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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 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.

  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 Canonteign Falls to your Itinerary

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    Canonteign Falls

    Address

    Christow, Nr Exeter, Devon, EX6 7RH

    Telephone

    01647 252434

    Canonteign Falls where tranquillity meets adventure. The perfect day out for the whole family.

  6. 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.

  7. 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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  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 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…

  10. 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…

  11. 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.

  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 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.

  15. 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…

  16. 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…

  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 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…

  19. 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…

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

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Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

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River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

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Dartmoor

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Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

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Steam Train at South Devon Railway

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Shaldon

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

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The Barbican, Plymouth

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Surfer at Bantham

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Countryside near Honiton

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Countryside around Cullompton

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Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Exeter Quay

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Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Tiverton Countryside
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

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Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Seaton

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Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

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Tiverton

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The Boat Float, Dartmouth

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Topsham

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

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Dawlish

Dawlish

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Honiton

Honiton

Cullompton

Cullompton

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

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Kingsbridge

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Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Teignmouth
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

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Kingsbridge

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
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kite flying
Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Ashburton

Ashburton

Blog in Flowers
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Bigbury Beach

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

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Salcombe

Salcombe

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Pride in South Devon
camping overlooking the sea
Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Paintbrushes
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Walking in the woods
Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Ashburton

Ashburton

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Berry Head

Berry Head

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Topsham

Topsham

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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Crediton

Crediton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Vineyard
Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Country Lane
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Ashburton High Street
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

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Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

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Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

People eating Cream Tea
Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Shaldon
Crediton

Crediton

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Torcross

Torcross

BBQ
Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Shaldon

Shaldon

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

The River Dart

The River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dog at Stover Country Park
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

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Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Devonshire Cream Tea
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Family on beach
Salcombe
Dittisham

Dittisham

Rabbit
Bluebells Honiton
Start Point

Start Point

Free Events
Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Ashburton

Ashburton

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Keyboard
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Start Point

Start Point

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Golf
Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dog on South Devon Beach
Ice Creams
Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Kingswear

Kingswear

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Tickets
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Devonshire Cream Tea
Swimming Pool
Cockington

Cockington

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Seaton Wetlands
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Umbrellas
Salcombe

Salcombe

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Salcombe

Salcombe

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Salcombe

Salcombe

Cullompton

Cullompton

Sharpham

Sharpham

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Topsham

Topsham

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Colouring Pencils
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Honiton

Honiton

Welcome Family Holiday Park
View of Beesands

View of Beesands

The River Dart

The River Dart

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Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Fireworks
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

EV Charging in South Devon
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Exmouth

Exmouth

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Tiverton

Tiverton

Dawlish Beach
Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Autum Leaves
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Salcombe

Salcombe

Frosty mornings
Dartmoor
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

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