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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 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…

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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…

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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

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  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 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 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…

  13. 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

  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 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 …

  16. 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.…

  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 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…

  19. 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…

  20. 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…

  21. Add Teignbridge War Memorial Heritage Trail to your Itinerary

    Teignbridge War Memorial Heritage Trail

    Address

    Across Teignbridge, Devon

    Historic England commenced a thematic listing of World War 1 memorials to commemorate the human loss and 100 year anniversary of the First World War.  The memorials also often included inscriptions from World War II and other battles, and is…

Teignmouth
Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish

Dawlish

Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Cake & Coffee
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Shaldon
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Fireworks
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Bovey Tracey High Street
Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Ice Creams
Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Tickets
Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

People eating Cream Tea
Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe
Salcombe

Salcombe

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Salcombe

Salcombe

High Ropes
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Umbrellas
Salcombe

Salcombe

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Pride in South Devon
Swimming Pool
kite flying
Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

The River Dart

The River Dart

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Honiton

Honiton

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Cullompton

Cullompton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

EV Charging in South Devon
Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Dog at Stover Country Park
Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Barley field

Barley field

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Paintbrushes
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Seaton Wetlands
Pebbles
Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Rabbit
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

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Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Devonshire Cream Tea
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Pen & Paper
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Dartmoor
Calendar
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Paintbrushes
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Sharpham

Sharpham

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Honiton

Honiton

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Dittisham

Dittisham

Burger & Chips
The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Ashburton

Ashburton

Walking in the woods
Concert
Colouring Pencils
Horseracing
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Ashburton High Street
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

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Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Topsham

Topsham

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Pumpkins, Halloween
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Devonshire Cream Tea
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Shaldon

Shaldon

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Cockington

Cockington

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Seaton

Seaton

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Cake
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Berry Head

Berry Head

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Bluebells Honiton
Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Honiton

Honiton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Vineyard
Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Start Point

Start Point

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Modbury

Modbury

camping overlooking the sea
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Autum Leaves
Dog on South Devon Beach
Crediton

Crediton

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Topsham

Topsham

Start Point

Start Point

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Golf
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Crediton

Crediton

Tiverton

Tiverton

Food Festival
Frosty mornings
Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Dawlish Beach
Topsham

Topsham

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Crabs
Kingswear

Kingswear

BBQ
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Tiverton Countryside
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Shaldon

Shaldon

The River Dart

The River Dart

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Blog in Flowers
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Cullompton

Cullompton

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Shaldon

Shaldon

Easter in South Devon
Tiverton

Tiverton

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Bovey Tracey High Street
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Keyboard
Sandridge Barton
Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Ashburton

Ashburton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Family on beach
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Haytor

Haytor

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Free Events
Roses
Exmouth

Exmouth

Father's Day Events
Torcross

Torcross

Ashburton

Ashburton

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Salcombe

Salcombe

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

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