

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Torquay Harbour

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Slapton Sand Beach

Dartmoor

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Sharpham

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View of Beesands

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Berry Head

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Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

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Dawlish Beach

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The River Dart

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Start Point

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

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Countryside around Crediton

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Blackpool Sands

Crediton

Crediton

Topsham

Topsham

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Boat tour on the River Dart

Cockington

Cockington

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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The River Dart

The River Dart

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

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The Den, Teignmouth

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

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Kingsbridge

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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Paignton Pier

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Granite Cross on Dartmoor

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Avon Dam

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

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Totnes - River Dart

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Kingsbridge

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Countryside around Ashburton

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Wembury Beach

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Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

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Ashburton

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

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Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

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Topsham

Topsham

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

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Cullompton Church

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

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Powderham Castle

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
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Stover Country Park

Modbury

Modbury

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

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Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

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Seaton Coast

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Tiverton

Tiverton

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Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

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Dawlish Seafront

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Ashburton

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Blackpool Sands

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Teignmouth Pier

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Hope Cove

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Totnes - River Dart

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Totnes - River Dart

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Exmouth Beach

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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Countryside near Honiton

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Totnes Fore Street

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

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Seaton Coastline

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Countryside around Cullompton

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Beesands Coastal Path Sign

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Surfers at Bantham Beach

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Countryside around Crediton

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Topsham Estuary

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Wembury Beach

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Dawlish

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Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Shaldon

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camping overlooking the sea
Kingswear

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Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

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Dawlish Brook

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Dawlish Warren

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Teignmouth Pier

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Newton Abbot

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Countryside near Sidmouth

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Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Fireworks
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Dartmouth

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

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The Barbican, Plymouth

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

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Boats near Kingsbridge

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Blackpool Sands

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Buckfastleigh

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Dawlish Warren

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Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

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Dittisham

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

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Teignmouth Beach

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Topsham

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Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

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Sidmouth Beach

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